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Evelyn Pollock Herold
Jul 5, 2024
Evelyn Pollock Herold, 84, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024. She was born January 7, 1940, in Washington, Iowa, the daughter of Reverend William Montgomery and Mary (Pollock) Nichol. She was a graduate of Clifton Heights High School (Pennsylvania) and Sterling College (Kansas). Evelyn had a passion for teaching small children. She attained her teaching degree in May...
Peggy Louise Spencer
Jul 5, 2024
Peggy Louise Spencer (Kovar), 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away on July 05, 2024. Peggy was born on February 3, 1941 to Charley and Viola Kovar in Delia, KS. When not working, she enjoyed a life of gardening, collecting Czech pottery, fishing, camping, quiet evenings with her faithful dog Princess, and visiting family when she could. Peggy was preceded in...
Daniel R. "Dan" Kenney
Jul 3, 2024
Daniel Roth Kenney, 75, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. He was born March 1, 1949, in Nevada, Missouri, the son of Orville and Luella (Roberts) Kenney. Dan graduated from Topeka West High in 1967. He received a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Washburn University in 1980 and later earned an Associate of Applied Science in 1984....
Travis John O'Leary
Jul 1, 2024
Travis John O'Leary, 44, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 20, 1979, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Ronald and Marsha (Hallack) O'Leary. He received an Associate’s Degree in Human Biology/Pre-Med from Allen Community College. Survivors include his mother, Marsha, aunt, Donna (Ron) Goodwin, uncles, Ron (Pete) Hallack...
Kayla A. Walters
Jun 30, 2024
Kayla A. Walters, 34, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born November 30, 1989, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of William and Lori (Lambert) Walters. Kayla attended Seckman High School in Imperial, Missouri. She was employed by Dillon’s Grocery Store in Manhattan, Kansas. Survivors include two children, Izaak, Iliana, her parents, William "Bill" and...
Sharon Kay Nurnberg
Jun 30, 2024
Sharon Kay (Wilson) Nurnberg, 79, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024.She was born October 6, 1944, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Roy and Myrna (Lope) Wilson. She was a graduate of Lamont High School.Sharon and her husband were the owners of New Fred's Restaurant. She was the grill cook and took care of the weekly specials. Sharon...
Debra Ann "Debbie" Evans
Jun 29, 2024
Debra Ann Evans, 69, of Topeka, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 29, 2024. She was born September 25, 1954, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Amos and B. Verlene (Gunter) Evans. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Washburn University. Debbie worked for the State of Kansas, Department of Labor for 34 years, retiring in 2011. Ms. Evans was...
James B. Staehli
Jun 28, 2024
James B. “Jim” Staehli, 58, of Onaga, Kansas, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born February 20, 1966 in Fort Riley, Kansas, the son of Gary and Theresa (Martin) Staehli. Jim graduated from Topeka High School. He was an Army Veteran during Desert Storm. He was employed by Washburn...
Delores "Dee" Tappan
Jun 27, 2024
Delores “Dee” J. Tappan, 82, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Brewster Place. She was born August 23, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Sam and Flossie (Curry) Butler. She graduated from Larned High School in Larned, Kansas. Dee married Arlen F. Tappan on August 16, 1975, in Topeka. He preceded her in death on June...
Orville L. Dreasher, Jr.
Jun 27, 2024
Orville L. Dreasher, Jr., 84, of Tecumseh, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born April 5, 1940 in Topeka, the son of Orville L. and Geraldine F. (Valentine) Dreasher. Orville graduated from Highland Park High School. He owned and operated Dreasher Concrete and Topeka Raceway. He was a member the Ford Club. Orville married his high school...
Kathleen Denise Cheatham
Jun 26, 2024
Kathleen Denise Cheatham, 60, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024. She was born March 7, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ted and Elna (Nelson) Ensley. She was a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School in 1982 and later received her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Washburn University. Kathy was employed by the VA for 4 years,...
Louise Kay Keitel
Jun 26, 2024
Louise Kay Keitel, 82, of Topeka, passed away on June 26, 2024 at Topeka, Kansas. She was born on January 20, 1942 to Edward and Nellie (Ginter) Koci at Topeka, KS. Louise worked as Analyst at Security Benefit. On October 13, 1962, she married Roy Keitel, they later divorced. She was a member of Auburn Presbyterian Church. Louise is survived...
David L. "Dave" Bullock
Jun 25, 2024
David L. “Dave” Bullock, 70, of Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024. He was born August 6, 1953, in Osborne, Kansas. He was a 1971 graduate of Santa Fe Trail High School. He served in the United States Navy Seabees from 1972 until 1976. Dave was employed by ICL Lawrence, formerly known as FMC in Lawrence, Kansas, retiring in...
Robert "Bob" Bailey Sr.
Jun 24, 2024
Robert “Bob” Bailey, 78, of Topeka, Kansas passed away at his home on Monday, June 24, 2024. He was born in Wisconsin on June 6, 1946 to Lawrence and Lillian Bailey. He was the youngest of 7 children. After high school he enlisted in the US Air Force for four years. During that time, he also served in the Vietnam...
Bonnie Belle Good
Jun 24, 2024
Bonnie Belle Good, 92, of Tecumseh, KS, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born December 23, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Carl and Iva Forsberg. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Bonnie was employed by the J.M. Bauersfield Grocery Store in Topeka until retiring. She was a long-time member of Oakland United Methodist Church...
Carol Ann Hack
Jun 24, 2024
Carol Ann Hack, 75, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024. She was born November 15, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John and Mary (Webb) Hack. She graduated from Hayden High School in 1967. Carol began her working life with Hallmark, and later worked for Highway Oil and St. Francis. She ended her career doing what she...
Charlet Carol Pratt
Jun 22, 2024
Charlet Schaible Pratt, 72, of Topeka, passed away on June 22, 2024. She was born February 20, 1952, in Hiawatha, Kansas. The daughter of Charles and Carol (Miller) Schaible. She received a bachelors degree in dental hygiene from UMKC School of Dentistry and was employed for 38 years. Survivors include husband James Gary Pratt; children, Austin (Ashley) White of Moore,...
Rodolfo L. "Rudy" Basaldua
Jun 21, 2024
Rodolfo L. “Rudy” Basaldua, 73, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born August 1, 1950, in Poteet, Texas, the son of Julian L. and Michela L. (Leal) Basaldua, Sr. He was a graduate of Roosevelt High School in San Antonio, TX. He served in the United States Army until being honorably discharged in 1977. Rudy was...
Nash Davis Mcknight
Jun 21, 2024
Nash Davis McKnight, 26, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born August 13, 1997, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Tracy McKnight and Dawn Putnam. He was a 2015 graduate of Seaman High School. Nash was employed by Bettis Asphalt, Shawnee County Department of Transportation and most recently for Fit Construction in Topeka. Survivors include two...
Steven Lamb Cooper
Jun 20, 2024
Steven Lamb Cooper, 80, of Tecumseh, passed away June 20, 2024, in his home. He was born October 26, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Bud and Marjorie (Zener) Cooper. He received his Master’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Iowa. Steve married Karen Leinert and from this union they had two boys, Eric and Hugh Cooper. They...
