Wilma Jean Boyd
Aug 13, 2020
Wilma Jean Boyd, 89, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020 of natural causes.She was born April 30, 1931, in Aurora, Colorado, the daughter of Clinton Ralph and Velma Mae (Kukuk) Chapman. Shortly after birth the family moved to Waverly, Ks where she spent her childhood. She was a graduate of Waverly High...
Gail Bakken Ross
Aug 12, 2020
Gail Bakken Ross, 58, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020.She was born October 17, 1961, in Ithaca, New York, the daughter of David Allen and Margaret Alene (Young) Bakken. She served in the U.S. Army from September 25, 1979 until being honorable discharged March 1, 1980. Survivors include a her daughter, Amanda Michelle Rene; her son, Joshua Donald...
Robert Edward Wolf
Aug 12, 2020
Robert Edward Wolf, 85, of Topeka, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.He was born December 31, 1934, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Robert Edward Wolf and Sara (Cornelson) Wolf. He served in the army from 1956 to 1958. Robert married Alberta F. Waters on September 17, 1960 in Hutchinson, KS. Robert was previously employed by...
Ronald Preston
Aug 10, 2020
Ronald "Ron" Preston, 78, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020.He was born April 8, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of Thomas M. Prendergast and Dorothy Rossberg. He was raised by his foster parents, Samuel and Elizabeth Preston. He was a graduate of Caesar Rodney High School in Wyoming, Delaware and received a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from...
Michael S. Hadden
Aug 9, 2020
Michael S. "Mike" Hadden, 55, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020.He was born May 29, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kyle and Beverly (Barkley) Hadden. He was a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and received a Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University. Mike was employed by Security Benefit in Topeka for over 20 years. Survivors include...
Howard E. Mitteff
Aug 7, 2020
Howard (Buddy, Mitt) Mitteff, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 7, 2020, at the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Administration hospital in Topeka. Howard was a navy veteran, serving in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the aircraft carrier USS Intrepid CVA II. He retired from the VA health care system after 49 years of service. The joy of his life was his sons,...
Jerrie Lyn Ross
Aug 6, 2020
Jerrie Lyn Ross, a friend to everyone, bright light and loving soul left this earth on Thursday, August 6, 2020.She was born May 19, 1958, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Lawrence Leroy Heath and Gale Marie (Nye) Heath.Affectionately known as "JR" by all her friends and family, she was a tremendous gardener and Cook, not to mention "Ms. Fix-it"....
Edgar J. Burdiek
Aug 6, 2020
Edgar J. "Ed" Burdiek, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born March 5, 1930 in Seneca, Kansas, the son of Frank Anthony and Anna Agnes (Meyer) Burdiek.Ed served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 - 1954 serving aboard the U.S.S. Boxer during the Korean War. He worked...
Verl E. Cox
Aug 5, 2020
Verl E. Cox, 85, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Midland Hospice House. Verl was born June 25, 1935 in Hepler, KS, the son of William and Florence (Westoff) Cox. He graduated from Pleasanton High School. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard for 9 years. He was employed by Hallmark Cards for 37 years, retiring as...
Carl E. Hamsher, Jr.
Aug 4, 2020
Carl E. "Ed" Hamsher, Jr., 66, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born June 4, 1954 in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Carl E. and Marvis (Franklin ) Hamsher, Sr.Ed graduated from Parsons High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Washburn University. He was employed as a Social Worker by Parsons...
Shirley R. Parsons
Aug 4, 2020
Shirley R. Parsons, 84, Eskridge, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at her home surrounded by her daughter, Lisa Taylor; granddaughters, Melvina, Paula, Cheyenne; grandson, Robert; and great-grandson, Hudson.Shirley worked at St. Francis Hospital for 21 years. After she retired, she and Dale moved to Eskridge to the family farm.Shirley married Robert Dale Parsons, Sr., on November 2, 1955 in...
Ruth Ann Jones
Aug 3, 2020
Ruth Kline Jones, 91, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020.She was born Ruth Ann Kline on June 1, 1929, in Marion, Kansas, the daughter of Harry R. Kline and Georgia E. (Williams) Kline. She received a High School Diploma from Marion High School. Ruth was employed by the Southwestern Bell telephone company for years, working as a realtor...
Fred Schuyler Jackson
Aug 1, 2020
Judge Fred Schuyler Jackson passed away Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, after a long illness.He was born Aug. 5, 1935, to Schuyler Wood Jackson and Esther Watson Jackson of Topeka. He graduated from Topeka High School, where he began dating Mary Jo McNair. They married on Aug. 17, 1957, following their graduations from Washburn University. He then attended Washburn University School...
Daniel Wayne Bell
Jul 31, 2020
Daniel Wayne Bell, 49, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020.He was born November 21, 1970, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Jack and Darlene (Benard) Bell. He was a 1989 graduate of Topeka High School. He received a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Criminal Justice from Washburn University. Daniel provided loss prevention services for K-Mart and...
Deena Rood
Jul 31, 2020
Deena Rood, 78, Topeka, passed away on July 31, 2020. She was born November 19, 1941 in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of August A. and Dolores Krymis.Deena married Dr. Harold J. Rood on August 6, 1966. She graduated from Michigan State University, receiving both the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees. She taught Spanish and Art for...
Terry L. Wright
Jul 31, 2020
Terry L. Wright, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. He was born November 15, 1947 in Burlington, Kansas, the son of Loyd and Lorraine (Laws) Wright.Terry graduated from Lyndon High School in 1967. He was a Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Hills Pet Nutrition for 32 years before retiring and...
Kraig Alan Etzel
Jul 31, 2020
Kraig Etzel, 50, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020.He was born August 17, 1969 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Ronna (Means) Etzel. He graduated from Seaman High School. Kraig was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his sons. He also spent his...
Mariellen Butler
Jul 27, 2020
Mariellen Butler, 65, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020.She was born December 23, 1954, in Covington, Kentucky, the daughter of Nicholas Francis and Maxine Anita (Mills) Fuhr. She was a graduate of St. Mary's High School.Mariellen was employed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in Topeka, retiring in 2013.Mariellen married Robert Massey Jr. They later divorced....
Linda S. Clay
Jul 27, 2020
Linda S. Clay, 58, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born November 2, 1961 in Topeka, the daughter of Harold E. and Lola M. (Green) Barnhill.Linda was employed by Lexington Park for 20 years. She was a motorcycle enthusiast. Linda married Michael E. Clay, Sr. on August 20, 2016 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors...
Robert E. Blass
Jul 26, 2020
Robert Edward "Bobby" Blass, 71, of Topeka, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020.He was born September 12, 1948, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of James Edward and Ella Marie (Goss) Blass. He was a 1967 graduate of Argentine High School, Kansas City, Kansas. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War as a cook...
