Elgin John Saathoff
Dec 18, 2024
Elgin John Saathoff, 91, of Wakarusa, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 surrounded by his family.
He was born July 26, 1933, in Oketo, Kansas, the son of John and Ella (Kirchner) Saathoff. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from Kansas State University. He served in the United States Navy during 1955-1957.
Elgin was employed by the CORPS of Engineers for...
Marguerite Elaine Newman
Dec 17, 2024
Marguerite Elaine Newman, born on January 10, 1944, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, passed away on December 17, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas. She was surrounded by her loving family at the time of her passing.
Marguerite dedicated her life to education and community service. After earning her degree in Education from Bemidji State in 1965, she taught elementary education in Halstad,...
Barbara J. Earling
Dec 14, 2024
Barbara J. Earling, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at a Topeka care facility. She was born August 25, 1936 in Montgomery, Virginia, the daughter of Roy and Hazel (Caldwell) Linkous.
Barbara graduated from Kenwood High School in Baltimore, Maryland in 1954. She was a homemaker.
Barbara married Eugene Earling on November 14, 1954 in Baltimore. He preceded...
Tracie Leigh Eklund
Dec 12, 2024
Tracie Eklund, age 56, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. Jesus reached out his hand and took her to heaven after an eleven-year journey with cancer. Tracie was born on August 4, 1968 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Dick and Carolyn Roller. Tracie attended elementary school in Scott City, KS where she met...
Richard "Dick" Duncan
Dec 11, 2024
Richard “Dick” Duncan, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born March 13, 1947 in Winfield, Kansas, the son of George and Leora (Whitesell) Duncan.
Dick graduated from Arkansas City High School and earned an Associates in Computer Science from Kansas City Kansas Community College. He was a Navy Veteran serving in the...
Robert "Bob" William Zimmerman
Dec 9, 2024
Robert William Zimmerman, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024.
He was born December 2, 1944, in Newark, New York, the son of Harry and Florence (Brennan) Zimmerman. He graduated from High School in 1962. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Bob was employed by the United States Postal Service for many years, until...
Fernando Alejandro Alvarez
Dec 8, 2024
Fernando Alejandro Alvarez, 26, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024. He was born March 4, 1998 in Topeka, the son of Michael Allen Deere Jaimez and Veronica Alvarez.
Fernando attended Topeka West High School. He was employed by several distribution centers. Fernando was a hard worker and enjoyed staying productive. He enjoyed spending time with his children.
Survivors include...
Jerald O. "Jerry" Bayless
Dec 7, 2024
Jerald O. “Jerry” Bayless, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born January 10, 1934 in Wakarusa, the son of Albert T. and Florence E. (Fulkerson) Bayless.
Jerry graduated from Auburn High School and attended Texas A&M - Corpus Christi. He served US Navy during the Korean War. He was...
Josefina C. Belmudes
Dec 7, 2024
Josefina C. Belmudes, affectionately known as Mama Finita, was born on January 26, 1943, in La Piedad, Mexico. She passed away peacefully on December 7, 2024, in Manhattan, Kansas, surrounded by her beloved family.
In her lifetime, Josefina dedicated herself to caring for her family and husband, a role she cherished deeply. Every Sunday, she opened her home for family dinners,...
Mildred M. "Peggy" Howarth
Dec 6, 2024
Mildred M."Peggy" Howarth, 89, of Topeka, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born June 21, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Richard and Margaret Heck. At age 3, following the death of her mother, Peggy's maternal Uncle and Aunt, Caroll and Audra Wright, took her in and raised...
Virg Koci
Dec 6, 2024
Virgil K. Koci, 88, walked peacefully into the open arms of Jesus on Friday December 6, 2024.
He was born June 26, 1936, to Dewey and Mildred (Whitten) Koci.
Virg is survived by his daughters Chris Massoni, Julie (Kevin) Bruns, Sandy (Mike) Siebert, Laura (Dave) Marple and Karla Koci, grandchildren Drew (Megan) and Clair (Emily) Massoni, Meagan (Daniel) Rodenberg, Joshua (Yasi) Marple,...
Gerald W. "Jerry" Franklin III
Dec 6, 2024
Gerald Wilford "Jerry" Franklin III, fondly known as Jerry, left this world on December 6, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by family after a life well-lived. Born on July 6, 1951, in Blackwell, Oklahoma, Jerry was a beacon of joy and kindness to all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Jerry had an impressive career spanning 27 years at Santa...
Emmy Lou Stevens
Dec 6, 2024
Emmy Lou Stevens, born on May 25, 1937, in Brunswick, Maine, passed away peacefully on December, 6 2024, Topeka. Throughout her life, Emmy exemplified a remarkable spirit and a deep devotion to her family and friends.
Emmy was the loving wife of Ronald Stevens for an incredible 67 years. Together, they built a life filled with laughter, love, and countless cherished...
Marcella A. Giesy
Dec 5, 2024
Marcella A. Giesy, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024. She was born January 19, 1934 in Aliceville, Kansas, the daughter of John H. and Edna (Rahmier) Schotte.
Marcella graduated from Burlington High School in 1952 and attended Washburn University. She was employed by Peoples National Bank for 15 years.
Marcella married Bobbie Giesy on August 8, 1954 in...
Marjorie Jean (Kensett) Dillon
Dec 5, 2024
Marjorie passed away on December 5, 2024. She was born on July 14, 1930 to Thomas and Lois (Miller) Kensett in Topeka, KS. She graduated from Topeka High School. Marjorie earned her BS in Education from Sterling College, Sterling, KS and an MS in Library Science from Emporia State University, Emporia, KS.
Marjorie was a media specialist for Jefferson West School...
Shirley Falk
Dec 3, 2024
Shirley Falk, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, passed away at her home in Harveyville surrounded by family on December 3, 2024, at the age of 88. Born in Ozawkie, Kansas on October 24, 1936, Shirley was known for her generous spirit and unwavering love for her family.
Throughout her life, Shirley embodied the values of hard work and care...
Donald G. "Don" Cox
Dec 2, 2024
Donald G. "Don" Cox, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024. He was born May 15, 1935 in Marshall, Missouri, the son of William R. and Lydia L. (Driskell) Cox.
Don graduated from Marshall High School in 1954. He served in the US Navy during the latter part of the Korean War from 1954 - 1958. He earned...
Jeannette L. Frank
Nov 29, 2024
Jeannette L. Frank, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024. She was born September 21, 1946 in Long Beach, California, the daughter of Ernest and Betty (Johnson) Ferguson.
Jeannette graduated from Millikan High School in Long Beach, California in 1964 and attended Long Beach City College in Long Beach, California. She had resided in Topeka since 1981. She...
Barbara Jean Harris
Nov 28, 2024
TOPEKA, KS—Barbara Jean Harris passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born September 6, 1930 in Quincy, IL to the late Laura Katherine (Freeman) and Ray Alden Wolfe, both of Ellsworth, KS. Hers was a long, full, amazing life.
She attended Westport High School in Kansas City, KS and the University of New Mexico...
James Noble Holm JR
Nov 27, 2024
Dr. James Noble Holm, Jr., affectionately known as Jim, was born on November 21, 1941, in Akron, Ohio. He departed this world surrounded by family on November 27, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy that reflects a life deeply committed to education, community service, and the power of communication.
A dedicated educator, Jim believed fervently in the importance of...
