Valerie Eastman
Jun 16, 2018
Valerie Eastman, 58, Quenemo, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018.Valerie was born March 30, 1960 in Topeka to Lou and Mary Lou (Swager) Adkins. She grew up in the Rossville community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1978.She married Darrell "Grasshopper" Eastman on October 27, 1978. She was a cook in the Rossville community for many years and was...
Danny S. Crago
Jun 16, 2018
Danny S. Crago. 67, Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 at a local care center.Danny was born March 16, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Paul H. and Virginia K. (Ellis) Crago. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1970.He was formerly employed at Westar Energy.Survivors include sons, Brad Crago, Lyndon, Michael (Kandice) Crago, Topeka; grandchildren, Tierra Brown, Kinsley...
Paulo G. Noriega
Jun 15, 2018
Paulo George Noriega, 79, of Topeka, passed away June 15, 2018. Paulo was born in Fargo, North Dakota on April 29, 1939 to George and Delores Noriega. Paulo retired from Phoenix Job Corp Center. He was an orientation counselor for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing. He truly enjoyed life. In addition to his...
Pamela G. Hill
Jun 13, 2018
Pamela G. Hill, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at her home. She was born November 21, 1954 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Helen (Morton) Wheat.Pamela graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by the United States Postal Service. Pamela married James Hill, Sr. They later were divorced.Survivors include one daughter, Janelle Hill...
Arlene V. Mahrle
Jun 13, 2018
Arlene Vinyard Mahrle, 85, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 13, 2018. She was born on August 21, 1932 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Howard and Josephine (Baker) Vinyard. Arlene married Donald A. Mahrle on October 25, 1956 in Chicago. Together, they moved to Topeka in 1960 for Donald to start his podiatry practice. After her family, Arlene's greatest...
Elizabeth Fern Milliken
Jun 10, 2018
Elizabeth Fern (Miller) Milliken, 98, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018.She was born May 4, 1920, in Dwight, Illinois, the daughter of Frank Thomas and Rose May (Beiswanger) Miller. She was a graduate of Dwight High School.Elizabeth was retired from the Menninger Foundation in Topeka.Elizabeth married Dallas M. Milliken in January of 1941 in Topeka. He preceded her...
Michael J. Underwood
Jun 10, 2018
Michael J. Underwood, 56, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018.He was born May 5, 1962, in Monroe, North Carolina, the son of Harry Stacy and Peggy Sue (Sims) Underwood. Survivors include his mother, Peggy S. Underwood, Topeka; his brother, William Underwood, Norfolk, VA; his sister, Bonnie LePage, Topeka; five nieces and four nephews; and his canine companion, Katy....
Norma Jo Jones
Jun 9, 2018
Norma Jo Jones, 95, of Osage City, Kansas, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at an Osage City, Kansas care facility. She was born March 24, 1923 in Chalk, Kansas, the daughter of Joe and Lillian (McDivitt) Karnes.Norma was employed by Sears at the White Lakes Mall for several years. She attended Grace United Methodist Church.Norma...
Harry L. Mcclure
Jun 7, 2018
Harry L. McClure, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born December 23, 1927 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Earnest W. and Josephine (Miller) McClure.Harry graduated from Lucas High School in 1946 and graduated from Wichita Business College in 1948. He worked at various accounting jobs in...
Donna L. Daugherty
Jun 6, 2018
Donna L. Daugherty, 90, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at a local care center.Donna was born October 21, 1927 in Grant City, MO, the daughter of Clarence E. and Margie Estella (Jennings) Wineinger.She was employed as a Physical Therapist Assistant at Brewster Place for over 15 years.She was a member of Shawnee Heights Baptist Church and recently attended...
Elaine L. Drennon
Jun 5, 2018
Elaine L. Drennon, 55, of Atchison, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. She was born August 12, 1962 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Merle and Betty (Halling) Johnson.Elaine graduated from Atchison High School. She was employed as an LPN. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atchison.Elaine married Richard Drennon in 1989. They later...
James Koppes
Jun 4, 2018
James "Rex" Koppes, 83, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018.He was born November 4, 1934, in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Ray and Anna (Moehlenstedt) Koppes. He was a graduate of Marysville High School.Rex owned and operated Rex's Tires for more than 50 years.He was a member of Christ The King Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus of...
Robert Dean Traphagen
Jun 4, 2018
Robert Dean Traphagen, 73, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018.He was born February 28, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ed and Betty Traphagen. Survivors include a second cousin, Scott O. Gross, Topeka.He was preceded in death by his parents. Robert enjoyed hunting and collecting guns.Honoring his request, cremation is planned. No services are planned. Dove Cremations...
Bonnie L. Smoot
Jun 3, 2018
Bonnie Lou "Bon Bon" Smoot, 62, Topeka, died June 3, 2018.She was born June 29, 1955 in Shaw, MS, the daughter of William H. and Frances I. Commander II.Bonnie worked at Hobby Lobby for 15 years.She is survived by her husband, Michael Smoot; children, Joshua Farris, Houston, TX, Teffanie Tillis, Topeka, Misty French, Topeka; 5 step-children, Michael "Shannon" Peasgood (Amy),...
Damien Burchett
Jun 3, 2018
Damien "Craig" Burchett, 45, of Overbrook, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018.He was born April 18, 1973, in Winchester, Kansas. He was the son of Delbert Jack and Carol Ann (Sharp) Anno. He was a 1991 graduate of Santa Fe Trail High School. Craig was employed by Westar Energy at Tecumseh Energy Center and Jeffrey Energy Center. Survivors include his...
Luanne Atkinson
Jun 3, 2018
Luanne Taylor Atkinson, 82, died peacefully on June 3, 2018 at Plaza West Care Center in Topeka.Luanne was born on January 2, 1936 in Wheaton to the late Ray and Winifred Taylor.Luanne graduated from Lillis High School. In 1956, Luanne married Gary D. Atkinson of Wamego. Gary, Luanne and their children traveled around the world as an Air Force family,...
Jack Willis Grant
Jun 1, 2018
Jack W. Grant, 68, lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas, passed away June 1, 2018 at Midland Hospice House. He was born to Napoleon and Nadine Grant on December 27, 1949. He graduated from Highland Park High School. Jack worked odd jobs as a handyman. He married Linda Elkins on June 18, 1984. He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed mowing...
Heather Rachelle Myers
May 31, 2018
Heather Rachelle Myers, 46, of Topeka, died peacefully Thursday, May 31, 2018 at Midland Hospice House surrounded by family and friends. Heather fought a brave battle with cancer of the appendix. Heather was preceded in death by her father, Bruce L. Myers. She is survived by her mother, Jennie Kistler Myers Nixon (John Nixon); step-mother, Jane Myers; one sister Amy...
Jennettia Burcham
May 31, 2018
Jennettia Burcham, 97, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka, KS. She was born May 1, 1921 in Chaffee, MO. She was the second of five children born to Benjamin Emmett and Sophia (Hallie) Park Watkins. Her parents and siblings preceded her in death.She married Lloyd Franklin Burcham in 1946. He passed away in 1985.Jennettia spent...
Melvin E. Bartholomew
May 26, 2018
Melvin E. "Sonny" Bartholomew, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born July 17, 1944 in Topeka, the son of Laurel R. and Helen L. (Kuker) Bartholomew. Melvin graduated from Topeka High School in 1962 and attended Washburn University. He was a Navy veteran during the Vietnam War. He...
