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Daniel S. Dister, Sr.
Jul 28, 2012
OBITUARY: Daniel Stover Dister, Sr. Daniel Stover Dister, Sr., 75, Topeka, died Sat., July 28, 2012, at Clare Bridge. He was born on the family farm NW of Topeka, the son of Arthur L. and A. Ruth (Stover) Dister. Dan graduated from Seaman High School in 1955, and attended Kansas Wesleyan and Washburn. He served in the U.S. Army 82nd...
Chester F. Thompson
Jul 27, 2012
OBITUARY: Chester Franklin Thompson Chester Franklin Thompson, 62, Topeka, died Fri., July 27, 2012, at St. Francis Health Center, Topeka. He was born June 4, 1950, in Topeka, the son of Charles Franklin and Blanche Viola (Ashton) Millard Thompson. At the age of 7, Chester was struck by an automobile and permanently disabled. Chester had lived with his mother until...
Madeline Rose Hanson
Jul 26, 2012
Madeline Rose Hanson, 79, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2012 at Kansas City Hospice House.She was born May 15, 1933 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Adam Jacob and Magdalene Mary (Stieb) Kass.Mrs. Hanson was retired from the Santa Fe Railroad after over 35 years of professional service. Mag was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church,...
Daniel J. Koch
Jul 23, 2012
Daniel J. "Dan" Koch, 37, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012.He was born December 14, 1974 in Topeka, the son of Maurice B. and Linda K. (Thornton) Koch. He was a 1993 graduate of Jefferson West High School. Dan was employed by Appelhanz Roofing Company, Topeka. Survivors include his parents, of Hoyt; fiancée, Shelia Hare, Silver...
Iris Doreen Yocum
Jul 22, 2012
Iris Doreen Yocum, 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012.She was the daughter of William S. and Leah Zelda (Buchanan) Yocum. Survivors include several nieces and nephews great-nieces and nephews, including her niece and caregiver, Doris (Dan) Hubert, Topeka. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and two sisters.A funeral ceremony will be 10 a.m.,...
Mabel E. Foster
Jul 20, 2012
Mabel E. Foster, 79, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 20, 2012 at her home.She was born December 22, 1932 in Irving, KS, the daughter of Elmer and Jennie (Blass) Walker. Mrs. Foster was a member of Willard Baptist Church.Mabel married Delbert E. Foster on January 7, 1960 in Miami, OK. He preceded her in death on February 18, 2001....
Victoria J. Gay
Jul 18, 2012
OBITUARY: Victoria Jane "Vicky" Gay Victoria Jane "Vicky" Gay, 63, Topeka, died Wed., July 18, 2012, at her home. She was born Dec. 14, 1948, at Topeka, the daughter of Rev. Victor E. and Alice G. (Mears) Foster. Vicky was a caregiver and loved helping others who were less fortunate. She loved crafts and floral design. Vicky was a member...
Edward Richard Wentworth
Jul 17, 2012
Edward Richard Wentworth, 84, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2012.He was born August 4, 1927 in Topeka, KS, the son of Earl V. and Lillian (Yungeberg) Wentworth. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II.Mr. Wentworth was an electrician for the Federal Government and later for Conrad Electric Company in Topeka until retiring.He was a member of...
Marvin Henry
Jul 16, 2012
Marvin N. Henry, Sr., 83, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 16, 2012 at Midland Hospice House with his family by his side.He was born July 18, 1928 in Nebraska City, NE, the son of Charles and Iva (Nichols) Henry. Marvin married Clementine "Tina" Ouellette on August 26, 1948 in Mankato, KS. They shared over 64 years together. She survives....
James Atwood
Jul 13, 2012
OBITUARY: James R. "Jim" Atwood James R. "Jim" Atwood, 67, Topeka, died Fri., July 13, 2012, at St. Francis Hospital with family by his side. He was born Jan. 20, 1945, in Harveyville, the son of Irvin J. and Lenora M. (Behner) Atwood. Jim and Evelyn have owned Thompson-Crawley Furniture since 1971. Jim married Evelyn I. Kindig on Aug. 21,...
Matthew D. Thomas
Jul 12, 2012
OBITUARY: Matthew David Thomas Matthew David Thomas, 29, Topeka, died Thurs., July 12, 2012, at his home. He was born in Topeka, on May 31, 1983. Matt attended Seaman High School and Newton High School. He was employed by Koch and Co. in Seneca. Surviving are his mother and step-father: Del and Gary Lindsay of Topeka; sisters: Sara Thomas (Lucinda)...
Glenn H. Swank
Jul 11, 2012
OBITUARY: Glenn Howard Swank Glenn Howard Swank, 95, Topeka, formerly of Meriden, died Wed., July 11, 2012, at Homestead Assisted Living. He was born April 14, 1917, at Topeka, the son of Ernest and Hattie L. (Kennel) Swank. Glenn graduated from Mayetta High School in 1935, and received a Bachelor of Arts from Washburn College in 1950. He taught at...
Marilyn Jean Sawyer
Jul 7, 2012
Marilyn Jean Sawyer, 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012.She was born January 30, 1934 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ted Earl and Mary Frances (Gilmore) Payne. She was a graduate of Topeka High School.She was employed by the KPERS in Topeka. Survivors include five children, Mike Rogers, Independence, MO, Pamela Sawyer, Wichita, Scott Sawyer, Columbus, GA,...
Billie Jack Fleischer
Jul 3, 2012
Billie Jack Fleischer, 69, of Maple Hill, KS passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012.He was born October 14, 1942 in Topeka. He was a graduate of Effingham High School, Effingham, KS and attended Washburn University. Mr. Fleischer and his spouse owned and operated Maple Hill Feed and Grain Inc. He later worked for Bartlett and West Engineering Company as a...
Ernest D. Billbe
Jun 26, 2012
Ernest Dean Billbe, 84, Carbondale, KS, passed away June 26, 2012, after a brief battle with cancer. He was born January 26, 1928, in Winfield, the son of John Wallace and Geneva Yeager Billbe. He attended school at Quitman, MO. He served in the Army from 1950 to 1955, spending time in Korea. He was married to Charlotte Colwell. They...
George Peterson
Jun 24, 2012
OBITUARY: George "Wayne" Peterson George "Wayne" Peterson, 76, Osage City, formerly of Topeka, died Sun., June 24, 2012, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Pete was born July 8, 1935, at Harveyville, the son of Joe and Ethel (Sawyer) Peterson. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1962, and had been stationed in Germany and Italy. Wayne worked for KDOT, retiring...
Freda Nadine Little
Jun 22, 2012
Freda N. Little, 95, of Silver Lake, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012.Freda Nadine Little, 95, of Silver Lake, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012 at the Plaza West Regional Health Center.She was born November 21, 1916 in Mill Grove, MO, the daughter of John and Gracie (Stanley) Gibler.She was a homemaker for many years and retired from Macys Golden...
Joyce V. Knox
Jun 18, 2012
Joyce V. Knox, 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012.She was born September 24, 1923 in Valley Falls, KS, the daughter of John Vernon and Ethel Roberta (Bedwell) Ferrell. She was a graduate of Valley Falls High School. She was employed by Santa Fe Railroad, retiring after 23 years. She later worked for Bee Line Fashions for 10...
Kathleen L. Bottom
Jun 17, 2012
OBITUARY: Kathleen Golder Bottom Kathleen Louise Golder Bottom, 81, Grantville, died Sun., June 17, 2012, at her home. She was born July 24, 1930, at Auburn, the daughter of Roland J. and Edith C. (Romersa) Golder. Kathleen attended Grantville Grade School and graduated from Perry High School in 1949. She worked for Bell Telephone for a year and worked for...
Ronald E. Flinner, Sr.
Jun 15, 2012
OBITUARY: Ronald Eugene Flinner, Sr. Ronald Eugene Flinner, Sr., 68, Leavenworth, formerly of Scranton, died Fri., June 15, 2012, at his home. He was born Feb. 22, 1944, in Topeka, the son of Paul E. and Rosoma (McFarland) Flinner. Ron graduated from Topeka High School and attended Cornell. He had worked at General Printing and Paper; Safeway Grocery Stores; and...
