Jack Terpening
Jun 3, 2017
Jack Terpening, 81, Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Rolling Hills Assisted Living.Jack was born February 24, 1936 in Petoskey, Michigan to Daniel and Lelia (Curtiss) Terpening.He graduated from Petoskey High School in 1954.He served in the United States Air Force from June 1, 1957 to June 8, 1962.Jack married Phyllis Ann Spaulding on May 16, 1958.He worked...
Jason Cameron Scott Baker
Jun 2, 2017
Jason Cameron Scott Baker, 34, of Auburn, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. He was born March 20, 1983, in Amarillo, Texas, the son of Damon and Carol (O'Campo) Baker.Jason was a graduate of Southard School in Topeka and enjoyed drawing, basketball, and spending time with family.Survivors include his mother, Carol; brother, Michael Walters; sister, Janele Rohlmeier; brother, Chance Baker;...
Kenny Jairo Del Real
Jun 2, 2017
Kenny Jairo Del Real, 19, of Topeka passed away June 2, 2017. He was born on April 23, 1998 in Topeka, Kansas to Pedro and Graciela (Gamez) Del Real. Kenny grew up in Topeka and attended Highland Park Central Elementary, Robinson Middle School and Let's Help for his GED. Kenny had been employed by 3 Men & 2 Trucks Moving,...
Donita ÂDonnieâJoarmstrong Newins
Jun 2, 2017
Donita "Donnie" Jo Armstrong Newins, 66, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at her home on June 2, 2017. She was born August 10, 1950, in Horton, Kansas, to Ivan and Leone Ingels Armstrong, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Horton High School and Clarks School of Business. She was employed at Santa Fe Railway from 1969 to 1991....
Daniel Gene Martin
Jun 2, 2017
Daniel Gene Martin, 44, passed away peacefully Friday, June 2, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. Daniel was born April 9, 1973, in Topeka, KS, to Fredrick and Hope (Juarez) Martin. He graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 1991 and attended Washburn University. He is survived by his siblings, Ralph Lira, Donald Martin and Nancy Gutierrez; and several nieces,...
Jean-Claude Lafleur
Jun 1, 2017
Jean-Claude Lafleur, 68, of Topeka, passed away June 1, 2017.He was born September 22, 1948, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Carmen Sue Guillaume and Joseph Lafleur. He spent his early years in Haiti before moving to Brooklyn, New York to live with his aunt, Renee Joseph. Jean-Claude attended Our Lady of Good Council and Jefferson High School in Brooklyn, before joining...
Steven Allen Cooper
Jun 1, 2017
Steven A. Cooper, 68, Topeka passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO.He worked for Wal-Mart for over 27 years in various positions.Steven loved to watch the Chiefs, Royals and the Jayhawks.Steven is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ursula Cooper.Memorial services will be at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2017...
David Michael Spies
May 29, 2017
David M. Spies, 48, of Tecumseh, KS passed away May 29, 2017 due to complications with his cancer. He was born to Kenneth M. and Donna (Baker) Spies on October 9, 1968 in Topeka, KS. They resided in Scott City, MO for a short time during David's childhood but moved back to Topeka. He attended Shawnee Heights High School and...
Shirley Joyce Terrill
May 27, 2017
Shirley Joyce Terrill, 82, Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Midland Hospice House surrounded by her family. Shirley was born September 13, 1934 in Ottawa, the daughter of Wilsey Phil and Letha May (Womble) McCracken. She graduated from Ottawa High School.She was trained in Medical Records at Stormont-Vail Hospital and established the Medical Records system at Ransom Memorial...
Beverly A. Mccarter
May 26, 2017
Beverly Ann McCarter, 76, of Auburn, passed away on May 26, 2017. She was born on August 13, 1940 to Nathan and Ida (Robinson) Brobst. She graduated from Auburn High School, before marrying her lifetime love, Jerald B. McCarter on August 29, 1958. She dedicated her life to raising her three children while maintaining an immaculate home. She was known...
John Charles Dalton
May 25, 2017
John C. Dalton, 74, of Topeka died on Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born May 13, 1943 in Russell, KS, the son of William C. and Dorothy A. Dalton. John graduated from Topeka High School and served four years in the U.S. Navy. In his later years, he pursued his passion for building and flying large-scale R/C airplanes and...
Daniel M. Corbett
May 24, 2017
Daniel McKay Corbett of Winchester, KS passed away May 24, 2017 from lung cancer. He was born in Redwood Falls, MN on August 12th, 1947. His family of 10 moved to Scottsdale, AZ where he grew up. He joined the United States Marine Corps and served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1971. He received several Medals of Honor for his...
Darlene Frances Dozier
May 23, 2017
Darlene Frances Dozier, 77, of Topeka, passed away May 23, 2017. She was born on August 22, 1939 to David and Alice (Steele) Graham at Byers, Colorado. She graduated from Topeka High School. Darlene married James A. Dozier, Sr. on September 11, 1965. She worked for the state of Kansas doing data entry for many years before retiring from the...
Betty A. Sowers
May 21, 2017
Betty A. Sowers, 77, of Berryton, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born October 5, 1939 in Oglesby, Texas, the daughter of Clarence and Garlena Belle (Henderson) Powell. Betty graduated from Wichita Falls High School in Wichita Falls, Texas. She and her family owned and operated the Potter Tree Farm for...
Janet Mae(Lewis) Kerschner
May 18, 2017
Janet Mae (Lewis) Kerschner, 82, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017. She was born November 9, 1934, in Tiffin, Ohio, the daughter of Dale Lewis and Emma (Brause) Lewis. Janet was raised on a farm in Tiffin, Ohio. She was a graduate of Columbian High School, the class of 1952, Tiffin, Ohio. Janet attended the University of Rhode...
Joan M. Glotzbach
May 17, 2017
Joan M. Glotzbach, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at a Topeka care facility. She was born May 1, 1932 in McCook, Nebraska, the daughter of Frank and Anna (Schmitt) Kruse.Joan graduated from Fort Hays State University where she earned a Bachelor's Degree and later a Master's Degree from Washburn University. She was employed as a...
Raul Gonzales Holguin
May 14, 2017
Raul "Paul" Holguin, 91, of Topeka, passed away at his home on May 14, 2017. Paul was born January 17, 1926 at Garden City, Kansas to Valente and Francisca (Gonzales) Holguin. He was raised in Las Cruces, New Mexico, one of eight children. He served in the US Army with the 808th Engineer Aviation Battalion from 1944-1946 and participated in...
Marilyn L. Harris
May 14, 2017
Marilyn L. Harris, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born April 10, 1933 in Gentry Co., Missouri, the daughter of Marion and Cora (Carpenter) Brandt.Marilyn graduated from Albany High School in Albany, Missouri. She was a member of West Side Christian Church.Marilyn married Denzil H. Harris on April 5,...
Jeanine G. Crowl
May 12, 2017
Jeanine G. Crowl, 48, of Topeka, passed away on May 12, 2017 at home with her family by her side. She was born on August 13, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri. She moved with her family to Osawatomie, Kansas when she was in elementary school. She was a 1986 graduate of Osawatomie High School and moved to Topeka to attend...
Margaret Ann Cunningham
May 12, 2017
Margaret Ann Cunningham, 67, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017.She was born September 13, 1949, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Alonzo and Josephine (Pelnar) Cunningham. Margaret is survived by daughter, Kristine (James) Oetting; grandson, Haden Oetting; sister, Janis Bishop; brother, Ronald Cunningham; and sister, Diana Maddox. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday,...