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Brian D. Frakes
Jul 3, 2021
Brian D. Frakes, 62, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021. He was born September 27, 1958 in Topeka, the son of Ralph E. and Beverly K. (Moss) Frakes.Brian graduated from Topeka Public Schools. He was employed by Frakes Trucking for many years. Brian married Mary J. Hutton on April 10, 2021 in Topeka after dating for 17...
Karen Kay Shepherd
Jul 2, 2021
Karen Kay Shepherd, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021. She was born February 18, 1949 in Torrington, Wyoming, the daughter of Walter and Betty (Barnhart) Klipstine, Jr.Karen graduated from Guernsey-Sunrise High School in Guernsey, Wyoming in 1967. She was employed by the Burlington Northern Railroad as a Crew Caller for 41 years before retiring. Karen married...
Janise Long
Jul 2, 2021
Janise Long, 88, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021.She was born August 6, 1932, in Troy, Kansas, the daughter of Walter Edward and Jewell Kloss (Dawson) Myers. She was a graduate of Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa, KS and attended Ottawa University and Washburn University. Janise was employed by USD 501 School District for many years until retiring. She...
Mary Ella Moore
Jul 1, 2021
Mary Ella Moore, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born August 11, 1937 in Abilene, Kansas, the daughter of Patrick W. and Katherine Marie (Dawson) Orender.Mary graduated from Abilene High School. She was employed by AT&T for 33 years before retiring. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers Club. She was of the...
Kermit C. Gilliland, Ii
Jul 1, 2021
Kermit C. Gilliland, II, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021. He was born September 4, 1942 in Topeka, the son of Kermit C. and Ethel (Miller) Gilliland, I. Kermit graduated from Seaman High School in 1961. He was employed as a Grain Inspector for the State of Kansas for over 40 years before retiring.Kermit married Jan...
Patricia Ann Mccormick
Jun 30, 2021
Patricia Ann McCormick, 73, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021.She was born February 20, 1948, in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Fred Alfred and Ethel Albertina (Engstrom) Belk. She attended Salina Public Schools, Salina, KS. Patricia was employed by Stormont-Vail Hospital and later for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas.She was a group leader of the Camp...
Robert William Hermann
Jun 29, 2021
Robert William Hermann, 79, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021.He was born March 31, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Dick and Nina (Woodard) Hermann. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1960. He served in the United States Marine Corps beginning in 1965, completing one tour during the Vietnam War from 1966 to 1967. He also...
Larry Dean Burgoon
Jun 28, 2021
Larry Dean Burgoon, 56, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021.He was born December 10, 1964, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Kenneth A. Burgoon and Betty L. (Shinn) Lamberd. He graduated from Wellsville High School where he was a 3A district champion in football and a multiple award winner in baseball, track and basketball. He served in the...
Ronald Gene Vance
Jun 28, 2021
Ronald Gene Vance, 83, of Tecumseh, was united with his Lord on Monday, June 28, 2021.He was born October 29, 1937, in Kidder, MO, the son of Perry Davis and Elsie Mae (Chadwick) Vance. He attended Penney High School and graduated in 1955.He served in the Army National Guard for 6 years. Ronald was employed by the DuPont Company for...
Donald Max Keever
Jun 27, 2021
Donald Max Keever, 65, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Topeka. Don was born on November 14, 1955 in Leavenworth, Kansas. Son of Ora M. and Elizabeth L. (Hopper) Keever.His favorite past time was creating unique artwork, out of wood. Don did not have any children of his own, but he was very dedicated to his extended...
Lee Ann Hink
Jun 27, 2021
Lee Ann Hink, 65, of Wamego, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas.She was born September 27, 1955, in McCook, Nebraska, the daughter of Cletus Oliver Gamblin and Idella Yvonne (Porter) Schriner. She graduated from Dodge City High School in 1973.Lee Ann worked as a Meal Specialist and was employed by Little Love Bugs Daycare for five years.She...
Sandra Rosemarie Cobler
Jun 26, 2021
Sandra Rosemarie "Sandy" Cobler, 57, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021.She was born November 13, 1963, in Nuremberg, Germany, the daughter of Brigitte (Schaller) Blevins. She received a bachelor's degree in education from Emporia State University. Survivors include her daughter, Kristin Cunningham (Randall) of Topeka; granddaughter Bridget Cunningham of Topeka; mother, Brigitte Blevins of Topeka; brothers, Jim Blevins...
Lila Jean Zimmerman
Jun 26, 2021
Lila Jean Zimmerman, 86, of Topeka, passed away on June 26, 2021 at Lexington Park Assisted Living. Lila was born on August 4, 1934 to Harry and Florence (Feik) Rees in Manchester, KS. She graduated from Abilene High School. On August 27, 1955, she married Lester "Zeke" A. Zimmerman in Topeka. Together they had 3 children. Lila worked as a...
Tamra Lynn Dennis
Jun 26, 2021
Tamra Lynn Dennis, 40, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021.She was born June 28, 1980, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lester E. Dennis and Martha K. Griffith. She received a surgical technician certificate from Kaw Valley Technical School and a bachelor's degree in nursing from Washburn University. Tamra was employed by Stormont-Vail for 20 years, including the...
Luella Darlene Swader
Jun 24, 2021
Luella Darlene Swader, 85, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.Luella was born on July 22, 1935, in Richland, Kansas, to John and Lela (Costa) Wangerin. She went to Topeka High School. She married Bernie Fay Swader of Topeka on June 22, 1952. Luella worked at Capitol Federal and then Southwestern Bell for 20 years and retired in December...
Judith Kay Rumrill
Jun 23, 2021
Judith Kay (Whitebread) Rumrill, 73, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021.She was born October 18, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Martha (Spiker) Whitebread. She attended Topeka High School.Judith was employed by The University of Kansas – St. Francis Campus for 31 years prior to retiring. Survivors include her husband, Albert Rumrill of Topeka; her...
Eldon Danenhauer
Jun 23, 2021
Eldon Voss Danenhauer, 85, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Brewster Place. Eldon was born October 4, 1935 in Clay Center, the son of Carl and Mary (Nemnich) Danenhauer. He graduated from Clay Center High School, attended The College of Emporia and graduated from Pittsburg State University. He received a Master's Degree from the University of Northern Colorado....
Jeanine Kay Baer
Jun 20, 2021
Jeanine Kay Baer, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born January 30, 1955 in Bellmead, Texas, the daughter of Emil Richard and Lavonne Katherine (Eller) Baer.Jeanine attended Topeka public schools. She was employed as a caregiver. She enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren, dancing and playing Bingo.Survivors include children, Alexander Baer, La Vonne Baer,...
Spike Kneisel
Jun 19, 2021
Spike Kneisel, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.He graduated from Washburn University with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Spike was social worker until retiring.Spike enjoyed the musical artist The Doors and his feline companions.Cremation is planned. No services are scheduled. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made...
Cheryl Anne Stewart
Jun 18, 2021
Cheryl Anne Stewart, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born August 15, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Dolinar) Sosna.Cheryl graduated from Royal Valley High School. She was employed by Memorial Hospital and St. Francis Hospital as an X-Ray Tech. After having her...
