John Kenneth Waller
Jun 17, 2019
John Kenneth Waller, 36, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019.He was born April 22, 1983, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Bruce Kenneth and Betty Jean (Wildrix) Waller. He was a 2001 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Kansas in 2007. John was employed by the...
Merrilee Lynn Buchmeier
Jun 17, 2019
Merrilee Lynn (Clark) Buchmeier, 59, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital.Merrilee was born October 9, 1959, in Topeka, KS, to Robert Junior and Charlotte (Brown) Clark. She was a home health aide and a mother to many. Merrilee was a free spirit and adored being a grandmother to her eight grandchildren. She is survived by...
Carlyle Greer Varner
Jun 16, 2019
Carlyle Greer Varner, 87, of Berryton, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. He was born November 18, 1931 in Ellsinore, Missouri.Carlyle was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War.Survivors include his wife, Betty and one daughter, Debbie (Dan) Younger.Cremation has taken place and as per Carlyle's wishes, there are no memorial services planned. Private inurnment will take place at...
Eileen Marie Leinwetter
Jun 16, 2019
Eileen Marie (Thiele) Leinwetter, 92, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019.She was born October 9, 1926, in Norton, Kansas, the daughter of Franz and Elsa (Wegener) Thiele. Eileen and her husband owned and operated the Leinwetter Funeral Home in Atwood, Kansas, retiring in 1985. During retirement, she and her husband enjoyed living in Bella Vista, Arkansas for several...
Monica R. (Davenport) Rose
Jun 14, 2019
Monica R. (Davenport) Rose, 70, of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born May 23, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of Warren W. and Nola W. (Nutter) Davenport.Monica graduated from Highland Park High School and earned a Master's Degree in Education from Washburn University. Monica married Randall Rose on December 9, 1994....
Ginger K. Martinek
Jun 14, 2019
Ginger K. Martinek, 69, Topeka, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019.Ginger was born October 12, 1949 in Marfrance, WV, the daughter of Albert W. and Mescal (Johnson) Copen, Sr. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1967.She was a hairstylist for over 25 years.Ginger married Steven Craig Martinek. They later divorced. Survivors include children, Sean Martinek, Hedy Martinek, Ashley...
Arlen F. Tappan
Jun 14, 2019
Arlen F. Tappan, 84, Topeka, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019, at Midland Hospice House. Arlen was born August 29, 1934, in Lyons, KS, the son of Russell and Martha Tappan. He graduated from Lyons High School and the University of Kansas with a bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering.He retired in 1996, from the State of Kansas, Department of Transportation...
Aaron Glenn Zlatnik
Jun 12, 2019
Aaron Glenn Zlatnik, 59, of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born November 9, 1959 in Topeka, the son of Leland R. and JoAnn (Glenn) Zlatnik.Aaron was a lifelong Topeka resident, graduate of Topeka high and has a Bachelor's of Arts in Music Education from Washburn University. He was a member of community bands such as...
Janice N. Rowland
Jun 11, 2019
Janice N. Rowland, 92, of Lawrence, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at a Lawrence care facility. She was born November 1, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Wallace and Louise (Beddoes) Neil.Janice earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from Beloit College in Wisconsin. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church.Janice married John...
Samuel Hamilton
Jun 8, 2019
Samuel "Mark" Hamilton (Mark), 67, lifelong resident of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2019. Mark was born on November 12, 1951 in Belleville, Kansas. He loved music and was an avid record collector. Mark also loved watching Westerns and all of the Godzilla movies. He could often be found drinking a soda and rooting for any and all...
Bonnie L. Taylor
Jun 8, 2019
Bonnie L. Taylor, 75, Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at a local hospital.Bonnie was born August 11, 1943 in Kalkaska, MI, the daughter of Edward and Anna J. (Scott) Webb. She graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1961.She was employed as a bulk receiving head teller with Community National Bank in Pontiac, MI for over 35 years,...
Thomas Michael Pickford, Sr.
Jun 8, 2019
Thomas M. Pickford Sr., 89, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday June 8, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas. Thomas was a wonderful father, grandfather, and brother. Tom was born in Hammond, Indiana on November 20, 1929 at St. Margaret Hospital. He was the oldest son of Jerome Michael Pickford and Marguerite (Brennan) Pickford who raised him in the house at 323...
Robert W. Hodges
Jun 7, 2019
Robert W. Hodges, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born November 5, 1955 in Topeka, the son of Melvin L. and Becky J. Hockett Hodges.Robert attended Topeka High School and was employed by Topeka Metal Specialties for over 30 years.Survivors include his son; David (Lisa) Hodges of Lawrence,...
Anton B. Strafuss
Jun 7, 2019
Anton B. Strafuss, 84, of Horton, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019.He was born June 20, 1934, in Princeton, KS, the son of K.B. and Mary (Fischer) Strafuss. He was a graduate of Manhattan High School. Anton was a licensed private pilot. Anton was a farmer in the Manhattan and Effingham, KS areas, retiring in 2001.He was a member of...
Warren G. Deal
Jun 6, 2019
Warren G. Deal, 75, Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019 at a Stormont-Vail Hospital.Warren was born November 29, 1943 in Wichita, the son of Marvin Witt and Marie (Mauk) Deal-Witt. He attended Topeka West High School. He was employed by Ed Marlings for 53 years, and also was known as the "Clock Man" for repairing Grandfather, Mantle and Wall...
Robert James Gisi
Jun 6, 2019
Robert James "Bob" Gisi, 75, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019.He was born January 5, 1944, in Ipswich, South Dakota, the son of Peter James and Veronica Helena (Zimmerman) Gisi. Bob worked on various farms in South Dakota and did mechanic work in Aberdeen and Groton in South Dakota. He also was a crew member for a race...
Dennis A. Frye
Jun 2, 2019
Dennis A. Frye, 65, Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 at a local hospital.Dennis was born January 27, 1954 in Hutchinson, the son of Richard and Norma (Winders) Frye, Sr.He graduated from Manhattan High School in 1972.He served 3 years in the U.S. Marine Corps.Survivors include brothers, Mike Frye, Bruce Frye; and sister, Rebecca Hoffman, all of Manhattan. He...
Bettie Gean Livingston
Jun 2, 2019
Bettie Gean (Glass) Livingston, 73, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019.She was born June 30, 1945, in Meridian, Mississippi, the daughter of Willie Lee and Annie J. (Finley) Glass, Sr. She attended Meridian High School, Meridian, Mississippi. Bettie was employed by Ramada Inn South in Topeka for 10 years until retiring.Bettie married Johnnie D. Livingston, Sr. in 1970....
O'Ella (Been) Marolf
May 29, 2019
O'Ella (Been) Marolf, 95, of Topeka, formerly of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born October13, 1923 in Goodland, Kansas, the daughter of Barney and Inez (Young) Been.O'Ella graduated from Sherman Community High School in Goodland, Kansas in 1941. She began her career at the First National Bank in Goodland, Kansas. She later retired in Topeka...
Donna Jean Smith
May 28, 2019
Donna Jean (VanGilder) Smith, 57, of Junction City, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.She was born August 30, 1961, in Boone, Iowa, the daughter of Howard Otho and Shirley Pauline (Linn) VanGilder. Donna was employed by the Johnson United Moving Company in Topeka for over five years.Donna married Michael Andrew Smith on February 21, 1992...