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,...
Margaret Irene Shepherd
Mar 31, 2022
Margaret Irene Shepherd, 71, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 31, 2022. She was born June 3, 1950 and grew up in Conway Springs, Kansas the daughter of Randall and Dorothy Varenhorst Sneed. She was a graduate of Conway Springs High School and continued her education at Emporia State where she received her Bachelor's Degree and then started her...
Joe Reeves Crawford, Jr.
Mar 31, 2022
Joe Reeves Crawford Jr., 73, of Topeka, passed away at home Thursday, March 31, 2022.He was born August 22, 1948, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Joe and Wilma (Sparks) Crawford. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1966. Joe was employed by RSI for almost 40 years, retiring in 2018.Joe married Susan Kay McConnell (Crawford) on October...
Clifford W. Sadler, Sr.
Mar 31, 2022
Clifford W. Sadler, Sr., 85, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was born June 9, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Clifford T. and Thelma (Hutchinson) Sadler. Clifford graduated from Oxnard High School in Oxnard, California in 1952. He was an Air Force Veteran during the Korean War. He had resided in Topeka since 1962....
Rosemary Massey
Mar 30, 2022
Rosemary Teresa (Hilgert) Massey, 70, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022. She was born June 24, 1951, in Saint Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of William and Mary (Wegenka) Hilgert. Rosemary attended Mercy High School in Omaha, Nebraska. She furthered her education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's...
Jacqueline Sue Scott
Mar 29, 2022
Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Scott, 60, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at a local hospital.Jackie was born September 21, 1961 in Kansas City, KS, the daughter of James Shipley and Wanda Pierce. She attended Enterprise Academy in Enterprise.She was employed at Burlington Northern Railroad, Blue Cross & Blue Shield and most recently as a paraprofessional with the Seaman School...
Horace Burton Edwards
Mar 29, 2022
Horace B. Edwards died peacefully in his sleep March 29, 2022, in Topeka Kansas. He was 96 years old. He is survived by his wife Fran, daughter Adrienne, sons Paul, Toussaint, and Michael; three stepsons Scott, Brian, and Jeffrey; eleven grandchildren Paul J, Nia, Christopher, Rose, Brittney, Shane, Sydney, Emma, Charleigh, Carson, and Torbjen. Horace was formerly married to Patsy...
Ralph Rich
Mar 27, 2022
Ralph Rich, 62, of Eskridge, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022.He was born January 1, 1960, in Niagara Falls, New York, the son of Maurice and Anni (Bickler) Rich. He graduated from Topeka West High School. He served in the Air Force. Survivors include his siblings, Michael Rich (Jamie) of Wichita Falls, TX and Louise Rich and Mollie Rich of...
Milo D. Fultz
Mar 26, 2022
Milo D. "Mike" Fultz, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 4, 1936 in Richland, Kansas, the son of Harry and Frances (Fogerty) Fultz.Mike graduated from Berryton High School in 1954. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 39 years. After retiring, he worked as a natural...
Linda Marie Heine
Mar 25, 2022
Linda Marie Heine, 44, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022.She was born August 30, 1977, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Teresa Heine. She was a graduate of Rossville High School and KAW Area Technical School. Linda was employed by USD 501 for 24 years.She was a member of the Topeka / Shawnee Kansas Special Olympics team. Survivors...
Julie A. Rowley
Mar 23, 2022
Julie Annell Rowley, 60, of Topeka, KS, died March 23, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.Julie was born on April 8, 1961, in Topeka, KS, to Benny and Dorothy (Lindburg) Rowley. She was fond of her childhood in Eatontown, New Jersey, and loved growing up near the ocean. Her family returned to Topeka in her teenaged years, where she...
Lee Vernon Grays
Mar 22, 2022
Lee Vernon Grays, 81, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022.He was born May 28, 1940, in Marvell, Arkansas, the son of Ben and Betty (Lyles) Grays. He served in the Marine Corps. Lee was employed by the United States Postal Service.Lee married Algie Taylor-Grays. She preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother, Joe Grays. He...
