Marvin F. Hossfeld
Jan 25, 2022
Marvin Fredrick Hossfeld passed away peacefully with his family by his side on January 25th, 2022, at the age of 85. He was born in Horton, KS, and lived in Powhattan, Netawaka, and Holton, and spent 36 years in Topeka. Marvin worked at Goodyear in Topeka, KS, for 42 years and was a member of United Steelworkers Local 307. He...
David C. Brainard
Jan 25, 2022
David C. Brainard, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022.He was born November 29, 1935, in Oberlin, Kansas, the son of Claude A. and Rista Sara (Miller) Brainard. He graduated from Oberlin High School in 1953. He served in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959. David was employed by Goodyear in Topeka for 31 and a...
Russell D. Johnson
Jan 23, 2022
Russell David Johnson, 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022.He was born August 27, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ronald and Marilyn (Apps) Johnson. Russell graduated from Topeka High School in 1976. He attended KU and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Physics.He was a self-employed contractor and worked for Kansas Department of Transportation.Russell...
Therese Marie Boiteau
Jan 22, 2022
Therese Marie Boiteau, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022.She was born March 29, 1929, in Chicoutimi, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Louis and Simone Bosse. She received a nursing degree and worked as a registered nurse in a hospital setting, later working as a homemaker. Therese married Guy M. Boiteau. He preceded her in death in 1993....
William D. Pyle
Jan 21, 2022
William D. "Bill" Pyle, 66, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022.He was born June 21, 1955, in Hiawatha, Kansas, the son of Bill G. and Della M. (Larson) Pyle.Bill graduated from Sabetha High School in 1973. He went on to attend Emporia State University where he obtained his Bachelor's Degree.He worked as a Computer Software Developer for Canberra...
Richard J. Warrington
Jan 21, 2022
Richard J. "Dick" Warrington, 75, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022.He was born September 20, 1946, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Earl and Hazel (Tarras) Warrington. Dick was employed by the Shawnee County Sheriff's Department, taking over their Crime Scene Investigation Unit in 1978 until his retirement in 1996. He continued his passion for crime scene...
Theodore H. Eubanks, Jr.
Jan 21, 2022
Theodore H. Eubanks, Jr. 84, of Eudora, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022.He was born October 10, 1937, in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Theodore Sr. and Ethel (Hills) Eubanks. He attended the University of Kansas where he studied architecture. Ted was employed by Farmland for 43 years, retiring in 1999.Mr. Eubanks was a member of several model airplane clubs...
Jennifer Michelle Holder
Jan 20, 2022
Jennifer Michelle "Jenny" Holder, 47, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 with her family by her side at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 19, 1974 in Salina, the daughter of Steve and June (Blanka) Holder. Growing up, Jenny loved spending summers with her grandparents in Wamego and playing basketball and softball. She graduated from Flint...
Wilma J. Payne
Jan 20, 2022
Wilma J. Payne, 69, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born August 22, 1952 in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Caroline (Kober) Zimmer.Wilma graduated from Marian High School in Hays, Kansas in 1970 and earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Fort Hays Kansas State College in 1974. Wilma was employed as a...
John R. Merrill
Jan 19, 2022
John R. Merrill, 86, of Topeka, KS passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born on March 27, 1935 in Bremen, Kansas, to George "Leonard" Merrill and Dora Viola Farrell Merrill. John attended high school in the small town of Irving, Kansas. He worked for the Ensley's Gas Station. During his senior year, John...
Min Jung Spencer
Jan 19, 2022
Min Jung "Mindy" Spencer, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Midland Hospice House. She was born February 17, 1942 in Seoul, Korea, the daughter of Meung Hong Lee and Suk Ja Jen.Mindy was a homemaker. She attended Light of the World Christian Center.Mindy married Robert Iams. He preceded her in death. She later married Buddie...
Pamela Jane Sigler
Jan 18, 2022
Pamela Jane Sigler, age 63, of Topeka, Kansas passed away unexpectedly on January 18, 2022 from natural causes. The family is deeply saddened by her sudden death. She was born on September 17, 1958 to Francis "Jett" and Frances Sigler in Kentucky. She grew up in Madisonville, Kentucky and lived there until she moved to Kansas in 1993. Pam graduated...
Roy A. Proctor
Jan 18, 2022
Roy A. Proctor, 88, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022.Roy was born March 28, 1933 in Burlington, KS, the son of Gilbert and Vanina (Wagaman) Proctor. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War.Roy was a brick mason and was employed by Jayhawk Masonry, Proctor Masonry, Don Scott Masonry and Union Local 3 Masonry companies, retiring after...
David Michael Philipp
Jan 18, 2022
David Michael "Mike" Philipp, 53, Holton, KS passed away on Tuesday January 18, 2022.Mike was born on October 26, 1968 in Topeka, the son of David and Judy (Smith) Philipp.He graduated from Rossville High School and attended Washburn University.He was previously employed by the Department of Revenue, State of Kansas.He had a passion for music and touched many lives through...
Duane Ray Swanwick
Jan 18, 2022
Duane Ray Swanwick, 71, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. He was born in Oswego, Kansas on August 21, 1950 to Francis Darrell "Sonny" Swanwick and Alma Arlene McCorkle Swanwick of rural Oswego, Kansas.He attended Sunny View Elementary School and later graduated from Labette County Community High School in 1968. Duane graduated from Kansas State University in 1973 with a...
Kirk Bryan Myrick
Jan 17, 2022
Kirk Bryan Myrick, 57, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022.He was born June 26, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Daniel and Dorothy (White) Myrick. Kirk graduated from Seaman High School in 1983. He was employed by Carols Pretty Pets and worked as a Pet Groomer for 15 years.Kirk was a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of...
Cynthia Fern Vahsholtz
Jan 17, 2022
Cynthia Fern Vahsholtz, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022.She was born July 25, 1945, in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of James Daniel and Evelyn Orla (Thomas) Gilchrist. She graduated from Topeka High in 1963 and attended Washburn University until 1966. Cindi was employed by the Kansas Historical Society, retiring in December of 2012. She previously worked for...
Homer Dean Klamm
Jan 16, 2022
Homer Dean Klamm, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022. He was born September 16, 1932 in Topeka, the son of Homer Daniel and Florence Lillian (Barraclough) Klamm.Dean graduated from Topeka High School. He was a Navy Veteran, serving from 1953 - 1957. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in History from Washburn University in 1967. Dean was...
Cathy Banks
Jan 14, 2022
Cathleen Roberta Banks, 49, of Topeka, passed away into the arms of Jesus on Friday, January 14, 2022.
She was born August 18, 1972 along with her twin sister, Christine, in Hiawatha, Kansas, the daughter of Charles R. and Patsy J. (Jeffery) Banks.
Survivors include her parents, Charles and Patsy Banks of Topeka; her sisters, Carmen Smith of Warrensburg, Missouri and Christine...
Glenn Stalcup
Jan 14, 2022
Glenn "Mike" Stalcup, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022. He was born June 22, 1933 on a farm southeast of Centralia, Kansas, the son of Emmett N. and Opal V. (Aeschliman) Stalcup.Mike went to one room country schools until the 6th grade. He graduated from Centralia Rural High School in 1951. He served in the Navy...
