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Joye Ferguson
Nov 2, 2023
Joyce Anne Ferguson, 86, of Topeka, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2023. Joyce was born on December 18, 1936, in Tulare, CA., the daughter of Harold and Juanita (Hatfield) Stephenson. Though she grew up in Connecticut where she attended school and earned her high school diploma, Wichita, KS, a city that she loved,...
Micheal L. Mulford
Nov 1, 2023
Micheal L. "Mike" Mulford, 64, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was born July 15, 1959 in Topeka, the son of Donald and Virginia (Wangerin) Mulford.Mike graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. He served as a Deputy Sheriff for Shawnee County for over 20 years before retiring. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a member...
Lois Ann Mcdaniel
Oct 31, 2023
Lois Ann McDaniel, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023.She was born May 7, 1934, in Morrowville, Kansas, the daughter of Orloff and Beulah (Wilkinson) Lull.Lois was employed by Hallmark Cards as a maintenance supervisor for 37 years.Ms. McDaniel was a member of the Quilt Guild of Topeka.Survivors include her children, Rita Smith (Kem) of Topeka, Shannon Shadix...
Shirley M. Presley
Oct 29, 2023
Shirley M. Presley passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023 at the age of 92. She was a wonderful mother, always there for her two children, family and was loved by many friends. A private graveside service will be held for immediate family. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family. To share a memory of Shirley or...
Betty E. Fager
Oct 28, 2023
At the age of 101, Betty E. Fager passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 25, 1922 in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Lungren) Fager. She had a lifelong love of the family farm near Rapp School. Betty graduated from Osage City High School and attended Strickland Business College. Her career...
Georgia I. Rider
Oct 27, 2023
Georgia I. Rider, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 10, 1951 in Topeka, the daughter of George and Pearle (Kern) Rider.Georgia graduated from Topeka High School in 1968 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in French from Washburn University in 1972. She had resided in Lawrence and Topeka. Georgia...
Willis Neal Weidner
Oct 26, 2023
Willis Neal "Bill" Weidner, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born on February 3, 1943, in Ottawa, Kansas, to Orpha (Collins) Weidner and Willis Herman "Bill" Weidner. He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1961 and Washburn University in 1971. His career path included service in the US Army as well as employment as...
Elna Naomi Ensley
Oct 26, 2023
Elna Naomi Ensley, 85, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born February 1, 1938, in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of Bern and Ruth (Gustafson) Nelson. She graduated from Vermillion Rural High School in 1956. Elna was employed by the State of Kansas until retiring in 2003.Mrs. Ensley was a member of the...
Ralph Edward Hardan
Oct 25, 2023
Ralph Edward Hardan, 92, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, surrounded by family. He was born October 18, 1931, in Brenham, Texas, the son of William and Elizabeth Hardan. He received an associate degree from Blinn College, Brenham, Texas. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Ralph was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad...
Veda J. Larimer
Oct 25, 2023
Veda Larimer, 98, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at a local care center.She was born March 14, 1925, in Sycamore, Kansas, the daughter of Clem and Amy (Petty) Richardson. She attended schools in Sycamore.She was a homemaker and later worked as a baker. She was a member of Eastern Star, Loyal Chapter in Silver Lake, First Southern...
Stella Fern Lockard
Oct 23, 2023
Stella Fern Lockard, 92, died Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at her home in south Tecumseh. She was born March 25, 1931, in Lawrence, the daughter of Jesse James and Fern Augusta Schulz Carney. She took tap dance lessons in her youth and her father took her along on deliveries to have her sing and dance for his poultry and seed...
James E. Hester
Oct 21, 2023
James E. "Jamie" Hester II, 52, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023.He was born February 12, 1971, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James Hester and Wilma LeeAnne (Mansfield) Skinner and the stepson of Stephen Skinner. He graduated from Topeka West High School and the Capper Foundation. Jamie was a member of the Green Machine Boccia of Topeka....
David Lee Bargmann
Oct 20, 2023
David Lee Bargmann, 75, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023.He was born October 2, 1948, in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Leonard and Reita Bargmann. He attended Lutheran School, Grades 1-8, in a one-room schoolhouse in Herkimer, Kansas. He attended Marysville High School. After High School graduation, he served in the United States Navy.David was employed by All...
Jean Marlene Wiedmann
Oct 20, 2023
Jean Marlene Wiedmann, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023.She was born April 1, 1934, in Elmira, New York, the daughter of Elroy and Dorothy (Sharp) Henry. She received a Diploma in Nursing from Highland Nursing College in Rochester, New York.Jean served as registered nurse for more than forty years, retiring from St. Francis Hospital after 27 years...
Kelly Marie Caton
Oct 19, 2023
Kelly Marie Caton was born on April 10, 1989 at Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota and she passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at her home in Topeka, Kansas. She was a graduate of Washburn Rural High School in 2007 and also attended Washburn University. Kelly worked for Dollar General store on Southeast 6th Avenue in Topeka. She is...
Charles D. Guerrero
Oct 19, 2023
Charles D. Guerrero, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born July 12, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Frank and Esther Guerrero.Charles graduated from Topeka High School. He was employed by Kansas Gas Service for 29 years before retiring in 2014. He was a member of Steelworkers No. 12561. Survivors include three daughters, Joanna...
Peggy Jo Paden
Oct 14, 2023
Peggy Jo Paden, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born February 27, 1955 in Topeka, the daughter of Carl and Lela (Diers) Paden. Peggy graduated from Highland Park High School. She was employed by Sears & Robuck Company for several years. She was a member of the Highland Park United Methodist Church.Survivors include two...
Alex James Mckinsey
Oct 12, 2023
Alex James "AJ" McKinsey, 30, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023. He was born May 19, 1993 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Bridget McKinsey and James Conlon.Alex attended Lawrence High School and found employment as a PIT operator at the Target Distribution Center.Alex had a smile and laugh that would light up a room, socialized with...
Gary Howard Pflaum
Oct 12, 2023
Gary H. Pflaum passed away peacefully on October 12, 2023. He was born June 17, 1937 to Ruth (Long) and Jacob Pflaum in Reserve, Kansas. He married the love of his life Marilyn Davidson on June 20, 1958. Marilyn preceded Gary in death on January 18, 2022.Surviving Gary are daughter Kathy Pflaum of Topeka, KS; and sons Kevin Pflaum (Donna)...
Diana K. Dunton
Oct 11, 2023
Diana K. Dunton, 73, of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 2, 1950 in Topeka, the daughter of Clifford and Arlene (Forbes) Currey.Diana graduated from Seaman High School in 1969. She was employed by Frito Lay for 37 years before retiring in 2009. Diana married Doug Dunton on...
