Janet Weiner
Jun 1, 2012
Jan Weiner passed away at home in Topeka, Friday, June 1st, 2012. She was born Janet Henrietta Katzinger December 14, 1935 in Atlantic City, N.J. to Richard David Katzinger, a shoe store owner, and his wife, Wilma (Eiseman) Katzinger. Shortly after graduating from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA., she married Dr. Myron (Mike) Weiner and moved to Dallas where she...
Donald Bailey
May 30, 2012
Donald R. Bailey, 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary in May of 1999. He is survived by his daughter, Carol Miller and her husband, William; 2 grandchildren, Michael Warbritton and his wife Melissa, and Codi Miller; 3 great-grandchildren, Blaine, Autumn, and Haley. Graveside services will be held at...
Z. Meree Alumbaugh
May 30, 2012
Z. Meree Alumbaugh, 96, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012. Meree was born April 30, 1916, in Shawnee County, KS, daughter of Lewis Francis and Zella Frances (Janes) Wilson. She graduated from Soldier High School in 1934. Meree was united in marriage to C.B. "Burt" Alumbaugh on November 4, 1936, in Topeka. Meree worked 23 years as a...
Evelyn Mcbride
May 30, 2012
Evelyn M. McBride, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.She was born February 20, 1933 in Goff, KS, the daughter of Clarence and Goldie Prawl Massek. Evelyn was raised in Goff and has resided in Topeka since 1950. She was employed by Jostens Yearbook Company for many years before retiring in...
Mary Jo Bryant
May 29, 2012
Mary Jo "Jo" Bryant, 64, of Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012, after battling Cholangiocarcinoma (liver and bile duct cancer).Jo was born June 20, 1947, in Horton, KS, daughter of Johnnie and Lois (Riley) Corrigan. She graduated from Powhattan High School, attended the University of Kansas, received an undergraduate's degree in education from Washburn University, and a master's...
Dr. Pedro Fajardo
May 29, 2012
Dr. Pedro "Edong" Fajardo, 84, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at a local care facility.Dr. Fajardo was born June 29, 1927 in Lubao, Pampanga, Philippines, the son of Benigno and Francisca (Vitug) Fajardo. He graduated from Manila Central University and the University of Santo Tomas, both in Manila.. He practiced medicine in the Philippines and later was...
Michael D. Falor
May 26, 2012
Michael D. Falor, 59, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012.He was born on June 11, 1952 in Santa Rosa, CA and grew up in Winlock, WA.Mr. Falor was self-employed as an auto mechanic, most recently worked for Brown's Super Service.He enjoyed building and racing stock cars and traveling.Michael married Stacie Thompson on March 23, 1979, she survives....
Laird Crocker
May 26, 2012
Laird Crocker, 88, of Topeka, formerly of Fort Collins, CO, passed away May 26, 2012.He was born November 4, 1923, in El Dorado, KS, the son of Arthur W. & Clara K. (Ramsey) Crocker.Laird was a graduate of the University of Colorado.Mr. Crocker served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946 during WWII.He was employed as a chemical engineer by DOI...
Ronnie Dee Bennett
May 25, 2012
Ronnie Dee Bennett, 52, was born January 7, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas to Charlene Jackson and John Bennett both preceded him in death. Also preceded by siblings, Dewayne Bennett and Linda Bennett, also favorite brother-in-law, Billy Dortch. Ronnie's life ended May 25, 2012 from a battle with Prostate Cancer.Ronnie graduated from Topeka Public Schools, District 501. He held countless odd...
Rickey Nance
May 24, 2012
Rickey R. Nance, 45, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2012. He was born March 19, 1967 to James Nance, Sr. and Carolyn Nance.For years he worked construction laying asphalt and worked on the side fixing cars. Later on before his illness he went to WTI Heating & Cooling programs graduated and earned his EPA Certification. Rickey also...
Gertrude Brodhag
May 22, 2012
Gertrude I. Brodhag, 93, of Topeka, passed away May 22, 2012. She was born at Lecompton, Kansas to Bruce E. and Laura I. Hoad. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1938 and was employed as a certified dental assistant for over 30 years in the office of Dr. G.A. Wempe, Sr. She retired in 1979. She was a member...
Richard W. Brown, Jr.
May 20, 2012
Richard W. Brown, Jr., 57, of Topeka, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, May 20, 2012. He was born November 7, 1954 in Topeka, the son of Richard W. and Roxie (Brown) Brown, Sr. Survivors include two children, Jamilah McKnight and Jobu Thomas, both of Topeka, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, his mother, Roxie Ann Brown of Topeka, his...
Charles Edward Miller
May 20, 2012
Charles Edward Miller, 69, of Carbondale, KS passed away, Sunday, May 20, 2012. He was born January 29, 1943 in Leesville, LA to Milton Charles and Frances Henrietta (Bateson) Miller.Charles was raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1961. He served his country in the US Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969 where he received the...
Lt. Col.Donaldg. Trulove, Retired Usaf
May 17, 2012
Lt. Col. Donald G. Trulove departed his earthly life May 17, 2012. He was in the 84th year of life.Lt. Col. Was born in Topeka the son of R.W. and Georgia F. (Gurtler) Trulove. Growing up in Topeka he attended public schools and graduated from Topeka High School. Then he was employed by the Santa Fe Rail Road as a...
Robert Carruth
May 17, 2012
Robert W. Carruth, 64, of Topeka, passed away at Midland Hospice on May 17, 2012. Robert was the son of Arthur J. Carruth, III and Vera Beavers Carruth. He is survived by his brother, James Carruth, of Lawrence, KS. Robert was cremated. Services are pending. His last days were eased by the loving care provided by Midland Hospice. Memorial contributions...
Ronald Douglas
May 16, 2012
Ronald L. Douglas, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at his home.He was born April 8, 1941 in Topeka, the son of Porter R. and Hazel Farley Douglas. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1959. Ron was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 43 years before retiring in 2003. He then went to...
Barbara Clark
May 15, 2012
Barbara A. Clark, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. She was born on November 23, 1944, in Conway Springs, KS, the daughter of Sylvester & Rose Andra.She has two surviving daughters, Brenda Becker and Sheryl Becker, of Topeka. In 1986 she married her high school sweetheart, Dan Clark, who survives along with four stepchildren, Carrie, Rick,...
O.R. Bargman
May 15, 2012
O.R. "Bud" Bargman, 81, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Homestead Assisted Living. Bud was born April 26, 1931 in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Albert Rolf and Martha Mary Christina (Naegele) Bargman. He graduated from Beatrice High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War from 1952-1954 attaining the rank...
Joy Stratman
May 12, 2012
Joy Renee (Smith) Stratman, 54, of Topeka, passed away after an eight year battle with cancer on Saturday, May 12, 2012. She was born on December 25, 1957, in Cape Girardeau, MO, the daughter of James & Louella (Beaird) Smith.Joy was a graduate of Washburn University. She was employed as a CPA for Cummins & Coffman CPA. She was co-owner...
Bruce A. Price
May 11, 2012
Bruce A. Price passed away in his family's embrace on Friday, May 11, 2012 at his home. He was born July 2, 1947, the son of George and Phylis Fowkes Price. Bruce graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1965, the school he loved and supported his entire life, where he served eight years as a Board Member and was...
