William L. Cavalieri
Jan 28, 2018
William "Bill" L. Cavalieri died January 28, 2018 surrounded by loving family. He was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Margaret (Weatherford) Cavalieri, and his sister, Karen. He is survived by his wife, Jan; his children: Bill (Mandy), Carrie Calhoon, Cassie (Sam) Wagoner, and Michael; step-daughter, Liz Unrein; 9 grandchildren; 4 sisters: Victoria Cavalieri, Debra (Chuck) Gillispie, Anne Cavalieri (Blackburn)...
Marilyn J. Hawley
Jan 28, 2018
Marilyn J. Hawley, 85, of Topeka, KS, died on January 28, 2018 at Brookdale. She was born June 1, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas to Floyd A. McQueen and Florence (Copeland) McQueen. She graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University of Topeka with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. She was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and was...
Jacqueline Carol Brockmeier
Jan 27, 2018
Jacqueline Carol Brockmeier, 84, Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at a local hospital.Carol was born December 24, 1933 in Pawnee City, NE, the daughter of Everette L. and Melba A (Miller) Williams. She graduated from Pawnee City High School.She was employed as a Telephone Operator in Lincoln, NE in the early 1950'sShe and her former husband Roy, owned...
Rita Knisel Ensley
Jan 26, 2018
Rita M. Ensley, Topeka, passed away peacefully January 26, 2018. She was born June 7, 1930, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Ray Knisel and Marie Cooper Knisel. She graduated from Hayden High School in 1948 and Washburn University in 1952 with a B.A. Degree, and again in 1967 with a teaching degree. She taught kindergarten at Lyman Elementary School...
Gary L. Mccoy
Jan 25, 2018
Gary L. McCoy, 78, of Topeka passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 in a local nursing home.He was born and raised in Hutchinson, KS, the son of Dale and Bernice Mccoy.He served in the United States Air Force from 1957 to 1962.Honoring his wishes, cremation is planned. Interment will be at a later date in the Fairlawn Cermetery in Hutchinson,...
Walter N. Scott, Iii
Jan 25, 2018
Walter N. "Sam" Scott III, 59, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2018 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born April 30, 1958 in Topeka, the son of Walter and Joan (Rolley) Scott.Sam graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. He had resided in Broken Arrow for the past 28...
Elaine Kay Sadler
Jan 25, 2018
Elaine Kay Sadler, 78, of Topeka passed away on January 25, 2018. Born December 9, 1939, in Topeka, she was the daughter of Ralph and Wilma (Christian) Dew.She was a graduate of Highland Park High School; class of 1957.Elaine married Clifford Sadler Sr. on November 19, 1961.She was a Toll Collector Supervisor for thirty years with the Kansas Turnpike Authority.Elaine...
Harlan D. White
Jan 23, 2018
Harlan D. "Buz" White, 67, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018.He was born September 15, 1950, in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Harlan and Betty Mae (Doane) White. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School in St. Joseph, Missouri and received a Bachelor's Degree from University of Missouri in Rolla, Missouri. He served in the U.S. Army...
Roger Leroy Gustafson
Jan 22, 2018
Roger LeRoy Gustafson, 85, Topeka, received his permanent set of wings on January 22, 2018. Born January 24, 1932 to Fred and Mary Gustafson, Roger grew up in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School before leaving for Kansas State University where he earned his BS in Animal Science in 1954. Upon graduation, Roger entered the US Air Force where...
Diane Marie Elbert
Jan 21, 2018
Diane Elbert, 53, passed away on January 21, 2018 in her home. Born August 23, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of Richard and Betty Bertke.She was a graduate of Perryville High School, class of 1982.Diane married Arthur on January 1, 1982. He preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her brother, David...
Mari Elizabeth Black
Jan 20, 2018
Mari Elizabeth Black, 64, lifelong resident of Topeka, fell asleep Saturday, January 20, 2018. She was born on September 29, 1953 to Willie and Frances Lee Black. She attended Topeka public schools and Washburn University. Mari worked in computer programming for many years. She was an avid reader especially enjoying science fiction and fantasy. She enjoyed crocheting, writing, gardening, cooking,...
Luther H. Dobbs
Jan 20, 2018
Luther H Dobbs, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at a Topeka hospital after a hard-fought battle with cancer.Luther was born May 14, 1940 in New York, New York, son of Luther H Dobbs II and Claire Dobbs. He was a 1958 graduate of Yonkers High School and attended Valparaiso University and was graduated from Akron...
Tiffany E. Brooks
Jan 20, 2018
Tiffany E. Brooks, 47, of Topeka, went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 4, 1970 in Port Hueneme, California, the daughter of Walter and Pamela (Jackson) Carson Sr. Tiffany graduated from Topeka High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Friends University....
Raymond Curbelo-Cruz
Jan 20, 2018
Raymond Curbelo-Cruz, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018 peacefully at his home. He was born August 31, 1924 in Humacao, Puerto Rico, the son of Rafael and Bernandina (Cruz) Curbelo.Raymond was self-employed. He attended Arising Faith Worship Center. He was a very giving individual that would help anyone in any way that he could.Raymond married Josefina...
Stephen R. Grandstaff
Jan 20, 2018
Stephen R. Grandstaff, 70, of Big Springs, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born August 8, 1947 in Topeka, Kansas, the youngest son of Clarence Lee Grandstaff and Willa Candace (Kline) Grandstaff Norwood.Steve was a longtime resident of Big Springs and enjoyed being involved in the community. He loved his family,...
Cynthia J. Wiseman
Jan 20, 2018
Cynthia "Cindy" (Just) Wiseman, 68, of Topeka, passed away January 20, 2018. She was born February 14, 1949 at Sterling, Kansas to Robert and Betty (Willms) Just. Cindy graduated from Salina Central High School and attended Washburn University and Baker School of Nursing. She worked as a registered nurse at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Cindy married Troy Wiseman on February 15, 1990....
Linda Sue (Gainer) Halford
Jan 19, 2018
Linda Sue (Gainer) Halford, 58, of Topeka passed away on January 19, 2018.Born April 3, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, she was the daughter of Charles and Arbutus (Hall) Gainer.She was a graduate of Highland Park High School, class of 1977.Linda married Greg Halford on November 1, 1995.She was involved in caring for the elderly, providing home care for six years....
Geraldine A. Bicknell
Jan 18, 2018
Geraldine A. Bicknell, 78, of Auburn, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born on June 22, 1939 in Topeka, KS to Elmer and Esther Wagner. Geraldine married Clyde "Bud" Bicknell, Jr. on June 1, 1957 in Topeka, KS. They spent 53 wonderful years together before he preceded her in death on April 3, 2011. She was...
James V. Kerr
Jan 17, 2018
James Kerr, 42 of Topeka, Kansas, passed away at his home on January 17, 2018. He was born August 14, 1975 to John and Margaret Kerr. He married Robin Hahn on June 27, 1998. She preceded him in death. He graduated from Holton High School in 1994 and attended Washburn University. He worked at the VA Hospital in Topeka as...
David L. Mills
Jan 17, 2018
David Lewis Mills passed away on Wednesday, January 17 after a three year battle with cancer. A lifelong Topekan, he was born to Lewis and Lynn Mills in 1961. He graduated from Topeka West High School and his subsequent sales career took him through a few industries including furniture, financial planning services and audio visual systems. He enjoyed camping, hot...
