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...
Cliff Sowers
Aug 26, 2018
Cliff Sowers, 87, of Berryton, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born August 23, 1931 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Archie and Grace (Snodgrass) Sowers.Cliff grew up in Leon, Kansas on his family's farm and graduated from Leon High School. He was an Army Veteran and served during the Korean...
Luin D. Fincham
Aug 25, 2018
Luin Dean "Lou" Fincham, 66, of Wakarusa, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018.He was born September 22, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Morris Elbridge and Lorayne Dorothy (Wichman) Fincham. He attended Topeka West High School. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Vietnam War. Lou owned and operated Fincham Service Company in Topeka until 2013. Lou married...
Duane H. Mccord
Aug 25, 2018
Duane H. McCord, 67, Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at a local care center.Duane was born December 6, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Homer J. and Naudine McCord.He graduated from Highland Park High School. He received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas and a Master's degree from Emporia State University.He was a librarian with the...
Mary Van Dorn
Aug 24, 2018
Mary Ann Van Dorn, age 64 of Overbrook, Kansas passed away August 24, 2018. She was born in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on January 9, 1954 to Robert Anthony and Rosa Ann (Bechtel) Powell. Mary was raised in Emporia and graduated from Emporia High School in 1972. She married William "Bill" Van Dorn on March 3 1973 at Emporia. Mary worked...
Timothy Sowers
Aug 24, 2018
Timothy "Tim" Sowers, 61, of Berryton, passed away on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born October 26, 1956 in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Cliff and Barbara J. (Smith) Sowers.Tim graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1975. He was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 35 years. Tim...
Judith A. Payne
Aug 23, 2018
Judith A. Payne, 60, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 23, 2018. She was born February 28, 1958 in Topeka, the daughter of Robert J. Richardson and Ernestine M. Payne.Judith attended schools in Topeka and Dodge City.She was employed by the State of Kansas, Department of Revenue for 26 years..Survivors include her long time friend,...
Brenda Kay Reddell
Aug 23, 2018
Brenda Kay Reddell age 61, of Eskridge, Kansas passed away August 23, 2018. Brenda was born January 17, 1957, at Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Evan and Vernita Bishop. She was united in marriage on June 20, 1997 to Garry Alan Reddell at Elk Falls, Kansas. Brenda graduated from Kinsley High School with the class of 1975. After graduation she...
