Susan Jane Henry
Nov 18, 2021
Susan Jane Henry, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, November 18, 2021. She was born September 7, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of L. Ben and Eva Mary (Bohannon) Kropp.Susan graduated from Barron Wisconsin Senior High School. She was an Army Veteran serving as a nurse during the Viet Nam War. She earned her BS of Science in...
Terry Lynn Pusch
Nov 15, 2021
Terry Lynn Pusch, 53, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. He was born August 31, 1968 in Topeka, the son of Clayton "Carroll" and Doris Ann (Nichols) Pusch.Terry graduated from Highland Park High School. He owned and operated Pusch Trucking. Survivors include his two sisters, Yvonne Marie Stegman of Fountain, Colorado, Patricia Ann Whitworth of Lawrence, four...
Bruce Wesley Smith
Nov 15, 2021
Bruce Wesley Smith, 66, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021.He was born November 4, 1955, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Paul Wesley and Zada Faye (Snyder) Smith. He was a 1973 graduate of Topeka High School.Bruce was employed by Cargill in Topeka, for 34 years, retiring in 2014.Bruce married Cinde S. Wege on January 21, 1978 in...
Margaret Mae Sandberg
Nov 15, 2021
Margaret Mae Sandberg, 91, of Topeka, Kansas passed into her next life on November 15, 2021. She was born in Pipestone, Minnesota on August 16, 1930, to Frank and Gertrude Bruns.As the seventh of 13 children, Margaret was an integral part of a close-knit large family - relationships that continued during her lifetime. This caring family bond helped her become...
Peggy Jo Chittenden
Nov 13, 2021
Peggy Jo Chittenden, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021.Peggy was born February 27, 1945 in Topeka, Kansas to Oscar C. and Josephine (Stramel) Young. She was raised in the St. Joseph German Catholic Church Community. She graduated from Hayden High School and went on to attend Washburn University. Peggy enjoyed floral design and was a graduate...
Norma L. Tenbrink
Nov 12, 2021
Norma L. Tenbrink, 86, of Wakarusa, passed away on November 12, 2021 at Autumn Home Plus. She was born on July 23, 1935 to Quinton and Velma (Tudor) Cloud in Topeka, Kansas. Norma graduated from Enterprise Academy in 1953. On April 13, 1955, she married Robert "Bob" Spaeth in Topeka. They later divorced.On July 14, 1972 she married Alex "Bill"...
Philip Y. Criqui
Nov 10, 2021
Philip Y. Criqui, 61, of Denison, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born July 24, 1960 in Topeka, the son of Harold D. and Amanda (Clemens) Criqui.Philip was employed by Stranger Creek Swimming Pool. Survivors include his companion, Joan Tichenor, his two children, Zach and Crystal, his mother, Amanda Hollingshead and his siblings, Roger Criqui, Carolyn...
Alberta F. Wolf
Nov 10, 2021
Alberta F. Wolf, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born July 16, 1941 in Harper, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Saletha (McIntire) Waters.Alberta graduated from Hutchinson High School. She had resided in Topeka for over 55 years. Alberta married Robert E. Wolf on September 17, 1960 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He preceded her in...
Margaret Jean Bradshaw
Nov 10, 2021
Marge Bradshaw, 86, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Nichlaus and Antoinette Cindrich; her daughter Kathleen Clark; and her siblings Mary, Larry, and Jane. She leaves behind a loving family - her husband Sam; her daughters Deborah, Maggie, Wendy and Louisa; and eleven grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Marge was a loving, active,...
Louis Maddox Long
Nov 8, 2021
Louis "Louie" Maddox Long was born September 16, 2021.At just 7 weeks old Louie passed away suddenly on Monday Morning, November 8, 2021.Louie was born on September 16, 2021 in Topeka KS. Louie is the son of Joshua Long and Shelbie Harmony-Lassen and brother to Aubree Long, Ryder Long, and Kashton Long.At just 5lb 10oz our mighty warrior fought hard...
Mike Murray
Nov 8, 2021
Mike Murray, 74, of Auburn, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021.Mike was born January 21, 1947, in Lawrence, Kansas the son of Millard and Leola (Bond) Murray. He graduated from Lawrence High School and attended Kansas State. Mike was retired from Ag Partners Coop. Mike married Eileen Lisher on October 8, 1971 in Lawrence. She survives, along with his children...
Chase A. Barfoot
Nov 7, 2021
Chase A. Barfoot, 28, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born October 3, 1993 in San Bernardino, California, the son of Jason and LuAnn (Burmeister) Barfoot.Chase attended Topeka High School. He was employed by Casper Construction. He was a member of Operators Local Union No. 101 and was instrumental in his family being active within...
Judy Kay Robb
Nov 7, 2021
Judy Kay Robb November 1, 1939 – November 7, 2021Our Beloved Aunt Judy - Judy K. Robb, age 82, gracefully passed away Sunday evening, November 7, 2021 at The House at Midland Care in Topeka, KS from natural causes. She is now wrapped in the loving arms of family and friends who have passed before her. To be sure, the...
Marci L. Daugherty
Nov 5, 2021
Marci L. Daugherty, 53, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 31, 1968 in Wichita, the daughter of John R. and Mary L. (Krueger) Higgins.Marci graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1986 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Washburn University in 1991. She was employed by Street...
Jorge Escalante
Nov 3, 2021
Jorge Escalante, 70, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was born March 20, 1951 in Ciudad Obregon, Mexico, the son of Jorge Escalante and Guadalupe Alatorre.Jorge was employed as a Butcher for City Meats in San Diego, California. He had resided in Topeka since 2004.Jorge married Margarita Osuna on May 13, 1992 in San Diego, California....
Margaret "Elaine" Saffels
Nov 3, 2021
Margaret "Elaine" Saffels, 97, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. She was born March 11, 1924, the third child of Edward and Margaret (Peterson) Nieman, Nortonville, Kansas. She graduated from Nortonville High School in 1942, and moved to Topeka to attend Strickler Business College. She married Robert Morton Cowger in 1945. Elaine had a life time of service to...
Lisa K. Schwartz
Oct 30, 2021
Lisa K. Schwartz, 56, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021.She was born August 2, 1965, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Gary H. and Joan K. Richardson. Lisa graduated from Topeka West High School. She continued her education from Kaplan University receiving her Bachelor Degree in Business. She worked for Fidelity State Bank as the Head Teller.Lisa was...
Mark W. Rankin
Oct 28, 2021
Mark W. Rankin, 71, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021.He was born October 8, 1950 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Robert and Marilyn (Clark) Rankin. Survivors include his sons, Brian Rankin of Topeka and Matt Rankin of Auburn, Kansas; his sister, Cheryl Roe of Springfield, Missouri; his brother, Stacy Lemert of Bowling Green, Kentucky and his beloved...
Phyllis A. Solomon Sesher
Oct 28, 2021
Phyllis A. Solomon Sesher, 84, of Chanute, Kansas passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born July 21, 1937 in Chanute, the daughter of Edgar C. and Vera P. (Johnstone) Solomon Hogan.Phyllis graduated from Chanute High School and received her diploma from Mercy School of Nursing in Fort Scott, Kansas and was a Kansas Board Certified Registered Nurse....
Mildred B. Kent
Oct 26, 2021
Mildred B. Kent, 97, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born February 3, 1924 in Topeka, the daughter of Fred and Edna (Blackney) Taylor.Mildred was employed by Fleming Companies for many years before retiring at the age of 82. Mildred married Theron V. Kent on June 14, 1941 in Topeka....
