Linda Sue Bruggen
Sep 12, 2020
Linda Sue Bruggen, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020.She was born October 16, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Ervine (Nixon) Connor. Linda was employed by Jostens Yearbook in Topeka, for 17 years until retiring.Linda married John D. Bruggen. He preceded her in death on October 28, 2014. Survivors include her daughter, Lise (Rick)...
Wanda Anne Plakio
Sep 12, 2020
Wanda Anne Plakio, 63, Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Midland Hospice House.Wanda was born November 24, 1956 in Colorado Springs, CO., the daughter of Robert N. and Margie (Bartlett) Wang.She was employed as a Nurse's Aide at several retirement homes in the Topeka area.She loved animals, enjoyed dancing and playing games on the computer.Survivors include her husband,...
Cupid "Jake" Brumley
Sep 10, 2020
Cupid "Jake" Brumley, 89, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home.Jake was born October 11, 1930, in Mayo, Florida, the son of Joseph and Hallie (Lyons) Brumley. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, thereafter retiring. Jake also worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 20 years, where he later retired....
Howard Daly Benton, Jr.
Sep 10, 2020
Howard D. "Bud" Benton, Jr., 79, Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at a local care center.Bud was born June 29, 1941 in Carlsbad, NM, the son of Howard D. and Emma Irene (Moser) Benton, Sr. He graduated from Napa High School in Napa, CA and received an Associate of Arts degree from Ohlone College in Fremont, CA.He served...
Shirley Jean Ewell
Sep 9, 2020
Shirley Jean Ewell, 77, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at a local hospital.Shirley was born October 15, 1942 in Aurora, MO, the daughter of Roy and Mildred (Pendergrass) Priddy. She attended schools around Hutchinson, KS.She was employed as a Telephone operator by Southwestern Bell and later owned her own business called Country Club Nails which was in her...
Madelyn Rae Calderwood
Sep 9, 2020
Madelyn Calderwood, 90, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She has kept giving even after her death as an organ donor. She was born September 11, 1929, in Wichita, the daughter of Lester Adna and Edna Mae (Moore) Carr. She received a bachelor's degree in education from Baker University. Madelyn was employed by the Baldwin School District as...
Laura Elizabeth Foust
Sep 9, 2020
Laura Jensen Foust, 74, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020.She was born November 1, 1945, in Illinois, the daughter of Russell and Alice Jensen. She graduated Monmouth High School in Monmouth, Illinois. Laura married Clyne Emerson Foust on April 1, 1973 in Georgetown, Colorado. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2017. Survivors include sons Russell Emerson...
Donna K. Kenney
Sep 5, 2020
Donna K. Kenney, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020.She was born May 13, 1951, in Topeka, the daughter of Jerome and Leona Fry. Donna was employed by Shawnee County as an accountant for 34 years, retiring in 2012.Donna enjoyed her time with her granddaughter, her dogs, and traveling. Survivors include her son, Dane (Kelli) Kenney of Topeka;...
Anna Lea Roediger
Sep 4, 2020
Anna Lea Roediger, 92, formerly of Mayetta, KS passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on Friday, September 4, 2020 at Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS.Anna Lea was born Dec 9, 1927, in Wakefield, KS. As a young child, she was baptized at Sts. John and George Episcopal Church in Wakefield, KS. She graduated from Longford High School in 1945 and...
Celia Watson
Sep 4, 2020
Celia O. Watson, 83, Topeka, passed away September 4, 2020 at a local care center.Celia was born May 3, 1937 in Western Kansas. She was a Social Worker for the State of Kansas. She volunteered at the Topeka Zoo.She was a member of Wanamaker Seventh-day Adventist Church.Cremation has taken place and no services are currently planned. Memorial contributions may be...
Joyce Ann Trostle
Sep 4, 2020
Joyce Ann (Ridinger) Trostle, 83, passed away on September 4, 2020. She was born December 22, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William and Margaret (Wimer) Ridinger. Joyce attended Topeka schools, except for during her 6th and 7th grade when she lived in Guadalajara, Mexico and attended school there. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1954. Following high...
Sharon J. Layne
Sep 4, 2020
Sharon J. Layne, 82, Topeka, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at a local care center.Sharon was born December 19, 1937 in Topeka, the daughter of Harry and Maxine (Nolan) Fruits. She graduated from Topeka High School.She attended Fellowship Bible Church.She was formerly employed at Disney's Draperies and also in the records department at the Shawnee County Clerk's office and...
Donna Marlene Jacupke
Sep 4, 2020
Donna Marlene Harris Black Jacupke passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living Facility in Topeka, Kansas. She had suffered from the debilitating disease Alzheimer's.Donna was born on December 25, 1936, the daughter of Donald "Blackie" Frank Harris and Alta Wilma Harding Harris, in Ogallala, Nebraska. She graduated from Ogallala High School in 1955 and received her teacher's...
David C. Baker
Sep 3, 2020
David C. Baker, 47, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020. He was born May 17, 1973 in Topeka, the son of Richard and Debbie (Griffin) Baker.David was employed in the construction field. He had a strong bond with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed several outdoor activities which he was no longer able to participate in. David...
Paulette Inez Jeanine Guenther
Sep 2, 2020
Paulette Inez Jeanine "P.J." Guenther, 27, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020.She was born November 25, 1992, in Glendale, Arizona, the daughter of Jacob Robert Kaenel and Luciana "Shawna" Guenter. P.J. was employed by an assisted living facility in Lawrence, Kansas.Survivors include two children, Marlayh Pate and Nevaeh Guenther of Topeka; her mother, Luciana "Shawna" (Brandon) Roose of...
Joyce Harrison Smith
Sep 2, 2020
Joyce Harrison Smith, 91, Wamego, died September 6, 2020, at Wamego Health Center after suffering a stroke on September 3. Born on September 2, 1929, to Glen and Flo Harrison in Topeka, Kansas, Joyce graduated from Topeka High School in 1947. She attended Washburn University where she pledged Alpha Phi sorority. On August 28, 1948, she married Don Smith; they...
Donnie G. Cousins
Sep 2, 2020
Donnie G. Cousins, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at a Topeka hospital. He was born August 6, 1927 in Oakhurst, Oklahoma, the son of Kater and Dora (Glenn) Cousins.Donnie graduated from Daniel Webster High School in 1944 and attended college in Washington DC and Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was a Navy Veteran, serving during WWII. He...
Shirley Eileen Worthington
Aug 31, 2020
Shirley Worthington was the bomb.Her quiet strength allowed her to overcome challenges both big and small, until she passed away at age 66, on Monday August 31, 2020. She was with family at Midland Hospice House.Shirley was born December 28, 1953 in Lawrence, the daughter of Charles and Leatha (Walter) Worthington. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1972....
Matthew James Gehrt
Aug 30, 2020
Matthew "Matt" James Gehrt of Topeka, Kansas passed away from a ruptured aneurism on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at St. Francis hospital. He was 64 years old. A native Topekan, Matt was born at Stormont Vail on February 15, 1956 to Andrew and Evelyn (Schulz) Gehrt. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1974 and attended Washburn University. He was...
Esther Fagan
Aug 30, 2020
Esther Cruz Fagan, 78, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020.She was born July 31, 1942, in Capulin, New Mexico, the daughter of Nicolas and Lorancita (Mondragon) Cruz. Esther married John Fagan on July 9, 1966 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They later divorced. Esther was employed by the United States Department of Agriculture, retiring in 2000. In her spare...
