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Ted Linden Scott
Jan 3, 2016
Ted Linden Scott, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was born March 27, 1948 in Topeka, the son of Chester and Evelyn (May) Scott. Ted was a Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Safelite Auto Glass for over 20 years. Survivors include two sons, Eli Scott and Patrick Scott, one granddaughter,...
Aveta M. Lewis
Dec 31, 2015
Aveta Mae (Wilson) Lewis, 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at her home. She was born January 13, 1937 in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer Roland and Elva Gertrude (Elliott) Wilson. She was employed for 24 years at Security Benefit Life Insurance Company before her retirement. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching nature shows and listening to...
Donna Mae Wilson
Dec 30, 2015
Donna Wilson, 85, long time resident of Topeka, passed away December 30, 2016. She was born on February 11, 1930 to Floyd W. and Cleo (Reade) Ross. She married LeRoy R. Wilson on January 31, 1949 in Hampton, Virginia where he was serving in the US Air Force. Donna worked for many years in sales at Alco Department Store. She...
Cheryl L. Holt
Dec 30, 2015
Cheryl L. Holt, 69, of Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born August 4, 1946 in Topeka, the daughter of Tom and Marjorie (Hockett) Hummer.Cheryl graduated from Topeka High School in 1964. She was a homemaker and was employed part time by Shawnee Heights Elementary School. She was a member...
Robert Hogrefe
Dec 29, 2015
Robert "Bob" E. Hogrefe, 85, of Topeka, passed away December 29, 2015. He was born to William F. and Thelma M. (Kiner) Hogrefe on April 4, 1930. He was raised in Salina, Kansas,graduated from Salina High School in 1948 and attended Kansas Wesleyan University. He enlisted in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and served in San Diego, CA....
Theodore Redmond
Dec 26, 2015
Theodore Redmond, 81, of Topeka, went Home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2015. He was born September 3, 1934 in Colfax, Louisiana, the son of Promise and Ruby (McCall) Redmond.Theodore resided in Topeka since 1954.He was employed by Shawnee County Parks & Recreation. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Theodore married Catherine Borkins on...
Darryl D. Warren
Dec 26, 2015
Darryl D. Warren, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 2, 1937 in Topeka, the son of Charles and Ruby Warren.Darryl graduated from Topeka High School. He earned a BS Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Kansas (Go Jayhawks!). He was the Chief of Pharmacy at Memorial Hospital...
Dean Allen Jacobs
Dec 25, 2015
Dean Allen Jacobs of Topeka, Kansas, born on February 21, 1958, passed away on December 25, 2015, of unknown causes. He was 57 years old. Dean is survived by his only sibling, Steve Jacobs and his sister-in-law, Angie Jacobs. Dean was employed at Reser's Fine Foods. As a young boy, Dean enjoyed spending his summers with his parents, Kenneth and...
Donald Duane Reeves
Dec 25, 2015
Donald Duane Reeves, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 25th, surrounded by family at Midland Care Hospice House. The son of Shively and Lillie Jo Reeves was born on May 29, 1933 in Topeka. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1951.Don served his country in the Army. Following his service, he worked construction with his dad and brothers...
Virgil M. Reese
Dec 25, 2015
Virgil M. Reese, 91, of Tecumseh, KS, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at Homestead of Topeka. He was born October 2, 1924 in McLouth, KS, the son of Charles O. and Myrtle (Lobb) Reese.Virgil was employed by the Santa Fe Railway for over 35 years before retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Highland Park Baptist...
Mark E. Payne
Dec 24, 2015
Mark E. Payne, 88, of Topeka, said "Hello" to Jesus, December 24, 2015 and is now absent from this world and a resident of Heaven! We miss him, but know he is in the home he loves!Mark E. was born to John F. and Josephine Payne on September 16, 1927 in Delevan, Kansas. He was the youngest and sole survivor...
John L. Taylor
Dec 24, 2015
John L. Taylor, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born November 11, 1952 in Osceola, IA, the son of Ronald E. and Elvonna "Peggy" (Tooley) Taylor.John graduated from Topeka West High School in 1970 and earned an Associate Degree in Computer Science from Washburn University. He was employed...
Mary Bryant
Dec 23, 2015
Mary Bryant, 87, of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Brookside Manor in Overbrook. She was born September 18, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of Everett and Frances (Deghand) Hyatt.Mary was one of the first Tupperware Dealers in Topeka. She worked for Pellitiers in the Men's Clothing Division. She also was employed as a Teacher's Aide for...
Donald D. Wells
Dec 21, 2015
Donald D. Wells, 87, Topeka, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at a local care center.Don was born September 23, 1928 in Topeka, the son of George and Edith (Miller) Wells. He graduated from Topeka High School.Survivors include his sister, Virginia Mansfield, Topeka; nephews, Jerry and Tom Mansfield; niece, Nancy (Hobbit) Merritt.Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on...
Howard W. Shufelberger
Dec 21, 2015
Howard W. Shufelberger, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2015 at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1924 in Bucklin, KS, the son of Floyd and Grace (Cook) Shufelberger. Howard graduated from Friends Bible Academy in Haviland, KS in 1942. Howard was an Army Veteran during WWII where he served in the Philippines...
Victoria Washington
Dec 20, 2015
Mrs. Victoria Jacqueline Harold Washington was born on September 2, 1947 to William Charles Sr. and Francis Beulah Hysten Harold. She was the youngest of five children. She was known by family and friends as "Mickey". She accepted Christ at a young age, being baptized at Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. While an adult she would often attend services at...
Patricia I. Debacker
Dec 18, 2015
Patricia I. (Marsh) DeBacker passed away on December 18, 2015. Patty was born on February 1, 1947 to Donald and Nora Marsh in Holton, KS. They preceded her in death.She is survived by her husband of almost 48 years, Arthur DeBacker; daughter, Nichole S. Andersen of Las Vegas; 5 grandchildren; sister, Donna Antin of Kansas City, MO and many nieces...
Florence P. Lee
Dec 18, 2015
Florence P. Lee, 91, Topeka, passed away Friday, December 18, 2015 at a local care center. Florence was born May 18, 1924 in Topeka, the daughter of Ray and Fay (Anderson) Lewis. She attended Topeka Public Schools and Washburn University.She was a Licensed Mental Health Technician, working for The Topeka State Hospital, Menninger's and the Youth Center of Topeka, retiring...
Arlene May Gravenstein
Dec 18, 2015
Arlene May Gravenstein, age 81, of Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, December 18, 2015 at Aldersgate Village.She was born August 18, 1934 on a farm east of Leonardville, Kansas, the daughter of Otto and Ethel (Johnson) Heller. She was one of three children. She married Gerald Lorraine Gravenstein (deceased) on April 13, 1957.Arlene spent her early years in the Leonardville and...
Leah L. Mayo
Dec 17, 2015
Leah Latricia Mayo, 55, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015. She was born July 5, 1960 in Camden, New Jersey to the late Shirley Anne Potter and Joseph Johnson Sr. She was one of seven children. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Johnson. Leah grew up in a Christian environment and later gave herself to...
