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Shirley Mae Waddle
Dec 29, 2024
Shirley Mae Waddle, 95, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born at her family home in Washburn, Missouri on November 11, 1929, to Dewey and Aubrey (Schell) Scantlin.
Shirley graduated from Haven High School in 1947. On September 5, 1955, Shirley married Richard Waddle of Abbyville, Kansas. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage together before Richard’s passing...
Addison Julian Scott Letsch
Dec 28, 2024
Addison Julian Scott Letsch, affectionately known as Addi, was born on March 18, 1999, in Aurora, Colorado. He passed away on December 28, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas, leaving a profound imprint on the hearts of all who knew him.
From a young age, Addi showcased a kind-hearted and generous spirit. Even though he may not have had much, Addi was always...
MarCia J. Wilson
Dec 28, 2024
MarCia J. Wilson, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born January 14, 1955 in Topeka, the daughter of Robert E. and Rosalie F. (Manning) Wilson.
MarCia graduated from Highland Park High School. She worked for Vista Drive In and later the Kansas Central School Bus Company.
MarCia married Donald V. Wilson, Jr. on August 30, 1986...
David Eugene Savard
Dec 27, 2024
David Eugene Savard, 37, of Topeka, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.
He was born December 23, 1987, in Banning, California, the son of Daniel Savard and Donna Brown. He graduated from Washburn Tech with his HVAC Degree.
Survivors include his parents, sister, Daniele Savard, brother, Dustin Savard (Angel Savard), and children, Alyssa Savard, Sara Savard, Bailey Savard, David Savard Jr.,...
Jackie G. Lewis
Dec 25, 2024
Jackie G. Lewis, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born March 7, 1953 in St. Paul, Minneosta, the daughter of John and Marylin (Taylor) Davenport.
Jackie graduated from Hoyt High School and attended Highland Community College and Emporia State University. She was employed as the Clerk of the District Court for Shawnee County for over...
Carole A. Greene
Dec 23, 2024
Carole A. Greene, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born February 14, 1946 in Topeka, the daughter of Vernon LeRoy and Marjorie C. (Reiber) Hutton. She was raised by John H. Vigneron whom she considered as her dad.
Carole graduated from Topeka West High School in 1964 and attended Clark Business School. She employed as...
Joyce A. Stuckey
Dec 23, 2024
Joyce A. Stuckey, 75, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at a Topeka care facility. She was born February 10, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of William E. and Laura M. (Dillard) Fritts.
Joyce graduated from Highland Park High School in 1967. She was employed by Frito Lay for over 30 years.
Joyce married James Stuckey on August 12,...
William "Dale" Renner
Dec 22, 2024
William Dale Renner, 77, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024.
He was born April 18, 1947, in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of William and Norma (Felter) Renner. He graduated from La Grange High School in 1965. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Dale was employed by KPL/Westar/Evergy for 39 years, until retiring. He was known as...
Donald “Don” Phillip Guilbault
Dec 21, 2024
Donald “Don” Guilbault, 58, a longtime resident of Topeka, Kansas, died December 21, 2024, at his home. Don was born January 23, 1966, in Redwood City, California. He married Laurie (Palmer) on November 23, 2007, and later divorced. Together, they welcomed Don’s beloved daughter, Gracie Mariah, in 2008, whom he cherished.
Don settled in Topeka in 1984 where he lived the...
Frank Cervantez
Dec 21, 2024
Frank Cervantez, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born April 11, 1932 in Topeka, the son of Lorenzo and Maria (Peralta) Cervantez.
Frank was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 43 years before retiring. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where he was...
John C. Schlink
Dec 20, 2024
John C. Schlink, 81, of Berryton, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born January 2, 1943 in Tecumseh, Kansas, the son of Glenn and Helen L. (Frakes) Schlink.
John was employed by Pauline Coop in Topeka where he was employed for over 30 years before retiring.
John married Sarena A. Moyer on May 30, 1998 in Topeka. She preceded...
LaToya Annette Anderson
Dec 20, 2024
LaToya Annette Anderson, 51, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024.
She was born November 19, 1973, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Whetstone and Phyllis Anderson.
Survivors include two daughters, DeAnita L. Anderson and Skila R. Redmon both of Topeka; four granddaughters, one grandson and a grandson expected; four sisters; a brother; and her close friend, Rosa Billen.
She was...
William Joseph Norris
Dec 20, 2024
William (Bill) Joseph Norris, (81), Topeka, KS., passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at home. Bill was diagnosed with Stage IV Prostate Cancer on his 72nd birthday, October 23, 2015.
Bill Norris was born October 23, 1943, in Council Bluffs, IA, the son of Robert Collins and Annabelle Mary Larsen Norris. He lived most of his adult life in Topeka.
Bill...
Virginia L. Szabo
Dec 20, 2024
Virginia L. Szabo, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka. She was born May 6, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Raymond D. and Edna D. (Lynn) Hughes.
Virginia graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Virginia married Edward J. Szabo...
Elgin John Saathoff
Dec 18, 2024
Elgin John Saathoff, 91, of Wakarusa, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 surrounded by his family.
He was born July 26, 1933, in Oketo, Kansas, the son of John and Ella (Kirchner) Saathoff. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Kansas State University. He served in the United States Navy during 1955-1957.
Elgin was employed by the CORPS of Engineers for...
Marguerite Elaine Newman
Dec 17, 2024
Marguerite Elaine Newman, born on January 10, 1944, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on December 17, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.
Marguerite dedicated her life to education and community service. After earning her degree in Education from Bemidji State in 1965, she taught elementary education in Halstad,...
Barbara J. Earling
Dec 14, 2024
Barbara J. Earling, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at a Topeka care facility. She was born August 25, 1936 in Montgomery, Virginia, the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Caldwell) Linkous.
Barbara graduated from Kenwood High School in Baltimore, Maryland in 1954. She was a homemaker.
Barbara married Eugene Earling on November 14, 1954 in Baltimore. He preceded...
Tracie Leigh Eklund
Dec 12, 2024
Tracie Eklund, age 56, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. Jesus reached out his hand and took her to heaven after an eleven-year journey with cancer. Tracie was born on August 4, 1968 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Dick and Carolyn Roller. Tracie attended elementary school in Scott City, KS where she met...
Richard "Dick" Duncan
Dec 11, 2024
Richard “Dick” Duncan, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born March 13, 1947 in Winfield, Kansas, the son of George and Leora (Whitesell) Duncan.
Dick graduated from Arkansas City High School and earned an Associates in Computer Science from Kansas City Kansas Community College. He was a Navy Veteran serving in the...
Robert "Bob" William Zimmerman
Dec 9, 2024
Robert William Zimmerman, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024.
He was born December 2, 1944, in Newark, New York, the son of Harry and Florence (Brennan) Zimmerman. He graduated from High School in 1962. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Bob was employed by the United States Postal Service for many years, until...
