Obituaries

Nancy E. Williams

Nancy E. Williams

Jul 21, 2019

Nancy E. "Nancy Nurse" Williams, 85, of Baldwin City, Kansas passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at a Baldwin City care facility. She was born January 29, 1934 in Binghamton, New York, the daughter of Irene McCollom.Nancy was a licensed beautician and later became a Registered Nurse. She taught nursing classes to nursing students that were entering into the...

Jack H. Newbold

Jack H. Newbold

Jul 20, 2019

Jack H. Newbold, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019.He was born December 20, 1935, in Edmond, Kansas, the son of William T. and Ruth (Moore) Newbold. He was a graduate of Edmond High School. He was drafted on September 25, 1958 into the U.S. Army and then transferred into the Kansas Army National Guard where he served...

Dr. J. Mcmahon-Lakin

Dr. J. Mcmahon-Lakin

Jul 16, 2019

Dr. Jacqueline J. McMahon age 68 passed away July 16th at the Midland Hospice House. Jackie was born May 29, 1951 to Jack and Joan McMahon in Leavenworth Kansas. She retired in December 2018 from the Kansas Department of Education. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on August 3rd at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Topeka....

Richard D. Sigle, Sr.

Richard D. Sigle, Sr.

Jul 15, 2019

Richard Sigle, Sr, 72, passed away Monday, July 15, 2019, at Stormont Vail in Topeka Kansas.Richard was born July 11, 1947 in Beloit, KS to Howard and Jessie (Williams) Sigle. He attended Sylvan Grove Unified. Richard married Irma Lopez on February 20, 1974. Richard worked for his father in the Butler building business, later working for Quartz Site Stone Company...

Jean T. North

Jean T. North

Jul 13, 2019

Jean T. North, 88, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, at Midland Hospice Care.Jean was born on October 2, 1930, in St. Joseph, MO, to John Alexander and Elizabeth Quarrier (Stingley) Tallant. She graduated from high school in Bartlesville, OK and received a bachelor's degree in education from the University of Kansas in 1952. She married Emlin E. North, Jr....

Eula Mae Wenger

Eula Mae Wenger

Jul 12, 2019

Eula Mae Wenger, 92, Topeka, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at her home.Eula Mae was born March 28, 1927 in Scranton, the daughter of Jacob L. and Coda S. (Burnett) Nicolay. She grew up in Quenemo.She was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked for several doctors in the Topeka area, and was an operating room technician at Stormont-Vail, St....

Raymond R. Drennon

Raymond R. Drennon

Jul 12, 2019

Raymond R. Drennon, 96, Topeka, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at Midland Hospice House.Ray was born September 20, 1922 in Topeka, the son of William R. and Lula (McCorkle) Drennon. He attended Topeka Public Schools.He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.He was employed as a Stock Clerk with the Santa Fe Railroad for over 33 years,...

Leonard Lipari, Jr.

Leonard Lipari, Jr.

Jul 12, 2019

Leonard T. Lipari Jr ,71, passed away at his home surrounded by family on July 12, 2019.Leonard lived in McLouth, KS with his wife Maudie (Dee) Lipari of 15 years. Leonard was born on December 15, 1947 in Kansas City, MO to Leonard Sr. and Peggy Lipari. Leonard lived in the Kansas City area most of his life. Leonard joined...

David Dueck

David Dueck

Jul 12, 2019

David Dueck, 48, Topeka, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Olathe Hospice House. He was the son of Richard Allen and Mary Juanita (Smith) Dueck.David grew up in Newton and recently lived in Topeka.Cremation has taken place and no public services are planned.Dove Southeast Chapel is assisting with arrangements.To leave a special message for the family online, visit...

Wilbur R. Glenn

Wilbur R. Glenn

Jul 11, 2019

Wilbur Glenn, 95, Auburn, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019.Wilbur married Wanda Lee Rothrock, both of Lyndon, on July 25, 1944 during World War II. They had been married 72 years.Wilbur is survived by his children, Larry (Sally) Glenn, Donald (Janice) Glenn, Ronald (Cindy) Glenn, and Melinda Mackay; grandchildren, Cherilyn, Sandy, Jeff, Shonn, Chris, Marcy, Ryan, Jeremy; and...

Robert Lee Willis

Robert Lee Willis

Jul 11, 2019

Robert Lee "Bob" Willis, 88, Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Midland Hospice House.Bob was born November 27, 1930 in Ware County, GA, the son of James W. and Eula (Dixon) Willis. He graduated from Nahunta High School in Nahunta, GA. and attended Clarks School of Business in Topeka.He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1951 and...

Robert W. Evertson

Robert W. Evertson

Jul 11, 2019

Robert W. "Bob" Evertson, 76, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019.He was born April 16, 1943. He was a 1961 graduate of Topeka High School. Bob was self-employed. He was a member of United Roller Club, Topeka Racing Pigeon Club, American Racing Pigeon Union and Capital City Rabbit Club.Survivors include his close friend and companion, Julie Eaton, Topeka...

John Charles Brading

John Charles Brading

Jul 9, 2019

John Charles Brading, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019. He was born March 28, 1933, in Atchison, Kansas, the son of Charles and Fern (Chapin) Brading. He was a graduate of Atchison High School. John was employed by Ready Mix Concrete in Atchison, M.W. Watson Construction and Kloster Construction, St. Louis, MO, retiring in 1992. He was...

Helen Elizabeth Sparling

Helen Elizabeth Sparling

Jul 4, 2019

Helen Elizabeth "Beth" Russell Sparling, 92, died on July 4, 2019 at Brewster Health Center, Topeka, KS. She was the daughter of Ralph and Helen (Glockengeiser) Russell. She was born in Amarillo, Texas on September 22, 1926. Beth grew up in Butler, Missouri where her father was the High School Principal. After High School the family moved to Lawrence, KS....

Charlotte J. Foust

Charlotte J. Foust

Jul 3, 2019

Charlotte J. Foust, 86, of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at KU Hospital St Francis Campus in Topeka. She was born June 12, 1933 in Arkansas City, Kansas, daughter of Charlie and Pauline (Scholes) Foust. Charlotte graduated from Arkansas City High School. She attended Highland Heights Christian Church in Topeka.Survivors include a brother, Kenneth Foust (Lois) of...

Joan C. Odgers

Joan C. Odgers

Jul 3, 2019

Joan C. Odgers, 76, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at Aldersgate Village, Topeka.Joan was born October 7, 1942, in Clarksville, TN, to Ivan and Roberta (Nethercutt) Odgers. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1960 and from Monroe School in Topeka in 1961. Joan retired after 41 years as a patient care tech from Stormont Vail. Joan was a...

H. David Hunter

H. David Hunter

Jul 2, 2019

Harold David "Bonzo" Hunter, 64, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019.He was born February 8, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Harold Lou and Sylvia "Cookie" (Ginter) Hunter. He was a graduate of Washburn Rural High School.Bonzo worked for various construction companies including Wildcat Concrete, Kansas Building Systems and Joe Conroy Contractor Inc. Bonzo married Ronda Kemble....

Terry L Cobb

Terry L Cobb

Jul 2, 2019

Terry L. Cobb, 73, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at a local hospital. Terry was born May 3, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of Phillip and Lorraine (Martinson) Cobb. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1964 and went on to Washburn University and their school of law. He graduated with a Juris Doctorate degree in 1972....

Marian I. Killingsworth

Marian I. Killingsworth

Jun 30, 2019

Marian I. Killingsworth, 84, Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019.She was born September 29, 1934, in Rocky Ford, Colorado, the daughter of Clarence and Grace (Morris) Teter. She graduated from Seaman High School. Marian married Bill H. Killingsworth on July 3, 1952 at Forbes Airbase Chapel in Topeka. He preceded her in death. Survivors include four children: Debbie (Rick)...

Joey Jay Mckinsey

Joey Jay Mckinsey

Jun 29, 2019

Joey Jay "Hammer" McKinsey, 57, of Emporia, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019.He was born December 21, 1961, in Onaga, Kansas, the son of P.J. McKinsey and Lois (Iams) Cain. He was a graduate of Northern Heights High School. Joey was a member of the Construction Union Local No. 1290, leaving in 2018 due to medical issues. Joey's survivors include...

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