Reuben James Juarez, Jr.
Dec 17, 2019
Reuben James "Karnage" Juarez, Jr., 42, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019.He was born August 22, 1977, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Reuben and Karin Ann (McWhirt) Juarez, Sr. He was a 1995 graduate of Seaman High School and KAW Valley Technical School in Topeka. Reuben was employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield and later for...
Robert P. Jones
Dec 16, 2019
Bob was born into this life on May 18, 1930. He entered into his eternal rest on December 16, 2019. He is survived by his son, Michael (Evelyn) Jones of Kansas City; his daughter, Kelli Jones of Overland Park, KS; his brother, Walter Lee Jones of Apple Valley, CA; granddaughters, Mallory Jones and Murphy (Paul) Jones-Scola; five great grandchildren, Parker,...
Lorene F. Sprouse
Dec 16, 2019
Lorene F. Sprouse, 94, of Tecumseh, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Midland Hospice House. She was born April 20, 1925 in Phillipsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Wallace D. and Reland (Pfost) McPherson.She and her husband owned and operated Sprouse & Son Construction, LLC. She also worked at the Flightline Cafeteria at Forbes Air Force Base.Lorene married Charles E....
Joseph M. Clennan
Dec 15, 2019
Joseph Martin Clennan, 94, of Topeka, died peacefully the evening of December 15, 2019. Joe was born on June 4, 1925 ("A.D.," he'd always add) in Hays, Kansas, the second of twelve children born to Vincent Clarence and Marie (Kelley) Clennan. In the early years, the young family moved to Chapman where Joe would grow up and he would attend...
Carrol Ann Mccartney
Dec 14, 2019
Carrol Ann (Erickson) McCartney, 82, Auburn, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019.Carrol Ann Guthridge was born in Amarillo, Texas, the only child of Earl and Ruth Guthridge. Her father's work in the oil pipeline industry made for many moves in Carrol's childhood. She graduated in Indiana from Bishop Noll High School in 1955. Carrol enrolled at the University of Tulsa,...
Anita R. Armstrong
Dec 13, 2019
Anita R. Armstrong, 72, of Rossville, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019. She was born March 24, 1947 in Holton, Kansas, the daughter of William L. and Erma Gail (Olds) Riley.Anita graduated from Holton High School and attended Clark's School of Business. She retired from Wehner's Thriftway in Rossville. She was a member of Rossville United Methodist Church.Anita married...
George E. Coffman
Dec 12, 2019
George E. Coffman, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019. He was born July 18, 1938 in Topeka, the son of Lloyd and Doris (Harrower) Coffman.George was employed by Frito Lay for 44 years before retiring. He attended Topeka First Assembly of God Church.George married Goldie "Jean" Smith in January, 1958. She preceded him in death in...
Helen Smith
Dec 11, 2019
Helen Smith, 75, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.She was born September 12, 1944, in Burlingame, Kansas, the daughter of Riley and Maxine (Montgomery) Sage. She was a 1962 graduate of Burlingame High School. Helen was employed by Beverly Hardware Store in Burlingame and later for Equifax in Topeka until retiring in 1993.She enjoyed gardening, cooking, sewing, going...
Jerrad Ahlan Clay Kutina
Dec 11, 2019
Jerrad Ahlan Clay "JACK" Kutina, 22, of Hoyt, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.He was born January 21, 1997, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Clay Farrell and Kerilee Kay (Atkinson) Kutina. He was a 2015 graduate of Royal Valley High School and was attending Kansas State University. Jerrad was employed by Shawnee County Parks & Recreation and Kohls department...
Leroy Edward Grandstaff
Dec 11, 2019
LeRoy Edward Grandstaff, 85, of Burlingame, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019.He was born February 27, 1934, in Lecompton, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Viola (Logan) Grandstaff. He attended school Lecompton. LeRoy was a construction boilermaker for various companies and was a member of Boilermakers Local Union #112 and #83 until retiring. LeRoy married Carol L. Hanson on September...
Elisabeth M. Baker
Dec 11, 2019
Elisabeth M. Baker, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was born September 13, 1927 in Germany, the daughter of Taglonner M. and Margarta (Berge) Franz.Elisabeth attended Hope Lutheran Church.Elisabeth married (SGM) Arvin H. Baker. He preceded her in death on February 6, 1993.Survivors include children, Ramona Grenot of Topeka, Don Baker of Topeka, Ron Baker...
Dean R. Fager
Dec 8, 2019
Dean R. Fager, 93, Topeka, KS passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019. He was born December 21, 1925 in Topeka, the son of Clifford and Esther (Rodeen) Fager.He earned a BBA at Washburn University. On January 30, 1949, he married Doris Eklund in Topeka, KS. He was President and CEO of Ray Anderson Company, Inc. Dean was a member of...
Ashley Marie Grissett
Dec 8, 2019
Ashley Marie (Zilka) Grissett, 39, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019.She was born October 2, 1980, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter Helen Marie Zilka. She was a 1999 graduate of Rock Creek High School, St. George, Kansas, attended Kansas State University and obtained the Registered Nurse Degree at Hopkinsville Community College, Clarksville, TN. Ashley was employed as an...
Marion Francis Heberling
Dec 4, 2019
Marion F. Heberling, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.Marion was born July 9, 1930, in Overbrook, Kansas, the son of Lyle and Amelia Sarah (Ainley) Heberling. He attended schools in Osage County.He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.Marion was employed by the City of Topeka Forestry Department for 32 years, retiring in 1991.Marion...
Stephen Robert Flye
Dec 4, 2019
Stephen Robert Flye, 69, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019.Stephen was born May 20, 1950, in Topeka, the son of Arthur and Wilma (Webb) Flye. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1968 and received a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from Washburn University in 1987.He served in the U. S. Air Force from 1968 to 1983 attaining...
Barbara J. Ulmo
Dec 3, 2019
Barbara J. Ulmo, 86, of Belton, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at an Independence, Missouri hospital. She was born April 9, 1933 in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of James and Florence (Boatman) Norton.Barbara graduated high school in Terre Haute and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Science and Nursing from Washburn University in Topeka. She was a...
Dean Burton Edson
Dec 1, 2019
Dean Burton Edson, 80, died peacefully on December 1, 2019 at Midland Hospice House. Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Mount Hope Cemetery Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral chapel.Dean was born on February 13, 1939 in Topeka...
Patricia Maxine Foster
Nov 30, 2019
Patricia "Pat" Maxine (Coffee) Foster, 71, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019.Pat was born December 26, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Marion Thomas, Sr. and Dixie Marie (Magers) Coffee. She attended Seaman High School. Pat worked an array of jobs. She worked at the China Inn in Topeka for over 20 years and most recently at...
Maria A. Cloud
Nov 29, 2019
Maria A. "Toni" Cloud, 64, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019. She was born June 18, 1955 in Albany, Georgia, the daughter of Clark and JoAnn L. (Rodney) Jenkins, Jr.Toni and her husband, Steven owned and operated the Vinewood for several years. Toni married Steven D. Cloud. He survives. Other survivors include one daughter, Kelli Monasmith of...
John Eugene Grubb, Sr.
Nov 29, 2019
John E. Grubb, Sr., 80, Council Bluffs, IA, formerly of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019.John was born April 19, 1939 in Dover, KS, the son of Andrew A. and Mildred E. (Woods) Grubb. He graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1957.John was employed at the Goodyear Tire Manufacturing plant in Topeka for 31 years, retiring in 1990.He...
