Joshua James Lacey
Sep 22, 2021
Joshua James "Josh" Lacey, 42, Topeka, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Josh was born January 28, 1979 in Topeka, the son of Floyd and Donna (Ledbetter) Lacey. He attended Topeka West High School, Kaw Area Technical School, and Washburn University. He was briefly in the U.S. Air Force.He enjoyed reading, astronomy, playing games, golf, bowling and taking walks....
Dr. B. Ellis
Sep 22, 2021
Dr. Richard Bernhardt Ellis, 72, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.He was born May 2, 1949, in Passaic, New Jersey, the son of Joseph Bernhardt and Loraine (Webster) Ellis. He was a graduate of Pequannock Township High School in New Jersey. He received his Bachelor's Degree in History, his Master's Degree and Doctorate in Human Development and Family...
Charla Delaine Parks
Sep 22, 2021
Charla Delaine Parks, 61, of Topeka, passed away at Midland Hospice on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.She was born September 15, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Highland Park High School where she excelled as a stand out athlete in track. Shortly after high school she entered the United States Army and then attended Jackson State University. Charla loved to...
Eleanor Hogarth
Sep 21, 2021
Eleanor "Fay" Hogarth, Topeka, passed away on her 87th birthday, Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at a local care center.Fay was born September 21, 1934 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Belden and Jean (Billings) Clark. She was employed as a Manager with Old American Insurance Company for 39 years, retiring in 1990.She was a member of Grace Point Church.Fay...
Jean Rosemary Lillo
Sep 21, 2021
Jean Rosemary Lillo, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, with her family by her side.She was born December 28, 1932, in Wickham Market, Suffolk, England, the daughter of William Isaac and Alice Constance (Fulcher) Smith. Jean married Armando Tom Lillo on October 4, 1952 in the Church of St. Thomas Canterbury in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England. To this...
Warren G. Kinder
Sep 20, 2021
Warren G. Kinder, 98, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021.He was born April 10, 1923, in Rantoul, Kansas, the son of James N. and Margaret (Weinstein) Kinder. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School. Warren was a World War II veteran, serving three years in India as a Staff Sargent with the 886 Signal Company, U.S....
Kevin Maurice Reed
Sep 19, 2021
Kevin Maurice Reed, welder and resident of Oklahoma City, OK, succumbed to severe injuries on September 19, 2021, due to a massive heart attack. He was 54 years.Kevin is survived by his mother, Dorothy Reed; his life partner LaTricia Daniels-Reed; his daughter Ikisha Reed; his grandchildren JaiMarion Cook, I'Mani and I'Mari Hudson; his siblings Charles Jackson, Michael Jackson, Gloria Tillman,...
Steve Moulin
Sep 19, 2021
Steve Moulin, 72, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.He was born July 5, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kenny and Helen Moulin. He attended Osage City High School and graduated in 1967.Steve was employed as an International Representative for the IBEW as a Union Organizer from 1982 to 2005. Prior to being an International Representative he...
Connye Jo Clayton
Sep 19, 2021
Connye Jo Clayton, 60, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 19, 2021. She was born February 9, 1961, the first child born to Cecil and Josephine Clayton.One of Connye's beliefs in life was to focus on your education and it will take you a long way in life for success. She earned an Associate of...
Joan Elizabeth Hochard
Sep 19, 2021
Joan Elizabeth Hochard, 77, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021.She was born August 9, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Warren Dickerson and Johanna Christine (Lierz) Hylton. She attended Saints Peter and Paul High School in Seneca, Kansas and graduated from St. John's Academy of Cosmetology. She also attended Washburn University. Joan was self-employed as a...
Marlin Dean Mccall
Sep 18, 2021
Marlin Dean McCall, 82, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021.He was born May 9, 1939, in Meriden, Kansas, the son of John Ernest Reed Sr. and Betty Jane McCall. Marlin retired from Bill's Service Center.Mr. McCall was a member of the Highland Park United Methodist Church, of Topeka.Marlin married Darlene Moore on February 2, 1957 in Jefferson County,...
Gail Eugene Nitcher
Sep 17, 2021
Gail E. Nitcher, "Gene," 87, of Meriden, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021.He was born September 15, 1934, in Greeley, Kansas the son of Edgar George and Doris Mae (Tice) Nitcher. Gene owned Downtown Auto Service from 1968 until his retirement in 1996. He then worked as a courier for Pony Express, Air Priority and Via Bancorp. Gene was married...
Janey Marlene Wallace
Sep 15, 2021
Janey Marlene Wallace, 43, of Berryton, KS passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.She was born on August 17, 1978 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Timothy Forrestt and Deborah Reece. She attended Shawnee Heights High School and graduated in 1996.Janey was a loving and compassionate person who loved to be spontaneous. She had the most beautiful heart, always cheerful and...
Ralph Lee Brewer
Sep 13, 2021
Ralph Lee Brewer, 86, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home Monday, September 13, 2021. He was born November 16, 1934, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Ralph Lee Sr. and Dorothy (Chroninger) Brewer. He attended Independence (MO) High School and Southwest Missouri State University. He served in the Army and the Air Force where he was a Small...
James Orin Mcdaniel
Sep 13, 2021
James O. McDaniel, 93, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.He was born September 26, 1927, in Topeka, KS, the son of Ralph W. and Evelyn W. (Moses) McDaniel.He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of the American Legion.Survivors include his children, Dierk (Sue) McDaniel of Lawrence, KS and Diane (Reagan)...
Walter J. Bradshaw
Sep 13, 2021
Walter J. Bradshaw, 74, Topeka, passed away at home on Monday, September 13, 2021. He left this earth surrounded by his loving family.Walt was born June 25, 1947, in Manhattan, the son of Joseph and Doris (Berry) Bradshaw. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 1965 and attended Kansas State University, Kaw Area Technical College and Washburn University.He served in...
Colleen J. Stellwagen
Sep 12, 2021
Colleen Judith (Cumpton) Stellwagen, 73, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.Colleen was born May 18, 1948 in Topeka, the daughter of Franklin and Barbara (Bickford) Cumpton. She attended Highland Park High School and Stormont Vail School of Nursing.She was employed as a claims processor and clerk at Blue Cross...
Margaret J. Hazlett
Sep 10, 2021
Margaret "Peggy" Joan Hazlett, 78, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 from complications of lung cancer with her husband at her side.She was born August 23, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Richard Matthew and Alberta Katherine (Farmerie) Goss. She was a 1961 graduate of Shawnee Mission East High School and received her Bachelor's Degree in Education...
Michael Eugene Horton
Sep 9, 2021
Michael Eugene Horton, 52, of Topeka, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 9, 2021.He was born May 10, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Donald Eugene and Virginia Ann (Gabe) Horton. He attended Topeka Christian Academy and graduated from Topeka High in 1987 and attended Washburn University. Michael was employed by the United States Postal...
Kimberlee Yoder
Sep 6, 2021
Kimberlee "Kim" Yoder, 65, of Roeland Park, Kansas passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. She was born August 24, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of David Lee and Judith Joan (Norsworthy) Yoder.Kim graduated from Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Miami of Ohio University in 1978 and a Bachelor's...
