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...
James Lee Corber, Jr.
May 26, 2018
James Lee Corber, Jr, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was born Sept. 7, 1949 in Topeka, the son of James Lee and Leona (Hilty) Corber, Sr.James attended Topeka Public Schools. He worked various construction jobs and was employed by Ed Marling's and several restaurants. James enjoyed playing pool, card games fishing on quiet days...
Max R. Wagers
May 26, 2018
Max Reese Wagers, 85, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2018.Max was born July 28, 1932, in Stanberry, Missouri, the son of Ralph Truman and Lillie Mae (Reece) Wagers. He was a graduate of Stanberry High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War.Max was employed by the JC Penney Company for 42 years. He...
In Seon Kim
May 26, 2018
In Seon Kim, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018.Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 8, 2018 at Mount Hope Cemetery & Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery.Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd. is assisting the family.To leave the family a special message, please select the Share Memories option...
David J. Mlynek
May 24, 2018
David J. Mlynek, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. He was born February 27, 1941 in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Ernest and Frances (Sender) Mlynek. David graduated from Topeka High School in 1959. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Kansas Army National Guard. He was an electrician and a member of...
Craig D. Srna
May 24, 2018
Craig D. Srna, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. Survivors include his partner, Garth Hulse of Topeka, two brothers, Kenneth Srna, Rodney Srna and two sisters, Sheila Long and Rhonda Roper.Cremation has taken place and as per Craig's wishes, no memorial services are planned. Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family.To leave...
Mary Ann Hamilton
May 23, 2018
Mary Ann Hamilton, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018.She was born February 12, 1941, in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter of Carl and Jessie (Poole) Willingham. She was a graduate of Lubbock High School and attended Texas Tech University through 1961. She was a member of the Western Hills Church, Topeka Country Club, Stormont-Vail Auxiliary and EP Chapter...
Leslie D. Collyge
May 23, 2018
Leslie D. Collyge, 57, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Midland Hospice House.She was born February 26, 1961, in Gainesville, FL, the daughter of Joe and Deloris (Smith) Collyge. She attended Topeka High School. She spent her life caring for others and worked as a C.N.A. at various health care locations in Topeka. She loved spending time...
Eric Krenn Corcoran
May 22, 2018
Eric K. Corcoran, 50, of Oskaloosa, Kansas passed away May 22, 2018 at his home. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Topeka, Kansas following a private graveside service.Eric was born November 25, 1967, at Topeka, Kansas, the son of Byron and Elizabeth (Winkler) Corcoran. He attended the Tecumseh North Grade School and graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. He...
Frank Kosiba
May 22, 2018
Frank Kosiba, 72, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at a local care center.Frank was born September 27, 1945 in Du Bois, PA, the son of Joseph and Helen (Chase) Kosiba. He graduated from Central Christian High School in Du Bois in 1964 and DeVry Institute.He was employed by Goodyear in Chicago and was later transferred to Topeka. He...
Sue Ann Sommer
May 21, 2018
Sue Ann Sommer, 73, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 after a long and courageous 18 year battle with cancer.She was born January 26, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Paul E. and Georgia R. (Wells) Norman. She was a graduate of Polytechnic High School, Riverside, California. Sue was employed by Shawnee County and the State...
Joy Lynn Buskirk
May 17, 2018
Joy Lynn (Price) Buskirk, 68, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. Joy was born January 9, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Woodrow Wilson and Nina Lamoyne (Zumwalt) Price. She was a 1968 graduate of Highland Park High School. Joy was employed as a secretary at the Crime Victims Compensation Board, and as a cook at both...
Becky S. Renyer
May 17, 2018
Becky S. Renyer, 54, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018. She was born May 15, 1964 in Topeka, the daughter of Raymond and Ruby (Wonser) SweetBecky was a homemaker and a member of the Berryton Baptist Church.Becky married Mark Renyer on December 24, 1985 in Westmoreland, Kansas. He survives. Other survivors include their children, Keith Sweet, Matthew...
Seth Emerson Cummings
May 15, 2018
Seth Emerson Cummings, 17, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018. He was diagnosed with Stage IV Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma on February 2, 2018. He was born October 15, 2000 in Topeka, to Angela and Edward Matthews. He came to live with John and Heather Cummings on June 25, 2013 and was adopted by them on August 18, 2014. He...
