Richard Bowen
Sep 5, 2023
Richard "Ricky" Bowen, 53, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. He was born January 26, 1970 in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Richard and Cheryl Ann (McNeely) Bowen.Ricky graduated from Topeka High School. He was employed by TARC Industries since 1991 and worked various jobs.Ricky's love for his family, sense of humor, joyful personality, Kansas City...
Patricia Ann Bugg
Sep 5, 2023
Patricia Ann Bugg, 82, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born January 1, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri. She received a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Washburn University and a master's degree in Advanced Nursing from Fort Hays State University. Patricia was employed by Stormont-Vail for 40 years, retiring in 2019.Patricia married...
Arthur D. Debacker, Jr.
Sep 5, 2023
Arthur Dale "Artie" DeBacker, Jr., 80, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.He was born May 17, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Arthur D. and Johanna M. (Schoefield) DeBacker, Sr. He was a 1961 graduate of Hayden High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Arts from Washburn University in 1972. Artie was involved with the Boy...
Nadine May Manley
Sep 4, 2023
Nadine May McClelland Manley was born on February 8, 1935 in Independence, Missouri. She went home to be with her Lord on September 4, 2023. She was the daughter of George and Nellie (Nye) McClelland. She has a surviving sister, Connie Kingore, and two other siblings who preceded her in death: George Jr. and Bill McClelland. Nadine attended Ottawa and...
Michael Steven Pfannenstiel
Sep 4, 2023
Michael Steven Pfannenstiel, 72, of Auburn, passed away Monday, September 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.He was born January 8, 1951, in Topeka, KS, the son of Leonard and Nellie (Greg) Pfannenstiel. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1969. Michael was employed by Goodyear Tires for 39 years, until his retirement.Michael married Cynthia Davis-Lira on September 19,...
Delbert Ray Tuttle
Aug 24, 2023
Delbert R. Tuttle, 90, of Tecumseh, passed away on August 24, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.On Tuesday morning, April 18, 1933, a baby boy was born to William Ray and Della (Augustine) Tuttle at a little house near 6th Street and Branner in Topeka, Kansas. They named him Delbert Ray. He was the youngest of three brothers.The family...
Joseph Scott Neal
Aug 23, 2023
Joseph "Scott" Neal, 59, of Palm Springs Ca, fell asleep in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born on December 19, 1963 to Clarence Gene Neal and Betty Jeanne Esquibel-Neal in Topeka, Kansas. Joseph graduated from Topeka West High School in 1982 before going to Baker University where he received a Bachelor's Degree...
Robert George Kahler
Aug 23, 2023
Robert George "Bob" Kahler, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.He was born May 2, 1932, in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, the son of George and Vera (Murray) Kahler. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1949. He served as a Sergeant in the Army from 1952 - 1954.Bob was employed by Goodyear Tire...
Connie S. Mclean
Aug 21, 2023
Connie S. McLean 82, of Topeka was born northwest of Howard, Kansas toDarrel D. and Cleda V. McLean. Connie grew up in and around Howard,playing in the fields while her parents farmed and making mud piesunder the front porch of their home. Connie attended school in Howardand graduated from Howard High School where she participated in PepClub, Glee Club and...
Roxanne Emmert-Davis
Aug 19, 2023
It is with great sadness and an incredibly heavy heart that we announce the passing of beloved wife, trusted friend, wonderful mother, and generous grandmother Roxanne Emmert-Davis.She passed peacefully, but unexpectedly, at home on 8/19/2023. Her family is deeply saddened to lose her, but they are eternally grateful for the time they had together. Lover of nature and always able...
Betsy Ruth Hamm
Aug 18, 2023
Betsy Ruth Lyon Hamm, 84, passed away August 18, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born June 23, 1939 in Burlington, Iowa to Harold B. and Ruth Mercer Lyon. She grew up in Iowa and Fairway, KS. She graduated from Shawnee Mission High School in 1957. She attended the University of Kansas and later graduated from...
Robert D. Patterson
Aug 18, 2023
Robert D. "Bob" Patterson, 80, of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.The family will receive friends from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS. Cremation will follow the visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to NE Kansas Parkinson Association, PO Box 67342, Topeka, KS 66667-0342....
Gladys Irene Neuhaus
Aug 18, 2023
Gladys Neuhaus was born on June 6, 1936 in Nortonville, Kansas. She passed in her home on Friday, August 18, 2023 in the presence of her family. Gladys graduated from Nortonville High School in 1954 and attended Clarks Business School in Topeka the following year. She met her husband Allen through her brother Edwin when she was 12 years old....
Janice Lee Manker
Aug 18, 2023
Janice Lee Manker, 66, of Auburn, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023.She was born August 16, 1957, in Saitama Ken, Japan, the daughter of Joseph and Melinda (Bekker) Stone. She graduated from Joplin (MO) High School and received certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Janice was employed by multiple nursing homes for several years, becoming disabled in 1996. Janice married...
Michael Shannon Pettit
Aug 16, 2023
Michael Shannon Pettit, 53, of Topeka, passed away at 6:49 p.m. on Wednesday August 16, 2023.He was born August 25, 1969, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Michael L. and Teresa (Zwiesler) Pettit. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1988. Michael was employed by Lardner Cut Stone for the last 10 years. Michael was engaged to Theresa...
Austin Mitchel Porter
Aug 13, 2023
Austin Mitchel Porter, 37, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.He was born October 30, 1985, in Meade, Kansas the son of Kenneth Mitchel and Jeanie K Porter. He graduated from Meade High School in 2004 and earned a bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University in 2008 with a double major in communication and journalism.Austin was employed at Thrivent...
Cynthia Elaine Ronnekamp
Aug 12, 2023
Cynthia Elaine "Cindy" Ronnekamp, 73, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023.She was born August 24, 1949, in Hastings, Nebraska, the daughter of Raymond Loren and Lenora May (Komrofske) Ronnekamp. She attended First Lutheran Church in Topeka. Cindy never married but lived with her brother, Loren L. Ronnekamp for all their lives. They resided in Greeley, Colorado and Las...
Carolyn Ann Frye
Aug 12, 2023
Carolyn Ann Frye, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1942, to the late L.F. "Bill" and Elma Secord in Topeka, Kansas.She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Ivan Raymond Frye. She is also survived by her children and grandchildren: Son Jeffrey and wife Sandy of Springfield,...
Linda Kay Clark
Aug 11, 2023
Linda Kay Clark, 64, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born April 17, 1959, in Independence, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Herndon) Clark. Linda was employed by the Department of Revenue of Kansas for many years. Following that she began working as a receptionist for the Midwest Barber College. During...
Deborah Kay Love
Aug 11, 2023
Deborah Kay Love, 63, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.She was born February 29, 1960, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Allen and Randalin (Hohmann) Bargdill. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State University, and a Master's Degree in Teaching from The University of Saint Mary. Deborah was a dedicated teacher for over 25 years. She...
