Mary E. Fillman
May 11, 2012
Mary Fillman, 84, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 in Salina.She was born Mary Elizabeth Shrimplin on December, 24th, 1927 in Burlington, Kansas.She was a Master gardener, devoted animal lover, and wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.She was a graduate of Westphalia High School (1947) and the first graduating class of Stormont-Vail School of Nursing, 1950. She became a...
Gloria J. Mcelroy
May 9, 2012
God called Gloria Jean McElroy home on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Her beautiful life began on September 2, 1949 in Vinton, Iowa. Gloria was a sales consultant for State Beauty Supply and a member Rolling Hills Christian Church. On September 8, 1967, she married John L. McElroy in Vinton, Iowa. He survives. She is also survived by her daughters, Heather...
Donald S. Rayl
May 9, 2012
Donald S. Rayl, 84, of Topeka, passed away May 9, 2012. Mr. Rayl was born October 26, 1928 in Hutchinson, Kansas to Earl and Mildred Rayl. Don honorably served his county in the US Navy. He worked for many years as a barber in Topeka. Don is survived by his two daughters, Penny Payne of Independence, MO and Piper McPherson...
Roger L. Pressgrove
May 8, 2012
Roger L. Pressgrove, 66, of Las Cruces, NM, formerly of Silver Lake, KS passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012. He was born September 29, 1945 in Silver Lake, the son of Leon S. and Blanch E. (Ginter) Pressgrove. Roger was raised in Silver Lake and graduated from Sliver Lake High School in 1963. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree...
David B. Thompson
May 7, 2012
David B. Thompson, 46, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012 at his home.He was born December 30, 1965 in Topeka, the son of Charles L. and Doris M. Meyersick Thompson, Sr. He attended Highland Park High School. He was a truck driver for several local transport companies. David married April G. Beamand on February 10, 1990 in...
Kevin Dean Heusted
May 6, 2012
Kevin Dean Heusted, 56, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2012. He was born June 22, 1955 in Topeka, the son of Harry and Rosemary Horton Heusted. Kevin graduated from Highland Park High School in 1973. He was a carpenter and estimator by trade.Kevin married Terrie L. Deal on June 19, 2010 in Emporia. She survives. Other survivors...
Neva J. Coleman
May 5, 2012
Neva Jane Coleman, age 55, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012 surrounded by those she loved. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Everett Coleman and Eloise Mary Flowers, who both preceded her in death. She was raised in Topeka, and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1974. She worked for the Kansas Department of...
Robert D. Lester
May 5, 2012
Robert D. Lester, 54, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at a Topeka hospital surrounded by his loved ones.He was born May 16, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Delbert and Ethel Morgan Lester. He was a custodian for the Shawnee County Courthouse for 21 years before retiring in 2004.Robert married Mabeline L. Scofield on April 19,...
William J. Driscoll
May 3, 2012
William (Bill) J. Driscoll, 75, of Rossville, passed away May 3, 2012. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:30AM on June 16, 2012 at Rossville Christian Church, Rossville, Kansas. Military honors will be presented by the Army National Guard. He was born January 18, 1937 in Jackson County, Kansas to William Cornelius Driscoll and Ola...
Jacqueline M. Hester
May 1, 2012
Jacqueline M. Hester, 67, of Topeka, died Tuesday, May 01, 2012 at her home. She was born October 1, 1944 in Holton, KS, the daughter of Huber and Virginia (Perkins) Keim.Jackie is survived by her daughters and their spouses, Vicki and Tim Sanders, Terri and Billy Brewer, Aundrea Tyler and Mike Garvin, Christy and Chris Carter, 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren;...
Gene L. Trueblood
May 1, 2012
Gene L. Trueblood, 70, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at a Topeka hospital. He was born January 22, 1942 in White City, KS, the son of Martin and Dorothy L. McCulle Trueblood. He attended White City Grade School and graduated from Highland Park High School. He was a Navy veteran of Vietnam where he was stationed...
Jeffrey Harness
Apr 30, 2012
Jeffrey L. "Papoose" Harness, 54, Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Midland Hospice House. Papoose was born August 11, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Virgil and Elizabeth (Eteeyan) Harness. He graduated from Highland Park High School. He was a self employed auto mechanic.Survivors include daughter, Jamira Harness, Omaha, NE; son, Jeffrey L. Harness, Jr, Lake of...
Dorothy E. Rumbley
Apr 27, 2012
Dorothy E. Rumbley, 92, of Topeka, passed away April 27, 2012, at McCrite Plaza. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted friend to many. She was born June 20, 1919, in St. Marys, KS, to Joseph L. & Cora A. Yocum Vilven. She moved to Topeka in 1934; graduated from Topeka High School in 1937 and Washburn University...
Thomas Andrew Houpt
Apr 25, 2012
Thomas Andrew Houpt, a family man, successful businessman, and talented teacher, died of natural causes on April 25, 2012 in Topeka, Kansas just short of his 86th birthday. The eldest of six children, Tom was born May 25, 1926 in Atchison, Kansas to Thomas M. Houpt and Leola M. Lindsey. The family briefly moved to Madison, Wisconsin during the Great...
David J. Brown
Apr 24, 2012
David Joseph "Charlie" Brown, 44, of Topeka passed away April 24, 2012. He was born Jan. 7, 1968 in Kansas City, MO. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1989 to 1993. He is survived by his son, Cole Joseph Brown; his mother, Carolyn J. Pratt of Topeka; 3 siblings, Zan A. Pratt, Springdale, AR, Brian Pratt, Grain Valley, MO,...
Patrick John Callan
Apr 23, 2012
Patrick John Callan, 48, of Topeka, died Monday, April 23, 2012. He was born January 11, 1964 in Dubuque, Iowa to John D. and Josephine Palumbo Callan. He was raised in Topeka. He attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Elementary School, Topeka public schools and graduated from Topeka West High School. He was employed as a night dispatcher for two...
Melvin Lee Robbins
Apr 22, 2012
Lee Robbins, March 8, 1932-April 22, 2012. A long-distance hiker, mountain climber, musician, teacher cum laud; an artist and a gentleman; husband, father and friend: A long-winded life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Mater Dei Holy Name chapel on Friday, April 27 at 3:00 pm.
Wayne E. Brandon, Sr.
Apr 21, 2012
Wayne Earl Brandon Sr., 68, of Topeka, passed away April 21, 2012. He was born in Topeka on August 2, 1943 to Clifford Curtis and Juanita (Haggins) Brandon. He attended Highland Park High School. He served in the U.S. Army. Wayne worked as a concrete finisher and was a member of St. Luke's Missionary Baptist Church. He is survived by...
Matthew V. Shedrick
Apr 19, 2012
Matthew V. Shedrick, 21, of Tecumseh, KS passed away Thursday, April 19th. He was born April 16th, 1991, the beloved son of Shane and Veronica Shedrick and beloved brother to Michael and Alyssa Shedrick. Matt attended Shawnee Heights High School and enjoyed working at the Topeka Steak House. Matt was an active and accomplished musician as well as an active...
David Laird
Apr 16, 2012
David Laird, 65, Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012 after a long illness.He was born November 26, 1946 in Topeka, the son of Isabella Hoffman Laird and Donald L. Laird Sr.David graduated from the old St Joseph Grade School and Hayden High school and attended Washburn University, all in Topeka. At the time of his death he was...
