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Jerry Gene Ward
Nov 9, 2022
Jerry Gene Ward, 78, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022.Jerry was born September 10, 1944 in Chelsea, OK, the son of Archie and Jessie (Bennett) Ward. He attended Maize High School in Maize.He was self-employed as a flooring contractor for over 50 years, retiring in 2009.Jerry loved hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He was a wonderful craftsman and could build...
Richard Adelbert Blowey
Nov 8, 2022
Richard Adelbert Blowey, 88, Lenexa, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022.He was born September 16, 1934 in Emporia (Kan), the son of Rozelle Adelbert and Lucile Zora (Woodard) Blowey. He graduated from Augusta (Kan) High School and graduated from the University of Kansas.Richard married Marilyn Rose Larrick June 10, 1956, in Augusta. Survivors include three children, Cheryl L. (Martin) Rude, Winfield,...
Diana L. Stevenson
Nov 7, 2022
Diana L. Stevenson, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022. She was born November 15, 1948 in Erie, Kansas, the daughter of Roy B. and Mary (Kennedy) Riffel.Diana graduated from Erie High School and attended Kaw Area Technical School. She was employed as an Accounts Secretary for the Federal Highway Administration for 13 years before retiring.Diana married...
Elizabeth Ann Dunhaupt
Nov 7, 2022
Betty Dunhaupt May 22, 1925 - November 7, 2022Elizabeth Ann "Betty" Richards was born May 22, 1925 to Anna Elizabeth Gwinner Richards and school superintendent Walter Marvin Richards. Betty was joined by siblings Mary G., John, Marvin, and Millie Orr. The family's homes were in Herington, then Dodge City, and finally Emporia, Kansas. After earning her teaching degree at Kansas...
Sally Martell
Nov 5, 2022
SALLY MARTELL was born in Omaha NE on April 4, 1936. Her family moved to Abilene Kansas. Following school in Salina, Sally graduated from KU with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. She taught in Topeka, kindergarten, grades one and two; she loved the students, and they loved her.Following her first marriage she stopped teaching to raise and love...
Russell E. Neilson
Nov 5, 2022
Russell E. "Russ" Neilson, 59, of Netawaka, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022. He was born March 23, 1963 in Kinsley, Kansas, the son of Ronald Raymond and Rosetta Ann (Miller) Neilson.Russ graduated from Kinsley High School and attended Southwest Kansas Area Vo-Tech. He worked in the Auto Body Restoration field and later for the USD 337 Royal...
Raymond Laron Davis
Nov 4, 2022
Raymond Laron Davis, 29, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022. He was born August 11, 1993 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Donald Lester and Anna Rita (Garza) Davis.Raymond graduated from Junction City High School. He was employed as a CNA.Survivors include children; Rayvion Rayton, Rayana Davis, Raymauni Davis, Ray'leeana Davis, Rayleon Davis, Kayden Davis, Rayna...
Lola Mae Gilkison
Nov 4, 2022
Lola Mae Gilkison, 95, died Friday November 4. 2022 at Trent Plaza at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas.She was born February 26, 1927 in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of William Melvin and Verna Ellen Broadbooks Barrett. Lola Mae married John J Gilkison on February 9, 1947 in the Radium Methodist Church in Radium, Kansas. John proceeded her in death on...
Richard Arlen Mills
Nov 2, 2022
Richard Arlen Mills, 88, joined his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 2nd, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Susan Mills; daughter, Vicky Mitchell (Michael); sons, Matthew Mills (Jenna) and Justin Mills (fiancé Becca). He was truly loved by his three grandchildren, Ryan Johnson (Nicole), Keith Johnson (Melissa) and Kason Mills; nine great-grandchildren, Alexis Dial, Caden Johnson, Taryn Dial, Kylee...
Gertrude I. White
Nov 2, 2022
Gertrude I. "Gerty" White, 70, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. She was born July 23, 1952 in Topeka, the daughter of Clarence Loren and Ruth Gertrude (Ireland) Irish.Gerty graduated Washburn Rural High School. She was employed by the State of Kansas for many years. She was a member of The Apostolic Church.Gerty married Ledeff White. He...
Pearl Jane Heinrich
Nov 2, 2022
Pearl J. Heinrich, 88, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022.Pearl was born July 14, 1934 in Topeka, the daughter of Robert and Virginia (Brazil) Shannon. She attended Topeka schools.She was employed by Club House Inn.Pearl married William Howard Payne and they later divorced. She married Ned Eugene Heinrich. He died June 17, 2008. Survivors include son, Michael (Sandy) Payne,...
Jeffrey Alan Hanser
Oct 31, 2022
Jeffrey Alan Hanser, 63, of Wood River, Illinois, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022 at his brother's home in Topeka after a long battle with cancer. He was born at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois to his parents Thomas & Cleo (Flood) Hanser on October 22, 1959. Jeff attended various high schools throughout southern Illinois and graduated from O'Fallon...
Janice Joy Rooney
Oct 30, 2022
Janice Joy "Jan" Rooney, 85, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.She was born August 6, 1937, in Boone, Iowa, the daughter of Cleo and Eva Johnston. She graduated from high school in Boone and attended Iowa State University.Jan was a member of Topeka Women's Club. She enjoyed their house boat and entertaining at Lake Perry for many years....
Shirley J. Davis
Oct 30, 2022
Shirley J. Davis, 88, of Topeka passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022 at McCrite Plaza Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas. She was born July 25, 1934, in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of George and Lula (Haydon) Rice. She graduated from Hannibal High School in 1952. She went to Secretarial School and won many awards for her speed in short hand....
John R. Palmer
Oct 30, 2022
John R. Palmer, 55, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022.He was born July 15, 1967, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Arthur E. and Mary E. (McCandless) Palmer. He graduated from Topeka High School and received a bachelor's degree in communications from Washburn University. Survivors include his son, Tyler Palmer of Wichita, KS; father, Arthur E. Palmer of...
Robert French, Jr.
Oct 29, 2022
Robert French, Jr., 44, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born June 15, 1978 in Fort Riley, Kansas, the son of Robert Troy and Teresa Irene (Wilson) French, Sr.Robert graduated from high school in Tennessee. He resided in Texas from June 2019 through June 2022 before moving back to Topeka. Robert was employed as a...
Stuart D. Jones
Oct 29, 2022
Stuart D. "Stu" Jones, 52, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born May 24, 1970, in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Darrell L. and Candace M. (Denney) Jones. Stuart was a 1989 graduate of Topeka West High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Pittsburg State University in 1996.Stuart taught Special Education for...
Duane A. Miller
Oct 29, 2022
Duane A. Miller of Topeka passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was born February 23, 1965 in Topeka the son of Donald and Velma Miller. Duane attended KSVH High School in Kansas City, Kansas. He wrestled while attending high school. He enjoyed cooking and took several cooking classes in school. He graduated in 1983. He loved music and...
Alex Matthew Otto
Oct 29, 2022
Alexander Matthew Otto, 34, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022.He was born November 19, 1987, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Nicholas R. Otto and Terri L. (Hane) Otto-Cooper. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and received a CDL from White Line Trucking. Alex married Keesha Vorhies on May 31, 2008 in Topeka. She survives, along with...
Peter C. Schram, M.D.
Oct 28, 2022
Dr. Peter Charles Schram, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022.He was born November 27, 1939, in London, Ontario, Canada, the son of John F. and Cecelia L. (May) Schram. Peter graduated from Denby High School in Detroit, MI in 1958 and furthered his education graduating from Wayne State University College of Engineering in 1962 and from the...
