Bradley Scott Shaffer
Jun 14, 2013
Bradley Scott "Brad" Shaffer, 54, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013 at his home. He was born January 11, 1959 in Nashville, KS the son of Larry Keith and Caren V. (Fitzsimmons) Shaffer. He was a 1977 graduate of Topeka High School. Brad married Diana Merillat. They later divorced. He married Virginia McCure. They were divorced. Survivors include...
Mary Lee Johnson
Jun 13, 2013
Mary Lee (Davis) Johnson, 79, Topeka, formerly of Shorewood, IL, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013. Mary Lee was born December 18, 1933 in Winfield, KS, the daughter of LaVere and Hazel (Beck) Davis. She graduated from Augusta High School in 1952 and received a B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of Washington in 1967.Mary Lee married Earl Johnson...
Alfred L. Wright, Jr.
Jun 12, 2013
Alfred L. Wright Jr., 68, of Topeka, passed away at his home Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born on August 10, 1944 in Osage City, to Alfred L. Wright Sr. & Sylvia J. Wright Coe.Alfred "Al" graduated from Osage City High School, and he served in the US Army Reserves. He was employed by Goodyear Rubber Co in his...
Larry Joe Scarbrough
Jun 12, 2013
Larry Joe Scarbrough, 71, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.Larry was born July 12, 1941, in Troy, KS, son of Louis and Juanita (Emory) Scarbrough. Larry graduated from Seaman High School in 1960, and attended Washburn University. He served in the 69th Brigade of the Kansas National Guard, and was deployed to Ft. Carson, Colorado...
Sandra Jean Darling
Jun 11, 2013
Sandra Jean Darling, 72, of Linn, KS died Tuesday, June 11, 2013. She was born April 20, 1941 in Floral City, FL, the daughter of Garland G. and Willie Mae (Sanders) Hayes.Sandra served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War Era, and she was a member of the Greenleaf American Legion.Sandra is survived by her siblings, Frances Crandall, Carolyn...
Garry L. Wright
Jun 11, 2013
Garry L. Wright, 74, of Topeka, passed away on June 11, 2013 at his home. Garry was born June 26, 1938 in Perry, KS to Jim and Eldha (Beurman) Wright. He attended school in Perry, Hoyt, and Meriden. He also attended night classes at Washburn University for 5 years with an emphasis in Accounting. Garry was employed at the Safeway...
Aline Hall
Jun 11, 2013
Aline "Aunt Polly" Hall, age 92, passed away June 11, 2013 at Brookside Manor in Overbrook. Aline was born October 2, 1920 on a farm in Blair, Oklahoma, the daughter of Charlie and Bonnie (Nease) Dennis. She graduated the 12th grade at Blair School and married Daniel Hall two days later on May 12, 1939. Leaving the Dust Bowl of...
John Joseph Lorence
Jun 11, 2013
John Joseph "Jack" Lorence, Jr., 82, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 and is now awaiting the return of his lord and savior, Jesus Christ. He was born January 24, 1931 in Bellaire, OH, the son of John Joseph Lorence, Sr. and Mary Agnes (Andreas) Lorence.Jack graduated from Bellaire High School in 1949. After graduation, he enlisted in...
Mary E. Bettis
Jun 11, 2013
Mary Eva Bettis, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013.Mary was born December 8, 1923, in Chillicothe, Missouri, daughter of Joseph and Glen (Stone) Baumgartner. She graduated from Rothville High School in 1941. She was united in marriage to George M. Bettis on October 1, 1945. They moved to Topeka in 1954.Mary and George were involved in starting...
Clarence L. Freeman
Jun 6, 2013
Clarence "Duke" Freeman Jr., 84, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2013. He was born March 25, 1929 in Holton, Kansas, the son of Clarence L. and Beulah Fields Freeman.Clarence was raised in Topeka and was a life long resident. He was married to his loving wife, Joyce for 57 years, until her passing on November 14, 2011. Duke retired from...
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...
