William Wayne Sneed
Jul 27, 2022
William Wayne Sneed, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. He was born October 19, 1954 in Wellington, Kansas to Wayne and Tudy (McEachern) Sneed. Bill graduated from Washburn University with a BA in Business in 1977 and a Juris Doctorate in 1980. He started his career at the Kansas Insurance Department, where he advanced to the...
Shirley Ann Tindall-Shellenberger
Jul 27, 2022
Shirley Ann Tindall-Shellenberger passed peacefully to her final rest, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital after a short, serious illness. Shirley, daughter of Elmer W. & Loretta E. Eveleigh-Tindall, was born November 21, 1942, in Hoisington, KS. She attended Hoisington schools and graduated from Hoisington Rural High School in May 1960. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Emporia...
Timothy Lee Hall
Jul 25, 2022
Timothy Lee "Tim" Hall, 59, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 25, 2022.He was born September 4, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Donald and Darlene (Dial) Hall. Tim graduated from Topeka High School in 1980. He furthered his education by attending Coffeyville Community College and later transferred to the University of Kansas. In his youth, Tim was a...
Jack Reed
Jul 23, 2022
Jack Aron Reed, born 02/11/1958, second to the oldest child of U.P Reed and Ruby Ayers, passed away July 23, 2022.He married his high school sweetheart Cindy Moore. Although they divorced they remained lifelong friends.He and Cindy had three children, Jason Reed, Amy Reed Jarowitz and Scott Reed.Jack is survived by siblings, Gerry (wife Donna), Robbie, Ginny, David, Alice (husband...
Karen Sue Lafferty
Jul 23, 2022
Karen Sue Lafferty, 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022.She was born October 11, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of James and Melba (Slater) File. Karen graduated from Topeka High School in 1961. She married Larry Lafferty in 1962 and was a homemaker for many years. In 1980 Karen began working for Frito-Lay in Production and retired...
Nicolle Jannette Mowry
Jul 22, 2022
Nicolle Jannette Mowry, 38, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022.She was born September 22, 1983, in North Charleston, SC. A 2002 graduate of Topeka West High School, Nicolle studied criminal justice at Washburn University. She was also a talented artist whose drawings regularly featured in student exhibitions and on her family's walls. Nicolle enjoyed reading, playing video games,...
Dorthy Glass
Jul 19, 2022
Dorthy "Dottiedee" Glass, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 21, 1942 in Clay Center, Nebraska, the daughter of Arthur G. and Evelyn C. (Ruhga) Brennfoerder.Dorthy graduated from Nelson High School in Nelson, Nebraska. She was self-employed. Survivors include two sons, Duane (Gina) Glass of Topeka, Gene Glass of...
John Wesley Weaver Sr.
Jul 19, 2022
John Wesley Weaver, Sr. passed away on July 19th, 2022. He was born on January 20, 1935, in Osawatomie, KS to Raymond Wesley and Ruth Beatrice Latimer Weaver. He graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1952. In 1953 he received the Chevalier Degree from the Order of Demolay. He was a member of the Air Force Reserve from 1952 to...
Carolyn B. Bayless
Jul 18, 2022
Carolyn B. Bayless, 77, of Berryton, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. She was born November 22, 1944 in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of John R. and Adrian B. (Miller) Rippetoe.Carolyn graduated from Theodore High School in Theodore, Alabama in 1962 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from Washburn University in 1970 and a Master's in Public Administration...
Linda C. Anderson
Jul 18, 2022
Linda C. Anderson, 80, of Lecompton, passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, July 18, 2022.She was born June 25, 1942, in Santa Maria, California, the daughter of Linder Westfall and Martha (Whitehead) Husted. She graduated from Carpinteria High School and went on to Vidal Sassoon Technical College where she obtained her Beautician License. Linda owned and operated her...
Robert L. Schaeffer
Jul 17, 2022
Robert L. "Bob" Schaeffer, 90, Topeka, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at Colonial Village in Overland Park with family by his side.Bob was born August 26, 1931 in Wichita, the son of Lewis and Lillian (Pfanschmidt) Schaeffer. He graduated from Topeka High School and received a Bachelor's degree from Washburn University. He served in the U.S. Army...
John A. Cipolla
Jul 17, 2022
John A. Cipolla, 72, of Overbrook, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. He was born May 1, 1950 in Independence, Kansas, the son of Marion "Mike" and Peggy (Miller) Cipolla. John graduated from Wichita Heights High School and attended college in Seattle, Washington. He was employed in the cabinetry business. He was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran...
Rita A. Cann
Jul 17, 2022
Rita A. Cann, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 at a Topeka care facility. She was born August 9, 1948 in Anniston, Alabama, the daughter of William and Jeanette (Bowles) Zimmerman. She was adopted by George Pruitt when he later married Jeanette.Rita graduated from Auburn Rural High School and attended Washburn University. She was employed by...
Steven Dale Stucky
Jul 16, 2022
Steven Dale Stucky of Topeka, Kansas passed away on July 16th, 2022, at the age of 74. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Patricia Ann (Jones) Stucky, son Dr. Brian Dale Stucky, and daughter in law Jacqueline Laurita Cortese. Steve was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on January 22nd, 1948, to parents Clarence "Snook" Dale Stucky and...
Lois M. Fensler
Jul 15, 2022
Lois M. Fensler, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born June 28, 1927 in Saginaw, Michigan and grew up in Midland, Michigan the daughter of George Lynn and Mary Eleanor (Kidder) Heatley. Lois graduated from Midland High School and then attended Michigan State University earning a Bachelor Degree in...
James J. Finn
Jul 14, 2022
James J. Finn passed away on July 14, 2022, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on August 5, 1941, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of John and Mary Finn. He was a graduate of West High School in Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota.Jim was a resident for many years in Topeka and worked as a social worker at the...
Barbara J. Wildrix
Jul 13, 2022
Barbara J. Wildrix, 99, of Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born April 5, 1923 in Phillips County, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard and Helene (Zimmerman) Preuss. Barbara graduated from Phillipsburg High School. She was a secretary for various offices. She had previously resided in Oskaloosa and Wichita, among other places,...
Cheryl Kaye Cowen
Jul 13, 2022
Cheryl Kaye Cowen, 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022.She was born February 1, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Raymond and Faye (Hess) Stewart. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1962. Cheryl was self-employed, running a daycare from her home for 15 years, retiring in 1983.Cheryl married Gerald Cowen on July 17, 1962 in...
Rosalie Marie Amis
Jul 12, 2022
Rosalie Marie Amis, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2022.She was born February 14, 1933, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of George T. and Mabel E. (Adolphson) Ohlsson. She graduated from Osage City High School. Rosalie was a loving homemaker.Ms. Amis was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Michael Amis (Victoria) of Topeka,...
David Samuel Meek
Jul 11, 2022
David S. Meek, 91, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022.He was born February 24, 1931, in LaHarpe, Kansas, the son of Eldon and Alma (Folk) Meek.David graduated from Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville, Kansas. He furthered his education by attending Coffeyville Community College. He served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean...