Thomas E. Palenske
Jul 20, 2015
Thomas E. Palenske, 68, Osage City, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015.Tom was born November 27, 1946 in Manhattan, the son of Melvin "Buster" and Lillian Mae (Bodell) Palenske. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School.He served 3 years in the U.S. Navy, including a tour in Vietnam.He was employed by Goodyear for over 35 years, retiring in 1998.He was...
Robert Robinson, Sr.
Jul 19, 2015
Robert Robinson, Sr., 82, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015.He was born March 13, 1933 in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of Ray and Ora Belle (Hopkins) Robinson. He was a graduate of Jim Hill High School, Jackson, MS. He served in the U.S. Army.Robert was employed by the Allis Chalmers, United Methodist Homes and later Presbyterian Manor in...
Waunita Jeanmcclain Koehn
Jul 18, 2015
Waunita Jean McClain Koehn, 82, of Topeka, was escorted into the presence of our Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2015. She was born August 21, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Dorothy McClain. Waunita was a 1951 graduate of Highland Park High School and attended Stewart Beauty Academy. She retired from Goodyear and later worked for the...
Robert Leon Whitworth
Jul 15, 2015
Robert L. Whitworth, age 84, of Osage City, Kansas passed away July 15, 2015 at Topeka, Kansas. Robert was born on June 28, 1931 in Chanute, Kansas at his grandparents' home to Frederick Leon and Dorothy May (Schofield) Whitworth. Robert was an only child who was raised in Erie, Kansas. He graduated in 1950 from Erie High School. After graduation...
Reta J. Mccarty
Jul 14, 2015
Reta McCarty 63 of Shawnee, Oklahoma passed away peacefully on July 14th, 2015.She was born September 26th, 1951 in Norman, Oklahoma and was the daughter of the late Joe Lucas, Al and Reba Gentilcore. She had many siblings and step siblings that included Jeanie Lucas Oliver, Raye Lynn Lucas Corwin, Tony Gentilcore; as well as Connie Jo Scarbrough, Terri Workman,...
Thomas Arthur Bartlett
Jul 14, 2015
Thomas "Tom" Arthur Bartlett, 78, Eustis, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015.He was born October 2, 1936, in Southfield, Michigan, the son of William and Pearl (Jean) Bartlett. Thomas was a journeyman electrician, retiring from Sterling Heights Electrical in 1996.Mr. Bartlett was a member of Rolling Hills Community Church, Zellwood, Florida, where he served as deacon; Farmington Elks; and...
Lila Lee Imming
Jul 14, 2015
Lila Lee Imming, 80, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Midland Hospice House.Lila was born June 22, 1935 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles "Bud" and Emma Gill. She lived her entire life in Topeka. She was a 41 year employee of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, retiring in 1994. After her retirement, she volunteered...
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...
