James D. Hobart
Aug 3, 2018
James D. Hobart, 57, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 24, 1961 in Chanute, Kansas, the son of James Lee and Judy (Zimmerman) Hobart. James graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1979 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Theology in 1984 from Ozark Bible College in Joplin, Missouri. He...
Orpha K. (Kreipe) Downing
Aug 2, 2018
Orpha K. (Kreipe) Downing, 89, of Tecumseh, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was born November 25, 1928 in Tecumseh, the daughter of George and Leona (Gordon) Kreipe.Orpha graduated from Highland Park High School in 1946. She worked for various insurance companies, Frito Lay, Similar Mode, Big Lots and Nationwide Publishing. She was a Tupperware dealer and manager...
Madeleine E. Martinson
Aug 2, 2018
Madeleine Elaine Martinson, 92, passed away on August 2, 2018. The daughter of Charles Alfred Martinson and Lulu Sholander Martinson, Madeleine was born on July 15, 1926. She graduated from Seaman High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in mathematics at Washburn University in 1947, where she was a member of Kappa Mu Epsilon, Tau Delta Pi, and Phi Kappa...
Grace K. Hart
Aug 2, 2018
Grace Kathryn (Smerchek) Hart passed away peacefully in her home on August 2, 2018, after celebrating her 97th birthday with family and friends on July 19. Grace was born to Fred and Kathryn (Lorenc) Smerchek on July 19, 1921, in Irving, Kansas, on a farm near Blue Rapids. She graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1939. Grace married Ben...
William D. Wagaman
Aug 2, 2018
Dr. William D. "Bill" Wagaman, 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018. He was born on May 23, 1940 in Ames, Iowa. He is the son of Nelson and Jeanne Wagaman, formerly of both Ames and Cedar Rapids Iowa.A reception will begin at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Dove Cremations & Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700...
Frances Donna Giese
Jul 29, 2018
Frances (Francene) D. Giese, 92, San Angelo, TX and Kansas City, MO, passed away Sunday, July 29, 2018.Survivors include son, Richard Michael Giese, daughter-in-law, Nancy Riegle Giese, Tecumseh, KS and daughter, Donna Jo Cooper, Olathe, KS. Preceded in death, daughter, Carolyn (Giese) Gatlin and Patricia Ann (Giese) Herendeen. Patricia is survived by her husband of 45 years Patrick J. Herendeen...
James Patrick Flynn
Jul 29, 2018
James "Jim" Patrick Flynn, 57, Topeka, died peacefully at home on Sunday July 29th, 2018. He was born March 24th, 1961. Jim is survived by his loving wife Paulene Flynn of Topeka, mother Mary Lou Flynn of Lawrence, siblings John (Jami) Flynn, Mary Kay Hansen, Matt Flynn, and children Danielle (Andy) Rash and Tyson Wood (Amanda Lady) and 4 grandchildren.Jim...
Joyce Mae Kasson
Jul 28, 2018
Joyce M. "Jo" Kasson, 80, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at a local hospital.Jo was born May 1, 1938 in Topeka, the daughter of Howard J. and Nellie H. (Kelch) Vorhies. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1956.She was previously employed by Stormont-Vail Hospital and Security Benefit.Jo married Wayne Kasson on February 23, 1956. He survives. Other...
Clayton C. Mcmurray
Jul 28, 2018
Clayton C. McMurray, 97, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Aldersgate Village.Clayton was born October 28, 1920 in Sharon Springs, Kansas, the son of Harold D. and Lois H. (Case) McMurray. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas City Kansas Junior College and the University of Kansas. Clayton loved the KU Jayhawks, the Kansas City...
William Joseph Raine
Jul 28, 2018
William "Joe" Joseph Raine, 81, of Topeka, passed away July 28, 2018 at his home. He was born at Maple Hill, Kansas to Francis Cowan and Murrell Louise (Cox) Raine, the fifth of six children. He moved to Topeka at an early age and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1954. He married Shirley Estes on October 21, 1954...
Jack D. Embrey
Jul 27, 2018
Jack D. Embrey, age 91, of Topeka, passed away July 27, 2018. He was born July 28, 1926 in Seymour (Webster County) Missouri, the son of Charles Erman Embrey and Opal (Denney) Embrey.Jack graduated from Seymour High School in 1944. He served in the Navy during WWII and was recalled to active duty in 1951 during the Korean conflict. He...
Gene L. Rasch
Jul 26, 2018
Gene L. Rasch, 81, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018.He was born March 19, 1937, in Perry, Kansas, the son of David A. and Marie (McDermett) Rasch. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. Gene owned and operated The Headquarters. He was a member of the Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church, Topeka.Gene married Janice K. Smith on...
Guy A. Liberty
Jul 24, 2018
Guy A. Liberty, 55, of Topeka, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was born March 17, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Pastor Roderick K. and Shirley A. (Walker) Liberty.Guy graduated from Kinsley High School in 1981 at Kinsley, Kansas. He earned a Bachelor's of Science from Grand Canyon University in 2016 and was...
John P. Kriss
Jul 24, 2018
John P. Kriss, 63, of Tecumseh, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. He was born July 2, 1955 in Colby, Kansas, the son of John D. and Phyllis (Bedore) Kriss.John earned a Bachelor's Degree in Social Welfare from Kansas State University, a Master's Degree in Social Welfare from the University of Kansas and a Doctorate of Law Degree from...
Henry E. Cox
Jul 24, 2018
Henry E. Cox, 54, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2018.He was born September 24, 1963, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Emery Dean and Anna "Ruth" (Myers) Cox. He was a graduate of Van Horn High School, Independence, Missouri. He served in the Army National Guard in Topeka for 3 years. Henry was employed by Outback Pools...
Glea C. Ashley
Jul 23, 2018
Glea Charlene (Blackwell) Ashley graced this earth with her beauty and kindness from May 21, 1950 to July 23, 2018. She will be cherished, loved and missed forever. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and accomplished business woman. In her own words, her proudest accomplishment was the raising of her children which she did with much love,...
Robin Kay Keithley
Jul 23, 2018
Robin Kay Keithley, 58, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at a local care center.Robin was born August 3, 1959 in Topeka, the daughter of Richard and Janice (Dilley) Tinker.She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1977.She was previously employed by the State of Kansas.Robin married Douglas Cain in May, 2000. He survives. Other survivors include daughters, Jamie...
Jack Eugene Koehlar
Jul 22, 2018
Jack Eugene Koehlar 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 22,2018.He was born May 22, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Floyd (Hank) Koehlar and Ida Mae (Smith) Koehlar. He was a 1949 Graduate of Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War.Jack was an avid aviator, FAA rated "Airline...
Piper L. Mcpherson
Jul 21, 2018
Piper Lee McPherson, 63, of Topeka, passed away July 21, 2018. She was born in Lawrence, Kansas to Donald Stewart and Emma Jane (Kendall) Rayl on May 17, 1955. She was raised in Topeka and attended Highland Park and Shawnee Heights schools. Piper married Ron Mewhinney. They were divorced. She married Jon Mareska. They were divorced. She was also married...
Clement C. Gibbs
Jul 21, 2018
Clement C. "Clem" Gibbs, 94, of Berryton, passed away on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. He was born April 4, 1924 in Topeka, the son of Frank and Georgia (Clement) Gibbs.Clem was an Army Veteran during WWII. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from the University of Texas where he was a member of the...
