Robert Thomas Burtch
Oct 7, 2021
Robert Thomas "Bob" Burtch, 71, of Topeka, KS, died Thursday, October 7, 2021. Bob was born on March 30, 1950, in Borger TX, to Robert and Mary Elizabeth (Kolter) Burtch. He grew up in Bronson, KS, where his family operated a hardware store. He was a 1964 graduate of Bronson Grade School, 1968 graduate of Iola Senior High School, and...
Catherine Ann Carter
Oct 5, 2021
Cathy A. Carter, 94, of Rossville, Kansas passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021.She was born March 10, 1927, in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of Irvin Dale and Carene (Hartsook) Ulrich.Cathy worked for Ralph L. Woolpert as a secretary prior to retirement around 1986.Cathy married Maurice "Mo" Carter. He preceded her in death on December 3, 2008.Survivors include her daughter, Lori...
Nellie Mae Motto
Oct 4, 2021
Nellie Mae Motto, 72, Topeka, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021.Nellie was born September 29, 1949 in Montgomery County, MS, the daughter of Harrell and Nellie Mae (Waugh) Waits. She graduated from Osborne, Kansas High School in 1967 and from Stormont Vail School of Nursing in 1970.She was employed as a Registered Nurse with St. Francis Hospital for 44 years,...
Gwendolyn Irene White
Oct 3, 2021
Gwendolyn Irene White, 85, of Neodesha, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021.She was born August 10, 1936, in Rutland Township, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer C. and Agnes Pauline (Tyler) Main. Gwen was employed as a waitress for many years, giving her a chance to meet new people - which she loved. Gwen enjoyed baking, being outside, gardening and her...
Frances Helen Eissler
Oct 3, 2021
Frances DeLong (Gookins) Eissler, 100, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021. She was born April 2, 1921, in Boone, Colorado, the daughter of O.E. and Doris L. (Crim) DeLong. She graduated from Eskridge High School in 1939. Frances was employed by the State of Kansas for many years, retiring in 1984. Mrs. Eissler was a member of the...
Arthur Eugene Shellenberger
Sep 28, 2021
Arthur Eugene Shellenberger; Gene to family; Art to friends and co-workers, passed from this earth on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at McCrite Plaza Health Center, Topeka at the age of 80 after an extended illness.Gene was born December 22, 1940, at the family home rural Americus, KS to Ralph and Lottie Smith-Shellenberger. He attended Grimsley and Bushong Elementary schools and...
Richard Kenneth Reed, Jr.
Sep 28, 2021
Richard Kenneth "Ark" Reed Jr., 78, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021.He was born October 29, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Richard Kenneth Sr. and Helen (Tibbets) Reed. Richard was employed by the Capitol Iron Works as the superintendent for over 40 years.Richard loved baseball - he was a member of several baseball and softball teams,...
Larry Joe Ashton
Sep 27, 2021
Larry Joe Ashton, 61, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 27, 2021.He was born April 10, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Genevieve (Randol) Ashton. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1978. Survivors include his significant other, Dee Dekat of Topeka; his son, Landan Ashton of Topeka; his brother Ron Ashton and his sister Ginger...
Jason Phelps
Sep 27, 2021
Jason "Jay" Phelps, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021. He was born April 10, 1943 in San Angelo, Texas, the son of Everett J. and Irene (Bliznak) Phelps.Jay graduated from Paschal High School in 1962 at Fort Worth, Texas. He was an Air Force Veteran, serving from 1962 -1966. Jay graduated from Don Martin School of...
Roberta M. Hodgson
Sep 25, 2021
Roberta M. "Bobbie" Hodgson, 90, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021.She was born January 16, 1931, in Alta Vista, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Hazel (Hauserman) Orton. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. Roberta married Ernest Hodgson on March 12, 1950, in Harveyville. He preceded her in death in May of 2000. Survivors include her...
Gary W. Westphal, Sr.
Sep 24, 2021
Gary W. Westphal, Sr., 77, a long-time resident of Rossville, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 3, 1943 in Michigan, the son of Leo and Esther (Shultz) Westphal.Gary was an Air Force Veteran and was stationed in Topeka from 1962 - 1966. He was employed by the Parks & Recreation Department...
Charles Philip Brown
Sep 23, 2021
Charles Philip Brown, 70, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021.Charles Philip Brown, known by most as Phil, Passed away Sept. 23rd, 2021, at the age of 70 in Topeka, Kansas. Phil was born in Wyoming, Ohio, to Ralph and Eloise Brown and is survived by his four children. Ever a man on the move, Phil had spent significant...
Joshua James Lacey
Sep 22, 2021
Joshua James "Josh" Lacey, 42, Topeka, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Josh was born January 28, 1979 in Topeka, the son of Floyd and Donna (Ledbetter) Lacey. He attended Topeka West High School, Kaw Area Technical School, and Washburn University. He was briefly in the U.S. Air Force.He enjoyed reading, astronomy, playing games, golf, bowling and taking walks....
Dr. B. Ellis
Sep 22, 2021
Dr. Richard Bernhardt Ellis, 72, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.He was born May 2, 1949, in Passaic, New Jersey, the son of Joseph Bernhardt and Loraine (Webster) Ellis. He was a graduate of Pequannock Township High School in New Jersey. He received his Bachelor's Degree in History, his Master's Degree and Doctorate in Human Development and Family...
Charla Delaine Parks
Sep 22, 2021
Charla Delaine Parks, 61, of Topeka, passed away at Midland Hospice on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.She was born September 15, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Highland Park High School where she excelled as a stand out athlete in track. Shortly after high school she entered the United States Army and then attended Jackson State University. Charla loved to...
Eleanor Hogarth
Sep 21, 2021
Eleanor "Fay" Hogarth, Topeka, passed away on her 87th birthday, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at a local care center.Fay was born September 21, 1934 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Belden and Jean (Billings) Clark. She was employed as a Manager with Old American Insurance Company for 39 years, retiring in 1990.She was a member of Grace Point Church.Fay...
Jean Rosemary Lillo
Sep 21, 2021
Jean Rosemary Lillo, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, with her family by her side.She was born December 28, 1932, in Wickham Market, Suffolk, England, the daughter of William Isaac and Alice Constance (Fulcher) Smith. Jean married Armando Tom Lillo on October 4, 1952 in the Church of St. Thomas Canterbury in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. To this...
Warren G. Kinder
Sep 20, 2021
Warren G. Kinder, 98, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.He was born April 10, 1923, in Rantoul, Kansas, the son of James N. and Margaret (Weinstein) Kinder. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School. Warren was a World War II veteran, serving three years in India as a Staff Sargent with the 886 Signal Company, U.S....
Kevin Maurice Reed
Sep 19, 2021
Kevin Maurice Reed, welder and resident of Oklahoma City, OK, succumbed to severe injuries on September 19, 2021, due to a massive heart attack. He was 54 years.Kevin is survived by his mother, Dorothy Reed; his life partner LaTricia Daniels-Reed; his daughter Ikisha Reed; his grandchildren JaiMarion Cook, I'Mani and I'Mari Hudson; his siblings Charles Jackson, Michael Jackson, Gloria Tillman,...
Steve Moulin
Sep 19, 2021
Steve Moulin, 72, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.He was born July 5, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kenny and Helen Moulin. He attended Osage City High School and graduated in 1967.Steve was employed as an International Representative for the IBEW as a Union Organizer from 1982 to 2005. Prior to being an International Representative he...
