Lila Jean Zimmerman
Jun 26, 2021
Lila Jean Zimmerman, 86, of Topeka, passed away on June 26, 2021 at Lexington Park Assisted Living. Lila was born on August 4, 1934 to Harry and Florence (Feik) Rees in Manchester, KS. She graduated from Abilene High School. On August 27, 1955, she married Lester "Zeke" A. Zimmerman in Topeka. Together they had 3 children. Lila worked as a...
Tamra Lynn Dennis
Jun 26, 2021
Tamra Lynn Dennis, 40, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2021.She was born June 28, 1980, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lester E. Dennis and Martha K. Griffith. She received a surgical technician certificate from Kaw Valley Technical School and a bachelor's degree in nursing from Washburn University. Tamra was employed by Stormont-Vail for 20 years, including the...
Luella Darlene Swader
Jun 24, 2021
Luella Darlene Swader, 85, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.Luella was born on July 22, 1935, in Richland, Kansas, to John and Lela (Costa) Wangerin. She went to Topeka High School. She married Bernie Fay Swader of Topeka on June 22, 1952. Luella worked at Capitol Federal and then Southwestern Bell for 20 years and retired in December...
Judith Kay Rumrill
Jun 23, 2021
Judith Kay (Whitebread) Rumrill, 73, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021.She was born October 18, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Martha (Spiker) Whitebread. She attended Topeka High School.Judith was employed by The University of Kansas – St. Francis Campus for 31 years prior to retiring. Survivors include her husband, Albert Rumrill of Topeka; her...
Eldon Danenhauer
Jun 23, 2021
Eldon Voss Danenhauer, 85, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Brewster Place. Eldon was born October 4, 1935 in Clay Center, the son of Carl and Mary (Nemnich) Danenhauer. He graduated from Clay Center High School, attended The College of Emporia and graduated from Pittsburg State University. He received a Master's Degree from the University of Northern Colorado....
Jeanine Kay Baer
Jun 20, 2021
Jeanine Kay Baer, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She was born January 30, 1955 in Bellmead, Texas, the daughter of Emil Richard and Lavonne Katherine (Eller) Baer.Jeanine attended Topeka public schools. She was employed as a caregiver. She enjoyed spending time with her great-grandchildren, dancing and playing Bingo.Survivors include children, Alexander Baer, La Vonne Baer,...
Spike Kneisel
Jun 19, 2021
Spike Kneisel, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.He graduated from Washburn University with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Spike was social worker until retiring.Spike enjoyed the musical artist The Doors and his feline companions.Cremation is planned. No services are scheduled. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made...
Cheryl Anne Stewart
Jun 18, 2021
Cheryl Anne Stewart, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 after a yearlong battle with cancer. She was born August 15, 1957 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Dolinar) Sosna.Cheryl graduated from Royal Valley High School. She was employed by Memorial Hospital and St. Francis Hospital as an X-Ray Tech. After having her...
Romeo Sebastian Jabary
Jun 15, 2021
Romeo Sebastian Jabary, 17, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. He was born January 14, 2004 in Topeka.Romeo was attending Washburn Rural High School. Survivors include one sister, Trina Jabary, his mother, Treva Pate, his grandmother, Susan Prescott, his uncle, Anthony (Melissa) Jabary and five cousins.Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Romeo's Life will be...
Debra Mary Heffren
Jun 15, 2021
Debra Mary Heffren, 66, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021.She was born April 30, 1955, in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of James B. and Mary J. (Brady) Ledford. She received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Saint Leo University. Debbie was a retired realtor. Debbie was a member of Northland Christian Church, of Topeka, and Topeka North Outreach...
Ofelia Vega
Jun 14, 2021
Ofelia Vega, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021. She was born October 14, 1933 in Leesville, Texas, the daughter of Jesus and Josefina (Valerio) Jimenez. Ofelia was a member of Jerusalen Asambleas De Dios Church.Ofelia married Elio Vega on January 9, 1949 in Mexico. He preceded her in death on January 26, 2015. She was also...
Laura Viola Shortle
Jun 13, 2021
Laura Viola (Oehm) Shortle, 98, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.She was born February 26, 1923 in Summerfield, Kansas the daughter of Sigmund Oehm and Minnie (Heiserman) Oehm.Laura was employed by Lollar Alterations as a seamstress for approximately 5 years prior to retirement.Laura married Carl Shortle, Jr. on June 14, 1952 in...
Todd A. Gerhardt
Jun 12, 2021
Todd A. Gerhardt, 49, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He was born July 21, 1971 in Topeka, the son of George and Linda (Lister) Gerhardt.Todd graduated from Highland Park High School. He served as a Marine in Dessert Storm. He was employed as a welder/fabricator.Todd married Kelly Miller on June 1st 1996. She survives. Other survivors...
Carol Ann Huffman
Jun 12, 2021
Carol Ann Huffman passed away peacefully at her home in Berryton, Kansas on Saturday, June 12, 2021 after a courageous 2 year battle with brain cancer. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 9, 1954 to Tom and Betty Barlow. She grew up in Overland Park, Kansas where she met the love of her life, Dale Huffman.They had...
Loren Ray Lane
Jun 11, 2021
Loren Ray Lane, 83, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021.He was born August 22, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lawrence Quinton and Velda Marie (Brauner) Lane. He received a diploma from Dover High School in 1955. He served in the Navy from 1955 to 1958. Loren was employed by the Jeffrey Energy Center and retired from...
Edward Richard Payne
Jun 9, 2021
Edward Richard Payne, 73, of Knoxville, Tennessee and Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021.He was born December 25, 1947, in Jonesboro, Tennessee, the son of Sydney Richard and Bonnie Elizabeth (Archer) Payne. Edward worked in trim carpentry and was a musician. He enjoyed playing his guitar and performing at the Grand Ole Opry. During his musical career he performed...
Steven C. Wulfkuhle
Jun 8, 2021
Steven C. "Steve" Wulfkuhle, 63, of Queen City, Texas, formerly of Tecumseh, KS passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in Bloomburg, Texas. He was born July 18, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Wayne H. and Ethel May (Houk) Wulfkuhle. Steve was a 1975 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and attended Kaw Valley VoTech. He was employed by...
Judy Mae Cutright
Jun 7, 2021
Judy Mae Cutright, 80, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021.She was born July 27, 1940, in Wheaton, Kansas the daughter of Freddie and Lorna (Teske) Figge. She graduated from Wheaton High School in 1958. Judy was employed by the USD 321 School District as a cook for many years. Judy married Harold "Dean" Cutright on February 9, 1963....
Alice Mae Tice
Jun 6, 2021
Alice Mae Tice was born to Lilian and George Broten in Grand Forks, North Dakota. She moved to Topeka at the age of 16. She married Roland Robbins in 1948 and had a daughter, Christine Louise Robbins, in 1950. Christine passed away at the age of 27.In 1955, she married John (Jack) Tice, they were married for 56 years until...
Virginia Lee Smith
Jun 5, 2021
Virginia Lee Smith, 73, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was born October 5, 1947 in Topeka, the daughter of Eddie and Evalene G. (Burton) McClain.Virginia was employed by Washburn University and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Kansas. Virginia married Charles Oliver on July 20, 1968. He preceded her in death...
