Obituaries

Scotty Dundee Wilson

Scotty Dundee Wilson

Sep 27, 2023

Scotty Dundee Wilson, 55, of Tecumseh, passed away at home peacefully on September 27, 2023. He was born on October 1, 1967 to Bill and Emma May (Anno) Wilson in Topeka, KS. Scotty worked for himself running a business of many trades, Scotty Wilson Enterprises Inc. Scotty loved his motorcycles, especially his pride and joy Hoebag. He loved his family,...

Wanda Jean Mcdaniel

Wanda Jean Mcdaniel

Sep 25, 2023

Wanda Jean McDaniel of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at a Topeka care facility at the age of 79. She was born November 20, 1943 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of George Elra and Vessie (Adams) Chamberlain.Wanda attended school in Houston, and grew up to become a beautician as a young woman and transitioned into being...

Norma Kay Weaver

Norma Kay Weaver

Sep 25, 2023

Norma Kay Weaver, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023. She was born June 3, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of John Albert and Mabel E. (Patterson) Waddell. She graduated from Topeka High School and received an associate's degree as a licensed practical nurse from Kaw Valley Technical School. Norma was employed as a licensed practical nurse...

Eldon K. Eisenhour

Eldon K. Eisenhour

Sep 23, 2023

Eldon K. Eisenhour, 90, of Topeka, peacefully passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He was born April 2, 1933 in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of George and Jennie Eisenhour.In his youth, Eldon was an avid swimmer and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He attended Butler County Junior college, served his country in the Army, and earned a Bachelor's Degree...

Arlene L. Slayter

Arlene L. Slayter

Sep 22, 2023

Arlene L. Slayter, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born November 15, 1942 in Santa Monica, California, the daughter of William and Florence (Dahlstrom) Lignitz.Arlene graduated from Highland Park High School in 1960. She was employed by K-Mart and Jostens Yearbook Company before retiring. Arlene married James A. Slayter, Jr. He preceded her in...

Robert Lee Meyers

Robert Lee Meyers

Sep 21, 2023

Robert Lee "Bob" Meyers, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Topeka.Bob was born on October 11, 1929 in Flandreau, SD to his parents Albert & Grace (Bullis) Meyers. Bob was an only child and spent his childhood years on his family's farm 1 mile north and one-half mile east of Hammond KS. Bob was also...

Melissa Lynn Hullon

Melissa Lynn Hullon

Sep 21, 2023

Melissa Lynn Hullon, 54, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 21, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.She was born October 7, 1968, in Oakley, Kansas, the daughter of Ray Walter and Judith Lynn (Kline) Arie Jr. She attended elementary through high school in Lakin, Kansas, class of '87. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Rasmussen, graduating Magna Cum Laude...

Steven M. Trahoon

Steven M. Trahoon

Sep 19, 2023

Steven M. "Steve" Trahoon, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. He was born October 16, 1955 in Topeka, the son of Floyd L. and Elizabeth M. (Paul) Trahoon. Steve graduated from Topeka West High School. He was employed by Gage Tavern for several years and later Washburn Rural Middle School from 1996 - 2010 before retiring....

Rosamond Lee Stewart

Rosamond Lee Stewart

Sep 19, 2023

Rosamond Lee Stewart, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.She was born November 4, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of James Louis and Willa (Simms) Epperson. She graduated from Melvern High School in 1954. Rosamond was a waitress for many years and ended her career employed by the Kansas Department of Corrections for 13 years, retiring in...

Timothy David Savage

Timothy David Savage

Sep 18, 2023

Timothy David "Tim" Savage, 56, of Vassar, Kansas, passed away September 18, 2023, from complications due to a serious vehicle accident.Tim was born March 12, 1967, in Rapid City. He was adopted by Glenn and Clara (Cunningham) Savage from Hub City, South Dakota. He graduated from Spirit Lake, Iowa, High School. Tim graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College with an...

Dylan Joseph Holley

Dylan Joseph Holley

Sep 17, 2023

Dylan Joseph Holley (28) loved and felt every emotion deeply. He died unexpectedly on September 17, 2023 in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Born December 23, 1994, Dylan always shined a little brighter than most. He dedicated his life to serving others before himself. A doting girl dad to Catalina and Xochitl and a soulmate to his wife, Hollie. Dylan...

Woodrow Wilson Reser Ii

Woodrow Wilson Reser Ii

Sep 17, 2023

Woodrow Wilson Reser II, 72, of Independence, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.He was born March 8, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Woodrow Wilson and Cayrl (Denham) Reser. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1969. Woody was employed as a lithographer by Spangler, Aid Printing and many others in the printing trade for over 30 years,...

Deloris Kay Olson Wilkins

Deloris Kay Olson Wilkins

Sep 16, 2023

Deloris Kay Olson Wilkins passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023 in Chapman, Kansas. Kay, as she was called, most of her life was born on June 3, 1936, in Manhattan, Kansas to Joe and Lucy Enlow. She grew up in Wamego, Kansas with her three sisters, Laura, Barbara, and Mary. She graduated from Wamego High School in 1954 and...

Jack Allan Murray

Jack Allan Murray

Sep 16, 2023

Jack Allan "I ain't no wuss" Murray, Harley Davidson enthusiast from infancy, lover of dogs and grandbabies, and stranger to no one, passed away Saturday September 16, 2023 at home at the age of 67. He was surrounded by loved ones and passed peacefully after a long-fought illness. Jack was a free spirit who lived life to the fullest. You...

Earlene K. Albro

Earlene K. Albro

Sep 14, 2023

Earlene was a teacher for 37 years at Royal Valley High School. She made many friends and a few adversaries. Her disputes were always resolved in a gracious manner. Maybe the resolution was due to her look, yes, the look or call it the stare she gave when she was displeased or annoyed. All of her students and cohorts who...

Rebecca Jean Cordar

Rebecca Jean Cordar

Sep 13, 2023

Rebecca Jean "Becky" Cordar, 57, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023.She was born December 13, 1965, in Glendale, California, the daughter of Coy Daniel and Marilyn Murray (Pittendrigh) Cordar. Rebecca was employed by Gainwell Technologies in Topeka.Survivors include her life partner, Troy Davis of Topeka; four sisters, Wendy Cordar of Carbondale, KS, Kim Cordar and Shawna Allen both...

Fredrick Hillis

Fredrick Hillis

Sep 13, 2023

Fredrick "Dean" Hillis, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 27, 1936 in Emporia, the son of John Howard and Hazel (Grimmett) Hillis.Dean was an Army Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was employed as an Engineering Technician for the Kansas Department of Transportation for over 40 years...

Glenn E. Mcclelland

Glenn E. Mcclelland

Sep 13, 2023

Glenn E. McClelland, 74, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 11, 1949 in Topeka, the son of Benjamin and Henrietta (Kitchen) McClelland, Jr.Glenn graduated from Highland Park High School. He was an Army Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed in various capacities...

Rickie Diane Slechta

Rickie Diane Slechta

Sep 12, 2023

Rickie Diane Slechta, 78, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 12, 2023, in Topeka. She was born on July 21, 1945, and educated in Ellsworth, Kansas. Rickie was a faithful woman who loved the Lord and her family.Rickie's career path began at an early age with jobs in journalism, the printing industry, and food service. She leveraged these experiences...

Kathy L. Michael

Kathy L. Michael

Sep 6, 2023

Kathy L. "Gammy" Michael, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 19, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of Don and Betty (Owens) McCown. Kathy attended Topeka Public Schools. She was employed by Frito Lay for 39 years before retiring. Kathy married Fred C. Michael on May 16, 1977 in...

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