Brent Louis Tegethoff
Aug 1, 2024
Brent Louis Tegethoff, 64, of Fort Scott, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 1, 2024. He was born March 19, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Duane Louis and Glenda Lee (Funke) Tegethoff. He was a graduate of Topeka West High School and served in the United States Navy. Brent was employed by the Key Industries in Ft. Scott, Kansas....
Lucile M. Munk
Jul 30, 2024
Lucile M. Munk, 95, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024. She was born March 16, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John H. and Josephine E. (Gehrt) Senne. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. She was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Topeka. Lucile married Thomas Paul Munk on March 15, 1952...
Alvin D. Munsell
Jul 29, 2024
Alvin D. Munsell, 40, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born February 19, 1984 in Topeka, the son of Marcelino Emelio Ramirez, Sr. and LouDean Munsell. Alvin was employed by Home Depot as a Forklift Operator. Survivors include six children, Marc A. Ramirez of Tucson, Arizona, Angelina Ramirez Tucson, Arizona, Samaria Ramirez of Topeka, Alvina...
Price Russell Smith
Jul 25, 2024
Price Russell Smith, 71, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2024. He was born July 11, 1953, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Norman “Corky” and Liz (Price) Smith. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1971 and later attended Washburn University. He attended VoTech and obtained his plumbing license. Price was employed by Latta-Whitlow, City of Topeka and...
Reona June Shoemaker
Jul 24, 2024
Reona June Shoemaker, 83, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. She was born June 2, 1941, in Holton, Kansas, the daughter of Orlie and Gladys (Boettcher) Thomas. She was a 1959 graduate of Holton High School and received her Registered Nursing Diploma in 1962 from Stormont Vail School of Nursing. Upon graduation, Reona began her nursing career at...
Donald Eugene Abbott
Jul 24, 2024
Donald Eugene Abbott, 73, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2024. He was born December 23, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John and Faye (Kingcannon) Abbott. He graduated from Topeka High School. Donald served in the United States Navy, for 5 years. Survivors include sister, Beverly (Abbott) Charles, brother, Raymond Abbott, and numerous nieces and nephews. He...
Robert Dale Johnson
Jul 23, 2024
Robert Dale Johnson, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was born on January 31, 1958, in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Delbert and Shirley (Hunter) Johnson. He received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Kansas State University in 1984. For 38 years, Robert owned and operated Paw Prints Animal Hospital, where he was known for...
Raychel Ruth George
Jul 22, 2024
Raychel Ruth “Mad Hatter” George, 43, of Topeka, passed away from this world and into the waiting arms of her heavenly Father on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born July 28, 1980, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Lee Edwin and Charlene Maxine (Bixby) Henderson. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in Silver Lake, Kansas. Mrs. George was...
Keioni Yo'Saun-Chris Clements-Roe
Jul 21, 2024
Keioni Yo’saun-Chris Clements-Roe, one month, 17 days, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at an Overland Park, Kansas hospital. He was born June 4, 2024 in Overland Park, Kansas, the son of Keionzie Clements. Survivors include his mother, Keionzie of Topeka, maternal great-grand mother, Patricia Milton of Topeka, his aunt, Brittany Fox of Topeka, his Godmother, Janea...
Chance Michael Lucas
Jul 21, 2024
Chance Michael Lucas, age 28, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. Chance was born on October 14, 1995, in Topeka, the proud son of Gary and Kris (Grace) Lucas. A gifted student and athlete, Chance was a member of the 2014 graduating class of Washburn Rural High School where he participated on the 2012 WRHS State and...
Barbara Jean (Winters) Perry
Jul 21, 2024
Barbara Jean (Winters) Perry, 86, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born January 7, 1938 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Gladys Winters. Barbara lived most of her life in Lawrence and Topeka. She was a member of Bethel Community Church. She and her husband, Gene were very active at Bethel, where...
Tina Marie Devoe
Jul 20, 2024
Tina Marie DeVoe, 56, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born June 27, 1968, in Manistee, Michigan, the daughter of Doris DeHart. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1986. Tina married Michael DeVoe on October 15, 2013 in Topeka, KS. He survives. Other survivors include her children, Aniston DeVoe, Braden Burlison, Alyssa Burlison and...
Robert Dale "Bob" Fuller
Jul 20, 2024
Robert Dale Fuller, “Bob”, passed away on July 20, 2024, at the age of 97 at his home in Grove, Oklahoma. Born on February 25, 1927, in Fall River, Kansas, to John W. and Cora A. (Lewis) Fuller, Bob's early life was rooted in the community where he later attended Pittsburg State University earning a bachelor’s degree in accounting. Bob...
Sara L. Pittman
Jul 20, 2024
Sara L. Pittman, 50, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born April 11, 1974 in Topeka, the daughter of Garran M. and Ruth E. (Street) Allison. Sara graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. She was employed as a Paraprofessional Educator by Shawnee Heights USD 450 at Berryton Elementary for the past 16 years. Sara enjoyed...
James "Jim" R. Dyer
Jul 20, 2024
James “Jim” R. Dyer, 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born September 3, 1934, in Rocky Comfort, Missouri, the son of Robert and Ruth (Collins) Dyer. Following graduation, he joined the United States Army and later was a part of the Army Reserves. James married Elizabeth Ann Dyer in November of 1959 in Wichita, KS....
Candace Arlene Thompson
Jul 19, 2024
Candace Arlene Thompson, 72, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born September 5, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Warren Loring Mahin and Verna Arlene Mahin. She graduated from Manhattan High School. Candace married Albert Thompson on September 25, 1996 in Cabo, Mexico. She attended Grace Episcopal Cathedral. Candace was a devoted member to Alcoholic...
Ernest Earl "Ernie" Lang Jr.
Jul 17, 2024
Ernest “Ernie” Earl Lang Jr., 61, of Wakarusa, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024. He was born August 6, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ernest and Elveria (Schiffelbein) Lang. He graduated from the Highway Patrol School in Salina, KS and began working for the State of Kansas under the Highway Patrol, Capitol Area Police in 1984. He worked...
Jakob D. O'Kane
Jul 16, 2024
Jakob D. O'Kane, 29, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Jakob was born December 19, 1994 in Liberal, Kansas, the son of Patrick M. and Kristi M. (Grace) O'Kane. Jakob graduated from Olathe Northwest High School where he was in the Aerospace Engineering program, on the varsity bowling team, and captain of the varsity soccer team....
Carolyn Roberta Jesse Gilmer
Jul 15, 2024
Carolyn Roberta Jesse Gilmer, 90, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2024 at the Kelly House in Topeka. She had celebrated her 90th Birthday on July 14th. She was born the oldest twin on July 14, 1934 in Alhambra, California, the daughter of Samuel and Emma (Werner) Jesse. Carolyn and her family moved to Kansas, settling in...
Freda M. Watts
Jul 14, 2024
Freda Mae Watts, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. She was born May 4, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Laura (Arnold) Webb. She graduated from Topeka High School. Freda was employed by the State of Kansas in the Drafting Department for many years, until retiring. Freda married William “Bill” E. Watts on August...
