Thomas G. Wyatt
Mar 11, 2017
Thomas Gilbert Wyatt, 82, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 in Topeka. He was born September 15, 1934 in Henderson, Kentucky, the son of Willam James and Vena Ann (Abrams) Wyatt. Tom attended grade schools in Henderson and after graduating from Barrettt Manual Training High School in Henderson he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1952....
Laura "Maxine" Baker
Mar 11, 2017
Laura "Maxine" Baker, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017.She was born November 17, 1924, in Arkansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver and Emma (McNece) Watson. Maxine married Robert W. Baker in Arkansas City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on May 23, 2011. Survivors include children, Bob (Vivian) Baker, Jr., Jim (Betty) Baker, Tom (Anna) Baker,...
William D. Mccullough
Mar 9, 2017
William "Billy" Duane McCullough passed away in his home Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at the age of 58. Billy was born April 21st, 1958 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William L. and Barbara J. (Parnell) McCullough. During his life Billy attended Crestview Grade school, Capper Junior High, and Topeka West High with two years of emphasis in welding at...
Suzanne Bundy
Mar 9, 2017
Suzanne Bundy, 74, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2017, after complications from surgery.She was born April 26, 1942, in Independence, Kansas, daughter of Robert and Bonnie (Trimmell) McBride. Suzanne was a graduate of Ottawa High School and Washburn University. She managed the Talking Books Dept. of Topeka Public Library.Suzanne enjoyed visiting Rob and Kody throughout the...
Marge Colcher
Mar 8, 2017
Marge Colcher, 89, lifelong resident of Topeka, passed away March 8, 2017. She was born in Topeka on August 8, 1927, the fourth of nine children, to Leroy A. and Alta Jane Effie (Adams) Hamlin. She attended Topeka public schools. Marge was employed by Josten's as a silk screen operator for many years and as a draftsman for the state...
Mildred A. Bonsall
Mar 8, 2017
Mildred A. Bonsall, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017. She was born December 6, 1932 in Callaway, Nebraska, the daughter of Merle and Lila (Williams) Prideaux. Mildred owned and operated Pandora's Ceramics and was a member of Arbor Court Canasta Club.Mildred married James E. Bonsall, Sr. on March 12, 1949 in Fairborne, Ohio. He preceded her...
Tyler J. Baker
Mar 7, 2017
Tyler was born to Brent Baker and Barbara (Hill) Baker on August 2, 1993, in Topeka.He attended Santa Fe Trail High School and Washburn Rural High School and received his General Education Degree from Washburn Institute of Technology in 2011. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 11, 2015 and was currently assigned to the "A" Company, 610 Engineer...
Kenneth R. Cochran
Mar 5, 2017
Kenneth R. Cochran, 86, of Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017.He was born January 6, 1931, in Coffey County, Kansas, the son of James and Lora (Cope) Cochran, and a graduate of Burlington High School.Kenneth was a dedicated farmer and later worked in the manufacturing industry. He was an active member of Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church in Tecumseh,...
Howard Faulkner
Mar 5, 2017
Howard Faulkner died March 5, 2017 from complications of kidney cancer. Dr. Faulkner was born July 14, 1945 in Ames, Iowa, and grew up in nearby Story City, graduating from Story City High School in 1963. A National Merit Scholar, he attended the University of Northern Iowa as an undergraduate, receiving his B.A. in English in 1966. Dr. Faulkner received...
Paul Adam Schiffelbein
Mar 5, 2017
Paul A. Schiffelbein, 68, of Topeka, passed away on March 5, 2017. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Topeka, KS to Albon and Josephine (Puhl) Schiffelbein. He grew up in the Oakland community, and graduated from Hayden High School in 1966. Paul was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Paul married Vicki L. Bailey on October...
Stephen J. Minter
Mar 4, 2017
Stephen J. Minter, 72, of Topeka, passed away March 4, 2017. He was born in Santa Monica, California on January 30, 1945 to Cleason and Ruth (Fox) Minter. He graduated from Salina High School. He graduated from K-State with a bachelor's degree in business. He served as a Lieutenant in Vietnam with the US Army. He married Karen Gibbons in...
Sandra Sue Howard
Mar 4, 2017
Sandra Sue Howard, 70, of Topeka, passed away March 4, 2017. She was born August 3, 1946 at Manhattan, Kansas to Lee Roy and Emma L. (Powers) Howard. She graduated from Topeka High School and attended elementary school in Kansas City, Kansas. Sandy was employed at the Topeka Country Club as a prep cook and also employed by McDonalds. She...
Lee Edward Stewart
Mar 3, 2017
Lee Edward Stewart, 78, of Hoyt, Kansas, passed away March 3, 2017 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born at Salina, Kansas on May 16, 1938 to Jean and Bonita (Dabner) Stewart. Lee graduated from Topeka High School in 1957, attended Washburn University and Stewart's Beauty Academy which he later owned. He also owned Terry Lee's Beauty Salon...
Margery L. Rightmeier
Feb 28, 2017
Margery L. Rightmeier, 78, of Topeka, passed away February 28th at St. Francis Hospital after a brief illness. Marge was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on August 13th 1938, to Ralph and Pauline (Morris) Penrod. She attended school in Manhattan and graduated from Kansas State University in 1960.Marge was employed as the director of the Kansas Senior Olympics for many years...
George W. Atchison, Jr
Feb 28, 2017
George W. Atchison, Jr., 83, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at a local care center.George was born December 7, 1933, in Reading, the son of George and Lula (Carr) Atchison. He graduated from Eskridge High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1954 to 1957.He was employed as a Machinist in the Atchison, Topeka & Santa...
Michael D. Lacock
Feb 26, 2017
Michael D. Lacock, 69, of St. Marys, Kansas passed away February 26, 2017. He was born on January 18, 1948 to Frank and Agnes (Carlson) Lacock in Wamego, Kansas. He attended grade school in St Marys and Wamego then his family moved to live in Idaho. After moving back to Kansas, Michael graduated from St. Marys high school in 1966....
Jon Robert Karr
Feb 25, 2017
Jon Robert Karr, after a brave and courageous struggle with cancer, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2017, in Emporia. Jon was born June 7, 1964, in Emporia. He spent his grade school years in Winfield, Kansas. When he was ten his family moved to Topeka. He attended Pleasant Hill grade school and Northern Hills junior high. He was a...
Robert Ray Brozovich
Feb 24, 2017
Robert R. Brozovich, 60, of Carbondale, Kansas passed away February 24, 2017. He was born January 28, 1957 to Raymond and Arilla Chris (Hensley) Brozovich at San Bernardino, California. He graduated from high school in Dadeville, Missouri in 1975. He enlisted in the US Navy and served nearly 7 years.He was a self-employed horticulturist. He enjoyed playing pool and darts,...
R. Joyce Lindeman
Feb 24, 2017
R. Joyce Lindeman, 80, of Meriden, passed away February 24, 2017. She was born July 11, 1936 to Harry and Hazel (Kolb) Furst. She attended schools in Overbrook, Mission Valley and Williamstown. She worked for Fleming Foods for several years and retired from Furr's Cafeteria in Topeka. Joyce married William Lindeman on March 1, 1986 at the Grantville United Methodist...
Zelma Elizabeth Sedge
Feb 23, 2017
Zelma Elizabeth Sedge, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born October 7, 1933 in Wellington, MO, the daughter of Joseph and Ruth Helen (Graham) Bailey.She and her husband owned and operated Sedge Janitorial Services for 27 years. She was a member of the Berryton United Methodist Church. Zelma married Lewis Jean Sedge on April...
