Stephen C. Evertson
Apr 23, 2022
Stephen Evertson, 77, of Topeka, Kansas, Passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Steve was born December 3, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Eleanor and Merlin Evertson and Harry Kirk Jr. He attended Topeka High School and Washburn University. Steve served his country with the United States Navy aboard the USS Constellation. He married Stella Evertson in Hong...
James Wright Bloomer
Apr 22, 2022
James Wright Bloomer, 85, of Topeka, KS, died Friday, April 22, 2022 at a local nursing home.James was born on September 28, 1936 on the farm his grandfather homesteaded in Smith County Kansas, 3 miles south and 3 miles east of Bellaire, KS. His parents were James Charles and Nettie Alice (Baker) Bloomer, and he had two older brothers, William...
Barbara Faye Smith
Apr 22, 2022
Barbara Faye Smith, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, April 22, 2022.She was born August 22, 1939, in Ada, Oklahoma, the daughter of Mark and Clara (Myers) Lunsford. She graduated from Fitzhugh High School in Oklahoma.Barbara counseled clients at the Iroquois Mental Health Center in Greensburg, Kansas. She then received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Behavioral Sciences from Washburn...
Barbara Jean Clark
Apr 20, 2022
Barbara Jean Clark, 94, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born May 1, 1927 in Sedan, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas N. and Amanda Laura Jane (Funkhouser) Kidd.Barbara graduated from Sedan High School and earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Washburn University. She was employed...
Jerry Lester Kincaid
Apr 20, 2022
Jerry Lester Kincaid 82, Berryton, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.Jerry was born March 31, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas to Lester and Effie Kincaid. He was the youngest of four children. Jerry graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958.Jerry made a career of working on heavy duty diesel trucks and was...
Donald M. Shurtz
Apr 20, 2022
Donald Shurtz, 91, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at a local care center.Don was born October 21, 1930 in Beloit, the son of Melvin and Virginia (Mead) Shurtz.He graduated from Beloit High School and Kansas University with a degree in Fine Arts.He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.He was a commercial artist, beginning with WIBW...
Vivian Inman
Apr 19, 2022
Vivian "Kay" Inman, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at a Topeka hospital. She was born August 2, 1947 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the daughter of Kyle Abbott and Violet Marie (Morrison) Phalp.Kay graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas and attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas. She then attended Draughns College of...
Bruce Fell
Apr 18, 2022
Bruce D. Fell, 67, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022.He was born November 6, 1954, in Arkansas City, Kansas, the son of David and Verna (Austin) Fell. Bruce graduated from Winfield High School in 1972. He later went on to attend mortuary school in Washington State and obtained a certificate of completion.He was employed as contract worker in...
Mary Louise Metzger
Apr 18, 2022
Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Metzger, 93, Topeka, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022.Mary Lou was born September 16, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Grace Marie (Glover) Martin. She attended Randolph Elementary, Boswell Junior High and graduated from Topeka High School. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education where she was...
Andrew P. Bervert
Apr 17, 2022
Andrew P. "Andy" Bervert, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. He was born April 22, 1934 in Topeka, the son of Joseph Paul and Elizabeth (Swartz) Bervert.Andy graduated from Topeka High School. He was a founding partner for Greenbrier Realty. He was a member of the Arab Shrine.Born in the middle of the Great Depression, Andy...
Kent Clark Nichols
Apr 16, 2022
Kent Clark Nichols, 62, of Topeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Kent was born in Topeka, Kansas, on May 23, 1959. Kent graduated from Highland Park High School in 1977. He obtained a Bachelor's in Arts from Washburn University in 1986. Kent's senior year he was the Editor of the Washburn Review newspaper.Kent recently...
Lester O. Lewis
Apr 15, 2022
Lester O. Lewis, 95, of Topeka, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born May 20, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Oscar and Elva (Hayden) Lewis. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1945 and attended Washburn University. Lester was employed by the State of Kansas beginning as a janitor, a store keeper and stock clerk....
Charles Glen Masters
Apr 14, 2022
Charles Glen Masters, 72, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022.He was born December 3, 1949, in Topeka, KS, the son of Robert "Swede" and Shirley (Welch) Masters. Glen was married to Mary (Dorr) Masters. She survives him. He is also survived by his brother, Pat Masters and his nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents...
Vera F. Ward
Apr 8, 2022
Vera F. Ward, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at a Rossville care facility. She was born August 26, 1939 in Koshkonong, Missouri.Vera was a homemaker. Vera married Russell F. Hamilton, Sr. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Russell F. "Rusty" Hamilton, Jr. on March 26, 2021.Survivors include...
Sherman Jackson Epperson
Apr 8, 2022
Sherman Jackson "SJ" Epperson, 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, April 8, 2022.He was born February 5, 1942, in Mena, Arkansas, the son of Austin and Eva Lilly (Essman) Epperson. He graduated from Highland Park High School. He served in the army during Vietnam. Sherman was employed by Stevenson's Company for 30 years and then eight years with Standard Sheet...
Richard S. Corwin
Apr 5, 2022
Richard S. "Dick" Corwin 89, of Topeka passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital, Tuesday, April 5, 2022.Dick was born January 4, 1933 in Nappanee, Indiana the son of William and Aletha Corwin.Dick's 45 year career in the manufacturing industry took him to South Bend and Michigan City, Indiana; Madison, Wisconsin; Clay Center and Topeka, Kansas. His financial background was put...
Rebecca Boyer
Apr 5, 2022
Rebecca "Becky" Boyer, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of Reva Atkinson.Becky owned and operated her own day care in Chicago for many years. Becky married Alexander Pantos. She later married Howard Boyer. They both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her...
Jennie Joann Adair
Apr 2, 2022
Jennie JoAnn Adair, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022.She was born January 10, 1939, in Miltonvale, KS, the daughter of Hershel L. and Jennie (Briggs) Owen.JoAnn attended Concordia High School in Concordia, KS.She worked as a Certified Medical Assistant as well as a Certified Nurse's Aide for McCrites for approximately 20 years. She also worked as a...
Barbara L. Reese
Apr 1, 2022
Barbara L. Reese, 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022.She was born February 12, 1942, the daughter of Daisy Reese. Barbara enjoyed spending time with her many cousins. She enjoyed going to the casino. Barbara was cremated. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southeast Chapel is assisting the family. To leave a message of condolence for Barbara's family or to...
James H. Perriman
Mar 31, 2022
James H. "Jim" Perriman, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born June 16, 1950 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of William and Irma (Morris) Perriman.Jim graduated from Haven High School. He moved to Topeka in the late 1960's. He was an Air Force Veteran during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Canteen Vending,...
