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...
Deborah Kay Cherry
May 28, 2019
Deborah K. Cherry, 68, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at a local hospital.Debbie was born on June 29th, 1950 in Ellsworth, KS and graduated from Nickerson High School.Debbie married Stephen Cherry on May 20, 1972 in Topeka. He survives. Debbie will be forever remembered by her husband of 47 years; daughters, Tia (Aaron) Alexander of Topeka; Deena (Jim)...
Bert Everett Rickard
May 27, 2019
Bert E. Rickard, 86, Topeka, passed away Monday, May 27, 2019 at a local hospital.Bert was born November 15, 1932 in Wichita, the son of Bert R. and Genevieve (Doyle) Rickard. He graduated from Wichita North High School and received his Bachelor's degree from Washburn University.He served in the U.S. Air Force.He was a District Manager for Southwestern Bell for...
Ruth Roxane (Roush) Robinson
May 26, 2019
Ruth Roxane (Roush) Robinson, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019. She was born March 18, 1951 in Sabetha, Kansas, the daughter of Vernon and Marjorie (Allen) Roush.Ruth graduated from Morrill High School in Morrill, Kansas. She attended Highland Community College and the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education...
Robert Branscom, Sr.
May 24, 2019
Robert Branscom, Sr., 72, of Enterprise, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2019 at an Abilene, Kansas hospital. He was born May 8, 1947 in Wyoming. Robert married Vivian Branscom. She preceded him in death.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is...
David A. Nicholson
May 24, 2019
David A. Nicholson, 59, of Berryton, completed his journey here on earth on Friday, May 24, 2019 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born April 10, 1960 in Abilene, Texas, the son of William and Beverly (Bowen) Nicholson. They moved to Pauline, Kansas in 1964.David graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1978. He started working in June,...
Gerald D. Woehr
May 23, 2019
Gerald D. Woehr, 72, Overbrook, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019.Gerald was born May 2, 1947 in Wamego the son of Delbert and Evelyn (Lytle) Woehr. He was employed with Neosho and Emerson Construction Company as a heavy equipment operator. Gerald married Margaret Lord on November 4, 1981. She survives. Other survivors include daughters, Geraldine Wright, Shannon Woehr, both of...
James Waitman Watt
May 22, 2019
James "Jim" Waitman Watt, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born February 13, 1941 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Barney and Florence (Haynes) Watt.Jim graduated from Glenwood Arkansas High School and attended Henderson State University. He was a decorated Marine Corps Veteran during the Vietnam War. Jim owned and published the Glenwood Arkansas...
