Donna Collins
Dec 11, 2015
Donna Jean Swezey Collins, 86, Topeka, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015 at Aldersgate Village.Donna was born in Wakefield, Kansas to Donald and Ermah Swezey. Her older sister, Betty Anne, preceded her in death. Donna's amazing musical gifts became central to her life at a young age. She was an accomplished pianist who performed as a soloist and accompanist as...
Joanne Marie Sieber Robbins
Dec 10, 2015
Joanne Marie Sieber Robbins, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 27, 1942 in Sheboygan, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the daughter of Ronald Charles Sieber born 20 September 1916 in Greenbush, Sheboygan, Wisconsin and Maude Elizabeth Maney born 18 November 1916 in Rolling, Langlade, Wisconsin. Wife of Jerry Ray Robbins, Sr....
L. Margaret Chapman
Dec 10, 2015
Lorraine Margaret Vath Chapman was born August 16, 1921 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to George H. and Eva (Davenport) Vath. At the age of eight she was taken from an orphanage "Grand View Farm" in Council Bluffs, Iowa by George and Ada Vaughn who were her guardians until she married Ford D. Chapman on December 2, 1938.She loved children, animals,...
Frank L. Decker
Dec 9, 2015
Frank L. Decker passed away Wednesday, December 9th, 2015. He passed suddenly, with all his faculties intact, and able to do for himself and others as he had done his entire life. This was a blessing for this strong, independent man.Frank was born September 24th, 1931 in Topeka, KS to Thompson Earl and Reba (Oden) Decker. He graduated from Highland...
Antonio Vã¡Zquez
Dec 9, 2015
Antonio Vázquez, 84, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015.Antonio was born June 5, 1931 in Fomento Las Villas, Cuba, the son of Alvaro and Luz (López) Vázquez. He graduated from high school in Cuba.He owned a restaurant and hotel in Cuba and managed his father's restaurant before moving to the United States in 1967. He worked at Aristo Foods,...
Roberta P. Reeves
Dec 8, 2015
Roberta Pearl Reeves (daughter of Roy and Leta Hutchison), age 90 Olathe, Ks and formerly from Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Roberta left her earthly life to live in graces with her Heavenly Father. She lived her faith and left a legacy to her family and friends of love for God and others, the gift of generosity, the...
Sumiko Wagner
Dec 7, 2015
Sumiko Wagner, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at her home. She was born December 14, 1930 in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Genkuro and Fude (Sakurai) Makino. Sumiko had resided in Topeka since 1974. She married Irving Wagner, Jr. on September 1, 1960 in Yokohama, Japan. He preceded her in death August 12, 2010. She...
Betty Mae Sauer
Dec 7, 2015
Betty Mae Sauer, 91, Overbrook, Kansas, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook.Betty was born July 26, 1924 in Mansfield, OH, the daughter of Sylvester and Loda (Hull) Sims. She graduated from Mansfield High School.She was employed as a Laundry manager with the Salvation Army Hospital in Cleveland, OH and along with her husband, owned...
Jean B. Vanatta
Dec 4, 2015
Jean Bachman VanAtta, 95, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. She was born November 17, 1920, in Protection, Kansas to Merit E. and Claretta Bachman. Jean graduated from Topeka High School and Strickler Business College.Jean worked as a legal stenographer for the law firm of Fisher, Patterson, Sayler, & Smith for 46 years, until her retirement in 1997....
Richard A. Hodges
Dec 3, 2015
Richard A. Hodges, 57, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born January 2, 1958 in Topeka, KS, the son of Melvin L. and Becky J. Hockett Hodges.Richard attended Topeka High School and was employed as a Draftsman for the Shawnee County Appraiser's Office after being injured in a motorcycle...
Margaret A. Shields
Dec 2, 2015
Margaret A. Shields, 74, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. She was born May 24, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Margaret (Puhl) Appelhanz. Margaret was raised in Topeka and lived her entire life here. She was employed by and retired from Luce Press Clippings. Margaret was a member of St Matthew's Catholic Church. She...
Jesse B. Sympson
Dec 1, 2015
Jesse B. Sympson, 95, passed away December 1, 2015 at Topeka, Kansas. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Tisdale Church in Winfield, Kansas. Inurnment will follow at Tisdale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Winfield American Legion or Tisdale Church. Jesse was born on February 24, 1920 at Rolla, Kansas to...
Brent Matthew Fender
Nov 27, 2015
Brent Matthew Fender, 44, of Topeka, passed away at his home Friday, November 27, 2015. Brent is survived by his three daughters, his parents, step-parents and beloved dog, Monk. Brent was cremated. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 10:00 a.m. until noon, Friday, December 4th at Dove Cremation & Funeral Service, 4020 SW 6th Ave. in...
Robert Joseph Conus
Nov 25, 2015
Robert Joseph "Bob" Conus, 68, passed on November 25, 2015. He was born April 26, 1947 to Joseph Ellis and Margaret Frances (Plackett) Conus. He is survived by brothers Thom, Terry and Howard; his sister Mary Ann Asbury; four nieces and three nephews. Bob was a highly decorated Vietnam veteran and former VFW Post 1650 Commander. As with so many...
Eugene Worthington
Nov 25, 2015
Eugene "Gene" Worthington, 84, of Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Topeka Homestead Assisted Living. He was born November 30, 1930 in Douglas Co., Kansas, the son of Charles and Rosa (Grindol) Worthington. Eugene graduated from Berryton High School in 1948 and was an Air Force Veteran during the Korean War. He was a farmer and stockman...
Arnold John Ruecker, Jr.
Nov 24, 2015
Arnold John Ruecker, Jr., 75, Silver Lake, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2015.He was born July 24, 1940, in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the son of Arnold, Sr. and Delores (Pothen) Ruecker. Arnold graduated from Anaheim Union High School in 1958 and attended Washburn University. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Panama Crisis.Arnold worked as a plumber &...
Gary D. Atkinson
Nov 22, 2015
Col. Gary Dee Atkinson (Ret), 81, Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at home from brain cancer.He was born December 17, 1933, in Louisville, Kansas, the son of Elsmere and Maire (Huey) Atkinson. He graduated from Wamego High School in 1951. In 1955, he received a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Kansas State University. In 1957, he received a...
John Henry Habiger
Nov 22, 2015
John Henry Habiger, 84, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, at his home surrounded by his family.John was born December 8, 1930, in Redwing, KS, to Anthony V. and Gertrude T. (Spanier) Habiger. He graduated from Pomona High School in 1949. He married his high school sweetheart, Lelia Dennis on July 9, 1951, in Topeka, KS. John then joined the...
Eldon Thomas Hedges
Nov 21, 2015
Eldon Thomas "Tom" Hedges, 87, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015.He was born December 28, 1927, in Offerle, Kansas, the son of Benjamin and Hazel (Schenk) Hedges. Tom was a 1946 graduate of Offerle High School. He was a proud power plant worker at KPL and Westar Energy for 39 years. He retired from Jeffrey Energy Center. He...
Lowell David Sechrist
Nov 18, 2015
Lowell David Sechrist, 80, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015. He was born February 22, 1935, in Borger, Texas, the son of Emmett and Eunice (Truley) Sechrist. Lowell married Norma Ludden on April 9, 1954 at Amarillo, Texas. Soon after they married, Lowell joined the military and earned the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army, actively serving...
