Anne Nioce
Nov 13, 2018
Anne Nioce, 77, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018.She was born September 19, 1941, in Choctaw, Alabama, the daughter of William Allen and Mattie May (Griffith) Johnson. Anne was a drug and alcohol counselor for Mirror Inc. of Newton, Kansas and SKADAF of Liberal, Kansas, retiring in 2013.Survivors include a three step-children, Dale (Sarah) Wingert, Jr., Topeka, Sam...
Lavinia Jean Valentine
Nov 12, 2018
Lavinia Jean Valentine, 51, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, November 12, 2018. She was born August 19, 1967 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Jo Ann Valentine.Survivors include her children, Jasmine Valentine, Joseph Valentine, Ta'Qweishya Valentine and Lavette Valentine, seven grandchildren and her siblings, Lynn Williams and Kevin Valentine.Lavinia was preceded in death by her mother, Jo Ann Valentine...
Cynthia Marie Dunckel
Nov 9, 2018
Cynthia Marie "Cindi" Dunckel, 46, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.She was born July 2, 1972, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, the daughter of Monnie Eugene and Carolyn Sue (Cunningham) Sudman. She was a graduate of Bellevue East High School and attended the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Cindi was employed by the Custenborder Florist in Topeka, retiring in...
Gerald J. Siscoe
Nov 7, 2018
Gerald J. Siscoe, 78, of Berryton, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at his home with his wife of 58 years and their children at his side. He was born December 20, 1939, in Bonner Springs, Kansas, the son of Ernest Fayette and Jennie Carrie (Hubbard) Siscoe. Gerald was a 1957 graduate of DeSoto High School, DeSoto, Kansas and earned...
Kendal Wayne Wilson
Nov 4, 2018
Kendal Wilson, 27, of Topeka, passed away at his home on November 4th, 2018. Kendal will always be remembered for his courage and strength during difficult times. We know he is at rest and in peace now without pain. He leaves behind his children, Jaukendall, Nathan, Jacob, Justice, KJ, and his 2 month old daughter Aries. He also leaves behind...
Carl Batcheller
Nov 4, 2018
Carl Batcheller, 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018.He was born September 26, 1935, in Paola, Kansas, the son of Joe and Louise (Weers) Batcheller. He attended public schools in Paola, Kansas. He served in the Active Duty United States Air Force, retiring after 21 years of service. Carl was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Production...
Shirley Joan Kral
Nov 3, 2018
Shirley Joan Kral died peacefully in Topeka, Kansas, on November 3, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 28, 1937, in rural Home City, Kansas, and eventually moved to Topeka. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1955. In January of 1958, Shirley married the love of her life, Robert (Bob) Kral. For 26 years she...
Robert R. Kimberlin
Nov 3, 2018
Robert Ralph Kimberlin, 86, of Berryton, passed away on November 3, 2018. He was born on August 28, 1932 to Ralph and Alice (Giffrow) Kimberline at LeMars, IA. Robert graduated from Greene High School in Greene, Iowa with the class of 1952. He attended Washburn University.He has resided in the Topeka area since 1955 and worked as a mail carrier...
Laurel Ann Wineinger
Nov 3, 2018
Laurel A. Wineinger, 78, Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2018.Laurel was born April 6, 1940, in Topeka, the daughter of Albert and Anna L. (Wiscombe) Nichols. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958.She worked as a Real Estate broker for over 40 years.She attended Cornerstone Community Church, and was a member of the Topeka Civitan Club and...
Maria Helena Brown
Nov 2, 2018
Maria H. Brown "Oma", 82, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born May 11, 1936 in Bitburg, Germany, the youngest of 11 children of Johann and Elisabeth (Gruber) Neumann. Maria had resided in Topeka since 1976. She was employed by J.C. Penney for 19 years before retiring. After her retirement...
Daniel M. Jenks
Nov 2, 2018
Daniel M. "Dan" Jenks, 68, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018.He was born February 8, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Lester Martin and Erma Irene (Redenbaugh) Jenks. He was a 1969 graduate of Silver Lake High School and served in the Kansas Army National Guard for over 20 years of service.Daniel was employed by the Topeka Police...
Mona Olive Booth
Nov 1, 2018
Mona O. Booth, age 88, of Topeka, Kansas passed away November 1, 2018. She was born October 22, 1930, at Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Leo and Laura Bradbury. Mona graduated from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. She married Clyde Booth at Leroy, Kansas in July of 1956. She taught elementary education at Tecumseh North Elementary School in Tecumseh, Kansas....
Donald L. Herrick
Oct 31, 2018
Donald L. Herrick, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. He was born April 6, 1939 in Emmett, Idaho, the son of Ralph E. and Myrtle M. (Day) Herrick.In 1960 Mr. Herrick was graduated magna cum laude with an A.B. degree in philosophy from William Jewell College. While at William Jewell he was student body president and...
W.P. Skaggs, Jr.
Oct 30, 2018
W. P. "Bill" Skaggs, Jr., 92, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. He was born August 26, 1926 in Joplin, Missouri, the son of William Pascal "Pat" and Blanche (Burtrum) Skaggs.Bill attended elementary schools in Minnesota and North Dakota and graduated from Washburn Rural High School. He attended Washburn University. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during...
Nancy Lynne Carver-Eddy
Oct 29, 2018
Nancy Lynne Carver-Eddy, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. She was born March 1, 1952 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Robert Wayne and Florence Evelyn (Catron) Boaz.Nancy graduated from Seaman High School. She taught preschoolers for 17 years in the Oklahoma City School System.Nancy married Dean K. Carver, Sr. in 1971. After a divorce, he...
John H. Gordon
Oct 29, 2018
John H. Gordon, 50, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 11, 1968 in Cherry Point, North Carolina, the son of David J. and Dessie L. (Warren) Gordon.John graduated high school in Guthrie, Oklahoma and earned a Culinary Degree from Washburn Tech. He was employed by Ramada Inn and Stormont-Vail....
Christine Marlae Huske Barnes
Oct 29, 2018
Christine Marlae Huske Barnes, 68, Topeka, passed away Monday, October 29, 2018.Marlae was born April 18, 1950 in Topeka, the daughter of Kenneth S. and Margaret R. (Akers) Huske. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1968 and received her Bachelor's degree from Washburn University.She was employed at Wheelan's Lumber for 20 years and later in Customer Services at...
Duane F. Johnson
Oct 28, 2018
Duane F. Johnson, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease. He was born October 26, 1940 in Salina, Kansas, the son of Orlando F. and Alice Mae (Halsey) Johnson.Duane graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University in 1963 with a Bachelor's Degree. He went on to receive a Master's Degree in Library Studies...
Maxine O. Smallback
Oct 28, 2018
Maxine Opal Smallback, 95, of Topeka, formerly of Coldwater Lake Michigan, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018.She was born November 25, 1922, in Greensburg, Indiana, the daughter of William E. and Pearl (Blair) Dean. She was a graduate of Morton Memorial High School, Knightstown, Indiana. Maxine was a beautician serving the Ft. Wayne, Indiana area until retiring. She was a...
Madeline A. Stauffer
Oct 27, 2018
Our Mother, Madeline Ann Stauffer, passed away into peace October 27, 2018. Maddy had just had her 90th birthday. She was born October 14, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska to Thelma Quinlan. Madeline was a beautiful woman that loved to experience life and have fun. She also loved to travel and did so extensively with Stan Stauffer. Before Stan, though, there...
