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Maria T. Harris
Jun 9, 2022
Maria T. "Terry" Harris, 88 of Topeka, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 9, 2022.She was born April 8, 1934, in Wurzberg, Germany, the daughter of Norbert and Maria (Kodel) Schaller. Maria loved being an officer's wife and making meals for others. She loved entertaining and interacting with other military wives while her husband was serving in the United States Army....
Shirley M. Lafferty
Jun 9, 2022
Shirley M. Lafferty, 87, of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Brookside Manor in Overbrook. She was born November 18, 1934 in Scranton, the daughter of Robert Eugene "Gene" and Marie "Mary" (Kivitter) Hall.Shirley graduated from Burlingame High School in 1952. She was a member of the Federated Church of Burlingame. She was primarily a homemaker...
Bonnie Belle Hawk
Jun 8, 2022
Bonnie Belle (Parsons, Haskell) Hawk, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022.She was born January 27, 1933 to Leo B. Parsons and Dorthey Mae (Beeler) Parsons near Mankato, Kansas in Jewell County.Bonnie attended Mankato Public Schools and graduated in May of 1950. She furthered her education and attended Fairbury Junior College in Nebraska.Bonnie married James R. Haskell in...
Donald R. Leakey
Jun 8, 2022
Donald R. "Don" Leakey, 77, of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at a Winchester, Kansas care facility. Don was born October 8, 1944 in Carrolton, Missouri, the son of Ruben and Hattie (Bryant) Leakey. He graduated from Louisburg High School in 1963 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Emporia State University in 1967. After...
Beverley Ann Powell
Jun 8, 2022
Beverley Ann Powell, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022.She was born January 21, 1933, in Humboldt, Kansas, the daughter of John Royal and Florence Alberta (Truster) Dannelley. She graduated from Humboldt High School. Beverley married James C. Powell on February 27th, 1952 in Valparaiso, Indiana. He preceded her in death on December 22nd, 2019. Survivors include her...
Edward L. Delong
Jun 7, 2022
Edward L. "Ed" DeLong, 79, of Berryton, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022.He was born February 17, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Frank J. and Doris L. (Howbert) DeLong. He was a 1961 graduate of Topeka High School and University of Kansas with a degree in Pharmacy. Ed's pharmacy career stared with Jaquith Pharmacy in Topeka and later...
Vikki Ann Horan
Jun 7, 2022
Vikki Ann Horan, 70, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022.Vikki was born August 23, 1951 in Wellington, the daughter of Roy and Martha (Sharpsteen) Mericle. She graduated from Wellington High School in 1969 and Phillips University in Enid, OK.She was employed as a librarian with Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library for over 30 years, retiring in 2016.She enjoyed reading, live...
Matthew S. Malmstrom
Jun 6, 2022
Dr. Matthew S. Malmstrom, 45, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at Midland Hospice House.Matthew was born April 14, 1977 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Steven an Donna (Schuler) Malmstrom. He graduated from Topeka West High School, Kansas State University and the University of Health Sciences in 2004. He completed his residency at Michigan State University in...
Edwin R. Harrop
Jun 5, 2022
Edwin R. Harrop, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at home in Phoenix, AZ. on June 5, 2022. He was two weeks from his 93rd birthday, having been born in Berryton, Kansas on June 18th, 1929. A graduate of Overbrook Rural High School in 1947, Edwin completed a 20-year career as a Com-Sec Radio Operator in the U.S. Air...
Janet Donald Schiesser
Jun 5, 2022
Janet Donald Schiesser, 82, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.She was born March 1, 1940, in Highland Park, Michigan, the daughter of Edward W. and Esther (Parsons) Donald. She resided in Southfield, Michigan, from 1940 to 1958, when she graduated from Southfield High School. Janet married Norman Schiesser on October 28, 1961 in...
Marilyn Kay Schroeder
Jun 5, 2022
Marilyn Kay Schroeder, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 5th, 2022. She was born October 26th, 1934 in Ellinwood Kansas, the daughter of George and Ella Heim. She received a Master's Degree in Education from The University of Kansas. Marilyn taught at the primary, secondary, and collegiate levels, but spent the majority of her career teaching in the secondary...
Katherine Louise Riley
Jun 5, 2022
Katherine Louise "Kathy" Riley, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born July 1, 1933 in Groesbeck, Texas, the daughter of Allie D. and Ella Mae (York) Briggs.Kathy graduated from Texas City High School in Texas City, Texas. She was employed by the American National Insurance Company in Galveston...
Betty Jean Fergola
Jun 3, 2022
Betty Jean Fergola, 97, of Tecumseh, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022. She was born October 15, 1924 in Arkansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Earl and Hazel (Wheeler) Young.Betty graduated from Udall High School in Udall, Kansas. She was employed as an Accountant for the State of Kansas Board of Cosmetology for several years before retiring. She was...
Chanel Kay Feyh
Jun 2, 2022
Chanel Kay Feyh, 44, of Wamego, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at a Topeka hospital following a long, hard-fought battle with Scleroderma and Lupus. She was born August 18, 1977 in Corpus Christi, Texas, the daughter of Francis and Margaret (Dillingham) Feyh.Chanel spent her childhood years in Alma, Kansas and graduated from Highland Park High School in...
Bill J. Stanley
May 31, 2022
Bill J. Stanley, 87, of Topeka, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 31, 2022.He was born April 5, 1935, in Coodys Bluff, Oklahoma, the son of James F. and Covie (Wheeler) Stanley. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1953. Bill was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 2000.Mr. Stanley was a member...
Todd D. Kraus
May 30, 2022
Todd D. Kraus, 56, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022 at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 19, 1966 in Topeka, the son of Donald W. and Barbara (Cuffel) Kraus.Todd graduated from Topeka High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Science from Washburn University. He was employed as a Registered Nurse at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical...
Edwin Dwight Hoffman
May 29, 2022
Edwin Dwight Hoffman, 93, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by family on Sunday, May 29, 2022.He was born June 29, 1928, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Ervin F. and Vallie V. (Collins) Hoffman. He served in the Navy and Coast Guard during World War Two. Ed could fix anything - and would help anyone. He spent most of...
Larry Gene Lousch
May 29, 2022
Larry Gene "Tub" Lousch 81, of Coldwater Kansas died Sunday, May 29th at Stormont Vail hospital in Topeka Kansas, of complications due to battling dementia. Larry was born on September 29th 1940 in Coldwater Kansas to John and Geneva Lousch. He was one of eight children born to the couple. His brothers were Ronald, Richard, Roger (all older) and a...
Nancy Ann Bowen
May 28, 2022
Nancy Ann Bowen, 61, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 28, 2022. She was born October 12, 1960, in Bonner Springs, Kansas, the daughter of David and Betty (Belobrajdic) Schlup. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1978. Nancy was a home daycare provider and was eventually employed with public school system because she loved children. When her...
Marvin Ray Wilson
May 27, 2022
Marvin R. Wilson, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022 at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 15, 1955 in Wamego, Kansas, the son of Jack and Calvena (Sloyer) Wilson.Marvin graduated from Wamego High School and received a degree in Printing from Manhattan Technical School. He was employed by Dillons Grocery Store. Marvin married Michelle Gomel...
