Betty Marie Fenton
Mar 25, 2021
Betty Parli Fenton, 92, of Topeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, March 25, 2021.She was born September 21, 1928, in Axtell, Kansas, the oldest daughter of Edward and Marie (Wolf) Parli. She raised four children and later was a Santa Fe Credit Union branch manager. Mrs. Fenton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Topeka,...
Dana Karl Wells
Mar 24, 2021
Dana Karl Wells, 69, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was born August 15, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Lillian and Tommie (Fannin) Wells.Dana graduated from Highland Park High School. He was an LPN and was also employed in the construction field. Survivors include one son, Brett Wells of Houston, Texas,...
Sherry April Cox
Mar 24, 2021
Sherry April Cox, 48, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021.She was born April 18, 1972, in Topeka, the daughter of Thomas Ronald and Beverly Jo (White) Cox. Sherry married Miguel Angel Suarez. Survivors include her daughter, Lacee Araujo of Topeka; grandson Christopher Hyde of Topeka; her mother Beverly Zutten of Topeka; her sister Virginia Dorsey (Matt); and her...
Dennis Mayo
Mar 23, 2021
Dennis Mayo, 75, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021.He was born August 28, 1945, in Tunbridge Wells, England the son of Shirley and Joan (Nott) Mayo. Dennis graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1964 with honors and was a multi-sport athlete earning a football and track scholarship to Washburn University where he received a Bachelor's Degree in Business...
Colton M. Uzzell
Mar 19, 2021
Colton M. Uzzell, 23, of Topeka, KS, passed at his home on March 19, 2021 due to complications of Prader-Willi Syndrome. He was born February 6, 1998 in Kansas City, KS. He attended Tonganoxie School District growing up, graduating from Lawrence Free State High School in 2016. After graduation, Colton completed the Community Transition Program (CTRAN) in Lawrence, KS in...
David Michael Pyle
Mar 19, 2021
David Michael Pyle, 41, of Topeka, passed away on March 19, 2021. He was born on February 13, 1980 to William and Terrie (McKeever) Pyle in Great Bend, KS. David enjoyed being outside and loved astronomy. David loved to travel and learn about anything and everything and he was an avid reader. David was a very skilled carpenter and treasured...
Toan Cong Nguyen
Mar 18, 2021
Toan Cong Nguyen, 69, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021.He was born October 31, 1951, in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, the son of Ba Thu and Thi My Nguyen. He received a Bachelor's Degree from the Pittsburg University in Kansas. He served in the Vietnamese Military during the Vietnam War working with the United States Military. Toan was employed...
Theran Larry Stebbins
Mar 16, 2021
Theran Larry Stebbins, 68, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021.He was born June 14, 1952, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Donald "Herb" and Eunice (Stewart) Stebbins. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School. Survivors include a brother, Arliss Stebbins (Kay) of Lawrence; nephews Brian and Jeff and nieces Beth and Mandi; and four grand-nephews and two grand-nieces. He...
Doris Petersen
Mar 15, 2021
Doris "Jean" Petersen, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born November 8, 1933 in Powhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Leo and Dorothy (Hayworth) Poston.Jean was employed by Sherwin-Williams for 48 years before retiring in 2015. She enjoyed flowers.Jean married John Petersen in 1951. He preceded her in death...
Vanessa A. Eichorn
Mar 14, 2021
Vanessa A. Eichorn, 30, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021.She was born February 26, 1991, in Las Vegas, Nevada the daughter of Stanley R. Eichorn and Marika F. (Cook) Thurman. Survivors include her mother, Marika (Harold) Thurman of Topeka; her two sons, Adrian Eichorn and James Sailors of Topeka; her sister, Camille Eichorn of Lawrence and a host...
Carl E. Forshee
Mar 12, 2021
Carl E. Forshee, 84, of Topeka, received his wings on Friday, March 12, 2021. He was born January 26, 1937 in St. James, Arkansas, the son of Truman J. and Lola L. (Grigsby) Forshee, Sr.Carl married Lula "Peggy" Ford on August 11, 1959 in Mountain View, Arkansas. Carl is survived by his wife, Peggy, two daughters, Tammy (Tim) Lawson, Carla...
Eva Frances Sanson
Mar 10, 2021
Eva Frances (Parkey) Sanson, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021.She was born August 4, 1929, in Livingston County, Missouri, the daughter of Willard Newton and Clara Belle (Dowell) Parkey. She attended school in Kansas, Missouri, and Arizona and graduated from Chillicothe (MO) High School in 1947.Eva was employed by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for...
Jimmie W. Crouch
Mar 9, 2021
Jimmie W. Crouch, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born January 14, 1930 in Garnett, Kansas, the son of Oliver L. and Lucy J. (Wyman) "Buck" Crouch.Jimmie graduated from Garnett High School in 1948. He was an Air Force Veteran and stationed in Alaska for four years and...
Kenneth Ray Hartter
Mar 8, 2021
Kenneth Ray "Kenny" Hartter, 78, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021.He was born March 30, 1942, in Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Wilbur E. and Inez I. (Rieger) Hartter, the oldest of eight children born to this union. He was a 1960 graduate of Fairview High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Cuban War...
Patricia A. Sandmeyer
Mar 7, 2021
Patricia A. Sandmeyer, 68, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021.She was born July 30, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Richard W. Ward, Jr. and Nellie Marie (Milbrandt) Bradley. She graduated from Highland Park High School and later went on to attend Washburn University.Patty was employed by the State of Kansas for 40 years prior to retiring...
Shirley L. Miller
Mar 7, 2021
Shirley Louise (Toy) Miller, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021.She was born October 15, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Vernon C. and Iona M. (Streit) Toy.Shirley attended Highland Park High School. She worked as a Press Operator for Josten's prior to retiring.Shirley married Richard Arthur Miller in Alma, Kansas. He survives her. Survivors include her...
Harry Richard Cox
Mar 6, 2021
Harry Richard Cox, 81, of Topeka, passed away at Plaza West Healthcare Center on Saturday, March 6, 2021, after being in the care of Elara Caring Hospice. He was born November 26, 1939, in Morrisville, Pennsylvania, the son of Capt. Art D. and Doris (Hall) Cox. The family eventually moved to Destin, Florida, where he helped his father run a...
David Leroy Jellison
Mar 6, 2021
David Leroy Jellison, 82, of Topeka, formerly of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. He was born July 6, 1938, in Salina, Kansas, the son of John David and Wilma Lucille (Briand) Jellison. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the Navy during the Korean War. David was a retired veteran and then became...
Ross Robert Freeman
Mar 4, 2021
Ross Robert Freeman passed away on March 4, 2021 at the age of 81, surrounded by his beloved wife and four daughters. Ross was born April 28, 1939 in Ellsworth, Kansas, to Robert and Mildred (Hand) Freeman. He grew up in Belleville, Kansas, where he was a football and track standout. Ross attended Kansas State University, where he majored in...
Robert Harold Knight
Mar 4, 2021
Robert Harold Knight, Topeka, Kansas, died peacefully March 4, 2021 at the age of 96. Bob was born in Anthony, Kansas November 4, 1924, to Harry and Gertrude Knight. He has a sister, Betty, who survives him.Bob served in the infantry in World War II. He fought in The Battle of the Bulge and other battles and was awarded a...
