Shirley J. Logan
Sep 25, 2017
Shirley J. Logan, 88, of Topeka, passed away September 25, 2017.She was born October 28, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Roy and Mary Estella (Peck) Newell and was a graduate of Seaman High School and attended Washburn University. She was a member of Sorosis Club in Osage City, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #3890, and Women of the...
Stephen Maassen
Sep 24, 2017
Steve Maassen, 71, died on September 24, 2017 at home following many years of illness. He was born on October 18, 1945 to Norman and Garnette (Pickard) Maassen in Vandalia, Illinois, but was raised primarily in Oklahoma, considering Tonkawa, Oklahoma his home. He graduated from Southwestern Oklahoma University with a B.S. in medical technology. After working several years for Indian...
Joseph W. Terrill
Sep 24, 2017
Joseph Terrill, 84, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. Joe was born March 21, 1933 in Ottawa, the son of Dr. Harold J. and Ruby (Wright) Terrill. He graduated from Ottawa High School and the University of Kansas with a degree in Architecture. He moved to Topeka and worked for Williamson, Loebsack & Associates Architects. He founded Horst &...
Paul L. Swearingen
Sep 22, 2017
Paul Lee Swearingen passed away too soon on September 22, 2017, at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas at 72 years of age. Paul was totally dedicated to his lifelong passion—teaching young people English, Spanish, photography and journalism, while acting as a counselor and adviser. Paul's long, productive and rewarding career spanned from 1967 to 2010, when he retired.Paul rose from...
Michael Goodhue
Sep 22, 2017
Michael Goodhue, 66, of Riverside, California passed away on September 22, 2017 at his home in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on May 18, 1951, in Riverside, California.He worked at Caltrans in San Bernardino for 37 years before retiring. He began his career as a maintenance worker and ended his career as the Noise Specialist for district 8.Michael married Debi...
Betty Joyce Nielson
Sep 20, 2017
Betty Joyce Nielson, 79, passed away Wednesday, September, 20, 2017, after battling Alzheimer's for over 10 years in Topeka, Kansas. Betty was born May 22, 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri to Esther and Orley Mitchell of Missouri. She is survived by her younger brother Jerry Mitchell and his wife Peggy Mitchell of Lockwood, Missouri. Betty is also survived by her...
Allen Kenneth Neuhaus
Sep 20, 2017
Allen Kenneth Neuhaus, 88, of Tecumseh, passed away September 20, 2017, at McCrite Plaza under the care of Avalon Hospice. He was born January 6, 1929, in Sterling, Nebraska, the son of Herbert J. and Dora A. (Will) Neuhaus.Allen was a 1946 graduate of Adams High School in Adams, Nebraska, and veteran of the United States Army, serving in Korea...
Stewart D. Boston
Sep 19, 2017
Stewart D. Boston, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his home. He was born May 8, 1949 in Hays, Kansas, the son of Douglas and Marjorie (Means) Boston. Stewart graduated from Highland Park High School in 1967. He was a Nuclear Machinist Mate, First Class Petty Officer serving in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam...
Rogie Rogenmoser
Sep 18, 2017
Richard "Rogie" Rogenmoser, 84, passed away Sept. 18, 2017. He died from pneumonia complications, and was in his home, surrounded by family. Rogie loved growing up in Lockport, NY, the childhood friends he made there, and returning for DeSales High reunions. He excelled at football, basketball, and art. He tried out for the Marquette freshman basketball team, and survived all...
Barbara A. (Boston) Shultz
Sep 16, 2017
Dear Friends and Family,Thank you everyone for your gracious outpouring of condolences and support in this difficult time for our family. Whether you knew my mom as a friend from long ago, a friend in AA, a friend from facebook, or as an acquaintance I am sorry for YOUR loss and I welcome any and all conversation from you.I write...
Lori A. Moran
Sep 15, 2017
Lori A. Moran, 44, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 15, 2017, at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born November 11, 1972, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Paul and Junie (Belcher) Armstrong. Survivors include Mark Evans; daughters, Christine and Melissa Moran and Brianna and Kaitlyn Evans; grandchildren, Ja'Shaun and Arianna Moran; and her parents.The family invites you...
Robert C. Scheideman
Sep 13, 2017
Robert C. "Bob" Scheideman, 75, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017 in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Scheideman was born December 2, 1941 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Carl and Roberta (Sturgeon) Scheideman. He grew up in Scott County on a ranch near Scott City. After high school, Bob attended Fort Hays State College in Hays, Kansas before serving in the...
Calvin L. Eberting
Sep 12, 2017
Calvin L. Eberting, 94, of Topeka, passed away September 12, 2017. He was born August 27, 1923 at Clinton, Missouri to George William and Eathel Pearl (Pruesner) Eberting. He joined the Army Air Corps and served during WWII. He worked for over thirty years at the Colmery O'Neil VAMC in Topeka. Calvin married Genevieve Holmes on July 19, 1942. She...
Lauren Blaine Figgins
Sep 9, 2017
Lauren Blaine "Larry" Figgins, son of Jesse Lois "Pat" Figgins and Edna Esther (Root) Figgins was born in Topeka, Kansas on Dec 3, 1931. He was named after his great uncle Henry Blaine Hurst, (his paternal grandmother's brother). He was baptised on Easter Eve Mar 26, 1932 and confirmed on Apr 13, 1941 by Dean John Warren Day. Larry celebrated...
Jack Fluke
Sep 7, 2017
Jack Fluke, 80, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on September 7, 2017 at Midland Hospice House. He was born October 8, 1936, in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Leona (Crosby) Fluke. Jack attended Junction City High School. In 1954, he joined the Air Force, after which he went to work for the Kansas Department of Transportation, retiring...
Norma R. Walter
Sep 5, 2017
Norma R. Walter, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017.She was born January 26, 1928 in Big Springs, KS, the daughter of Raymond and Carrie Cree.Norma was a graduate of Lecompton High School and was a lifelong member of Big Springs United Methodist Church.She married Melvin M. Walter on July 21, 1946. He survives. She and her family...
Laverne Belke
Sep 3, 2017
LaVerne (Vern) Walter Eugene Belke, 85, of Topeka, Kansas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, re-joining his wife Carol, on September 3, 2017. His family believes the music in heaven is a little sweeter now Vern is singing in the heavenly choir. He was born August 8, 1932, in Northfield, Minnesota, to Walter and Mildred Belke, and...
Ramon Dreier
Sep 3, 2017
Ramon "Ray" Dreier, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017.He was born March 19, 1941 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Carl Ernest and Mary Grace (Crist) Dreier. He was a 1959 graduate of Highland Park High School. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard during the Vietnam War.Ramon was a photographer. He was employed by Wolf's...
Della Anna White
Sep 3, 2017
Della White, 74, of Westmoreland, Kansas passed away on September 3, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital surrounded by family. Born March 30, 1943, in Hastings, Nebraska, she was the daughter of Gerald Will "Bill" and Lora Anna "Mae" Rightmeier.She was a graduate of Riley County High School; Class of 1960.Della married Ernest White on October 16, 1960. They were married...
Gerald F. Burns
Sep 1, 2017
Gerald F. Burns, 68, of Topeka, passed away at a local care home on September 1, 2017. He was formerly of Wichita, Kansas and served in the US Army from 1972 to 1975, stationed at West Point in the US Military Academy Band. Gerald was cremated. No services are planned.
