Melissa L. Steinagel
Jan 12, 2016
Melissa L. Steinagel, 47, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016.Melissa was born December 1, 1968 in Provo, UT, the daughter of Jerry and Nancy Martin. She graduated from Kouts High School in Kouts, IN in 1986 and Brigham Young University in 1991.She enjoyed music and sports, especially playing, coaching and watching tennis and basketball. She was an active wife...
Carolyn R. Gyger
Jan 11, 2016
Carolyn R. Gyger, 68, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 11, 2016.She was born July 27, 1947 in Perryton, Texas, the daughter of Clifford and Carolyn (Hause) Gyger. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Geology and attended Washburn Law School for several years. Carolyn was very active in HAM radio and was a lifetime member of the American Radio Relay...
Evelyn Gertrude Woodward
Jan 10, 2016
Evelyn Gertrude Battle Lane Cameron Woodward, 108, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 10 2016. She was born on October 29, 1907 in London, England to James and Emily (Smith) Battle.She is survived by her son, Delbert Lane (Betty) of Topeka, and grandsons, Jeff and Larry Lane.Per her request, no services will be held.
Richard Max Leupold
Jan 9, 2016
Richard Max "Dick" Leupold, 83, of Topeka, Kansas passed away January 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his wife and all his children.He was born June 2, 1932 to William and Marguerite (Tolbert) Leupold in Tecumseh, Kansas. Dick graduated from Highland Park High School in 1950. During that time he worked for his uncle, Gus Leupold on the farm...
W. Eugene Harford
Jan 7, 2016
W. Eugene "Gene" "Sonny" Harford, 82, of Topeka, formerly of Halstead, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 7, 2016. He was born July 31, 1933, in Chillicothe, Missouri, the son of Gerald and Etta (Teter) Harford. Growing up, he attended schools in Iola and Ottawa, Kansas and graduated from Ottawa High School.Gene started his career as a meat cutter with Waymire's...
Charles Tavis Taylor
Jan 6, 2016
Charles Tavis Taylor, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away January 6, 2016. He was born on January 12, 1934 at Kansas City, Missouri to Tavis and Mae Kelly Taylor. He served his country in the US Army during the late 1950's. Before his retirement, he was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. He is survived by his children: Carl...
Darlene M. Plummer
Jan 6, 2016
Darlene M. Plummer, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Homestead of Topeka. She was born Oct. 30, 1934, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Helen Schilling Segrist. At six years of age she was adopted by Maude and Walter Plummer, her great aunt and uncle. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1952.Darlene...
Martha Catherine (Fitch) Goodwin
Jan 6, 2016
Martha Catherine (Fitch) Goodwin, 93, passed away peacefully after suffering the complications of Alzheimer's on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, KS.Martha was born on September 27, 1922 in Springfield, MO to George E. and Bessie (Bodenhammer) Fitch and spent her depression era childhood surrounded by loving and supportive aunts and uncles in Springfield, Mountain Grove, and...
Madeline Marie Cowell
Jan 4, 2016
Madeline Marie Cowell, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2016 at a Topeka hospital. She was born October 11, 1926 in Miltonvale, KS, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Garretson) Shea. Madeline graduated from Miltonvale High School and moved to Topeka in 1944. She was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad and later as a Proof Reader...
Ivan D. Anderson
Jan 4, 2016
Ivan Devon Anderson passed away in his home in Topeka at the age of 92 on Monday, January 4, 2016. Ivan was born on June 23, 1923 in Beverly, KS to George and Zola Anderson. After graduating from Lincoln High School in 1941, he served in the United States Navy as Quarter Master First Class from 1942 to 1946 in...
Ted Linden Scott
Jan 3, 2016
Ted Linden Scott, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. He was born March 27, 1948 in Topeka, the son of Chester and Evelyn (May) Scott. Ted was a Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Safelite Auto Glass for over 20 years. Survivors include two sons, Eli Scott and Patrick Scott, one granddaughter,...
Aveta M. Lewis
Dec 31, 2015
Aveta Mae (Wilson) Lewis, 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 at her home. She was born January 13, 1937 in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer Roland and Elva Gertrude (Elliott) Wilson. She was employed for 24 years at Security Benefit Life Insurance Company before her retirement. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching nature shows and listening to...
Donna Mae Wilson
Dec 30, 2015
Donna Wilson, 85, long time resident of Topeka, passed away December 30, 2016. She was born on February 11, 1930 to Floyd W. and Cleo (Reade) Ross. She married LeRoy R. Wilson on January 31, 1949 in Hampton, Virginia where he was serving in the US Air Force. Donna worked for many years in sales at Alco Department Store. She...
Cheryl L. Holt
Dec 30, 2015
Cheryl L. Holt, 69, of Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born August 4, 1946 in Topeka, the daughter of Tom and Marjorie (Hockett) Hummer.Cheryl graduated from Topeka High School in 1964. She was a homemaker and was employed part time by Shawnee Heights Elementary School. She was a member...
Robert Hogrefe
Dec 29, 2015
Robert "Bob" E. Hogrefe, 85, of Topeka, passed away December 29, 2015. He was born to William F. and Thelma M. (Kiner) Hogrefe on April 4, 1930. He was raised in Salina, Kansas,graduated from Salina High School in 1948 and attended Kansas Wesleyan University. He enlisted in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and served in San Diego, CA....
Theodore Redmond
Dec 26, 2015
Theodore Redmond, 81, of Topeka, went Home to be with his Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2015. He was born September 3, 1934 in Colfax, Louisiana, the son of Promise and Ruby (McCall) Redmond.Theodore resided in Topeka since 1954.He was employed by Shawnee County Parks & Recreation. He was a member of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Theodore married Catherine Borkins on...
Darryl D. Warren
Dec 26, 2015
Darryl D. Warren, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 2, 1937 in Topeka, the son of Charles and Ruby Warren.Darryl graduated from Topeka High School. He earned a BS Degree in Pharmacy from the University of Kansas (Go Jayhawks!). He was the Chief of Pharmacy at Memorial Hospital...
Dean Allen Jacobs
Dec 25, 2015
Dean Allen Jacobs of Topeka, Kansas, born on February 21, 1958, passed away on December 25, 2015, of unknown causes. He was 57 years old. Dean is survived by his only sibling, Steve Jacobs and his sister-in-law, Angie Jacobs. Dean was employed at Reser's Fine Foods. As a young boy, Dean enjoyed spending his summers with his parents, Kenneth and...
Donald Duane Reeves
Dec 25, 2015
Donald Duane Reeves, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 25th, surrounded by family at Midland Care Hospice House. The son of Shively and Lillie Jo Reeves was born on May 29, 1933 in Topeka. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1951.Don served his country in the Army. Following his service, he worked construction with his dad and brothers...
Virgil M. Reese
Dec 25, 2015
Virgil M. Reese, 91, of Tecumseh, KS, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015 at Homestead of Topeka. He was born October 2, 1924 in McLouth, KS, the son of Charles O. and Myrtle (Lobb) Reese.Virgil was employed by the Santa Fe Railway for over 35 years before retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Highland Park Baptist...
