Richard Antonetti
Oct 16, 2020
Richard Antonetti, 80, Chula Vista, CA, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020, at his home. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 24, 1940, he was the 5th of the 6 children of Santos and Aida (Garcia) Antonetti. He joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 after obtaining his mother's permission. However, the Navy refused to take...
Cynthia "Cindy" Robins
Oct 16, 2020
Cynthia "Cindy" Robins, 65, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020.She was born Cynthia Gail Hunt on January 31, 1955, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Porter Dwight and Lois Virginia (Finch) Hunt. She served honorably in the United States Army. Cindy was employed by the Veterans' Administration for many years, retiring from the Colmery-O'Neil V.A. Medical Center in...
Mavis L. Stewart
Oct 16, 2020
Mavis L. "Rusty" Stewart, 69, Topeka, passed away Friday, October 16, 2020.Mavis was born February 18, 1951 in Los Angeles, CA, the daughter of Jack and Mary (Coffey) Stewart. She graduated from Reseda High School in San Fernando Valley, CA and received an A.A. degree in Nursing from Los Madanas Community College in Antioch, CA.She was previously employed as an...
Roberta Jean James
Oct 15, 2020
Roberta James, 92, of Topeka, passed away on October 15, 2020.She was born Roberta Jean Knoll April 11, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Alice (Merillat) Knoll. She attended Topeka High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in education from Cotty College. During her early years in college and student teaching Bobby made lifelong friends she always...
Walter Benjamin Mcgee
Oct 14, 2020
Walter Benjamin "Ben" McGee, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He was born December 30, 1951 in Platte City, Missouri, the son of Walter Benjamin McGee and Lila Pettit.Ben was a self-employed automobile mechanic. He also worked in the oil field industry for over 13 years.Ben married Karen King. They later divorced. Survivors include children, Joshua...
Jacob Joshua Ward
Oct 14, 2020
Jacob Ward, 28, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020.Jacob Joshua Ward was born May 12, 1992, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Dennis and Dorinda (Mitchell) Ward. He enjoyed video games and watching movies.Jacob married Samantha (Rice) Ward on December 5, 2019, in Topeka. Survivors include his wife Samantha; mother Dorinda Ward; brothers Mitchell Ward and Shane Ward;...
Dr. C. Malmstrom
Oct 14, 2020
Dr. Delno C. "D.C." Malmstrom, 96, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020.He was born May 25, 1924, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Oscar and Minnie (Nelson) Malmstrom. He was a graduate of Salina High School and received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College in Davenport, Iowa in 1952. He served in the U.S. Army during WW...
Juanita Marie Burgin
Oct 12, 2020
Juanita Marie Burgin, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born July 26, 1944, in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Hank and Irene (Buchanan) Henry. She was a 1961 graduate of Enid High School and attended Phillips University in Enid, OK. Juanita was employed by Richill's Cafeteria in Enid, Oklahoma for 11 years and Center Industries...
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...
