Michael Robert Alva
Jul 9, 2017
Michael Robert Alva, 38, of Topeka, passed away July 9, 2017. Private services were held at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66606. To share a memory of Michael or to leave a special message of condolence, visit the guestbook below.
Josephine Stone Lathrop
Jul 9, 2017
Josephine Stone Lathrop, 85, of Topeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 9, 2017.She was born August 13, 1931, in Winfield, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert and Annabelle Robards Stone. She was a graduate of Cedar Vale High School and attended the University of Kansas.Josephine was a housewife for many years and was very active in volunteering...
Frank F. Hoge
Jul 8, 2017
Frank F. Hoge of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at the age of 91. Frank loved to stay involved and be challenged. After retiring as Director of the Kansas State Vocational Rehabilitation Unit in Topeka, Frank joined the Kaw Valley Wood Carvers. He enjoyed carving and participated with the club in contributing to community projects such as...
Lola Mae Bostwick
Jul 7, 2017
Lola Mae Bostwick, 93, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away July 7, 2017. Lola was a former resident of Gardner, Kansas as well as DeSoto and Hoyt. She was born at Halls Summit, Kansas to Phillip Ray and Edna E. (Ellenwood) Smith on July 29, 1923. Lola graduated from Hoyt High School in 1941. She married C. Byron Bostwick at Hoyt...
Wayne Kahler
Jul 7, 2017
Wayne Kahler, 75, of Meriden, passed away July 7, 2017 at his home. He was born July 12, 1941 in Topeka, Kansas to George A. and Vera (Murray) Kahler. He graduated from Seaman High School. He worked for Russ' Farm Market while in school. He worked for A&P as a meat cutter and retired from Falley's after 27 years of...
Robert M. Evans
Jul 6, 2017
Robert M. Evans, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at a Topeka care facility. He was born December 2, 1939 in Valley Falls, Kansas, the son of James and Sophia (Best) Evans.Robert married Nancy McDonough. She preceded him in death on May 7, 2005. Survivors include their children, Bobby (Christi) Evans, April Evans, three grandchildren, Cloe,...
John Owen Vansickle
Jul 3, 2017
John VanSickle, 68, passed away on July 3, 2017 at Stormont Vail Health Care in Topeka, KS. John was born on September 7, 1948 to Clifford and Helen VanSickle.He graduated from El Dorado High School, where he was an active musician. He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged, he joined Local Union 441 plumbers...
Ann Elizabeth(Davidson) Teach
Jul 2, 2017
Ann Elizabeth (Davidson) Teach, 61, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Born September 19, 1955, in Herington, Kansas, she was the daughter of Lowell and LaVerne (Barr) Davidson of Hope, Kansas.Ann was a graduate of Hope High School and attended Kansas State University. She worked at Jostens and Luce Press Clippings in Topeka, Kansas, before transferring to...
Harry B. Bartlett, Jr.
Jul 2, 2017
Harry B. Bartlett, Jr., 76, of Topeka, passed away on July 2, 2017. Harry B. Bartlett, Jr. was born on April 1, 1941 in Manhattan, KS to Harry B. Bartlett, Sr. and Vivian E. (McDonald) Bartlett. He had many friends and everyone who knew him loved him for his joyful spirit, kindness and generosity. He loved animals, and had three...
Walter Slocum
Jul 2, 2017
Walter Slocum, 69, of Goff/Soldier died on July 2, 2017 at his home in Goff, Kansas.Walt was born during a blizzard on January 10, 1948 to Vern and Evelyn (Fairbanks) Slocum from Soldier. Walt grew up on a farm south of Soldier, and he attended Sunny Slope grade school From there he went to Soldier High School and then graduated...
L. Maxine Forbes
Jun 30, 2017
L. Maxine Forbes, 94, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at a Topeka care facility. She was born February 19, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Rueben M. and Ollie (Grace) Henman.Maxine graduated from Benton High School in St. Joseph, Missouri in 1940. She was employed as a bookkeeper for Swift & Co. and J.C....
Mary Lee(Franks) Rumsey
Jun 29, 2017
Mary Lee (Franks) Rumsey, 63, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017.She was born March 25, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Hayes and JoAnn (Metzger) Franks. Mary was a 1972 graduate of Seaman High School and had worked in child services for the State of Kansas for many years.On September 21, 2012, in Topeka, Mary married Rick...
Kurt Nicholas Weber
Jun 29, 2017
Kurt Weber, 67, passed away on June 29, 2017 after a brief illness under Midland hospice care at his home. Kurt was born on February 17, 1950 to Dr. Darrell and Vivian Weber. He graduated from Hayden High School and the University of Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents.Kurt is survived by his siblings; Tim (Kathy) Weber...
Cheryl A. Rich
Jun 28, 2017
Cheryl A. Rich, 67, passed away on June 28, 2017, after a short illness. She grew up in rural Gridley and proceeded to work on the farm focusing on the care of livestock for many years. Cheryl graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Business Administration degree. She retired in 2014 as a Registered Nurse...
James Howard Metzger
Jun 26, 2017
James Howard "Jim" Metzger, 85, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home.Jim was born April 19, 1932 in Circleville, the son of Howard Edwin and Christine Margaret (Preston) Metzger. He attended schools in Horton and graduated as President of his high school class in Marceline, Missouri in 1950.He attended Washburn University on a Football scholarship. He served...
Dorothy L. Nolan
Jun 25, 2017
Dorothy L. Nolan, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017 at Stormont-Vail hospital. She was born June 13, 1927 in Paola, Kansas, the daughter of James L. and Julia C. (Fischell) Morgan.Dorothy graduated from Paola High School. She was employed at the Naval station in Olathe, Kansas and later volunteered in the library at St. John's Elementary...
Arden Dale King
Jun 25, 2017
Arden King, 18, died tragically on June 25, 2017 near his home in Topeka, Kansas while trying to protect a friend from an armed burglary. Much like the Superman character he idolized, Arden always put others before himself and his last act was one of true heroism.Arden was an incredibly funny, helpful, loyal, strong and kind young man with a...
Margaret C. Marcell
Jun 24, 2017
Margaret C. Marcell, 93, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017.Margaret Clara Coufal was born on March 8, 1924, in Omaha, NE, to John Joseph and Etta Margaret (Yost) Coufal. She grew up on a farm outside of Troy, KS and graduated from Troy High School in 1942. She went on to work as the sales manager for Montgomery...
Jerry Dean Davis
Jun 22, 2017
Jerry D. Davis, 86, of Topeka, passed away June 22, 2017 at Midland Hospice House. He was born December 20, 1930 at Havensville, Kansas to Harry and Mattie (Bricka) Davis. He graduated from Havensville High School in 1948. Jerry went to work as an apprentice data processor for KP&L. He then moved to Cimarron, Kansas and was employed by Cimarron...
Nina Lamoyne Price
Jun 20, 2017
Nina LaMoyne (Zumwalt) Price, 99, lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas, born to Wade and Grace (Darby) Zumwalt on September 2, 1917, passed away on, June 20, 2017. She was predeceased by her, husband, Woodrow Wilson Price in 2001.She is survived by her daughters: Gay Lee Schneider, Joy Lynn Buskirk, June Ann Levier and Pamela Jean Price; grandchildren: Paul(Kak) Schneider, Wade...