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Paula Jeanette Clanton
Aug 13, 2021
Paula Jeanette (Perkins) Clanton, 55, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 at her home after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.She was born October 21, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas, to Dennis and Janet (Carr) Perkins. Paula graduated from Topeka West High School in 1984. She attended Washburn University where she earned a bachelor's degree in social work....
Robert E. Lynch
Aug 12, 2021
Robert E. "Bob" Lynch, 87, of Tecumseh, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 22, 1934 in Axtell, Kansas, the son of Emmett Patrick and Helen Frances (Forst) Lynch.Bob graduated from Berryton Rural High School. He was a member of the Kansas Army National Guard from 1951 - 1962....
Shirley Kathleen Holmes
Aug 12, 2021
Shirley (Mahr) McWilliams Holmes, 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021.She was born January 23, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Daniel and Amelia (Krumm) Mahr. She graduated from Lincoln High School and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska. Shirley was employed by the Lincoln Public Schools as a teacher at Meadow Lane...
Daisy T. Johnson
Aug 12, 2021
Daisy T. (Rios) Johnson, 53, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.She was born July 20, 1968, in Alice, TX, the daughter of Pantaleon and Emilia (Gonzales) Rios. She graduated from Topeka High School and later attended Vocational School working as a Certified Medication Aide.Daisy was...
Sally Marie Williams
Aug 11, 2021
Sally Marie Williams, 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021.She was born September 11, 1942, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd F. and Florence E. (Feik) Ragsdale. She was a graduate of Topeka High School and Oklahoma City Community College. Sally was as a Certified Nurse's Assistant employed by Guardian Angels and Indian Trails in Topeka. She...
Michael Lee Worswick
Aug 10, 2021
Michael Lee Worswick, age 75, of Topeka, passed away on August 10, 2021. Mike received an ALS diagnosis in December of 2020 and despite having a terminal disease, he continued to focus on the promises of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His faith carried him through to the end of a journey that some without faith may find very...
Bonnie Jean Ebert
Aug 9, 2021
Bonnie Jean (Crook) Ebert, 92, a longtime resident of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021.She was born May 14, 1929, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Ira and Sarah Crook.She married Earl Alan Ebert on November 6, 1953 in Lansing, Kansas. They shared over 66 years of marriage together. He preceded her in death on July 29,...
Lockie Ann Griffin
Aug 8, 2021
Lockie A. Griffin, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021.She was born August 15, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Arch and Mary (Hund) Carver. She graduated from Hayden High School in 1964 and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Washburn University. Lockie was employed by Zach Taylor Contracting.Ms. Griffin was a member of the Painters'...
Kathryn M. Marolf
Aug 7, 2021
Kathryn Marie (Likens) Marolf, 72, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021.She was born February 22, 1949, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Gilbert and Nadine (Faulk) Likens. Kathryn graduated from Seaman High School in 1967. She furthered her education at Emporia State University.Kathryn was employed by Stormont Vail Health working in the personnel department for over 25 years....
Coleman C. Roth
Aug 7, 2021
Coleman Charles Roth (Chuck) of Topeka passed away peacefully Saturday August 7, 2021 surrounded by family and friends at Midland Hospice House. Chuck was born January 6, 1932 in Eglon, West Virginia, the son of Paul and Lela Roth, one of ten children. He married his wife Patsy on May 10, 1957. Chuck entered the Air Force shortly after high...
Donald Eugene Mize
Aug 5, 2021
Donald E. Mize, 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.He was born September 13, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ira and Lyla (Lippincott) Mize. Donald graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1961. He served in the United States Navy as a Seaman Apprentice during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Ed Marlings as a...
John Wesley Brown
Aug 3, 2021
John Wesley Brown, 74, of Overbrook, KS left this earth to start a new journey on Tuesday, August 3. John was born January 26, 1947 in Atwood, KS, first born child of Melvin and Betty (Trail) Brown. John started his childhood in Atwood before moving to Topeka with his family, where he attended Highland Park High School. He was drafted...
Kay Hayes Welchhans
Aug 1, 2021
Kay Hayes Welchhans, 72, of Berryton, peacefully passed away with family by her side on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. She was born September 15, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Vandivort) Hayes.Kay attended Salem High School in Salem, Missouri, Southwest Missouri State, and TWA Airline Stewardess Training. She retired from the...
William George Samuelson
Aug 1, 2021
William George (Bill) Samuelson, 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021.Bill was born May 17, 1938, in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Sheldon Hayes and Alice Helen (Ahrens) Samuelson. He was a graduate of Mineral Wells High School in 1956 in Texas received his BA, MA and Doctorate. Bill served in the Army National Guard as a medic....
Jimmy Dale Roberts, Sr.
Aug 1, 2021
Jimmy Dale "Jim" Roberts, Sr., 82, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021. He was born November 8, 1938 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of J.D. and Dorothy (Reeder) Roberts.Jim was a Navy Veteran. He owned and operated Roberts Trucking. He was a member of Local Operators Union No. 101.Survivors include four children, Jim Roberts, Jr. of...
Betty Sue Page
Jul 30, 2021
Betty Sue Page, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 at a Topeka care facility. She was born June 9, 1945 in Izard County, Arkansas, the daughter of Thomas Edwin and Bettie (Curtis) Jeffery.Betty was employed by McDonnell Douglas in Melbourne, Arkansas. Survivors include two sons, John Ward and Bryan Jeffery. Cremation has taken place and private...
Liz Marie Ireland
Jul 30, 2021
Liz Marie "Jamie" Ireland, 51, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021.She was born August 20, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Judy (Gunckle) Ireland. Jamie was previously employed by the First Christian Childcare Center. Survivors include her mother, Judy Johnson of Topeka; siblings Colleen Haddon (Russell) of North Jackson, OH and Darlene Morgan (John), Raymond...
Telerina Tom
Jul 29, 2021
Telerina Tom, 44, of Hamilton, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 23, 1977 in Pohnpei, FSM, the daughter of Shem and Irene (William) Tom.Telerina graduated from Pics High School in Pohnpei. She was employed as a Nurse's Aide. She was a member of the Cincinnati Apostolic Church of Micronesia.Telerina married...
Johnne T. Moten
Jul 28, 2021
Johnne T. Moten, 81, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by his children at 5:54 p.m. on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at a Kansas City, Kansas care facility. He was born August 3, 1939 in Nicut, Oklahoma, the son of Worth Leon and Adeline Viola (Brown) Moten.Johnne grew up as the second eldest of seven and attended school until the 6th...
Jerry Lee Swanson
Jul 25, 2021
Jerry Lee Swanson, 46, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021.He was born August 13, 1974, in Oakland, Nebraska, the son of Jerry and Annetta (Rouse) Swanson. Jerry enjoyed going to the lake and bird watching. Survivors include his parents Jerry and Annetta of Leavenworth, Kansas; his older brother Kevin Swanson and younger sister Lori Ludwig. He was preceded...
