Joyce Ann Pejakovich
Aug 17, 2021
Joyce Ann Pejakovich, 82, of Topeka, Kansas died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Brookdale Senior Living. Joyce was born June 7, 1939, in Maize, Kansas to Alva and Aleen Woodard. She is survived by her spouse, George Pejakovich and her three children: Thea Rademacher (Steve Fredrickson) and their children Nathan, Nicholas, Andrew, and Paul Fredrickson; Phillip Rademacher (Rachel) and their...
Eileen Sifferman
Aug 16, 2021
Eileen Sifferman, 96, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at a Topeka care facility. She was born November 15, 1924 in Barberton, Ohio, the daughter of Elmer T. and Ruth Ann (Lambert) McQuaide.Eileen graduated from high school in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was employed as a waitress at Waid's Restaurant and Aunt Martha's Restaurant, a switchboard operator...
Karen E. Hudnall
Aug 16, 2021
Karen E. Hudnall, 58, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Midland Hospice House. She was born June 7, 1963 in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Jack B. and Ruby K. (Woltje) Callahan.Karen graduated from St. Marys High School in 1983. She joined the US Army and was stationed in Germany. After her discharge, she joined the...
Delois Jean Brown
Aug 15, 2021
Delois Jean Brown, 60, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 15, 2021. She was born September 7, 1960 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of Willie Walker and Geneva King.Delois attended Topeka Public Schools. Survivors include children, Shana Walker of Topeka, Tamika Walker of Savannah, Georgia, nine grandchildren, Keeyaira, Eriana, Tijuansha, Isa, Kalil, Kamyla, Tamiyah,...
Bonnie A. Frazell
Aug 15, 2021
Bonnie A. (Gish, Keatley) Frazell, 80, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021.She was born June 26, 1941, in Lacrosse, Kansas, the daughter of Oscar and Frances (Meyers) Gish. She graduated from Bazine High School in 1959.Bonnie worked as a secretary and was employed by State Farm Insurance for approximately 30 years before retiring.Bonnie was a member of the...
Karen I. Hawks
Aug 15, 2021
Karen I. (Whittington) Hawks, 62, of Topeka, gained her wings Sunday, August 15, 2021.She was born July 18, 1959, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard Whittington and Mary (Kidney) Whalen. Karen owned and operated a group daycare out of her home for over 20 years. She enjoyed enriching the lives of young children. She always welcomed others with open...
Paula Jeanette Clanton
Aug 13, 2021
Paula Jeanette (Perkins) Clanton, 55, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2021 at her home after a courageous year-long battle with cancer.She was born October 21, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas, to Dennis and Janet (Carr) Perkins. Paula graduated from Topeka West High School in 1984. She attended Washburn University where she earned a bachelor's degree in social work....
Robert E. Lynch
Aug 12, 2021
Robert E. "Bob" Lynch, 87, of Tecumseh, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 22, 1934 in Axtell, Kansas, the son of Emmett Patrick and Helen Frances (Forst) Lynch.Bob graduated from Berryton Rural High School. He was a member of the Kansas Army National Guard from 1951 - 1962....
Shirley Kathleen Holmes
Aug 12, 2021
Shirley (Mahr) McWilliams Holmes, 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 12, 2021.She was born January 23, 1930, in Lincoln, Nebraska, the daughter of Daniel and Amelia (Krumm) Mahr. She graduated from Lincoln High School and received a bachelor's degree from the University of Nebraska. Shirley was employed by the Lincoln Public Schools as a teacher at Meadow Lane...
Daisy T. Johnson
Aug 12, 2021
Daisy T. (Rios) Johnson, 53, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 12, 2021 at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.She was born July 20, 1968, in Alice, TX, the daughter of Pantaleon and Emilia (Gonzales) Rios. She graduated from Topeka High School and later attended Vocational School working as a Certified Medication Aide.Daisy was...
Sally Marie Williams
Aug 11, 2021
Sally Marie Williams, 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021.She was born September 11, 1942, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd F. and Florence E. (Feik) Ragsdale. She was a graduate of Topeka High School and Oklahoma City Community College. Sally was as a Certified Nurse's Assistant employed by Guardian Angels and Indian Trails in Topeka. She...
Michael Lee Worswick
Aug 10, 2021
Michael Lee Worswick, age 75, of Topeka, passed away on August 10, 2021. Mike received an ALS diagnosis in December of 2020 and despite having a terminal disease, he continued to focus on the promises of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. His faith carried him through to the end of a journey that some without faith may find very...
Bonnie Jean Ebert
Aug 9, 2021
Bonnie Jean (Crook) Ebert, 92, a longtime resident of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021.She was born May 14, 1929, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the daughter of Ira and Sarah Crook.She married Earl Alan Ebert on November 6, 1953 in Lansing, Kansas. They shared over 66 years of marriage together. He preceded her in death on July 29,...
Lockie Ann Griffin
Aug 8, 2021
Lockie A. Griffin, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021.She was born August 15, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Arch and Mary (Hund) Carver. She graduated from Hayden High School in 1964 and received a bachelor's degree in accounting from Washburn University. Lockie was employed by Zach Taylor Contracting.Ms. Griffin was a member of the Painters'...
Kathryn M. Marolf
Aug 7, 2021
Kathryn Marie (Likens) Marolf, 72, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021.She was born February 22, 1949, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Gilbert and Nadine (Faulk) Likens. Kathryn graduated from Seaman High School in 1967. She furthered her education at Emporia State University.Kathryn was employed by Stormont Vail Health working in the personnel department for over 25 years....
Coleman C. Roth
Aug 7, 2021
Coleman Charles Roth (Chuck) of Topeka passed away peacefully Saturday August 7, 2021 surrounded by family and friends at Midland Hospice House. Chuck was born January 6, 1932 in Eglon, West Virginia, the son of Paul and Lela Roth, one of ten children. He married his wife Patsy on May 10, 1957. Chuck entered the Air Force shortly after high...
Donald Eugene Mize
Aug 5, 2021
Donald E. Mize, 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021.He was born September 13, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ira and Lyla (Lippincott) Mize. Donald graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1961. He served in the United States Navy as a Seaman Apprentice during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Ed Marlings as a...
John Wesley Brown
Aug 3, 2021
John Wesley Brown, 74, of Overbrook, KS left this earth to start a new journey on Tuesday, August 3. John was born January 26, 1947 in Atwood, KS, first born child of Melvin and Betty (Trail) Brown. John started his childhood in Atwood before moving to Topeka with his family, where he attended Highland Park High School. He was drafted...
Kay Hayes Welchhans
Aug 1, 2021
Kay Hayes Welchhans, 72, of Berryton, peacefully passed away with family by her side on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. She was born September 15, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Vandivort) Hayes.Kay attended Salem High School in Salem, Missouri, Southwest Missouri State, and TWA Airline Stewardess Training. She retired from the...
William George Samuelson
Aug 1, 2021
William George (Bill) Samuelson, 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021.Bill was born May 17, 1938, in Appleton, Minnesota, the son of Sheldon Hayes and Alice Helen (Ahrens) Samuelson. He was a graduate of Mineral Wells High School in 1956 in Texas received his BA, MA and Doctorate. Bill served in the Army National Guard as a medic....
