William D. Calvert, Sr.
May 3, 2020
William Dean Calvert, Sr., was born on February 2, 1925 in Independence, MO, the son of William Brook Calvert and Julia Mae (Murphy) Calvert. He died the morning of May 3, 2020 in Topeka, KS. Bill and his eight siblings were raised in Independence by their parents who operated the Calvert Dairy. He remembered fondly the summers his mom and...
Axel Atreyus Hays
May 2, 2020
Axel Atreyus Hays was stillborn on Saturday, May 2, 2020. Survivors include his parents, Daniel "D.J." Hays and Shawna Smith, his siblings, Aiden Culley and Ivan Hays, his paternal grandmother, Phyllis Hays of Topeka and his maternal grandfather, Robert Appling of Topeka.Private memorial services and inurnment will take place at a later date.Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is...
Rosalie E. Rogers
May 2, 2020
Rosalie E. Rogers (Montgomery), 87, Topeka, passed away May 2, 2020. She is survived by her two daughters, Connie Leiker (Kevin) and Vicki Hursh (Curtis); grandsons, Tyler and Dylan Leiker, Cody and Chance Hursh. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred J. Rogers; parents, Otto and Beulah Montgomery; sisters, Maxine Sage and Carol Kimball; and brothers, Lyle Montgomery,...
Charles H. Goode
May 2, 2020
Charles H. Goode, 77, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.He was born April 19, 1943, in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, the son of Homer Goode and Frankie (Phillips) Turner. He received an Associate Degree in Engineering. Charles was employed by Smith Broadcasting for many years as the Vice President of Engineering.Survivors include his partner, Annamae Ahlstedt of the home;...
Carmen Sue Maupin
May 2, 2020
Carmen Sue Maupin, 86, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Brewster Health Center. Carmen was born at home March 30, 1934 in Topeka, the daughter of Ernest L. and Mary (Henley) Lightbody. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. She attended Washburn University for two years while also working for the Cancer Society. She met her...
Geraldine E. Laney
May 1, 2020
Geri Laney, 97, of Topeka, KS, passed away on May 1, 2020. Born Geraldine E. Wessely, March 4, 1923 in Ambridge, PA, she was one of eight siblings, seven girls and one boy. She met her husband Chester, who passed almost three years ago, in High School and they were married shortly after Chet returned from the War, on December...
Jimmy G. Phillips
Apr 30, 2020
CMSGT (Ret) Jimmy G. Phillips, 77, Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020.Jimmy was born November 29, 1942 in Shidler, OK, the son of Chester and Alice (Davis) Phillips. He graduated from Caney High School in Caney, KS. He served in the U. S. Air Force for 30 years, retiring in 1990. He later worked for the Springfield, MO. School...
James L. Albright, Sr.
Apr 30, 2020
James L. Albright, Sr., 76, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020.He was born December 1, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ben and Madge (Donahue) Albright. He graduated from Hoyt High School.James worked as a maintenance engineer for the State of Kansas for several years prior to retiring.Survivors include his wife of the home, Sherri Albright; three...
Cecil Ray Wichert
Apr 30, 2020
Cecil Ray Wichert, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020.He was born December 14, 1931, in Adams, Oklahoma, the son of Jacob and Lula (Schroeder) Wichert. He was a 1951 graduate of Adams High School, Adams, Oklahoma. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the Panhandle State College in Goodwell, Oklahoma in 1958 and received his Master's Degree in...
Louise V. Fager-Stanford
Apr 29, 2020
Louise V. "Lou" Fager-Stanford, 93, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.She was born May 18, 1926, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Lungren) Fager. Lou graduated from Rapp City High School and later went on to attend John Brown University where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She worked as a surgical nurse...
Lillian R. Allen
Apr 29, 2020
Lillian Rosamond Stout Allen passed away peacefully on April 29, 2020, at the age of 90. A private visitation will be at Dove Funeral Home on Wed May 6, 10 am-12 pm and a private graveside service will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Lillian loved her family and would want the utmost precautions taken concerning Covid-19 to...
William F. Bennett
Apr 27, 2020
William F. "Bill" Bennett, 73, Silver Lake, passed away Monday, April 27, 2020 at a local hospital.Bill was born February 11, 1947 in Alva, OK, the son of Wesley and Opal (Wells) Bennett. He graduated from Waynoka High School in 1965 and attended Northwestern Oklahoma State University.He was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad as a clerk for over 30 years,...
Therese Jean Pease
Apr 24, 2020
Therese Jean Malone Pease, 71, Topeka, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at a local care center. Born on October 23, 1948 in Topeka, she was the youngest daughter of Clarence and Audrey Malone, and named after two of her mother's sisters. A member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, a longtime resident of Atria.Therese is survived by...
Vaughn Leland Thompson
Apr 22, 2020
Vaughn Leland Thompson , 86, Topeka, Kansas, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 22, 2020.He was born June 14, 1933 at Woodlawn, Kansas in Nemaha County, the son of Arthur and Lois (McClain) Thompson.He loved spending time with his family and would help where he could. He loved his Country and served as a member of the United...
Olivia Tinoco
Apr 22, 2020
Olivia punched her way into the world on August 12, 1998. Her parents struggled to keep up with her energy and were constantly being challenged by her curiosity. With a genius level IQ and a nurturing heart, Olivia experienced the world through a lens of intense love and passion. As Olivia got older, the intensity of her emotions were often...
Raymond S. Sweet
Apr 21, 2020
Raymond S. Sweet, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at his home. He was born January 25, 1932 in Grenola, Kansas, the son of Samuel P. and Mary Evalonn (Vickery) Sweet. Raymond graduated from Grenola High School. His railroad career started with Selection Crew in June 1951 at Grenola, where he worked for 2 years before...
Patricia Lynn Rosenbaum
Apr 20, 2020
Patricia L. Rosenbaum, 62, Topeka, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.Patty was born June 19, 1957 in Topeka, the daughter of Lloyd and Betty (Hall) Schrader. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1975. She was employed at Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Goodwill. She and her husband managed Suki's Bar and also owned Chuck & Patty's Bar.She...
Philip R. Wilkins
Apr 20, 2020
Philip R. Wilkins, 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.He was born July 14, 1938, in Walnut, Kansas, the son of J.R. and Hazel (Lyness) Wilkins. He graduated from Walnut High School in 1956. Philip married Rita Dowling in Pittsburg, Kansas on August 20, 1960. They were high school sweethearts. He attended Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas...
Mark Edwin Crankshaw
Apr 19, 2020
Mark Edwin Crankshaw, 64, of Summerville, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020.Mark was born March 30, 1956 in Ellinwood, Kansas a son of James B. and Lucile R. (McPheron) Crankshaw.Mark was a very kind hearted person. He enjoyed music, movies and classic cars, he loved attending concerts, his favorites being 70's bands, such as Cher, Kiss and Queen. Mark was...
Deborah Foster
Apr 18, 2020
Deborah "Debbie" Foster, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020. She was born January 10, 1955 in Topeka, the daughter of Vincent and Erma (Bauer) Hoffman.Debbie graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by Jostens Yearbook Company for many years. Debbie married Tom C. Foster. He survives. Other survivors include their children, Michelle (Ryan) Florence of...
