David Michael Kinsch
Dec 29, 2014
David (Mike) Kinsch of Topeka passed away Monday, December 29. He was born May 25, 1956 in Parsons, Kansas to David L. and Virginia Kinsch. Mike attended Topeka public schools and found his passion for machine work in the machine shop at Topeka High. He graduated from Kaw Area Vo-Tech and spent several years at Allis Chalmers. He then worked...
Timothy M. Smith
Dec 29, 2014
Timothy "Tim" Michael Smith, 48, Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2014, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Born June 3, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Michael "Mickey" Smith and Sharon (Crawford) Smith, who survive him. Tim is also survived by his wife Lisa; son Trenton; daughter Mya step-son and step-daughter Kyle and Kelsey Hackett,...
Aaron C. Kinmon
Dec 29, 2014
Aaron C. Kinmon, Jr. 82, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 29, 2014. He was born February 5, 1932 in San Saba, TX, the son of Aaron C. and Tommie Kinmon, Sr. Aaron graduated from Blackshear High School in San Angelo, TX. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by...
Ruth D. Shelton
Dec 29, 2014
Ruth D. Shelton, 87, of Topeka, died on Monday, December 29, 2014. Cremation will take place and a full obituary will be posted at a later date. To share a special memory of Ruth or to leave a message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Edward Tuggle
Dec 29, 2014
Edward Tuggle, 63, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014.He was born November 21, 1951, in Somerset, Kentucky, the son of Eugene and Mary Ina(Selvidge) Tuggle. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Kentucky University. He served in the Army Reserve.Immediately after graduation, Edward started his career with Xerox as part of their elite sales team. In 1981, Ed...
Emery E. Fager
Dec 28, 2014
Emery E. Fager 97, died on December 28, 2014 at Brewster Place in Topeka, Kansas. He was born April 26, 1917 in Osage City, Kansas, the son of Oscar Edward Fager and Hilma Caroline Beckman Fager. He grew up close to Osage City attending Rapp School and Osage City High School graduating in 1934. During high school he worked part...
Tyra Y. Matthews
Dec 27, 2014
Tyra Y. Matthews, 51, Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Midland Hospice House.Tyra was born May 23, 1963 in Annapolis, MD, the daughter of Jack and Sylvia (Parker) Johnson. She grew up and attended schools in San Diego, CA.She was a child care provider with several day care facilities.Tyra was an active member of her church (Good Shepherd...
Basil W. Krug
Dec 27, 2014
Basil "Dutch" Krug, 86, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Bazine, Kansas on October 11, 1928 the son of Alex and Mollie Krug. After his mother's passing, he was raised from the age of 1 ½ years by his grandparents George and Mary Krug. He married Sheila Brien on September...
Michael Kelso
Dec 26, 2014
Michael Wilson Kelso, 61, of Topeka, passed away December 26, 2014. He was born to Orin and Ottilie Kelso at Topeka on May 21, 1953. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1971. He attended First Southern Baptist Church of Topeka. He worked at Valeo Behavioral Services for many years. He enjoyed his garden and flowers and playing music...
Earl D Butler
Dec 23, 2014
Earl D Butler, 83, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Brewster Place Retirement Community.Earl was born December 5, 1931 in Birch Tree, MO, the son of Dan and Maude (Shelley) Butler. He graduated from Birch Tree High School where he was a star Basketball player. He received his Bachelor's degree from Arkansas State University and Master's degree from...
Pak Ma
Dec 23, 2014
Pak Ma, 97, Emporia, passed away Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at a nursing home in Merriam.Pak was born July 10, 1917 in Tai Shan, China.He moved to the United States in 1987.Survivors include 3 daughters, Li Hong, Las Vegas, NV, Li Yu, Lawrence, Li Ching, Hong Kong, China; 1 son, Ken Ma, Las Vegas, NV; and 9 grandchildren; and 1...
James Miller
Dec 21, 2014
James Robert 'J.R.' Miller, 85, passed away December 21, 2014, in Brazil, Indiana. He was born January 15, 1929, in Topeka, KS to Charles and Winifred Miller and graduated from Topeka High School (1946), where he met his future wife, Patricia (Smith) Miller. He briefly attended Washburn University in Topeka before enlisting in the Air Force in 1949. Honorably discharged...
Clinton Land
Dec 20, 2014
Clint Land passed away December 30, 2014 in the arms of his wife. Clint had been diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a rare brain cancer hardly ever seen in adults, almost four years prior. He fought a long, hard battle, researching endlessly to have more time with his family, while still trying to live a good life. Taken at...
June Pringle
Dec 20, 2014
June Marie Mallory Pringle was born on June 9, 1927 in Wichita, and died on December 20, 2014 in Topeka, Kansas. She was the daughter of Roland and Alice Mallory and grew up in their home in Bucklin, Kansas. She married her life-time love, Jack B. Pringle, on May 27, 1951 in Lawrence, Kansas. Jack preceded June in death in...
Carlyn Sue Blevins
Dec 20, 2014
Carlyn S. Blevins, of Topeka, Kansas, went to be with her Lord and husband on December 20, 2014 at the Plaza West Regional Health Center, after an extended time there.Born in Abilene, Texas, on March 9, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Juanita Wells. She was the widow of Carl R. Blevins, Sr., who preceded her...
Barbara A. Macey
Dec 20, 2014
Barbara A. Macey, 79, of Topeka, died on Saturday, December 20, 2014. Barbara was born on September 12, 1935, the daughter of Roy and Opal DeMotte in Topeka. She was married to William D. Macey on April 25, 1952 in Topeka; he preceded her in death on May 8, 2008. Barbara was a member of Grace Bible Church in Topeka,...
Shaye Christine Shelby
Dec 16, 2014
Shaye Christine Shelby, 17, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014. She was born March 19, 1997 to Scott and Marcy Shelby. Shaye was a senior and soccer player at Shawnee Heights High School and had just graduated from Washburn Tech. She is survived by her parents, and two brothers and a sister, Max (Lainey) Shelby, Koty (Shayna) Meens,...
Leonard H. Walker
Dec 15, 2014
Leonard H. Walker, 87, Topeka, passed away Monday, December 15, 2014.He was born May 18, 1927, in Beasley, Oklahoma, the son of Charles and Eva (Crites) Walker. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served during World War II and the Korean War. Leonard was a carman with the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 1989.Mr. Walker was a member of...
Nina M. Meyer
Dec 13, 2014
Nina M. Meyer, 75, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014, at her residence in Webster Groves, Missouri.She was born April 27, 1939, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of August J. Propst and Josephine (Gemeinhardt) Propst. She attended Eugene High School in Eugene, Missouri, Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, and Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas.She married Arno...
Ladean E. Gritten
Dec 13, 2014
LaDean E. Gritten, 98, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014. She was born September 25, 1916 in Republic, Kansas, the daughter of Dewi A. and Lois Holliday Davies. LaDean lived most of her life in Topeka. She was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was a member of the Northside Church of...
