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...
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...
