Sylvia Colombo
Feb 1, 2020
Sylvia Colombo, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 30, 1938 in Emporia, the daughter of Harry M. and Mildred L. (York) Snyder.Sylvia graduated from Waverly High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Degree from Emporia State University in 1961. She taught kindergarten at Burlington,...
Dorothy Anna Bowman
Jan 31, 2020
Dorothy Anna Bowman, 95, Topeka, passed away Friday, January 31, 2020 at Plaza West.Dorothy was born in Topeka on August 3, 1924 to Willard Eugene Black and Carolina Wilhelmena Lang. Dorothy attended Topeka Schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1942. Shortly before graduating, she met the love of her life on a blind date and had to wait...
Barbara J. Winders
Jan 29, 2020
Barbara Jean (Horine) Winders, 92, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020.She was born September 9, 1927, in Joplin, Missouri, the daughter of Sidney and Zelma (Smith) Horine. Barbara was employed by Washburn University and KTWU prior to retiring.Barbara married Paul A. Winders in Joplin, Missouri on June 4, 1950. He preceded her in death.Survivors include a daughter, Sandy...
William "Mac" Mckusker
Jan 27, 2020
William "Mac" Edward McKusker, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020.He was born April 25, 1943, in San Francisco, California, the son of Richard E. and Mildred Mae (Scroggins) McKusker. He was a graduate of Mansfield High School, Mansfield, Arkansas and later served in the U.S. Air Force. Mac was employed by Julius Rebeck and later owned and...
Robert Sheppard
Jan 27, 2020
Robert Walter "Bob" Sheppard, 44, of Scranton passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 after battling cancer.He was born February 2, 1975, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of John Dennis and Jeanne Elizabeth (Aber) Sheppard. He was a graduate of Penn Hills High School. Robert was employed by Excel Sports Wear in Trafford, PA.Survivors include his sister, Amy Miglionico, brother-in-law, John,...
Donna L. Bull
Jan 27, 2020
Donna L. Bull, 86, of Overbrook, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020. She was born March 2, 1933, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John and Bertha (Place) Jewell. She graduated from Burlingame High School as Valedictorian in 1951.Donna was employed by the State of Kansas for 16 years as the secretary for Alcohol Beverage Control. She was a past...
Todd Eugene Huss
Jan 27, 2020
Todd Eugene Huss, 57, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 after a hard fought battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS).He was born March 14, 1962, in Onaga, Kansas, the son of Marvin Oren and Betty Jean (Patch) Huss. He was a graduate of Seaman High School and KAW Area Technical School. Todd was employed by Burlington Northern Santa...
Irene Hock
Jan 26, 2020
Irene Violet Hock, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Rolling Hills Health Care Center in Topeka Kansas. She was born November 16, 1940 in Debrecen, Hungary and came to the United States in 1958. Irene was a homemaker who enjoyed purebred dog shows, shopping, and health and fitness. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran...
Mary M. Fallon
Jan 26, 2020
Mary M. Fallon, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Brewster Place. She was born November 1, 1935 in Downs, Kansas, the daughter of Theodore and Mildred (Coop) Schreiber.Mary graduated from Downs High School in Downs, Kansas in 1953. She was a member of Highland Heights Christian Church where she did volunteer work and volunteered at...
Steven C. Mallory
Jan 26, 2020
Steven C. Mallory, 48, Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020.He was born November 19, 1971, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Stuart C. Mallory, Jr. and Jeanette (Eakins) Corber. He attended Highland Park High School. Steve was self-employed for many years, and always enjoyed anything having to do with custom cars. He was always willing to lend a helping...
Steven Lawrence Farrar
Jan 26, 2020
Steven Lawrence "Steve" Farrar, 68, of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at a Topeka hospital. He was born September 22, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Larry and Helen (Higgins) Farrar. Steve moved to Tecumseh when he was 7 years old. He attended Tecumseh North Elementary School and Shawnee Heights High School where he graduated in 1969....
Georgia Ann Clarke
Jan 25, 2020
Georgia Ann Clarke, 83, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House, Saturday, January 25, 2020.She was born May 31, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Ethel (May) Clarke.She graduated from Seaman High School and later went on to serve in the United States Army.Georgia worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide for over 40 years. Georgia...
Virgil L. Nichelson
Jan 25, 2020
Virgil Lawrence "Buddy" Nichelson, 85, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020.He was born December 21, 1934, in Elmo, Missouri, the son of Eli and Dolly (Stilley) Nichelson. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War until being honorably discharged October 3, 1960. Buddy was employed by Payless Shoe Source in Topeka until retiring. He was...
Donald Dean Hale
Jan 25, 2020
Donald Dean Hale, 88, Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Midland Hospice House.Don was born August 23, 1931 in Taylorville, IL, the son of Vergil and Altie (Ford) Hale. He attended school in Bowling Green, KY.He served in both the Army and Air Force.He was an over-the-road truck driver for Hill Pet Nutrition, recording over a million miles...
Sharon Louise Jarvis
Jan 24, 2020
Sharon Louise (Holt) Jarvis, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.She was born March 29, 1937, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Kittridge Levi and Pearl Evangeline (Olson) Holt. She was a graduate of Topeka High School and attended Washburn University.She lived in Riverside, California for a few years where she earned her CNA certification. She enjoyed lifting...
Nina Ruth Whitten
Jan 24, 2020
Nina Ruth (Sloan) Whitten, 75, Topeka, formerly of Summerville, SC, and Hillsboro, TX., passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Midland Hospice House.Nina Duke was born April 13, 1944 in Hillsboro, TX., the daughter of Willie and Zelma (Jordan) Duke. She graduated from Peabody High School. Nina married Jimmy D. Sloan and they later divorced. Survivors include their children, Vincent...
Eugene V. Adams
Jan 24, 2020
Eugene V. Adams, 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.He was born September 21, 1929, in Brown County, Kansas. He served in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. Eugene worked as a Real Estate and Insurance Agent prior to retiring.Eugene married Edie Hunter on March 18, 1971 in Topeka, KS. He is survived by his wife, Edie Adams...
Heinrich D. Gerdes
Jan 24, 2020
Heinrich D. "Hank" Gerdes, 94, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020.He was born January 10, 1926, in Einswarden, Germany, the son of Gerd and Anna (Russmann) Gerdes. He served Germany during WW II. Hank owned and operated Topeka Metal Specialties Inc., for many years, until selling the business in 2007. He was a member of the German American...
Thomas G. Kingsley
Jan 23, 2020
Thomas G. Kingsley, II, 75, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020.Tom was born October 3, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Thomas and Ila (Winter) Kingsley. Tom graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1962 and continued his education at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas receiving a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Tom was employed by...
Donna J. Garrett
Jan 23, 2020
Donna Jean Hodges was born September 13, 1934 to Tom and Rhetta (North) Hodges in Oskaloosa, Kansas Donna was the youngest of 5 children. Donna attended school in Bartlesville, OK. She graduated in 1951.Donna had 5 children and she devoted her life to them. Donna also had 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren- and 5 great-great-grandchildren. The happiest times of her life...
