Richard D. Ford
Jun 25, 2018
Richard D. Ford, 49, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born July 17, 1968 in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Juanita (Steward) Nelson and adopted by Rex E. and Scarlett A. (Wing) Ford.Richard attended Shawnee Heights High School. He was a self-employed tile setter. He was...
Thomas O. Neal
Jun 24, 2018
Thomas O. "Tom" Neal, 60, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at a Topeka hospital. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of W. O. and Jean E. (McMahon) Neal. Tom earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Survivors include his mother, Jean Neal of Topeka and his siblings,...
Rosemary Lamberson
Jun 24, 2018
Rosemary Lamberson, 83, of Topeka, Kansas passed away June 16, 2018 at Midland Hospice House. She was born May 31, 1935 to Ivan N. and Buela D. Farless. She married Harold J. Lamberson on October 29, 1960 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rosemary is survived by her sons: Brian Lamberson, Robert Lamberson, Stanley Lamberson, Michael Lamberson, Mark Lamberson and Shawn Lamberson;...
Mitchell L. Doucet
Jun 23, 2018
Mitchell L. Doucet, 58, of Rossville, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born February 16, 1960 in Bell County, Texas, the son of Joseph William and Gwendolyn May (Ford) Doucet.Mitchell attended St. George High School in St. George, Kansas. He owned and operated Mitchell's Garage in...
James Earl Schoof
Jun 22, 2018
James Earl "Jim" Schoof, 88 of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 22, 2018. Jim was born September 30, 1929 at Four Mile outside of Council Grove, Kansas to the late Veron Earl Schoof and Gladys (Van Meter) Schoof. All three of his siblings have preceded him in death: William (Bill) Schoof, Wisconsin; Richard (Dick) Schoof, Oregon; and sister Lokeil (Susy)...
Jennifer A. Towle
Jun 22, 2018
Jennifer (Abrahamson) Towle, an outspoken, opinionated, silly, and loving lady, finally transitioned to the other side on June 22nd, 2018 where she was greeted by her grandparents, after an annoying 6.5-year imprisonment from glioblastoma brain cancer. Friends, family and acquaintances are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday the 14th of July 2018 at...
Lois M. Smith
Jun 21, 2018
Lois May (Trickel) Hoover Smith, 81, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018.She was born April 5, 1937, in Parsons, Kansas, the daughter of Louis Nicholas and Mattie Elizabeth (Snyder) Trickel. Lois was employed by the USD 437 Auburn Washburn School District, retiring in 1999.Lois married Eugene Earl Hoover March 3, 1962 in Topeka. He preceded her in death...
Emil Lutz, Jr.
Jun 20, 2018
Emil Lutz, Jr., 85, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at a Topeka hospital. He was born August 18, 1932 in Topeka, the son of Emil and Ollie (Stewart) Lutz, Sr. Emil graduated from Berryton High School. He was an Army Veteran, serving in Alaska during the Korean War. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from...
Evelyn Marie Yosha
Jun 20, 2018
Evelyn Marie Yosha, 89 of Topeka, Kansas passed away Wednesday June 20, 2018 at a local hospital. She was born March 4, 1929 in Cassville, Missouri, daughter of Waldie and Winnie (Ettleman) Brake. She was a 1945 graduate of Minneapolis Kansas High School and later from Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, KS. Evelyn was married to Everest Capra from...
Carl R. Hahn, Jr.
Jun 19, 2018
Carl R. Hahn, Jr., 67, of Auburn, Kansas passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born August 24, 1950 to Carl, Sr. and Lida Hahn. He was raised by his mother and step-father, William Patterson. He graduated from high school in California and joined the US Navy where he...
Kurt Douglas Nieman
Jun 18, 2018
Kurt Douglas Nieman, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born September 27, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Elmer L. "Butch" and Mary J. (Smith) Nieman.Kurt graduated from Topeka High School in 1970. He earned an Associate's Degree from Fort Scott Junior College. He then went on to the...
Beverly A. Boucher
Jun 17, 2018
Beverly Arlene (Wedeking) Boucher, 80, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018.She was born June 11, 1938, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of William and Adeline (Ziebolz) Wedeking. She was a graduate of Hayden High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Washburn University. Beverly was employed by KNI and later taught at Christ the King Catholic...
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...
