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Delores A. Lawhorn
Jun 12, 2012
Delores A. Lawhorn, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 12, 2012.She was born July 5, 1931 in Manhattan, KS, the daughter of Charlie and Willa Mae Talbott Hawkins. Delores was a life-long resident of Topeka.Survivors include her three children, Sharon White, Steven Knight, Bernice Knight, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and one sister, Henrietta Elliott. Services will be held...
Roy Clifford Vanderslice, Jr.
Jun 8, 2012
Roy Clifford "Clif" Vanderslice, Jr., 69, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 08, 2012 at his home. He was born on October 26, 1942 in Reno, Kansas to Roy Clifford, Sr. and Nellie Mae (Channel) Vanderslice. He was U.S. Army veteran. Cliff and his wife Judy own and operate Metro Shampoo Services in Topeka. Clif is survived by his...
Richard Keith Warren
Jun 4, 2012
Richard Keith Warren, 62, of Topeka, died Monday, June 4, 2012 at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center. He was born October 3, 1949 in Onaga, KS, the son of Helen P. Thoman and William R. Warren.He is survived by his wife, Nancy H. Warren; his son, R. Adam Warren (Nicole); his daughter, Sara M. Freisberg (David); 7 grandchildren; 2 sisters,...
Lillie Mae Esmon
Jun 4, 2012
Lillie Mae Esmon, 94, of Topeka, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, June 4, 2012 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born July 3, 1917 in Jackson, MS, the daughter of Joshua and Katie Williams Campbell. Lillie resided in Chicago, IL for many years prior to moving to Topeka in 1999. She was a member...
James Waters, Sr.
Jun 3, 2012
James Gordon Waters, Sr., 74, of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born on August 27, 1938 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Douglas and Helen Waters. James was a retired U.S. Army veteran that served with The United States Army Special Forces, Green Berets, during the Vietnam War. He was a member...
Karin C. Knight
Jun 3, 2012
Karin C. Knight, 58, of Topeka, passed away June 3, 2012. She was born in Topeka on January 2, 1954 to Donald E. and Velma F. (Vawter) Carlton. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1972. She married Jimmy B. Knight on Jan. 11, 1972. They later divorced. Karin received her Associates Degree in nursing from Tulsa Junior College...
Ruby Fusco
Jun 2, 2012
Ruby "Juanita" Fusco, 94, of rural Berryton, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at the Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook. She was born November 21, 1917, in Wilson County, KS, the daughter of Roy and Bessie Ramp Fail. Juanita married Jerry Fusco on July 25, 1942. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2007. She was also preceded...
Louis D. Stone
Jun 2, 2012
Louis D. "Lou" Stone, 83, Topeka, passed away on June 2, 1012 from complications of Dementia. Lou was born July 18, 1928 in Monett, MO, where he lived until moving to Lawrence in 1942 and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1946. He was employed by Southwestern Bell for over 33 years, retiring in 1983 as Network Service Supervisor-Special Services...
Janet Weiner
Jun 1, 2012
Jan Weiner passed away at home in Topeka, Friday, June 1st, 2012. She was born Janet Henrietta Katzinger December 14, 1935 in Atlantic City, N.J. to Richard David Katzinger, a shoe store owner, and his wife, Wilma (Eiseman) Katzinger. Shortly after graduating from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA., she married Dr. Myron (Mike) Weiner and moved to Dallas where she...
Donald Bailey
May 30, 2012
Donald R. Bailey, 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary in May of 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Miller and her husband, William; 2 grandchildren, Michael Warbritton and his wife Melissa, and Codi Miller; 3 great-grandchildren, Blaine, Autumn, and Haley. Graveside services will be held at...
Z. Meree Alumbaugh
May 30, 2012
Z. Meree Alumbaugh, 96, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Meree was born April 30, 1916, in Shawnee County, KS, daughter of Lewis Francis and Zella Frances (Janes) Wilson. She graduated from Soldier High School in 1934. Meree was united in marriage to C.B. "Burt" Alumbaugh on November 4, 1936, in Topeka. Meree worked 23 years as a...
Evelyn Mcbride
May 30, 2012
Evelyn M. McBride, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.She was born February 20, 1933 in Goff, KS, the daughter of Clarence and Goldie Prawl Massek. Evelyn was raised in Goff and has resided in Topeka since 1950. She was employed by Jostens Yearbook Company for many years before retiring in...
Mary Jo Bryant
May 29, 2012
Mary Jo "Jo" Bryant, 64, of Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012, after battling Cholangiocarcinoma (liver and bile duct cancer).Jo was born June 20, 1947, in Horton, KS, daughter of Johnnie and Lois (Riley) Corrigan. She graduated from Powhattan High School, attended the University of Kansas, received an undergraduate's degree in education from Washburn University, and a master's...
Dr. Pedro Fajardo
May 29, 2012
Dr. Pedro "Edong" Fajardo, 84, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at a local care facility.Dr. Fajardo was born June 29, 1927 in Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines, the son of Benigno and Francisca (Vitug) Fajardo. He graduated from Manila Central University and the University of Santo Tomas, both in Manila.. He practiced medicine in the Philippines and later was...
Michael D. Falor
May 26, 2012
Michael D. Falor, 59, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012.He was born on June 11, 1952 in Santa Rosa, CA and grew up in Winlock, WA.Mr. Falor was self-employed as an auto mechanic, most recently worked for Brown's Super Service.He enjoyed building and racing stock cars and traveling.Michael married Stacie Thompson on March 23, 1979, she survives....
Laird Crocker
May 26, 2012
Laird Crocker, 88, of Topeka, formerly of Fort Collins, CO, passed away May 26, 2012.He was born November 4, 1923, in El Dorado, KS, the son of Arthur W. & Clara K. (Ramsey) Crocker.Laird was a graduate of the University of Colorado.Mr. Crocker served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 during WWII.He was employed as a chemical engineer by DOI...
Ronnie Dee Bennett
May 25, 2012
Ronnie Dee Bennett, 52, was born January 7, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas to Charlene Jackson and John Bennett both preceded him in death. Also preceded by siblings, Dewayne Bennett and Linda Bennett, also favorite brother-in-law, Billy Dortch. Ronnie's life ended May 25, 2012 from a battle with Prostate Cancer.Ronnie graduated from Topeka Public Schools, District 501. He held countless odd...
Rickey Nance
May 24, 2012
Rickey R. Nance, 45, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was born March 19, 1967 to James Nance, Sr. and Carolyn Nance.For years he worked construction laying asphalt and worked on the side fixing cars. Later on before his illness he went to WTI Heating & Cooling programs graduated and earned his EPA Certification. Rickey also...
Gertrude Brodhag
May 22, 2012
Gertrude I. Brodhag, 93, of Topeka, passed away May 22, 2012. She was born at Lecompton, Kansas to Bruce E. and Laura I. Hoad. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1938 and was employed as a certified dental assistant for over 30 years in the office of Dr. G.A. Wempe, Sr. She retired in 1979. She was a member...
Richard W. Brown, Jr.
May 20, 2012
Richard W. Brown, Jr., 57, of Topeka, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2012. He was born November 7, 1954 in Topeka, the son of Richard W. and Roxie (Brown) Brown, Sr. Survivors include two children, Jamilah McKnight and Jobu Thomas, both of Topeka, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his mother, Roxie Ann Brown of Topeka, his...
