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Robert L. Bowser
Apr 1, 2012
Robert Lynn Bowser, 49, of Topeka, passed away April 1, 2012. He was born on February 25, 1963 in Onaga, Kansas to Robert Jackson and Eva Virginia Degroff Bowser. He attended schools in Emmett, Delia and St. Marys High School. Robert worked as an over the road trucker. He enjoyed cooking, hunting, fishing, woodworking, his "Harley" bike, and NASCAR racing....
Wendell Goodman
Apr 1, 2012
Wendell Lee Goodman, age 71, of Topeka, passed away, April 1, 2012.He was born on November 8, 1940, in Wheaton, Kansas to Phillip and Gladys (Founds) Goodman. He was an active member of Capitol Post #1 American Legion.Wendell married Marilyn McGinnis in 1977. She precedes him in death. Survivors include his children, Misty (Roger) Krull, and Shan Lee Kearney; two...
James F. Bigham
Mar 31, 2012
James F. Bigham was born in Muncie, KS on August 11, 1923 to George F. Sr. and Lola B. Francisco, Bigham. He was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on March 31, 2012 at Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS. He attended Hazel Grove Grade School, Washington High School and Kansas City Art Institute. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1942...
Willa Mae Mcfreen
Mar 28, 2012
Willa Mae (Henderson) McFreen, age 53, of Topeka, formerly of Wichita, passed away March 28, 2012. She was born on June 26, 1958 in Gay, Oklahoma to Henry Henderson and Lena Beaver King. She attended Topeka public schools including East Avondale, Eisenhower Jr. High and Highland Park High School. She married Paul McFreen. They divorced. She had been employed by...
Thelma May Smith
Mar 27, 2012
Thelma May Smith, 92, of Topeka, formerly of Eugene, Oregon, passed away March 27, 2012. She was born July 19, 1919 in Seattle, Washington to Harry J. Bisbey and Nellie Bly Nordyke Bisbey. She attended high school in Venice, California and married James R. Smith on July 14, 1950. He preceded her in death on December 26, 1985. She was...
Mary Oyugi
Mar 27, 2012
Mary Darr Oyugi, 56, of Topeka, Kansas went home to be with her Lord on March 27, 2012. She was born on October 18, 1955 to the union of the late Theodore "Pete" Darr and Rosie Lee Jackson Darr, they both preceded her in death.Mary attended Topeka Public Schools. She worked in housekeeping until her health prevented her from working...
Kevin James Rice
Mar 25, 2012
Kevin James Rice, 52, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his home.He was born on January 20, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas to Richard A. and Sharon R. (Ridley) Rice. He attended Highland Park High School and was a U.S. Navy Veteran.Kevin is survived by his mother, Sharon R. Rice of Topeka; brother, Darryl Rice of Chanute,...
Mark Proctor
Mar 23, 2012
Mark A. Proctor, 45, passed away on Friday, March 23, 2012. He was born on November 11, 1966 in Columbia, Missouri to George and Ellen (Bigley) Proctor.A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at the Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to Sheltered Living, 2044 Southwest Fillmore Street Topeka, KS 66604.
Virginia Sailors
Mar 22, 2012
Virginia Sailors, 93, died on Thursday, March 22, 2012 in Topeka, Kansas.Mrs. Sailors, a third generation native Topekan, was born in 1918. She was the daughter of Walter William and Lillian Ford Davis. Mrs. Sailors was graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University. Shetaught Latin, history, English and home economics in Elmdale, Kansas before becoming a life-long homemaker. She...
Sgt. Jamied. Jarboe
Mar 21, 2012
Sgt. Jamie D. Jarboe, 27, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at St. Francis Health Center.Jamie was born April 27, 1984 in Ft. Bragg, NC, the son of Andrew and Joy (Shoemaker) Jarboe. He graduated from Frankfort Senior High School in Frankfort, IN in 2003. He joined the Indiana Army National Guard in 2005. He volunteered to...
Leslie Packer
Mar 20, 2012
Leslie "Les" Packer, 59, of Topeka, passed away March 20, 2012. He was born April 30, 1952 in Topeka to Paul W. and JoAnn (VanDeren) Packer. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1970 and attended Highland Community College on a basketball scholarship. He is survived by his children, Matt Packer of Kansas City, Missouri and Danielle Packer of...
Leroy E. Dachenhausen
Mar 20, 2012
Leroy E. Dachenhausen, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at his home.He was born June 19, 1934 in Topeka, the son of Bruce and Lena Schifflet Dachenhausen. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1952. Leroy was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by USD 501 for many years. He...
Madison Naill
Mar 19, 2012
Madison "Maddie" Naill, 15, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012 as a result of an automobile accident.Maddie was born June 17, 1996 in Topeka, the daughter of Eric and Lori (Miller) Naill. She was a sophomore at Washburn Rural High School where she played soccer.She was a member of Countryside United Methodist Church and Susanna Wesley United...
Ronald Trimble
Mar 19, 2012
Ronald E. Trimble, 64, of Topeka, formerly of Silver Lake, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012. Ronald was born on September 24, 1947, in Topeka, son of Roy and Ruth (Howell) Trimble. He attended Silver Lake High School. Ronald worked for Shawnee County Parks & Recreation, retiring as a supervisor. He is survived by his two siblings, Donald (Greta) Trimble...
Jeanette Anderson
Mar 18, 2012
Jeanette Kathryn Anderson, 81, of Topeka, passed away March 18, 2012. She was born February 4, 1931 at Marysville, Kansas to Raymond L. and Nellie L. (Wolff) Ellenbecker. She was raised in Marysville and graduated from Marysville High School. She married Earl A. Anderson. He preceded her in death in January of 1986. She was employed by Southwestern Bell and...
Russell Hale
Mar 18, 2012
Russell Dean Hale, 47, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Stormont Vail Health Center. He was born Feb. 25, 1965, in Murphysboro, TN, the son of Walter and Lorraine (Neil) Hale. Russell graduated from Washburn Rural High School and Topeka Technical School. He was a past Master at Golden Rule Lodge # 90 A.F. & A.M., Topeka....
Meda Trowbridge
Mar 17, 2012
Meda Mae Trowbridge, 92, passed away on March 17, 2012 in Topeka. She was born on March 13, 1920 in Clyde, Kansas to Ross and Mildred (Morgan) Hampton.Meda retired in 1985 from Kansas State University Student Union, where she was employed for 25 years. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a life member of Chapter...
Debra Fisher
Mar 16, 2012
Debra A. "Debbie" Fisher, 56, Topeka, passed away Mar. 16, 2012. She is survived by her husband Danny and children, Evy and Taylor. She was a graduate of HPHS and Washburn U. with a masters degree from University of Kansas. Debbie was a school accompanist for many years. She was a loving wife and mother, an accomplished musician and a...
Lyle M. Rogers
Mar 16, 2012
Lyle M. Rogers, 75, Auburn, KS, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2012 at Midland Hospice House after a long fight with cancer. Lyle was born September 19, 1936 in Greenleaf, KS, the son of Erie and Gladys (Johnson) Rogers. He graduated from Washington High School. He served on the Topeka Fire Department for 11 years and then worked in...
Velma Ramsey
Mar 14, 2012
Velma Christina Ramsey, 82, Topeka, passed away Mar. 14, 2012. She was born May 18, 1929 at Hiawatha, West Virginia to Oswald and Claudia B. (Holston) Karnes. She married Avery K. Ramsey on Jan. 31, 1948 at Pineville, West Virginia. He preceded her in death on May 29, 1974. Velma moved to Topeka in 1963 and was employed by Jostens...
