Walter James Graber
Feb 18, 2021
Walter James Graber, 74, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.He was born March 14, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Walter Jacob and Helen (Gordon) Graber. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. Walter was employed by Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka for over 40 years, retiring in...
Dr. Roy W. Browning, Jr.
Feb 18, 2021
Dr. Roy W. Browning, Jr., 92, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021.He was born October 2, 1928, in Oketo, Kansas, the son of Roy W. Browning, Sr. and Elva B. (Ward) Browning. While Roy's service to community and country gave him great purpose, his strong Christian faith and love for his family, were the hallmarks of his life....
Michael L. Stringfield
Feb 15, 2021
Michael L. Stringfield, 42 of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021. He was born July 23, 1978, in Leavenworth, KS the son of George and Patricia Stringfield.Michael attended Topeka Public Schools.Michael enjoyed rapping and music, but enjoyed spending time with his family above all. He was very well liked and loved by many and will be greatly missed.Michael is...
James Eugene Stanton
Feb 15, 2021
There is a saying for old pilots who pass away: "flown west" (into the sunset).On February 15, 2021 my dad, Captain James Stanton passed away at the age of 100. He was the last of the "flying Stantons" who were the first father-sons to fly for Trans World Airlines at the same time. James, his father Stan and his brother...
Adrian Belle Rippetoe
Feb 15, 2021
Adrian Belle Rippetoe, 97, died on February 15, 2021. She was a member of Shawnee Heights UMC since it began.She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Rippetoe; her parents, Coon & Vida Miller; her sisters, Georgia Patterson and Dorothy Davis; and her brothers, Vaughn Miller and Chris Miller.She is survived by her children, Carolyn Bayless, Ralph Rippetoe...
Gary D. Timmons, Sr.
Feb 15, 2021
Gary D. Timmons, Sr., 79, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 4, 1941 in Belvue, Kansas, the son of Melvin A. and Pearl R. (Heston) Timmons, Sr.Gary was employed by Hallmark Cards for many years before retiring. Gary married Leslie. She preceded him in death.Survivors include Gary (Jenan) Timmons,...
Jonas Mcneil Turner
Feb 15, 2021
Jonas McNeil Turner, 36, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021.He was born April 29, 1984, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Gloster Turner and Mary Jane (Barnes) Samuel. He served in the army from 2004 to 2012. Jonas was a student at Washburn University. Mr. Turner was a member of the Christian Motorcyclists Association. He was also a...
Stanley Wilfred Wakefield
Feb 14, 2021
Stanley Wilfred Wakefield, 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022 after a lengthy battle with dementia. He was born May 29, 1940, in Berwyn, Illinois, the son of Wilfred and Gladys Verdell (Campbell) Wakefield. He graduated from Lisle (Illinois) High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University and a master's degree in social work from...
Linda Lee Hardesty
Feb 14, 2021
Linda Lee Hardesty, 67, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, February 14, 2021 after a long hard-fought battle with breast cancer. Linda was born in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of John C. Wooster and Ada M. (Oehlert) Seifert. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971. Linda retired from the City of Topeka in 2018.After high school,...
Fred Marion Huffman, Jr. (Hup)
Feb 14, 2021
Fred Marion Huffman, Jr., 65, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021.He was born July 13, 1955, in Pindall, Arkansas, the son of Fred Marion Huffman Sr. and Betty Sue (Martin) Huffman. He graduated from Topeka High and attended Washburn University. Survivors include his children, Michelle Gerdes of Topeka, Christina Wright of Smithville, MO, Melissa and Richard Proberts and...
Donald Ray Longren
Feb 13, 2021
Donald Ray Longren, 75, of Topeka passed away February 13, 2021.He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda Longren; two children, Jeffrey C. Longren and life partner, Samanth Grief; two grandchildren, Maldon Ray and Kegan Blaise Longren of California and a sister, Maren Hathaway of Winnsborro, TX.Donald was a graduate of Topeka High School (1963) and Washburn University...
Angela K. Hall
Feb 12, 2021
Angela K. "Annie" Hall, 53, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. She was born May 6, 1967 in Topeka, the daughter of John L. and Gloria K. (Staden) Stewart.Annie attended Topeka High School and Shawnee Heights High School. She was a long time employee at the Brookwood Dillons and...
Pamela Kirtdoll
Feb 12, 2021
Pamela "Pam" Kirtdoll, 64, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Friday, February 12, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. She was born September 5, 1956 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Betty Morris (Thomas) Miller.Pam graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed as an LPN for the Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center for 30 years before...
Brady S. Cubie
Feb 12, 2021
Brady S. Cubie, 28, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He was born December 11, 1992 in Topeka, the son of Milo and Nikki (Smith) Cubie.Survivors include his parents, Milo Cubie of Topeka, Nikki Cubie of Topeka, his brother, Shaun Cubie of Topeka, his paternal grandparents, Dale (Gwen) Cubie of Topeka and Diane Cubie of Topeka, his...
Mary Elizabeth Berryman (Hall)
Feb 11, 2021
Mary "Mary Jo" Elizabeth Hall Berryman passed away peacefully at age 98, with the support of Elara Caring hospice and the wonderful staff of Brewster Place Health Center, Topeka KS on February 11, 2021. Mary Jo was born Sep 20, 1922 in Kearny NJ, the daughter of Earle Winthrop Hall and Bernice Grace Dayton. In her youth, Mary Jo loved...
Emma Dora Apps
Feb 11, 2021
Emma Dora Apps, 96, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021.She was born September 25, 1924, in Gateshead, England, the daughter of Elias Henderson and Celia (Coombs) Dodds. Emma was employed by USD 501 as a cook for many years.Mrs. Apps was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church of Topeka for over 50 years. She was also...
James Edward Anderson, Iii
Feb 10, 2021
James Edward Anderson, III, 19, of Topeka went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was born on February 16, 2001 in Topeka to DaShanta M. Holmes and James E Anderson Jr. James graduated from Highland Park High School class of 2020. He worked in sanitation for a large food manufacturing plant located in Topeka. James...
Charles E. Taylor, Sr.
Feb 10, 2021
Charles E. "Charlie" Taylor, Sr., 80, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.He was born March 28, 1940, in LaGrange, North Carolina, the son of Dan and Emma (Phelps) Taylor. He graduated from LaGrange High School in 1959. He lettered in all sports. He served in the United States Air Force from 1960 to 1964. Charles worked as an...
Jerry Alan Lee
Feb 10, 2021
Jerry Alan Lee, 61, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.He was born November 22, 1959, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of Robert A. and Alta Faye (Cawood) Lee. He received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Washburn University. Jerry was employed by Blue Cross - Blue Shield for fifteen years, retiring in 2014. Mr. Lee was a...
Margaret E. Ballou
Feb 7, 2021
Margaret Elyce Ballou, a good and faithful servant, was welcomed into the Kingdom of God on February 7th, 2021. She was born in Lincoln, KS June 30th, 1939, second daughter of Maxine (Shaffstall) and Russel Ballou. Her niece, Laura Ballou and favorite 'pup-dog' Emma "Emmie- Lou", were honored to care for their Auntie in their home, until she entered into...
