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Robert D. Lester
May 5, 2012
Robert D. Lester, 54, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at a Topeka hospital surrounded by his loved ones.He was born May 16, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Delbert and Ethel Morgan Lester. He was a custodian for the Shawnee County Courthouse for 21 years before retiring in 2004.Robert married Mabeline L. Scofield on April 19,...
William J. Driscoll
May 3, 2012
William (Bill) J. Driscoll, 75, of Rossville, passed away May 3, 2012. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM on June 16, 2012 at Rossville Christian Church, Rossville, Kansas. Military honors will be presented by the Army National Guard. He was born January 18, 1937 in Jackson County, Kansas to William Cornelius Driscoll and Ola...
Jacqueline M. Hester
May 1, 2012
Jacqueline M. Hester, 67, of Topeka, died Tuesday, May 01, 2012 at her home. She was born October 1, 1944 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Huber and Virginia (Perkins) Keim.Jackie is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Vicki and Tim Sanders, Terri and Billy Brewer, Aundrea Tyler and Mike Garvin, Christy and Chris Carter, 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren;...
Gene L. Trueblood
May 1, 2012
Gene L. Trueblood, 70, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at a Topeka hospital. He was born January 22, 1942 in White City, KS, the son of Martin and Dorothy L. McCulle Trueblood. He attended White City Grade School and graduated from Highland Park High School. He was a Navy veteran of Vietnam where he was stationed...
Jeffrey Harness
Apr 30, 2012
Jeffrey L. "Papoose" Harness, 54, Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Midland Hospice House. Papoose was born August 11, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Virgil and Elizabeth (Eteeyan) Harness. He graduated from Highland Park High School. He was a self employed auto mechanic.Survivors include daughter, Jamira Harness, Omaha, NE; son, Jeffrey L. Harness, Jr, Lake of...
Dorothy E. Rumbley
Apr 27, 2012
Dorothy E. Rumbley, 92, of Topeka, passed away April 27, 2012, at McCrite Plaza. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted friend to many. She was born June 20, 1919, in St. Marys, KS, to Joseph L. & Cora A. Yocum Vilven. She moved to Topeka in 1934; graduated from Topeka High School in 1937 and Washburn University...
Thomas Andrew Houpt
Apr 25, 2012
Thomas Andrew Houpt, a family man, successful businessman, and talented teacher, died of natural causes on April 25, 2012 in Topeka, Kansas just short of his 86th birthday. The eldest of six children, Tom was born May 25, 1926 in Atchison, Kansas to Thomas M. Houpt and Leola M. Lindsey. The family briefly moved to Madison, Wisconsin during the Great...
David J. Brown
Apr 24, 2012
David Joseph "Charlie" Brown, 44, of Topeka passed away April 24, 2012. He was born Jan. 7, 1968 in Kansas City, MO. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1989 to 1993. He is survived by his son, Cole Joseph Brown; his mother, Carolyn J. Pratt of Topeka; 3 siblings, Zan A. Pratt, Springdale, AR, Brian Pratt, Grain Valley, MO,...
Patrick John Callan
Apr 23, 2012
Patrick John Callan, 48, of Topeka, died Monday, April 23, 2012. He was born January 11, 1964 in Dubuque, Iowa to John D. and Josephine Palumbo Callan. He was raised in Topeka. He attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Elementary School, Topeka public schools and graduated from Topeka West High School. He was employed as a night dispatcher for two...
Melvin Lee Robbins
Apr 22, 2012
Lee Robbins, March 8, 1932-April 22, 2012. A long-distance hiker, mountain climber, musician, teacher cum laud; an artist and a gentleman; husband, father and friend: A long-winded life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Mater Dei Holy Name chapel on Friday, April 27 at 3:00 pm.
Wayne E. Brandon, Sr.
Apr 21, 2012
Wayne Earl Brandon Sr., 68, of Topeka, passed away April 21, 2012. He was born in Topeka on August 2, 1943 to Clifford Curtis and Juanita (Haggins) Brandon. He attended Highland Park High School. He served in the U.S. Army. Wayne worked as a concrete finisher and was a member of St. Luke's Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by...
Matthew V. Shedrick
Apr 19, 2012
Matthew V. Shedrick, 21, of Tecumseh, KS passed away Thursday, April 19th. He was born April 16th, 1991, the beloved son of Shane and Veronica Shedrick and beloved brother to Michael and Alyssa Shedrick. Matt attended Shawnee Heights High School and enjoyed working at the Topeka Steak House. Matt was an active and accomplished musician as well as an active...
David Laird
Apr 16, 2012
David Laird, 65, Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012 after a long illness.He was born November 26, 1946 in Topeka, the son of Isabella Hoffman Laird and Donald L. Laird Sr.David graduated from the old St Joseph Grade School and Hayden High school and attended Washburn University, all in Topeka. At the time of his death he was...
Lola Killam
Apr 15, 2012
Lola Katherine Killam, 87, of Topeka, passed away April 15, 2012 in Topeka.She was born in Bent County in eastern Colorado on August 26, 1924, the daughter of Earle L. Bush and Katherine (States) Bush. She was a graduate of Kansas State University with a B.S. Degree and Emporia State Teachers College with a Master's Degree in Education. She also...
William Pryor
Apr 14, 2012
William "Bill" PryorWilliam Kernan Pryor, 77 of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012.He was born July 24, 1934 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas the son of Thomas Brady & Dorothy (Harris) Pryor.Bill was a graduate of Ft. Smith High School and later the University of Arkansas.Mr. Pryor was employed by Monarch Cement Company, retiring in 1996. He was also an...
Cecile Penney
Apr 13, 2012
Cecile Penney, wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, Godmother, sister, aunt, nurse and friend, passed away on April 13, 2012, at her home. Her life began in 1937, at Baldwin City, KS. She was the 4th out of 5 children born to Paul and Carrie (Keller) Nearhood Gooding. She was baptized on April 25, 1941, and confirmed in the Lutheran faith on...
Donna L. Arthur
Apr 12, 2012
Donna L. Arthur, 70, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at her son's residence in Wichita.She was born December 30, 1941 in Waverly, KS. Donna resided in Topeka for most of her life. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 37 years before retiring. She was a member of the Southwestern Bell Pioneers Club and...
Fannie Crites
Apr 12, 2012
Fannie "Lou" Crites, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012 at her home.She was born June 26, 1938 in Harlan County, KY, the daughter of Leonard and Grace Hubbard Brock. Lou has resided in Topeka since 1957. She was employed by the Caravan Club in Topeka for over 20 years. After retiring, Lou was a devoted caregiver...
Frances M. Burke
Apr 12, 2012
Frances Mary Burke, 92, of Topeka, passed away April 12, 2012 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born June 23, 1919 in Yonkers, New York, the daughter of Alex and Julia (Lee) Robbins.Frances married Richard F. Burke on October 23, 1943. He preceded her in death in 1979. She was also preceded in death by three of her children, Howard A....
Betty Jane Neely
Apr 11, 2012
Betty Jane Neely, 90, Palm Springs, California and long-time resident of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. A loving mother, wife and grandmother, the most important thing in life for Betty was family. Betty loved travel, bridge, dancing, music and all sports, particularly following her beloved Kansas University Jayhawks. Her family and friends will miss her easy smile...
