Steven Anson
Jun 22, 2014
A special event in remembrance of Steve Anson will take place beginning at 4 p.m. Monday, June 30 at Falley Field on the Washburn University campus. Everyone is welcome to come to honor Steve's memory through conversation and socialization. Steve Anson, my best friend and husband, entered the spirit world on June 22, 2014. He will be remembered for the...
Samuel A. King
Jun 20, 2014
Samuel A. King, 73, of Topeka, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 20, 2014 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born September 25, 1940 in McKenney, VA, the son of Sidney and Alma Pryor King. Samuel was an Air Force veteran during the Cuban Crises. He retired from Del Monte Foods in January, 2005....
Gary L. Gerdes
Jun 18, 2014
Gary L. Gerdes, 55, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born May 7, 1959 in Topeka, the son of Heinrich "Hank" and Louise Nieman Gerdes. Gary graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1977. He attended the University of Kansas. Gary was a Navy veteran, serving from December, 1979...
Marilyn S. Alexander
Jun 15, 2014
Marilyn S. Alexander, 73 years young, was born December 6, 1940 to Elmer and Onita (Cruse) Baldwin at St. Joseph, Missouri where she was raised and graduated from Benton High School in 1958. She married Dwight Branson in 1958 and moved to California. She passed away June 15, 2014 in Kansas City, Kansas. Dwight preceded her in death. She was...
Gertrude M. Leppla
Jun 15, 2014
Gertrude M. Leppla, 94, of Topeka, formerly of Manhattan,Kansas, passed away June 15, 2014 at her home. She was born June 12, 1920 at Manhattan to Henry and Gertrude (Whitebread) Allen. She graduated from Manhattan High School and attended business school. She married Truman Leppla on May 6, 1945 at Ft. Riley where he was serving in the US Army....
Mark Mclelland
Jun 14, 2014
Mark McLelland, age 68, died June 14, 2014, from bile duct cancer. Mark was born in 1945 in Pratt, KS, the son of Doug and DaVene McLelland. Mark grew up in Pratt and graduated from Pratt High School in 1963, where he played saxophone in the band. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, Astronomy and Mathematics from...
Jermel R. Robbins
Jun 13, 2014
Jermel Ramond Robbins was born September 30, 1987 to Delbert L Robbins and Glennette M Johnson in Topeka, Kansas. He departed this life on June 13, 2014 at the age of 26. Jermel attended Topeka public schools. He played football and basketball for Highland Park High School. Jermel accepted Christ into his life at an early age. He married Trinett...
Edward R. Fenton, Jr.
Jun 13, 2014
Edward R. Fenton, Jr., 81, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. He was born December 3, 1932 in Clairton, Pennsylvania, the son of Edward R. and Anna Schneider, Sr. Ed was a career Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He then went to work for General Electric Medical Systems before retiring. Ed...
Wesley L. Jackson
Jun 12, 2014
Wesley L. Jackson, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2014. He was born June 27, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia, the son of Herman and Annie Turner Jackson. Wesley had resided in Junction City, KS prior to moving to Topeka in 1981. He was a career Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War before retiring in 1972. Wesley...
Cyril O. Keck
Jun 12, 2014
Cyril O. Keck, 92, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. He was born August 19, 1921, in Oketo, Kansas, the son of Elijah and Cora (Ohlm) Keck. He was raised in Marysville, Kansas and graduated from Marysville High School in 1939. Cyril served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was self employed as a Barber...
Carol J. Hicks
Jun 11, 2014
Carol J. Hicks, 71, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on June 11, 2014 at her home. She was born November 22, 1942 at Topeka to Harold "Bud" Massey and Virginia Norland Massey. Carol married James Hicks in 1963. He preceded her in death on March 28, 2014. Survivors include her daughter, Pam Craig (Keevin) of Topeka; two sons, Darrin Hicks...
Linda V. Martindale
Jun 11, 2014
Linda V. Martindale, 76, of Paxico, KS, left this earth to go fishing in Heaven with her husband, Donald. She passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at her home with her family. Linda was born January 5, 1938, in Carthage, MO, the daughter of Curtis and Chloe Gilbreath. Linda was a graduate of Pittsburgh State University with degrees in Industrial...
Oma Hicks
Jun 10, 2014
Oma Russell Hicks, 64, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at his home. He was born February 5, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Glen H. and Ruby I. Thompson Hicks. He attended schools in Jefferson City, MO. Russell was an Army veteran, serving from 1968 - 1973 and completed three tours during the Vietnam War. Russell...
Robert C Dillard
Jun 8, 2014
Robert C Dillard, 84, passed away Sun, June 8, 2014. Bob was born Jan 20, 1930 in Sedalia, MO; the son of Elmer and Lucille (Paxton) Dillard. He graduated from Smith- Cotton High in 1948.Bob proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Randall during WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was a Regional Sales Manager at Keebler for...
Edgar Levine
Jun 7, 2014
Edgar "Ed" Gary Levine, of Tecumseh Kansas, passed away on June 7, 2014 at the age of 78, after a determined 17 year battle with cancer. Through it all, he exuded only a positive and friendly personality.Per Ed's wishes and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at woundedwarriorproject.org or by calling 1 855 448...
Joyce E. Worthington
Jun 6, 2014
Joyce E. Worthington, 78, of Tecumseh, passed away on June 6, 2014 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born October 21, 1935 in Darlington, MO, the daughter of Marshall E. and Lulu I. Stanton Rainey. She moved to Wichita in 1941, Fall River, KS in 1943 and then to Berryton in 1945. Joyce graduated from Berryton High School...
Hazel E. Fenske
Jun 6, 2014
Hazel E. Fenske, 92, passed away June 6, 2014 at Aldersgate Village, Topeka. She lived in Wichita for over 50 years and was a member of Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church. Hazel was a popular staff member at the KU School of Medicine-Wichita. When the new building was constructed in 1995, the Student Center was named in her honor. After retirement,...
Ralph "Rw" Marney
Jun 2, 2014
Ralph "RW" Marney, 72, born March 2, 1942, peacefully left us Monday, June 2, 2014 surrounded by his family at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Rossville, Kansas to Glen and Ina (Nitzsche) Marney. Ralph graduated from Rossville High School in 1960. He married the love of his life, Donna (Keen) Galbraith on March 4, 1965 in Holton, Kansas. He...
Ruby Langhover Hodge
Jun 1, 2014
Ruby Langhover Hodge, Wichita and Topeka, passed away June 1, 2014 in Topeka, Kansas at Midland Care Hospice House. Born in Woodbine, Kansas on March 11, 1926 to RH Langhover and Martha Ellen Johnson Langhover. Ruby was the youngest of 10 children, thus she was given no middle name, according to family lore, because they just ran out of them....
Todd A. Finley
May 30, 2014
Todd A. Finley, 52, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Friday, May 30, 2014. He was employed by Sound Recording Inc. for 30 years. For the past three years, he was employed by Voice Productions. Todd was a very proud coach of Topeka Select Soccer Club for many years. He was a loving father, son and grandfather....
