James Allen Mchenry, Jr.
Nov 13, 2023
An extraordinary life concluded peacefully on Monday, November 13, when James Allen (Jim) McHenry, Jr., passed away. He was 79.He was born February 29, 1944, at Stormont Hospital in Topeka and spent most of his childhood in Hutchinson. He was active in Boy Scouts and earned the Eagle Scout Award. His family moved back to Topeka in 1956, and Jim...
James Christopher Beach
Nov 13, 2023
James Christopher Beach, 54, of Topeka, KS, died November 13, 2023, at Midland's Hospice House in Topeka. James was born October 30, 1969, in Topeka, to Charles 'Mike' Beach and Barbara Jean Fass Beach. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1988. After high school, he went to Butler County Community College to play baseball until he had an injury.James...
Audra F. Weekes
Nov 12, 2023
Audra F. Weekes, 97, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 18, 1926 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Earl and Edith (Dall) Giesy.Audra graduated from Burlington High School and then attended Business School. She was employed by Kansas Power & Light Company for over 30 years...
Rosemary Ann Fitzgibbons
Nov 12, 2023
Rosemary Ann Fitzgibbons, 86, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023. She was a friend to all animals. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stone House Animal Hospital / Angel Fund, 1010 SW Fairlawn, Topeka, KS 66604 or Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604-3720. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family....
Donna Lund Dunlap
Nov 11, 2023
Donna Lund Dunlap of Milan, Illinois, passed away peacefully in Topeka, Kansas on November 11, 2023 with her family. She was born November 29, 1929 in rural Cambridge, Illinois, the daughter of Willard and Jane Nash Lund. She attended SunnySide Grade School, graduated from Cambridge High School in 1947, and attended American Institute of Commerce. She was active in Henry...
Billy H. Clemmons
Nov 10, 2023
Billy H. "Bill" Clemmons, 86, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 3, 1937, in Macks Creek, Missouri, the son of Eldon and Fern (Moulder) Clemmons. Bill graduated from Macks Creek High School. He was a member of the Kansas Army National Guard where he served for 25 years, reaching the...
Lawrence Everett Gerstner
Nov 10, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Everett Gerstner, 74, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 10th, 2023, at Midland Care Hospice House.He was born October 6th, 1949, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the son of Lawrence and Joan (Akers) Gerstner. Both of his parents, and stepmother, Martha (Shephard) Gerstner, preceded him in death.Larry graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1968. In the years after...
Dennis Anthony Tucker
Nov 9, 2023
Dennis Anthony Tucker, 71, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023.He was born February 19, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Oliver and Alice (Thomas) Tucker. He graduated from Topeka High School. After graduation, Dennis honorably served in the United States Army as a Quarryman. Dennis loved his family dearly and thoroughly enjoyed being a grandparent. He enjoyed...
Richard T. Cobb
Nov 9, 2023
Richard T. Cobb, 72, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born January 5, 1951 in Jackson County, Missouri, the son of Elmer T. and Dorothy M. (Cameron) Cobb.Richard graduated from Topeka High School. He was employed by Payless Shoe Source for over 20 years before retiring. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.Richard married Connie...
James Dyer
Nov 8, 2023
James Dyer, 79, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born August 14, 1944 in Nitta Yuma Mississippi, the son of Joe and Lizzie Dyer. His parents preceded him in death.James was employed by USD 501 schools for many years before retiring. He was a member of True Light Church...
Wendell B. Christian
Nov 7, 2023
Wendell B. "Chris" Christian, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. He was born November 21, 1933 in Eskridge, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Mima (Buck) Christian.Chris graduated from Seaman High School. He was an Army Veteran serving in the Korean War. Chris was employed by Hills Pet Products as a statistician. He later worked for...
Troy Aaron Webb
Nov 6, 2023
Tommy and Judy Webb share the passing of their son, Troy Aaron Webb. Troy was born April 11, 1976 in Wichita, the son of Tommy and Judy (Bohannan) Webb, He graduated from Sublette High School in Sublette. He attended Ft. Hays University.He was employed as an Iron Worker in Kansas City.Troy enjoyed skiing, hunting, shooting, and a good conversation with...
Nancy Sue Fisher
Nov 6, 2023
Nancy Sue Fisher, 74, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, November 6, 2023.She was born October 29, 1949, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of James and Donna (Wineinger) Daugherty. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1967.Nancy was employed with Capital Federal Savings for 12 years, retiring in 2001.Mrs. Fisher was a member of Light...
Oma B. Lacey
Nov 5, 2023
Oma B. Lacey, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at a Topeka care facility. She was born November 13, 1940 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of John and Chrystal (Copeman) Stover.Oma graduated from Minneapolis High School. She was employed by the State of Kansas as a horticulturist and owned and operated her own greenhouse in Lincoln,...
Donald Ray Anderson
Nov 2, 2023
Donald Ray Anderson, 84, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023.He was born October 21, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Glenn and Elsie (Venters) Anderson.Donald worked as a truck driver for North America and United Van Lines. He later owned the bar Twilight, in north Topeka, operating for 5 years.Survivors include sister-in-law, Darlene Anderson, nephew, Darren (Carletta)...
Joye Ferguson
Nov 2, 2023
Joyce Anne Ferguson, 86, of Topeka, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 2, 2023. Joyce was born on December 18, 1936, in Tulare, CA., the daughter of Harold and Juanita (Hatfield) Stephenson. Though she grew up in Connecticut where she attended school and earned her high school diploma, Wichita, KS, a city that she loved,...
Micheal L. Mulford
Nov 1, 2023
Micheal L. "Mike" Mulford, 64, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was born July 15, 1959 in Topeka, the son of Donald and Virginia (Wangerin) Mulford.Mike graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. He served as a Deputy Sheriff for Shawnee County for over 20 years before retiring. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and was a member...
Lois Ann Mcdaniel
Oct 31, 2023
Lois Ann McDaniel, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023.She was born May 7, 1934, in Morrowville, Kansas, the daughter of Orloff and Beulah (Wilkinson) Lull.Lois was employed by Hallmark Cards as a maintenance supervisor for 37 years.Ms. McDaniel was a member of the Quilt Guild of Topeka.Survivors include her children, Rita Smith (Kem) of Topeka, Shannon Shadix...
Shirley M. Presley
Oct 29, 2023
Shirley M. Presley passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023 at the age of 92. She was a wonderful mother, always there for her two children, family and was loved by many friends. A private graveside service will be held for immediate family. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family. To share a memory of Shirley or...
Betty E. Fager
Oct 28, 2023
At the age of 101, Betty E. Fager passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 25, 1922 in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Mildred (Lungren) Fager. She had a lifelong love of the family farm near Rapp School. Betty graduated from Osage City High School and attended Strickland Business College. Her career...
