Harold Dean Bernhardt
Sep 13, 2018
Harold Dean Bernhardt, 63, of Tecumseh, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born January 25, 1955 in Topeka, the son of Harold J. and Novallene (Casey) Bernhardt.Harold graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1973. He farmed with his father until 1976. He also worked for Midwest Machine Works, Topeka Railway...
Bruce W. May
Sep 12, 2018
Bruce May, 70, of Carbondale, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018.He was born August 18, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Norval and Glendora (Mellies) May. He graduated from Burlingame High School in 1966. Bruce was employed as a warehouseman at Del Monte Foods and Mustang/Phillilps Lighting. He worked as the custodian at Community UCC Church. Bruce married Linda...
Carolyn K. Spencer
Sep 10, 2018
Carolyn K. "Carol" (Kuebler) Spencer, 75, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018.She was born July 17, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Earl and Emily (Reynolds) Kuebler. She was a graduate of Highland Park High School. She was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, Lawrence, Kansas.Carolyn married Guy D. Spencer on March 20, 1968 in Hutchinson, Kansas....
Michael D. Hamilton
Sep 10, 2018
Michael D. Hamilton, age 66, son of John and Pearl Hamilton, passed away on September 10, 2018. He is survived by his sons, Jon and Sean Hamilton; one grandson, Wesley Hamilton; his mother, Pearl and 8 siblings. He was preceded in death by his father, John Hamilton and his brother, David Hamilton. Michael graduated from Topeka High School in 1970....
Dr. A. Beale
Sep 9, 2018
In Loving memory of Dr. David Alan Beale, 1931-2018.Dr. David A. Beale passed away in the evening of Sunday, September 9, 2018, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. On May 2 this year, he celebrated his 87th birthday. David is survived by his sister Inez (Harrell), his son Daniel, daughter Nathalie and grandchildren Anna, Clio, Rowan, and Freya. He...
Marilyn S. Diehl
Sep 8, 2018
On September 8, 2018, Marilyn Diehl died in Kansas City after a prolonged illness. Marilyn was born in Wamego, Kansas on April 17, 1955 to Oliver and Mary Anne (Bodell) Diehl. The third of four children, Marilyn was known as a great athlete, an avid lover of animals especially horses, and was most happy doing anything outdoors. She retired after...
Richard J. Jordan
Sep 7, 2018
Richard J. Jordan, 65, Topeka, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 after a battle with esophageal cancer..Richard was born December 8, 1952 in Kansas City, MO, the son of Richard W. and Judith V. (Trammell) Jordan. He graduated from Center High School in 1971 and attended Longview College.He was employed as a Human Resource Trainer...
Susan Royer
Sep 7, 2018
Susan Marie Hiebert Royer, 70, died September 7, 2018, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by family. She was born October 11, 1947, in Newton, Kansas, to Marion L. and Martha Klassen Hiebert. She was the second oldest of three children. Susan graduated from Newton High School in 1965, and married Jerry Royer in Newton, Kansas. He worked for the Sante Fe...
Joyce Anne Hedrick
Sep 5, 2018
Joyce Anne Hedrick, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018.She was born April 16, 1939, in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Harvey and Inabelle (Brentlinger) Hedrick. She was a 1957 graduate of El Dorado High School and attended Butler County Community College in El Dorado. Joyce was employed by the State of Kansas for 22 years before...
Steven Roger Horton
Sep 5, 2018
Steven Roger "Hooter" Horton, 69, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 surrounded by his family. He was born December 7, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ernest Steven and Margaret Ursula Alexander (Todd) Horton. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Steven worked for many years doing construction and later worked for the State...
Bonita L Carls
Sep 5, 2018
Bonita L. "Bonnie" Carls, 94, Berryton, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018.Bonnie was born November 5, 1923 in Ottawa, the daughter of James and Mable (Fulkerson) Winters. She graduated from Osawatomie High School.She worked at the Osawatomie Library and later at Ralph's Grocery Store.She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Topeka.Bonnie married Dean Carls on March...
Robert Earle Kelly
Sep 4, 2018
Robert Earle "Mike" Kelly, 80, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at a local hospital.Mike was born September 20, 1937 in Marfa, TX, the son of James Earle and Claire (McCracken) Kelly. He graduated from Marfa High School in 1955 and received his Associate Degree from Amarillo College in Amarillo, TX.He served in the U.S. Army Reserve for 35...
Rose Mildred Mcconnell
Sep 3, 2018
Rose Mildred McConnell, 93, of Rossville, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018.She was born February 1, 1925, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Steve and Mildred (Yarsulik) Yacmenovic. She was a graduate of Ward High School. Rose dedicated her life to volunteering. She was a Red Cross Volunteer for 30 years and volunteered for VFW Ladies Auxiliary and other...
Maxine Ellen Clark
Sep 2, 2018
Maxine E. "Mac" Clark, 62, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Midland Hospice House.Maxine was born June 2, 1956 in Topeka, the daughter of Noah and Alice V. (Flowers) Clark. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1980.She was employed by Hallmark Cards for 13 years.Maxine married Jerry Higgs and later divorced. Survivors include her sons, Jerry...
Randy D. Davis
Aug 30, 2018
Randy D. Davis, 60, of Meriden, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018.He was born December 6, 1957, in Iola, Kansas and was raised by John and Theresa Davis. He was a 1975 graduate of Silver Lake High School.Randy was employed by the Menningers Foundation for 18 years.Randy married Carmen Lane in Topeka. They later divorced. He married Rebecca Kay Frederickson...
Roberta Rosemary Shelor
Aug 28, 2018
Roberta Rosemary Royston Shelor, 95, of Topeka passed away August 28, 2018 at Lexington Park.She was born May 24, 1923 in Newton, Kansas to Benjamin Amos Royston and Ella Mary (Vogt) Royston. Hoyt and May Royston, her aunt and uncle, were very loved and a great part of Roberta's earlier years. She graduated from Newton High School and attended Wichita...
Anna Darlene Orndorff
Aug 27, 2018
Anna Darlene (Horton) Orndorff, 82, passed away August 27, 2018. She was born October 26, 1935 to Tracy and Irena Mae (Robinson) Horton in Lebo, KS. She graduated from Lebo High School and Clarks School of Business. She married Daniel Orndorff of Waterville, NY on April 3, 1955 in Lebo, KS. She taught at the Child Development Center at University...
Tony Allen O'Brate
Aug 27, 2018
Tony Allen O'Brate, long-time former resident of Syracuse, passed away at age 86 on August 27, 2018 in Topeka, Kansas. Tony was born September 27, 1931 in Enid, Oklahoma, son of Merrill and Bessie O'Brate. Tony and Joan Cook were married December 27, 1953 in Garden City, Kansas. Tony graduated from Syracuse High School and then attended Southwestern College in...
Helen M. Cantwell
Aug 27, 2018
Helen Marie "Tootie" Cantwell, 91, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 27, 2018.She was born September 28, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil Richard and Dorothea (Elliott) Chipman. She attended Capper Junior High School in Topeka. Tootie retired in 1993 from the Lincoln Center in Topeka where she was a medical counselor. She was previously employed by Sears...
Helen W. Mcknight
Aug 26, 2018
Helen W. McKnight, 97, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019.She was born January 21, 1922, in Greely, Kansas, the daughter of Arthur and Frances (Litsch) McKnight. She attended Greely High School. Helen was a beautician for various beauty salons in Topeka until retiring.She volunteered for KNI and Let's Help in Topeka. Helen married Forrest McKnight in Topeka. He...