James W. Betts
Jul 25, 2019
James W. Betts, 81, Topeka, formerly of Russell, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019.Jim was born May 20, 1938 in Kansas City, MO, and was adopted by George and F. Nadine (Howard) Betts. The family moved to Geneso and lived there through Jim's high school years. He graduated from Geneso High School in 1956 and attended Sterling College.He served in...
Donna Lee Jamar
Jul 24, 2019
Donna Lee Jamar, Ph.D. 85, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019.She was born February 2, 1934, in Mulberry, Kansas, the daughter of Emile and Emma (Segna) Jamar. She was a graduate of Mulberry High School and received her Bachelor and Master's Degree from Pittsburg State University and her Doctorate in Education from Kansas State University.Donna was a professor...
Ray E. Robins, Jr.
Jul 22, 2019
Ray E. Robins, Jr. 63, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 at a local hospital.Ray was born September 19, 1955 in Advance, MO, the son of Ray E. and Anna (Williams) Robins, Sr. He attended school in Florida and California and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a degree in Horticulture. He served in the U.S. Navy for...
Imogene Chisham
Jul 21, 2019
Imogene Chisham, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at a Topeka care center. She was born January 4, 1934 in Fredonia, Kansas, the daughter of Riley and Grace Speaks.Imogene was a homemaker. She was a member of the Fredonia Christian Church. She had resided in Topeka since 1970.Imogene married Fred Chisham. He preceded her in death...
Sheryl K. Wennihan
Jul 21, 2019
Sheryl K. Wennihan, 59, Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019 at a local care center.Sheryl was born November 18, 1959 in Holton, the daughter of George and Marcella (Waggoner) Wennihan. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1977.Survivors include daughters, Amy (Jordan) Spencer, Topeka, Sarah (Jordan) Wennihan-Busbee, Pflugerville, TX; grandchildren, Kylie Busbee, Brooklyn, Bristol and Brynlee Spencer; her mother,...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
