Donna Marie Whiteaker
Jun 15, 2024
Donna Marie Whiteaker, 83, of Leavenworth, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 2, 1940, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Frances (Herken) Danzebrink. She graduated from Easton High School in 1958. Donna ran a daycare out of her home for many years and was a member of St. Joseph’s...
Rita Mae Rookstool
Jun 12, 2024
Rita Mae (Servaes) Rookstool, 73, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born July 2, 1950, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Andy and Florence (VanHorn) Servaes. She was a graduate of Atchison High School. Rita was Shawnee County Treasurer for 12 years and was later employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka until...
Marcia M. Terry
Jun 11, 2024
Marcia M. Terry, 78, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Tuesday evening, June 11, 2024, after an extended battle with cancer. She was born in Nebraska City, Nebraska on June 14, 1945 to George and Marie Ruenholl Biere, the youngest of four children and only daughter. Marcia was raised on the family farm in Otoe County. She attended college at...
Patti Ann Zimmerman
Jun 11, 2024
Patti Ann Zimmerman, 57, of Berryton, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She was born March 30, 1967, in Danville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frank R. and Patricia A. (Kessler) Keller. Patti graduated from Shikellamy High School in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. She was most recently employed by Berryton Elementary School as a food service worker. Prior to that, Patti owned...
Pamela J. Oroke (Anderson)
Jun 9, 2024
Pamela J. Oroke, 75, of Topeka, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 9, 2024 in her home after ongoing health conditions. She was born April 26, 1949, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and De Lois (Berry) Anderson. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1967 and later received her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and Gerontology from Washburn University....
Jerry Lee Tapee
Jun 9, 2024
Jerry Lee Tapee, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, Sunday, June 9, 2024. Jerry was born in Saint Joseph, Missouri on June 10, 1943, the son of John Henry “Jack” and Joyce (DeShon) Tapee. On December 28, 1962 he married Joan Eloise “Elly” Henderson of St. Joseph. In 1964 Jerry and Elly moved to Topeka...
Richard "Dick" Koerner
Jun 6, 2024
Richard “Dick” Koerner, 74, of Topeka, passed away on June 6, 2024. He was born in Hays, Kansas, on July 20, 1949. Dick is survived by his wife of 21 years, Jody. Dick and Jody married on March 22, 2003, in Topeka. Other surviving family members include Dick’s siblings, Ann Koerner (married to Rich Camp) and David Koerner (married to...
Dennis "Denny" Kellogg
Jun 5, 2024
Dennis "Denny" Kellogg, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born April 16, 1950 in Norton, Kansas, the son of Robert De Loyd and Verle Cladine (Goble) Kellogg. Survivors include his sister, Krista G. Dunn of Red Feather Lakes, Colorado. A private Celebration of Denny's Life will be held at a later date. Private inurnment...
Michael James "Mike" Schecher
Jun 5, 2024
Michael James Schecher, 59, left our world on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 while enjoying a ride on his Harley. Mike was born October 25, 1964 in Horton, Kansas, the son of Charles “Chuck” Schecher and Bernetta Clark Schecher. Mike is survived by his father, Chuck Schecher, brother, Jerry, sister, Laura / brother-in-law, Clay Cowart, niece, Nichole / Keith Henry, nephews,...
Marian Elizabeth Dawson
Jun 4, 2024
Marian Elizabeth Dawson, 60, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 surround by those that love her. She was born March 25, 1964, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, the daughter of George and Marjorie (Davis) Dawson. She received her Master’s Degree in Education from BYU. Marian was employed with the Topeka Public School District 501 for 30+ years specializing...
Stacey Sneden Foga
Jun 2, 2024
Stacey Sneden Foga, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 in her home. She was born August 20, 1960 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of John and Lee Ann Sneden. She was raised in Topeka and attended public schools. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1978, and graduated from Kansas State University in 1983 with...
Michele L. Mallonee
Jun 2, 2024
Michele L. Mallonee, 60, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. She was born March 3, 1964 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Bette (Henry) Mallonee. Michele graduated from Lawrence public schools. She was a caregiver to Michael Mallonee and was a homemaker. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include children, Ashley (Ben)...
Juanita Jean Sharitz
Jun 1, 2024
Juanita Sharitz, 91, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 with her family at her bedside. Visitation will be 12:00pm, Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Dove Cremations & Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka. Funeral services will be held 1:00pm, Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Dove Cremations & Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka....
Michelle Dawn Snyder
Jun 1, 2024
Michelle Dawn Snyder, 54, of Mayetta, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was born July 10, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Joyce (Milliken) Viar. She attended school in Council Grove, Kansas where she lived most of her childhood, and graduated from Tri County High School in Big Flat, Arkansas in 1986. She received her Associate’s...
Richard Lee "Bud" Meyer
Jun 1, 2024
Richard L. “Bud” Meyer, 81, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born December 2, 1942, in O’Dell, Nebraska, the son of Elmer and Lillian (Tuma) Meyer. He was the baby of the family and his brothers and sisters remained important to him for the rest of his life. He grew up on a farm near Washington...
Ferne A. Lutz
May 30, 2024
Ferne Lutz, 95, of Topeka, passed away early in the morning of Thursday, May 30th, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born October 8, 1928, in Valley Falls, Kansas, the daughter of Leon F. and Agnes (Housh) Counts. She graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1946. Ferne spent most of her career in Construction Supply Sales, working...
Tina Marie Patterson
May 24, 2024
Tina Marie Patterson, 68, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 24, 2024. She was born November 11, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Cleo McMahon and Jackie Mary Lou Reece. Tina was employed as a school bus driver for many years, retiring in 2018. Ms. Patterson was a member of the Heritage Baptist Church of Topeka. Tina married...
Mason J. Tiefenback
May 24, 2024
Mason J. Tiefenback, 44, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 1, 1980 in Ventura, California, the son of Michael J. and Julie M. (Bridgewater) Tiefenback.Mason graduated from Chaparral High School in Ojai, California. He had resided in Topeka since 2016. He was employed by a landscaping company in Ventura...
Gary D. Nigh
May 24, 2024
Gary Duane Nigh, 76, passed on May 24, 2024 after living several years with FTD and Alzheimer’s. Gary was born on June 6, 1947 to Harve & Mary Lou (Evans) Nigh, both deceased, in Trenton, MO. He was united in marriage to Cherie Goodknight on August 29, 1965. They have two children, Misty (Nigh) Kerr (husband Jeff) of Topeka and...
John Martin Koch
May 23, 2024
John Martin Koch, 74, of Topeka, unexpectedly passed away Thursday, May 23, 2024 in his home.He was born June 29, 1949, in Concorida, Kansas, the son of Maurice and Joanne (Begnoche) Koch. He graduated from Central High School in Salina. John was employed by McFarland's Restaurant and Brewster Place for many years, until retiring.Mr. Koch was a member of the...
