Shirley Conklin
Jan 28, 2021
Shirley Conklin, 94, Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at a local care center.Shirley was born October 31, 1926 in Coffeyville, the daughter of Steven and Leona (Oskison) Hanes. She graduated from Field Kindley Memorial High School and received an Associate Degree from Coffeyville Junior College.She was employed at Penny's as the Catalogue Manager for 25 years.Shirley married Charles...
Jennifer Marie Mosby
Jan 27, 2021
Jennifer Marie Mosby, 41, of Lawrence, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.She was born January 24, 1980, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Greg and Sheila (Grafel) Marney. She received a certificate in office management from Flint Hills Technical College in Manhattan, Kansas. Jennifer married Earl Mosby. They later divorced. Survivors include her children, Asya Marie Williams, Aja Mosby, Lacy...
Anthony Joel Mead
Jan 27, 2021
Anthony Joel "Tony" Mead, 36, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021.He was born September 13, 1984, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Joel and Lois (Amick) Mead. Tony attended Lawrence High School. He was a member of the Juggalo Family and a Ghost Adventurer enthusiast. He had been on several ghost hunts including the Sallie House with the...
Marian I. Kimble
Jan 27, 2021
Marian I. Kimble, 94, of Topeka, Kansas passed away January 27, 2021 at her home. She was born on October 12, 1926 in Neodesha, Kansas. Daughter of Shirley and Olive Duft Black. Mrs. Kimble was a member of the United Methodist Church and worked for 19 years for Washburn University as a cook. She married Lloyd Kimble Jr. on May...
Barbara Ann Thompson
Jan 26, 2021
Barbara Ann Thompson, 74, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021.She was born May 1, 1946, in Smithville, Missouri the daughter of Ward Leach and Helen Rausch. Barbara was a Registered ER Nurse for Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri specializing in trauma for many years. She then went on to work part-time caring for seniors in nursing homes in...
John H. Milliken
Jan 26, 2021
John Harley Milliken was born on September 26, 1940 in Topeka, Ks to Harold and Lavonne Milliken. He was the middle child of two sisters Barbara Milliken (survives) and Patricia Mize. He married the love of his life June Fay Milliken (Murray) on December 10, 1976.He is survived by his wife June and four children Laurie (Steve) Sereg, Scott (Lisa)...
Mar'Ces Kashaun Cole
Jan 25, 2021
Mar'ces Kashaun Cole, 27, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born October 17, 1993 in Topeka, the son of Bryan A. Crawford and Rochelle Cole.Mar'ces graduated from Highland Park High School. He was employed by Schlotzsky's. Survivors include his father, Bryan A. Crawford of Topeka, his mother, Rochelle T. Cole of...
William P. Lytran
Jan 24, 2021
William P. Lytran, 61, of Wichita, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.He was born in Vietnam. He attended Washburn University Law School in Topeka. He served in the military during the Persian Gulf War until being honorably discharged. A private burial will take placed at Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, KS. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd.,...
Martha Lee Lusk
Jan 24, 2021
Martha Lee Lusk, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021.She was born April 7, 1944, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Lawrence and Georgia (Waggoner) Longwell.Martha graduated from Washington High School in Washington, Kansas in 1962. She went on to attend Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, Kansas where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Education.Martha married Stephen...
Robert Newkirk
Jan 23, 2021
Robert "Frank" Newkirk, 81, of Hoisington, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Clara Barton Hospital due to a sudden illness.A longtime resident of Hoisington, Frank was born February 24, 1939. The son of Forrest and Elizabeth (Korf) Newkirk.He joined the Air Force February 29, 1956 to February 28th 1962. Frank was stationed at Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne,...
Naomi S. Henderson
Jan 23, 2021
Naomi S. Henderson, 86, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at a Topeka hospital. She was born January 24, 1934 in Topeka, the daughter of Clyde and Francis (Ware) Crith.Naomi graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka and later for several senior care facilities...
Randall Curtis Bowden
Jan 22, 2021
Randall Curtis "Randy" Bowden, 70, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.He was born July 10, 1950, in Wakarusa, Kansas, the son of Dee and Wanda (Wheat) Bowden. He attended Washburn University and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Randy was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years. Randy married Patricia Dominguez....
John W. Rogers
Jan 22, 2021
John W. Rogers, 50, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021.He was born November 23, 1970, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Don and Ruth (Raine) Rogers.John graduated from Rossville High School in 1989. He worked as a Sous Chef.John was a proud recovering member of the Narcotics Anonymous (NA).Survivors include his parents, Don and Ruth Rogers of Topeka;...
Randy Gene Kaufman
Jan 21, 2021
Randy Gene Kaufman, 66, of Tecumseh, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021 as a result of a pulmonary embolism. He was born May 4, 1954 in Topeka, the son of Robert Morrison and Betty Jean (Peckham) Kaufman.Randy graduated from Seaman High School in 1972 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and an Associate's Degree in Computer Science from...
Carol L. Willming
Jan 19, 2021
Carol L. Willming, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at a Rossville care facility. She was born April 4, 1937 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Carl Lee and Opal (Congrove) Peak.Carol graduated from Atchison High School. She had resided in Topeka since 1971. She was employed by Capital City Bank for 7 years before retiring....
Joseph Henry Jennings
Jan 18, 2021
Joseph Henry "Joe" Jennings, 64, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.He was born in Oakley, Kansas, the son of Leroy F. and Lucille M. Jennings. He was a 1974 graduate of Oakley High School. Joe worked as a salesman in Colby, Hays, and Topeka Kansas. Joe married Nancy Blecha. She preceded him in death in 1982, as well...
Don M. Palmer
Jan 18, 2021
Don M. Palmer, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.He was born May 12, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Harold and Edith (Hunsley) Palmer. He was a 1962 graduate of Hays High School, a 1969 graduate of Fort Hays State University and received a Master's Degree from Kansas State University in 1970. He was a...
Julia A. Cole
Jan 17, 2021
Julia Ann Cole, died in her Tecumseh home on Sunday, January 17th, 2021 at the age of 79. She was born September 26th, 1941 in Newton, Kansas, to Charles and Thelma O'Bryan. Julia was one of seven children; Sally, Pat, Jackie Sue, Mike, Debra and Stephanie. Julia attended Newton High School where she met life long and best friend, Sue...
Lyman Schley
Jan 17, 2021
Lyman H. Schley, 73, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.His family and friends knew him only as a devoted, supportive and dedicated man, who always "kept it real" with his advice and sense of humor (even if it was wildly inappropriate). Lyman was known for his entertaining stories, and his joyful...
Jon Michael Mastin
Jan 17, 2021
Jon Michael Mastin, 73, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021.He was born February 3, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of William M. and Vinta O. (McDaniel) Mastin. He received a master's degree in education from Fort Hays State University. Jon taught in Salina, Hoisington and Hays, retiring in 2004.Jon married Janet Hollinger on March 31, 1973 in...