Joan Arlene Sheahon Wood
Jan 16, 2018
Joan Arlene (Sheahon) Wood, 68, passed away unexpectedly into heaven and into the arms of her loving parents, Richard Leo and Arlene Mary Sheahon on January 16, 2018. Joan was a dedicated wife, mother, sister, friend, and retired nurse practitioner. She was born July 30, 1949 in Atchison, Kansas. After growing up in Salina, Kansas, and graduating from Sacred Heart...
Joseph F Woods
Jan 14, 2018
Joseph F. Woods, 80, of Topeka, passed January 14, 2018. He was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on March 6, 1937. Joseph is survived by his wife, Hyo Sun Woods. Private services will be held. Dove Cremation & Funeral Service is assisting the family.
David James Hopstetter
Jan 14, 2018
David J. Hopstetter "Hoppy", 31, of Topeka, passed away January 14, 2018. He was born September 29, 1986 in Topeka to James and Rhoda Hopstetter. He attended Topeka public schools and attended high school at Eskridge, Kansas. He loved working with computers and helped anyone who asked. David enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He loved to fly drones and ride...
Robert E. Dillon
Jan 12, 2018
Robert E. Dillon, 88, of Wamego, Ks, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, January 12, 2018. He was born on March 26, 1929 in Thomas, West Virginia to Samuel and Eva (Yeager) Dillon. Bob grew up in Thomas and graduated from Thomas High School. He served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a...
Magdalena Mary Guyer
Jan 11, 2018
Magdalena Mary Guyer 93 of Topeka died Thursday, January 11, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka after a brief respiratory illness. She most recently resided at Atria Hearthstone in Topeka.She was born Magdalena Mary Weigel on November 14th, 1924 in Topeka to Peter John Weigel and Florence Magdalena Ehrhart. Magdalena graduated from Capitol Catholic High School (Now Hayden) in...
Steven Glenn Mckinley
Jan 10, 2018
Steven Glenn McKinley, 70, of Topeka, passed away from cancer on Wednesday, January 10, 2018.He was born June 1, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Glenn and Pauline (Armstrong) McKinley. He was a 1966 graduate of Topeka West High School and 1971 graduate of Kansas State University. Steve worked for Kansas Wildlife and Parks, Topeka Zoological Park, and 28...
Carolyn Jeannette Steward
Jan 8, 2018
Carolyn "Carol" J. (Hart) Steward, 78, of Topeka, passed away on January 8, 2018. Born August 12, 1939, in Beloit, KS, she was the daughter of Daniel Price McKnight and Betty Louise (Hart) Sherrill.She graduated from Wichita State University with a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.Carol was the Director of Nursing for Lantern Park Manor in Colby, KS. She then...
Jeanette M. Crispin
Jan 8, 2018
Jeanette M. Crispin, 73, of Topeka, passed away January 8, 2018. She was born January 19, 1945 to John W. and Ina (Henderson) Reed. She was mostly raised in Topeka and attended Stormont Vail Nursing School. She married Paul D. Crispin and they raised their family in Topeka. Jeanette worked at St. Francis Hospital and after her children were grown,...
Carolyn L. Platt
Jan 8, 2018
Carolyn Louise Platt, 83, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018.She was born September 18, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Freda (Greer) Platt. She was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, TX. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Emporia State University and Master's Degree in Special Education from The...
Lewis Rodney Lewis
Jan 7, 2018
Many thanks to the wonderful people of Lebo for creating a home worth coming back to. In 1979, Rod moved back to Lebo, on the original home place of his family. He continued to commute to work in Olathe Kansas for 13 years. Memorial donations may be made to the "Pony and Prayer Project" and can be sent to Farmers...
Richard L. Wiley
Jan 7, 2018
Richard L. Wiley, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018.He was born October 26, 1943, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Gladys (Seaner) Wiley. He was a 1962 graduate of Tonganoxie High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1966. Richard worked for TWA & American Airlines for 40 years, retiring on November...
Reynalda A. Ochoa
Jan 7, 2018
Reynalda A. "Reina" Ochoa, 89, of Topeka joined her loving husband in the arms of our Lord on January 7, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 15, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas. She married Gabriel R. Ochoa on June 7, 1947. Rae is survived by her daughters: Monica Ochoa-Lang (P. Tom) of Topeka, Shannon Ochoa...
Jack W. Sossoman
Jan 5, 2018
Jack W. Sossoman, 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 5, 2018.He was born July 19, 1940, in Aroma Park, Illinois, the son of John I. Sossoman II and Kathleen DuMontelle. He graduated from Fern Creek High School in Louisville, Kentucky, and went on to enlist in the United States Air Force. Jack married Bonnie Bryant-King. They later divorced. From...
Keith Melvin Troutman
Jan 4, 2018
Keith Melvin Troutman, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at a Topeka care facility. He was born October 28, 1922 in Fredonia, Kansas, the son of Harry and Odessa (Cline) Troutman.Keith graduated from Altoona High School. He was a Marine Corps Veteran during WWII serving in the South Pacific Islands. Keith was employed by Kaw Valley...
Esther D. May
Jan 4, 2018
Esther Draper May died on January 4, 2018, just one week short of her 97th birthday, in her home at Brewster Place.She was born in Atchison, Kansas, January 11, 1921, to Floyd Draper and Nancy Pitts Draper.Esther attended Boswell Junior High and graduated from Topeka High in 1939. She married Linden May at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Topeka, on August...
Kevin G. Hoover
Jan 3, 2018
Kevin G. Hoover, 60, passed away January 3, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born a small child on March 29, 1957 to Jerry and Joyce (Hearn) Hoover in Topeka, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his long-time partner, Kim Lauffer; a sister, Cindy (Maury) Earle; a brother, Kreg (Carita) Hoover; nephews...
Peggy A. Gordinier
Jan 3, 2018
Peggy Anne (Hedges) Gordinier, 72, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018.She was born December 1, 1945, in Arkansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Lee Bryan and Opal (Walling) Hedges. She was honored as Queen of the Arkalalah Parade in 1957 in Arkansas City. She was a 1963 graduate of Arkansas City High School and received a Bachelor's Degree...
Larry Cooper
Jan 1, 2018
Larry Cooper, 66, of St. Louis, Missouri, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018.He was born May 14, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Jimmy and Ora Cooper. Survivors include siblings, Carrie Wright, Doris Griggs, Fulton and Stanley Hawkins, and Ricky and Michael Cooper. Private services will be at a later date. To share a memory of Larry or...
Nela Mae Mccollum
Jan 1, 2018
Nela Mae McCollum Nela Mae McCollum, 94, Topeka, died Monday, January 1, 2018, at Midland Hospice House. She was born May 19, 1923, in Martin City, MO, the daughter of Walter W. and Maggie Mae (Redpath) Rogers. Nela graduated from Stanley High School. Before her marriage she worked in the Topeka offices of the Santa Fe Railroad. After raising her...
Rev. Lee Judd
Dec 31, 2017
Rev. Norma Lee Judd, 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away on December 31st, 2017. She was born on March 25, 1926 in Henrietta, MO to Joseph L. Pettus and Augusta S. Pettus. She graduated from Henrietta High School. Norma married Floyd C. Judd in Henrietta, MO. He was killed in action on January 25, 1945 while serving in the United...
