Christina E. Mcmullen
Jul 12, 2015
Christina E. "Christy" McMullen, 47, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015. She was born October 4, 1967, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harold D. "Butch" Gerlach and Marjory L. (Holyoke) Wilson. Christy was raised in Topeka, attended Topeka schools and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1986. After high school, she attended classes at the University...
Monica Sue Miller
Jul 9, 2015
Monica Sue Miller, 36, of Hiawatha, KS passed away Thursday, July 9, 2015. She was born June 8, 1979, in Wichita, Kansas. Monica was raised in Southeast Kansas and graduated from Altamont High School in 1997. She worked for Three Rivers as a home health aide.Monica is survived by her son, Nicholas and daughter, Ayana; her mother and step-father, Barbara...
Geraldene Mae Muncy
Jul 8, 2015
Geraldene "Geri" Mae (Harris) Muncy, 86, of Silver Lake, Kansas, passed away July 8, 2015. She was born at Lawrence, Kansas on December 6, 1928 to Jerry and Hazel (Creevan) Harris. Geri was raised on a dairy farm south of Eudora, Kansas and graduated from Eudora High School. She received her degree as a registered nurse from Bethany School of...
Patrick Joseph Ortiz
Jul 7, 2015
Patrick Joseph "Pat" Ortiz, 49, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2015. He was born November 23, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Pedro and Olivia (Campos) Ortiz. Survivors include his significant other, Cathy Cromley; children, Maria, Allen and Lauren; stepchildren, Christi and Joseph; grandchildren, Chasity, Larissa and Dominic; step grandchildren, Blake, Ty, Joely, Raelynn, Elizabeth and Cyerah;...
Mildred Roberta Black
Jul 7, 2015
Mildred Roberta Black, born September 20, 1919, in Sabetha, KS, died July 7, 2015, at Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS. She was the daughter of Melvin Orlo Johnson and Mary Margaret Anderson Johnson, who preceded her in death. Mildred graduated from Topeka High School in 1937, attended the University of Kansas and studied pharmacy. She married Frederick E. Totten in 1940,...
Lois Maybelle Long
Jul 7, 2015
Lois M. Long, 82, of Topeka, passed away July 7, 2015. She was born to Dennis D. and Laura P. (Crable) Smith on August 18, 1932 at Topeka, Kansas. She married Willard M. Long at Topeka. He prececed her in death in 1983. Lois was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting activities. She is survived by her daughter Linda M. Grant...
Betty J. Manning
Jul 6, 2015
Betty J. Manning, 85, of Topeka Kansas passed peacefully July 6, 2015.Born June 27, 1930 in Topeka Kansas she grew up in Topeka graduating from Highland Park High. She loved traveling and surrounding herself with her family. She took pride in her work with both the federal and state governments.Betty was married to Benjamin Manning in January 1951. He preceded...
Samuel L. Torgeson
Jul 4, 2015
Samuel L. Torgeson, 64, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Health Center. Sam was born April 27, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Floyd and Dorothy (Baker) Torgeson, Jr. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1969 and attended Washburn University. Sam was a Master Electrician. He was a second generation owner of Torgeson Electric, Inc. He...
Georgia Ann Paulsen
Jul 1, 2015
Georgia Ann Paulsen, 72, of Topeka, passed away July 1, 2015. She was born February 22, 1943 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas to George "Dutch" Jacob Krentz and Barbara Jean (Musick) Krentz. Georgia was raised in Topeka and graduated from Hayden High School in 1961. Georgia married Robert E. Clark in Topeka in 1964. They were divorced. She...
Brian John Hamilton
Jul 1, 2015
Brian John Hamilton passed away on July 1, 2015. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, on October 17, 1968, to John and Shirley Hamilton. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Kansas State University. Brian was a Superintendent for Emerson Construction Company for over 25 years. Brian married Joni...
Wilma L. Jellison
Jun 30, 2015
Wilma Lucille Briand Jellison went peacefully to be with Jesus on June 30, 2015. She was 97 born on Dec. 22, 1917 in Ellsworth, KS. She was the daughter of Frank and Anna Belle (Boyer) Briand. She was one of eleven children, six brothers and 4 sisters. She was married to Rev. John (David) Jellison on May 23, 1935 in...
Daniel Webb Richardson
Jun 29, 2015
Daniel Webb Richardson, 54, Topeka, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 29, 2015 at Midland Hospice House.Dan was born January 24, 1961 in Topeka, the son of Edmond and Freda (Webb) Richardson. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1979.He was a lifetime member of St. John's Lutheran Church.Survivors include his father, Edmond Richardson; mother, Freda...
Donald Laverne Harrison
Jun 29, 2015
Donald LaVerne Harrison, 89, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015.He was born January 27, 1926, in Glen Elder, Kansas, the son of Charles LaVerne and Mary Agnes (Neff) Harrison. He was a 1944 graduate of Glen Elder High School and served in the United States Navy during World War II. Donald was employed by Ed Marlings for 34...
James C. Ashlock
Jun 28, 2015
James C. Ashlock, 68, of Topeka, passed away June 28, 2015. He was born November 26, 1946 at Wichita, Kansas to Wesley and Harriett (Rose) Ashlock. Jim was raised in Tempe, Arizona and graduated from Tempe Union High School in 1964. He earned his bachelor degree from Friends University. He served in the US Navy during the Vietnam era as...
David Rodney Epling
Jun 27, 2015
David Rodney Epling, 74, of Topeka, passed away June 27, 2015. No services will be held. Private interment will be held at Penwell Gabel Cemetery in Topeka. Dove Cremation & Funeral Service is assisting the family.
Gilbert Lester Jordan Jr.
Jun 25, 2015
Gilbert Lester "G" Jordan, Jr. passed away Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Midland Care, Topeka. He was born August 5, 1948, in Topeka, KS to G. Lester Jordan, Sr. and Mary Alice Staebler Jordan. He graduated from Topeka West High School; earned a degree in social work from Washburn University and a Master's degree from the University of Kansas. He...
Richard Lee Lutz
Jun 23, 2015
Richard Lee Lutz, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 30, 1933 in Topeka, the son of Frank and Stella Foster Lutz. Richard graduated from Highland Park High School in 1951. He was an Army Veteran during the Korean War. He was a self-employed contractor in the home building...
Albert Clifford Hubbard, Sr.
Jun 21, 2015
Albert Clifford "Al" Hubbard, Sr., 70, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at a Topeka hospital. He was born May 15, 1945 in Nowata, OK, the son of Robert and Fern Thompson Hubbard. He was a decedent of the Cherokee Nation. Al was an Air Force Veteran during the Vietnam War. He was...
James Robert Gillespie
Jun 20, 2015
James R. Gillespie, 67, of Topeka, Kansas passed away June 20, 2015 at Midland Hospice House. He was born August 17, 1947 to Robert Lincoln and Mary Ellen (Van Dyke) Gillespie at Brookfield, Missouri. He married Linda Burns on November 23, 1974 at Oskaloosa, Kansas. He enjoyed fishing and bowling. James is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda;...
Douglas James Saville
Jun 19, 2015
Douglas James Saville, 47, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, June 19, 2015, at Stormont-Vail Health Care Center from complications of colon cancer.Doug was born December 28, 1967, in Mount Ayr, IA, to James and Marilyn (Davis) Saville. He graduated from Mount Ayr Community High School in 1986 and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an...
