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Barbara Jean Schaeffer
Apr 13, 2020
Barbara Jean (Bartley) Schaeffer, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 13, 2020.She was born September 3, 1933, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph Edgar and Julia Pauline (Miller) Bartley, Sr. She was a 1951 graduate and Home Coming Queen of Hayden High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University. Barbara was employed by Boeing Aircraft in...
Laura Hammond
Apr 12, 2020
Laura A. Hammond, 87, of Emporia, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, April 12 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Born October 10, 1932 in Turner, Michigan to Wesley and Norma Case. Laura embarked on a life filled with giving herself to her family, country and others over the next 87 years. After graduating high school, Laura enlisted...
Arliss L. Hartmann
Apr 12, 2020
Arliss L. (Wyatt) Hartmann, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020.She was born August 15, 1943, in Colby, Kansas, the daughter of Wendell and Reva (Low) Wyatt. Arliss graduated from Hays High School and later went on to attend Fort Hays State University. She was employed as a florist for many years prior to retiring.Arliss was a member...
Sergio Ivan Gallardo
Apr 10, 2020
Sergio Ivan Gallardo, 39, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. He was born July 25, 1980 in El Paso, Texas, the son of Sergio Dario and Maria Esther (Dominguez) Gallardo.Sergio had resided in Topeka since 2015. He was employed as an Auto Mechanic. Sergio married Anthia D. Chavez. She survives. Other survivors include children, Freddy Padilla, Christopher...
Alice L Flye
Apr 9, 2020
Alice L. Flye, 83, Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at a local care center.Alice was born July 13, 1936 in Topeka, the daughter of Cyrus and Carolyn (Keil) Hutchison. She graduated from Salina High School.She was employed by Southwest Bell as a Telephone Operator for 23 years, never missing a day of work.She was a member of the...
William Chapman, Sr.
Apr 8, 2020
William "Bill" Chapman, Sr., 80, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 26, 1939 in Dawson, Iowa, the son of Ford D. and Margaret (Vath) Chapman.Bill was employed by Volume Shoe, Washburn University, the Kansas High School Athletics Association and later went back to work for Washburn University. Bill married...
Mae Belle (Day) Mendez
Apr 6, 2020
Mae Belle (Day) Mendez, 72, of Osage City, Kansas passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born August 15, 1947 in Beaver, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Dockum) Day.Mae graduated from Howard High School in Howard, Kansas. She was employed by Ron Warta Chiropractic, Jostens Yearbook Company and the Florist...
Sharon Ruth Carter
Apr 5, 2020
Sharon Ruth (Choate) Carter, 80, of Rossville, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020.She was born October 22, 1939, in Indianola, Iowa, the daughter of John and Ruby (Garrison) Choate. Sharon worked as a School Bus Driver for PCSSD in Arkansas for 13 years and also worked as a Long Haul Truck Driver for several years prior to retiring.Sharon married Forest...
Phyllis Butler
Apr 4, 2020
Phyllis J.Butler, 86, Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at a local care center. Phyllis was born February 10, 1934 in Augusta, ME, the daughter of Murray E. and Betty (Morris) Churchill. She graduated from Oklahoma Baptist University. Phyllis spent many years as an educator, and taught in Topeka, and then in Fullerton, CA. She was a member of...
Cathy Kay Vanatta
Apr 4, 2020
Cathy Kay VanAtta, 68, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020.She was born May 29, 1951, in Kaw City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Davis) Martin. She graduated from Ponca City High School in 1969 and later went on to attend Northern Oklahoma College where she obtained an Associate Degree in Education.Cathy was a member of the...
Gerald C. Toledo
Apr 1, 2020
Gerald C. Toledo, 65, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020.Jerry was born December 16, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a lifelong resident of Topeka where he attended Kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating from Topeka High School. He attended Washburn University where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1996. He received his teaching certificate and...
Tim Etzel
Apr 1, 2020
Tim Etzel died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 1, 2020, after a brief illness. He was 79. Mr. Etzel was born on March 5, 1941 in Topeka, KS to Lydia L. (Perschinske) Etzel and Clarence H. Etzel. A lifelong Topekan, he grew up near 8th and Lane, and attended Hayden High School, graduating in 1959....
Marca D. Amos
Mar 31, 2020
Marca D. Amos, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. She was born January 31, 1934 in Wilson, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ruby and May (Skaggs) Copeland.Marca attended Washburn University. She was employed by Dr. Ben Powell, Dr. Sherwood and Dr. Graham's office as an LPN. She later was employed by Stormont-Vail Hospital as an RN for...
Betty Jo Wostal
Mar 29, 2020
Betty Jo Wostal, 71, Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Aldergate Village. Betty was born April 6, 1948 in George West, TX, the daughter of Michael and Irene (Richter) Korczynski. She graduated from Three Rivers High School in 1966. Betty led a full life, she delighted all around her with a beautiful smile and ability to capture everyone's...
Rodney Max Hayes
Mar 28, 2020
Rodney M. Hayes, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.Rodney was born February 23, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles and Martha (Loughmiller) Hayes. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1954 and later went on to attend Baker University. He also served in the United States Army. Rodney was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber...
Carol Ruth (Silvius) Bird
Mar 28, 2020
Carol Ruth (Silvius) Bird, 90, of Berryton, joined our Savior on Saturday, March 28, 2020. She was born October 11, 1929 to Carl B. and Edith M. (Mauchley) Silvius near Hope, Kansas. She married Lowell E. Bird, Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950.Carol was a supportive wife and mother while they lived farming in Dickinson County, until they moved to Topeka...
Harry F. Leopold
Mar 27, 2020
Harry F. Leopold, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2020. He was born January 17, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of John D. and Marjorie L. (Hedrick) Leopold.Harry was a Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his sister, Denise Leopold (Susan Winsor) of Carmichael, California as well as many other family and friends.A private...
Lucy (Meade) Thompson-Broadbent
Mar 26, 2020
Lucy (Meade) Thompson-Broadbent, 85, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020.Lucy was born June 23, 1934, in Neuchatel, Kansas, the daughter of Alva Meade and Mildred (Moris) Griffey. She graduated from Centrailia High school in 1953. Lucy held several jobs throughout her life. They included the American Book Bindery, Montgomery Wards, Pruitt Appliance and The State of Kansas Department...
Dorothy Goheen
Mar 25, 2020
Dorothy (Dottie) Goheen passed away peacefully at age 90 on March 25th, 2020 at the Rolling Hills Assisted Living facility. She was born on May 5, 1929 to Lucille and Glen Merrifield, south of Harveyville, Kansas. She will now join her parents and her siblings, Duane, Ila and Erma in heaven, as well her first daughter, Jackie. Dottie is also...
Howard W. Ritchey, Jr
Mar 25, 2020
Howard W. Ritchey, Jr., 70, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at a care center In Junction City.Howard "JR", was born April 29, 1949 in Topeka, the son of Howard W. and Florence E. (Feik) Ritchey. He graduated from Scranton High School in 1969.He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam war.He was a self-employed carpenter.Survivors include siblings,...
