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...
Pamela K Greene
Sep 24, 2020
Pamela K. Greene, 68, passed away September 24, 2020 at Midland Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on July 27, 1952 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Mack D. and Edna M. (Eulert) Greene. Pamela was a lifelong Topekan. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1970 and earned a Bachelor of Arts from...
Robert E. Hall
Sep 21, 2020
Robert "Bob" E. Hall, 94, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 21, 2020.He was born May 30, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles and Geraldine (Dunham) Hall. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1944. After graduating he served in the United States Navy during World War II.After his service to his country, Robert...
Beverly A. Hadden
Sep 21, 2020
Beverly A. Hadden, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 21, 2020.She was born July 8, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond L. and Vera M. (Cook) Barkley. She was a 1954 graduate of Highland Park High School, attended Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina and received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Washburn University in...
Charles Robert Bennett Jr.
Sep 19, 2020
Charles R. Bennett Jr., of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 18, 2020 at the age of 40.Charles Jr. (Charlie) was born on July 6, 1980 in Wichita, Kansas to proud parents, Charles Sr. and Jung Bennett. He was the youngest of three children with two older brothers, Bobby and John. Charlie was raised in Halstead, Kansas and graduated from Halstead...
Myreta G. Bartlow
Sep 19, 2020
Myreta G (Haile) Bartlow, 79, believing in Christ and His promises of salvation and eternal life, entered His glory on Saturday, September 19, 2020. She was born to Ovel Efton and Alpharetta Haile on May 24, 1941 at Sapulpa, Oklahoma.She married Norman Lee Bartlow on June 7, 1958 in Wellington. Kansas. They moved to Topeka and raised a family until...
Celia A. Eddy
Sep 19, 2020
Celia Ann Eddy, 88, of Topeka passed away Saturday September 19th, 2020.She was the daughter of Chaffin & Leigh (Goforth) Foster. She was born in Denver, CO on June 16th, 1932. From there she moved to Bakersfield, CA where she lived for nine years before moving back to the Midwest and finally settling in Topeka in the war years. She...
Phillip Dyer
Sep 15, 2020
Phillip "Dan" Dyer, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2020.He was born October 29, 1933, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Grace (Huggins) Dyer. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the United States Navy. He was employed by Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka until retiring.Dan was a member of American Legion, Post No....
Ralph V. Evans
Sep 14, 2020
Ralph Victor Evans lived a full and impactful life, filled with family, friends, and acquaintances whose lives he touched with laughter, wisdom, and love.Ralph was born on February 8, 1924, to Ralph "Bud" Evans and Carmen Imo Jones Evans on a farm in Shubert, Nebraska. The youngest of four, "Vic" enjoyed working on the farm alongside his brothers, Herbert Landon...
Sally Jo Moore
Sep 14, 2020
Sally Jo Moore, 65, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 14, 2020.She was born December 6, 1954, in Checotah, Oklahoma, the daughter of Clarence and Mildred Marie (Guest) Scroggins. She was a 1972 graduate of Checotah High School. Sally was employed Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was involved in the Kansas Free South Africa Movement.Sally enjoyed music, dancing, and was...
Anita C. Brooks
Sep 13, 2020
Anita C. Brooks, 82, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020.She was born November 16, 1937, in Hillsboro, Kansas, the daughter of the Reverend Kurt and Clara (Schubert) Juengel. She attended high school at Nortonville High School in Nortonville, Kansas. Anita was employed by the Kansas State Wildlife and Parks Department for 25 years, and then worked several years...
Marcos Lira
Sep 13, 2020
Marcos Lira, 66, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020.He was born April 5, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Pedro and Elvira (Cisneros) Lira. He attended college at Hutchinson Community College and the University of Kansas. Marcos was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for over a decade.Marcos married Karla Sowder on October 10, 1992 in Emporia....
Patricia L. Land
Sep 12, 2020
Patricia L. "Pat" Land, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at a Topeka care facility. She was born on December 8, 1929 in Nelson, Missouri, the daughter of Paul W. and Marie (Petry) Barnes.Pat retired from Martin Tractor Company Topeka after 30 years. She was a star point guard on her high school basketball team and loved...
