Elizabeth A. Teeselink
Jun 5, 2013
Elizabeth Ann Teeselink passed away in her little log home on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. She was born on September 21, 1917 in Ashcreek, MN., the seventh of ten children of Henry and Anna (Geerdes) Schwartz. At age six her mother died and her father felt he could not take care of ten children so they were separated and went...
Deborah L. Blevins
Jun 4, 2013
Deborah L. Blevins, 56, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 25, 1956 in Denver, CO, the daughter of George and Rosalie Hegner Mendenhall. Deborah married James Seem. They divorced. Deborah married Gordon A. Blevins. He survives. Other survivors include her son, Benjamin Seem of Topeka, one step-daughter, Kellie Blevins...
Shirley C. Craig
Jun 4, 2013
Shirley Carol Craig, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at a Topeka care facility. She was born November 13, 1935 in Lawrence, KS, the daughter of George R. and Vivian E. Patchen Craig. Shirley attended Vinland High School and graduated from Baldwin High School in 1953. She attended Emporia Teachers College and Baker University. Shirley had...
L. Alberta Dunivan
Jun 3, 2013
L. Alberta "Bertie" Dunivan, 89, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013.Bertie was born January 11, 1924 in Las Animas, CO, the daughter of James and Sally (Ogden) McGee. She worked as a Billing clerk at Josten's Yearbook for 15 years, retiring in 1986.She was a member of Highland Park United Methodist Church where she was active in the United...
Florencia Lewis
May 28, 2013
Florencia Quenga Lewis, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, auntie and cousin, was born July 19, 1938 and passed away on May 28, 2013. She was known as Encha/Loling Familian Bajogo and Bulaskis. She resided at Dededo, Guam and lived in Junction City, Kansas. A Rosary is to be held at her residence in Dedido, Guam and a memorial service will...
Dorothy Jane Kelly
May 28, 2013
Dorothy Jane Kelly, 88, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at McCrite Plaza Care Center. Dorothy was born August 2, 1924 in Topeka to Elmer and Lena (Morris) Matthews. Dorothy graduated from Topeka High and attended Hutchinson Community College and Washburn University. She was a licensed realtor and enjoyed selling homes. She was an active member...
Kent Engler
May 26, 2013
Kent R. Engler, 69, of Topeka, went to be in the Arms of our Heavenly Father and to again be with his awesome parents on Sunday, May 26, 2013. He was born November 10, 1943 in Topeka to Roy W. and Frances Hodge Engler. He was a member of the Kansas National Guard. Kent worked in various positions including a...
Bradley J. Youse
May 25, 2013
Bradley J. Youse, 31, of Topeka, died May 25, 2013. He was born March 14, 1982 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Robert and Suzan (Broden) Youse.Brad attended Washburn Rural schools and Kansas University. He was currently employed at Lowe's in the Lawn and Garden department, and previously worked in the food/beverage service industry in Charleston, SC and Lawrence,...
Gene Lee Simon
May 25, 2013
Gene Simon, 76, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013.Gene owned and operated Simon Advertising/Art agency for over 35 years in Topeka. As per Gene's wishes, there will be no formal services. A celebration of Gene's life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stormont-Vail Cancer Center 1414 SW 8th Ave., Topeka,...
Donald D. Morehead
May 24, 2013
Donald D. Morehead, 90, passed away May 24, 2013. He was born December 12, 1922, in Eskridge, Kansas, the son of William Ivan and Ella May Miller Morehead. Donald was a graduate of Eskridge High School and worked many years as a mechanic for Goodyear Tire & Rubber. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Donald...
Marguerite Flohrschutz
May 24, 2013
Marguerite Irene Flohrschutz, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka after a long and wonderful life. She was born June 14, 1919 in Colorado, the daughter of Roy L. and Emma F. (Carlin) Birt. Marguerite graduated from Topeka High School in 1937. Early in her life she attended Strickler's Business College...
Howard L. Nix
May 23, 2013
Howard L. Nix, 81, of Topeka, died Thursday, May 23, 2013 at his home. He was born June1, 1931 in Mobridge, SD, the son of Lawrence H. and Maimie L. Nix.Howard is survived by his sons, Larry, Howard, Vern and Leon Nix; brothers, Larry, Stanley and John Nix. He is preceded in death by his wife Rosemary.Per his wishes, Howard...
Latrisha Gunby
May 20, 2013
Latrisha Gunby, 36, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital in Topeka.She was born along with her twin, Latasha to Linda (Gunby) Pickens and Freddie Ishman, Sr. on July 22, 1976 in Topeka. She attended USD 501 schools and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1995. She was a member of Indiana Avenue...
Mary Catherine Simpson
May 18, 2013
Mary Catherine Simpson, 83, of Topeka, passed on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at a Topeka hospital. She was born April 17, 1930 in Effingham, KS, the daughter of David and Cora Pitman Signor. Mary was a long time school teacher at the ACCHS, Effingham. Survivors include three children; Christopher, Chad and Holly Simpson, four grandchildren and her brother, Donald C....
Dorothy Carver
May 17, 2013
Dorothy Mae Carver, 75, Topeka, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013 at Midland Hospice House.Dorothy was born July 11, 1937 in Claflin, the daughter of Joseph and Georgia (Wesely) Patzner. She graduated from Claflin High School in 1954.She was an inspector in the Revenue/Accounting Division of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 43 years, retiring in 1998.She was a member...
Dr. Rogerharold Carlson
May 15, 2013
Dr. Roger Harold Carlson, 71, Wakarusa, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013.Roger was born May 31, 1941 on the family farm in Winnebago, IL to Walter and Florence Carlson, the youngest of 7 children. He was a graduate of Winnebago High School and went on to obtain his Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology with a minor in chemistry from...
Pamela Vonpertz
May 15, 2013
Pamela Jean VonPertz, 62, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Topeka Community Health Care Center. She was born on August 27, 1950 in Fairfield, California to Charles John and Donna Lou (Edwards) Casey. She was a member of Community Church. She was a nurse aide for various nursing homes in Topeka. She is survived by her children,...
James L. Davis
May 14, 2013
Be thou faithful unto death and I will give you the crown of life. Rev. 2:10James L. Davis, 73, passed away May 14, 2013. Jim was born July 30, 1939 in Redman, IL, the son of Everett and Nellie Colllier Davis. He was employed by the railroad for 33 years. Jim's hobbies included riding his Harley Davidson and target shooting....
James T. Ables
May 14, 2013
James T. "Jim" Ables, 64, of Tecumseh, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born November 10, 1948 in Juneau, Alaska. He was a member of the American Veterans Motorcycle Club. Jim married Rhonda Kampschroeder on July 4, 2009. She survives. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at 5:00 p.m. Sunday,...
David Camfield
May 11, 2013
David Lynn Camfield Jr. (lynnc83), 30, of Topeka, passed away at his home May 11, 2013. David was born January 26, 1983 at Kansas City, Kansas, the son of David L. Camfield, Sr. and Irene (Strickland) Camfield. He was raised in Topeka and loved helping people with their computers. He was working toward completing his GED through Let's Help. The...
