Ashton Paul Rucker
Jul 11, 2020
Ashton Paul Rucker, 35, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City.Ashton was born July 3, 1985 in Topeka, the son of Eric and Joan (née Falk) Rucker. He attended Cair Paravel Latin School and graduated from Chapman High School in 2003. He later obtained his Bachelor's of Arts in English...
Mervin Falor
Jul 11, 2020
Mervin Falor, 87, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at a local care center.Mervin was born October 24, 1932 in Manton, MI, the son of John and Eunice (Salisbury) Falor. He attended Cadillac High School and graduated from Donsbach University in California.He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954.He was employed as a Machine repairman at General Motors inKalamazoo,...
Yvonne Louise Ortiz
Jul 10, 2020
Yvonne Louise Ortiz, 69, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020.She was born April 23, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Salvador Reyes and Eva Jean (Moser) Ortiz, Sr. Survivors include three children, Brian Massey St. Mary's, KS, Thomas "Bub" (Heather) Massey, Carbondale, KS and Amy Griffin, Topeka; eight grandchildren, Desirae, Drae, Jordan, Alexis, Amber, Katlyn, Troy and...
Melvin M. Walter
Jul 9, 2020
Melvin M. Walter, 96, Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at a local care center.He was born July 6, 1924 in Topeka, the son of Madison and Myrtle (Sage) Walter. He attended Tecumseh schools. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.He was a mechanic at Goodyear for 35 years, retiring in 1985. He and his wife...
Brendon Scott Riha
Jul 7, 2020
Brendon Scott Riha, 27, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020.He was born June 23, 1993, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the son of Scott Allen Riha and Kathleen Marie Wescott. He was a graduate of 2011 Royal Valley High School and attended Washburn University and Washburn Technical School in Topeka. He served in the Kansas Air National Guard in Security...
Ronald L. Thompson
Jul 7, 2020
Ronald L. Thompson, 83, Lyndon, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020.Ron was born August 11, 1936 in Alma, the son of Jack and Iva (Waspi) Thompson. He served as a Military Policeman in the U.S. Army from 1959-1961.He was a police officer for the city of Overland Park for over 20 years.He loved bull riding, Honda motorcycles, enjoyed fishing, camping,...
John M. Shields
Jul 6, 2020
John "Jack" Shields, 84, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. Jack was born February 13, 1936 in Topeka, the son of John and Mary (Phillips) Shields. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1954 and attended Washburn University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard retiring with the rank...
L. Rogene Moody
Jul 5, 2020
L. Rogene Moody completed her life journey at the age of 90 on July 5th, at home surrounded by her family after two weeks of stories, singing, laughs, and most of all great love. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Edward C. Moody, and infant granddaughter Katie Silsby. Rogene is survived by a brother, Rex...
Vina Lemon
Jul 4, 2020
Vina Lemon, 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Midland Hospice House. She was born May 31, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Orion and Margie (Boyle) Lemon.Vina graduated from Washburn Rural High School. She was an accountant at Southwestern Bell for 25 years and a member of ATT Pioneers.She had a passion for family, the Great...
Robert O. Appling, Jr.
Jul 3, 2020
Robert O. "Bob" Appling, Jr., 65, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in the home of his daughter, Shawna and grandson, Ivan on Friday, July 3, 2020. He was born May 9, 1955 in Topeka, the son of Robert and Verna Estella (Richmond) Appling, Sr.Bob attended Highland Park High School. He was employed by Seymour's and Topeka Metal Specialties. Bob retired...
Randall D. Piper
Jul 2, 2020
Randall D. "Randy" Piper, 62, Carbondale, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020.Randy was born April 26, 1958 in Topeka, the son of Russell and Margarette (Shepard) Piper. He graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 1976 and attended Emporia State University.He was a union carpenter, and member of Carpenters Local #1445, retiring in 2010. He was an avid outdoorsman....
Sandra J. Shofner
Jul 1, 2020
Sandra J. Shofner, age 80, of Topeka, Kan., passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Sandy was born August 22, 1939, in Oberlin, Kan., the daughter of Kenneth and Helen Hopkins of Hays, Kan. Sandy married her husband, Gary N. Shofner, on August 13, 1961, in Hays. The couple met at the University of Kansas...
Gary N. Shofner
Jun 30, 2020
Gary N. Shofner, age 82, of Topeka, Kan., passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Gary was born October 31, 1937, in Ottawa, Kan., the son of Nelson Owen "Red" Shofner and Helen B. Shofner (Davis). Gary married his wife, Sandra Jean (Hopkins) Shofner, on August 13, 1961, in Hays, Kan. The couple met at...
Theresa Murray
Jun 29, 2020
Theresa M. "Big T" Murray, 67, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 at Midland Hospice House.Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.Dove Southeast Chapel is assisting with arrangements.A full obituary will be available soon.To leave a special message for the family...
Mary Perkins Dixon Watts
Jun 28, 2020
Mary Ann Perkins Dixon Watts, 73, Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020.Mary Ann was born December 20, 1946 in Wichita, the daughter of Perk Perkins. She was raised by Elsie Mae Hamilton She graduated from Cherryville High School.She was employed as a Nurse's Aide at St. Francis Hospital for several years and later working in home health care.Mary Ann...
Mareta F. Medlin
Jun 28, 2020
Mareta F. Medlin, 86, Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Aldersgate Village.Mareta was born August 15, 1933 in Monmouth, KS, the daughter of Emory and Myrtle (Brader) Frame. She graduated from McCune High School.She was a member of Eastern Star.Mareta married Jack A. Medlin on April 18, 1954 in McCune. Her husband of 66 years survives. Other survivors...
Ethel Leona Fox
Jun 27, 2020
Ethel Leona Fox, 58, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020.She was born December 6, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Ethel (Penry) Fox. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Ethel was employed by the Southwest Publishing in Topeka for 21years. Ethel married Kevin L. Alexander. They later divorced. Survivors include two daughters, Tiffany...
Jose Angel Jave
Jun 26, 2020
Jose Angel Jave, 32, of Vassar, passed away on June 26, 2020. He was born on October 30, 1987 to Jose and Maria (Bautista) Jave in Gaylord, MN. Jose attended Topeka High School. He also worked as a Landscaper for Tripple Sod. Jose is survived by his mother, Four sisters; Linda M. Jave, Brenda V. Jave, Crystal G. Carstarphen, Alyssa...
Thomas Czajkowski
Jun 26, 2020
Thomas Czajkowski, 81, Topeka, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020.Tom was born February 1, 1939 in Harrah, Oklahoma the son of Frank J. and Anna Mae (Berezoski) Czajkoski. He graduated from Harrison High School in Chicago, Illinois.He joined the Air Force in 1956 and served for 9 years.He was an electrician for General Foods, Heinz and Quaker Oats for over...
Hermina A. Hawley
Jun 26, 2020
Hermina A. (Perschbacher) Hawley, 88, of Auburn, was particularly close to her great granddaughter, Makalyn Aubert. Hermina's passing coincided with the 15th hour of Makalyn's open heart surgery on Friday, June 26, 2020. Having known Makalyn made it successfully through her Fontan surgery was one of Hermina's greatest wishes.Hermina was born October 20, 1931, in Lebanon, IL, the daughter of...
