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Cathleen Ann Berry
Apr 24, 2023
With great sorrow and bittersweet solace, the Smith, Brown and Berry families announce the passing of our kind, brave, caring and unimaginably generous mother, CeCe, daughter, sister and friend, Cathleen Ann Berry, 59.Cathy passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 24, 2023. She was born on December 29, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas to Glen and Ellen Berry. Cathy graduated...
John Walter Sutherland
Apr 22, 2023
John Walter Sutherland, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023.He was born February 21, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John B. and Maxine L. (Turvey) Sutherland. He graduated from Burlingame High School in 1956 and received a bachelor's of arts degree from Washburn in 1961, his LLM from the University of Missouri Kansas City and his...
Robert W. Mitchell
Apr 22, 2023
Robert W. "Robb" Mitchell, 50, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born March 17, 1973 in Waukegan, Illinois, the son of Robert Dean and Janice Lynn (Carlock) Mitchell.Robb graduated from Zion Benton High School in Zion, Illinois and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas. He was employed...
Joe D. Smith
Apr 21, 2023
Joe D. Smith, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023. He was born November 19, 1949 in Emporia, the son of LaMoyne M. and Mary L. (Shepherd) Smith.Joe graduated from Topeka West High School and attended Emporia State University and Washburn University. He was employed by Laird Noller Ford as an Auto Body Repairman for over 40...
Laura Patricia Diaz
Apr 20, 2023
Laura Patricia Diaz, 58, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023.She was born August 18, 1964, in Torreon, Mexico, the daughter of Felipa Vasquez. Laura was employed by Reser.Laura married Arturo Meraz. He survives, along with her daughters, Sarah Meraz (Adrian) of Topeka, Veronica Bledsoe (Jerry) of Topeka, Daisy Johnston (Robert) of Topeka and her son Hector Diaz of...
Kathy Jo Schmid
Apr 19, 2023
Kathy Jo Schmid, 72, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023.She was born May 26, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John M. and Joann C. (Owen) Dunigan. She was a 1968 graduate of Highland Park High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership with Honors from Friends University. Kathy was employed by Josten's...
Judith Ann Nichols
Apr 19, 2023
Judith Ann (Davis, Matzke) Nichols entered heaven and the arms of the Savior on April 19, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas.Judy was born in Bridgeport, Nebraska on April 22, 1943, to Iola and Ward Davis. She was the middle child of five siblings, having two older brothers (Ted and Ron) and two younger sisters (Deanna and Patt).Judy graduated from Bridgeport High...
William D. Hubbell
Apr 18, 2023
William D. "Bill" Hubbell, 58, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born February 8, 1965 in Topeka, the son of James and Linda (Wolfe) Hubbell.Bill graduated from Hayden High School. He was employed by Industrial Chrome. He was a skydiving enthusiast and was a member of the KSU Parachute Club. Survivors include one daughter, Kaitlin...
Mary Kathleen Branch
Apr 18, 2023
Mary Kathleen Branch, 72, of Topeka, passed away on April 18, 2023. She was born September 28, 1950, in LaJunta, Colorado, the daughter of Loren and Viola Bernice (Criswell) Carlock. She graduated from Swink High School in Swink, Colorado and attended the American Beauty Academy in Pueblo, Colorado. Mary was self-employed as the owner of the Shear Image Salon. Mrs....
Gloria Darlene Allison
Apr 16, 2023
Gloria Darlene Allison, 93, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023.She was born April 7, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Isaac and Bertha (Carlson) Price. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. Gloria was a homemaker. Gloria was a member of the Central United Presbyterian Church of Topeka and the Women's Association of Cyprus Ridge Golf...
Louis F. Zeferjohn, Jr.
Apr 15, 2023
Louis F. "Fred" Zeferjohn, Jr., 73, of Berryton, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. He was born November 20, 1949 in Topeka, the son of Louis F. and Lydia (Price) Zeferjohn, Sr.Fred graduated from Highland Park High School. He was employed as an Electronic Technician for the U.S. Postal Service for over 35 years before...
Marshall Mohler
Apr 14, 2023
Marshall "Dewey" Mohler, 96, of Berryton, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023. He was born May 26, 1926 in Topeka, the son of Clay L. and Ruth (Murphy) Mohler.Dewey graduated from Highland Park High School in 1944. He served in the US Navy during WWII serving aboard the USS LST636 making 5 combat landings. At the end of the...
Earl D. Mccarter
Apr 13, 2023
Earl D. "Duane" McCarter, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was born June 16, 1938 in Topeka, the son of Marion and Violet (Rupple) McCarter.Duane graduated from Topeka High School in 1956. He attended the University of Kansas and Washburn University. Upon graduation, he was employed by Finney & Turnipseed Consulting Engineers for over 40...
Loretta Lin Valentine
Apr 12, 2023
Loretta Lin Valentine, 75, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023.She was born February 3, 1948, in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of Milton Porter and Lelah Maxine (Shaffer) Summers. She attended Wellington Senior High School and graduated in 1966. She moved to Topeka in 1975. She worked for Harry's IGA and J M Bauersfeld's in Topeka for 30...
Margaret C. Cunningham
Apr 11, 2023
Margaret Cecelia Cunningham (Verschelden), 64, of Topeka passed away suddenly April 11, 2023. Margaret was born on May 19, 1958 in Topeka, KS, daughter of Alphonse "Babe" Thomas Verschelden and Anna Marie Verschelden (Aubert). She graduated from St Mary's High School in 1976.Margaret married Richard Cunningham in 1980. They treasured 25 years together raising their two children, Justin and Amanda....
Connie S. Coffey
Apr 10, 2023
Connie S. Coffey, 75, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023. She was born November 24, 1947 in Indiana, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Amato and Ruby (Kern) Basile.Connie graduated from Washburn Rural High School. She was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 30 years before retiring. Through her love for animals, she was a member...
Joyce Mae Thierer
Apr 10, 2023
Dr. Joyce Mae Thierer, 73, of Admire, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023.Joyce was born September 3, 1949 in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Lowell and Myrtle Mae (Gustafson) Thierer. She graduated from Alma High School, received undergraduate and doctoral degrees in history from Kansas State University and two masters degrees, in library science and history, from Emporia State University....
Elizabeth Ann Kietzman
Apr 9, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Kietzman, 70, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023.She was born September 22, 1952, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Tom and Vida Lannan. She graduated from high school and attended Washburn University. Elizabeth was employed by General Construction for 25 years, retiring in 2009.Elizabeth was a member of the VA Combat Wives of Vietnam Veterans, of...
Johnnie D. Osier
Apr 8, 2023
Johnnie D. "John" Osier, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023. He was born December 14, 1948 in Anthony, Kansas, the son of Roy and Anna J. (Knight) Osier.John graduated from Topeka High School. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a Project Manager by Payless Shoe Stores for 29...
Linda Faye Bosak
Apr 7, 2023
Linda Faye Bosak, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at Midland Hospice House. She was born February 19, 1950 in Hillsboro, North Dakota, the daughter of Willard and Sally (Bokn) Dickhoff.Linda graduated from Hillsboro High School and attended North Dakota Business College in Fargo, North Dakota. She was a homemaker and employed as an Engineering Technician...
