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Lois Anna Metzenthin
Oct 11, 2020
Lois Anna Metzenthin, 88, Topeka, passed away October 11, 2020 at Midland Hospice House surrounded by her family.She was born July 26, 1932 in Skiatook, OK, the daughter of Homer and Hazel (Skoog) Diepenbrock. She graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. She was a Day Care Mother for 20 years and worked for the Kansas Legislature for...
Iris M. Cooke
Oct 10, 2020
Iris M. Cooke, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 22, 1928 in Kidderminster, England.Iris came to the United States in 1958. She was employed by Gage Animal Hospital. She was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge Auxiliary and the Dommie Dance Academy.Iris married Ronald D....
Edward Todd Winkler
Oct 7, 2020
Edward Todd Winkler, "PAPPY," 82, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on October 7, 2020.Pappy was born on January 23, 1938 to Edward Sheldon Winkler and Natalie (Todd) Winkler in Joliet, Illinois. After graduating from Township High School in1956, he briefly worked as an iron worker prior to joining the US Marine Corps in June of 1956. Pappy proudly served for...
Lora Levita Tibbits
Oct 7, 2020
Lora Levita Tibbits, 83, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020.She was born May 16, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Blanche Bennett. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda (Grady) Golden and Patricia (Kevin) Morse both of Topeka; her son, Ernest George; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her sister-in-law, Geneva.She was preceded in death by her parents;...
Beatrice S. Campbell
Oct 6, 2020
Beatrice S. Campbell, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020.She was born on January 22, 1934, in Planer, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Franz Stepanek and Anna (Muhlbauer) Stepanek. Beatrice married Edwin Delano Campbell on May 25, 1961 in Crailsheim, Germany and became an American citizen. Beatrice was a military housewife. Edwin preceded her in death on July 31,...
Susan Elaine Martin
Oct 5, 2020
Susan Martin, 65, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020.She was born March 29, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William Keith and Shirley Jean (Boies) Holt. She received a Bachelor's degree in education from Kansas State University. Susan was employed by several schools, including Unified School District 501. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Crestview United...
Billy Lee Jones
Oct 5, 2020
Bill Jones, 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 5, 2020.He was born July 17, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Earl and Davenna Jones. He attended Topeka High School and graduated from Overbrook High School in 1948. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in History from Washburn University in 1953 and received his Master's Degree in Education Administration...
Ray Carrick
Oct 5, 2020
Ray Carrick, 78, Topeka, passed away peacefully at his home after an extended battle with cancer surrounded by his family on Monday, October 5th, 2020. Ray was born November 1, 1941 in Harper Kansas, the son of Clarence and Maxine (Lockwood) Carrick. He graduated from Enterprise Academy in Enterprise Kansas and attended Union College in Lincoln Nebraska. He owned and...
Eleanor Marie Reams
Oct 4, 2020
Eleanor Marie (Vali) Reams, 78, passed away on Oct 4, 2020 at home in Topeka, KS. She was born to Albert Rapp and Irene Stoffels on March 16, 1942 in Faribault, MN. Her family moved to Floyd, IA where she attended elementary and high school.Vali was married to Peter Horvath from Oct 24,1959 through 1981. During this time, she became...
Frances Jo Darrow
Oct 2, 2020
Frances Darrow, 75, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020.She was born August 10, 1945, in Okay, Oklahoma, the daughter of Jefferson D. and Lula Belle (Darrow) Cox. Frances was employed by the State of Kansas.Mrs. Darrow was a member of First Southern Baptist Church of Topeka and worked in the church library for over 30 years. Frances enjoyed...
Kenneth James Stodgell, Jr.
Oct 1, 2020
Kenneth James "Ken" Stodgell, Jr., 77, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at a Topeka care facility. He was born April 7, 1943 in Kokomo, Indiana, the son of Kenneth James and Rita (Martin) Stodgell, Sr.Ken earned two Master's Degrees from the University of Kansas. He was an Air Force Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He was...
Robert Vernon Gulley
Sep 30, 2020
Robert Vernon Gulley, 62, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020.He was born November 22, 1957, in Dallas, Texas, the son of Bob Vernon and Margaret Ann (Lemin) Gulley. He was a graduate of Hico High School, Hico, Texas. He served in the U.S. Army. Robert married Diana Klein on July 30, 1988 in Stephenville, Texas. She survives in...
Crystal L. Hill
Sep 30, 2020
Crystal L. Hill, 91, of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. She was born January 1, 1929 in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of John Edward and Crystal Irene Christenberry. The family moved to Colony, Kansas and then Topeka in the early 1940's.Crystal graduated from Highland Park High School and attended Stewart Beauty Academy. She operated a beauty shop...
Mary Drucilla Ostrander
Sep 29, 2020
Mary Drucilla Ostrander, 64, Topeka, passed away September 29, 2020.She was born September 26, 1956, the daughter of William and Wanda Shoemaker.She was deeply loved by her husband, sons, daughter-in-laws, and grandchildren.Honoring her request, cremation is planned and a private memorial service is planned.Memorial contributions may be made to Plaza West Regional Health Center, 1570 S.W. Westport Dr., Topeka, KS...
Kyle C. Kofoid
Sep 27, 2020
Kyle C. Kofoid, 51, of Topeka, Kansas, lost his long battle with depression on September 27, 2020. He was born October 12, 1968, in Mitchell, South Dakota, to Charles M. and Helen D. (Halstead) Kofoid. Kyle liked to say he grew up "all over," because he and his family lived in Wisconsin, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Iowa. He graduated from high...
Alex Roy Massengill
Sep 26, 2020
Our beautiful Alex R. Massengill, 20, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020.Alex was born November 12, 1999 in Topeka, the son of Jennifer Hopper and Kevin Wilkinson. He attended Seaman Schools.He played baseball, enjoyed four-wheeling, loved to travel, video games, outdoor sports, loved dogs and his grandmother's brownies.He and his brother owned and operated Topeka Gutter Guys. He...
Robert I. Fultz
Sep 26, 2020
Robert I. "Bob" Fultz, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at a Topeka care facility. He was born July 11, 1942 in Topeka, the son of Harry and Frances (Fogerty) Fultz.Bob graduated from Meriden High School in 1959. He was employed by Wilcox RV Center for over 25 years before retiring. He was a member of...
Tim D. Riddle
Sep 25, 2020
Timothy (Tim) Darrow Riddle, 72, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.Tim was born in Canon City, Colorado, on June 28, 1948, to Dorothy Lou (Darrow) Riddle of Topeka. Tim attended Washburn Rural High School and served in the Kansas National Guard from May, 1966 through May, 1972. Tim was married to Linda (Sherbenou) Riddle...
Judith Kay Chapman
Sep 24, 2020
Judith "Judy" Chapman, 80, returned to her Heavenly home on Thursday, September 24, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace.Judy was born to the late Lester and Nadine Berry, in Rossville, KS on December 5, 1939. She attended Lowman...
J. Booth
Sep 24, 2020
Joseph Clyde Booth, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020.He was born October 24, 1931, in Janesville, Kansas, the son of Joseph Clarence and Sarah Juinetta (Matlock) Booth. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War.Clyde was employed by the Kansas Power and Light later known as Westar in Tecumseh until retiring.He was a...
