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...
Alvin D. Metz
Jun 26, 2020
Alvin D. Metz, 97 of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at Brewster Place.He was born October 11, 1922 near Council Grove to L. V. and Tena Metz. He graduated Council Grove High School in 1942, joined the Army, and served in the 665th field artillery battalion in Europe until the end of the war. His company assisted in...
Dale K. Day
Jun 23, 2020
Dale Kenneth Day, 96, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020.Born on October 28, 1923, in St. George, Kansas, Dale was one of nine children born to Paul and Pearl (Cooper) Day. After completing school, he served in the US Army from 1943 until he was mustered out on his wedding anniversary in 1945. He was awarded the Silver...
James T. Blackburn
Jun 23, 2020
James T. "Blackie" Blackburn, 90, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Blackie was born February 16, 1930 in Monarch, Oklahoma, the son of Thomas and Ruth (Hazel) Blackburn. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1948, was a letterman in three sports and graduated from Washburn University in 1956 with a Bachelors in Business Administration He served in...
Garland D. Roseberry
Jun 23, 2020
Garland D. Roseberry, 89, of Tecumseh, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Brewster Place in Topeka. He was born July 20, 1930 in Hiawatha, KS, the son of Carl and Lillie (Rotz) Roseberry. Garland graduated from Hiawatha High School. He was an Army Veteran during the Korean War. He was employed by Santa Fe Railroad for 32...
Clinton H. Thompson
Jun 18, 2020
Clinton H. Thompson, 87, Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020.Clinton was born August 1, 1932 in Topeka, the son of George and Jesse (Long) Thompson. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1952-1954. While in the Army he was a Boxer.He was employed as a Nursing Assistant and Licensed Mental Health...
