Dec 22, 2018

Marilyn M. (Faust) Ham, age 86 passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 surrounded by her family at her home in Topeka. Marilyn was born March 22, 1932 in Topeka the daughter of Ralph V. and Mildred N. (Sarver) Faust. She grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School in 1949. She married Joseph Ham June 18, 1950 in...

Dec 20, 2018

Michael Alvarado Jr., age 27, of Topeka passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 in Topeka. Michael was born May 17, 1991 in Denver the son of Michael Alvarado Sr. and Clarissa Nyland. Michael graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 2009. Michael was a resident of the Health Care Resort of Topeka. He is survived by his father, Michael...

Dec 20, 2018

Clyde E. Goodnow, 91 of Ozark, and formerly of Topeka, passed away after a six year battle with cancer and COPD. He drew his first breath in Heaven at 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 20th, 2018. He was born May 8th, 1927 near Elmont, the son of Everett and Clara Belle Goodnow. He had a good relationship with the Lord,...

Dec 19, 2018

Donald "Don" Theodore Salyer, 80, Auburn, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018.He was born March 26, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Gerald and Ruth (Walters) Salyer. Don was active in the Auburn Community, volunteering at the Community Center and with Harvesters. He served on the board with Auburn Housing Authority and the Community Center. Donald celebrated 10 years...

Dec 17, 2018

William F. Domme, 67, of Topeka passed away on Monday, December 17, 2018 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.  He was born September 27, 1951 in Topeka the son of Robert W. and Esther Marie Wagner Domme.   He attended Topeka West High School, graduating in 1970.   He attended Kaw Valley Vo-Tech during his senior year of high school.   He...

Dec 16, 2018

"Kitty" Kathleen Jo Trapp, 69, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.She was born September 19, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Sylvia (Hanson) Howey. She graduated from Seaman High School and later earned her degree as a licensed practical nurse. Kitty was a nurse at GoodYear Tire & Rubber Company.She was a member of the Grace...

Dec 15, 2018

Elmer J. Zeferjahn, 101, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Elmer was born October 8, 1917 at Paxico the son of Adolf and Mary Ellen Zeferjahn. He attended Topeka High while growing up.  After high school he worked at Morrell’s Meat Packing Company and a service station before beginning his career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in...

Dec 15, 2018

Linda Flinner, 74, of Lansing, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018.She was born June 5, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Lois (Johnston) Jordan. Linda attended Topeka High School.She was a member of WestSide Christian Church and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 4319, where she served as past State President.Linda married Ronald E. Flinner on...

Dec 15, 2018

Grace Anne Bay, 85, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018.She was born September 14, 1933, in Mayetta, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Kennedy) Morrissey. She graduated from Holton High School in 1951.Grace was employed by Kaw Valley Bank and Northland Department Store, where she had many friends and loyal customers.She was a member of Mother Teresa...

Dec 14, 2018

Terry Kay Albright McDaniel, age 60, of Topeka passed away Friday morning, December 14, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care. Terry was born October 31, 1958 in Topeka the daughter of Charles Albright and Rebecca Fritz. She received a Bachelors degree from Barton County. She married Jerry McDaniel October 18, 1985 in Rossville. She worked and was active at the...

Dec 12, 2018

Jenny R. Cook, 42, of Topeka passed away on December 12, 2018. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm on December 21, 2018 at Davidson Funeral Home.   She was born August 8, 1976 at Hinesville, Georgia the daughter of David and Glenda Streiff.

Jenny moved to Topeka with her family in 1992.   She attended cosmetology school and...

Dec 10, 2018

Elnathan B. Johnson, age 39, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at his home in Topeka. Elnathan was born October 11, 1979 in Ames, Iowa the son of Ian and JaNella Power Johnson. Elnathan grew up in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School in 1999. He then attended and graduated from Washburn Technical Institute in Topeka....

Dec 9, 2018

Charles Henry Sharp, 101, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.He was born September 6, 1917, in Mill Point, West Virginia, the son of Joseph and Gertrude (Vaughn) Sharp. He was a US Army veteran serving during both World War II and the Korean Conflict.Charles was a truck driver for Armco Steel for 35 years, retiring in 1981.He was a...

Dec 9, 2018

Lawrence Meinhardt, 83, of Topeka, passes away Sunday, December 9, 2018.He was born May 15, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Mabel (Koontz) Meinhardt. He graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1952.Larry was employed by Santa Fe Railroad for 45 years as a payroll clerk.Larry married Betty Ann Meinhardt on June 6, 1958. She preceded him...

Dec 5, 2018

Carman Kay Morstorf, age 68, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 05, 2018 in Topeka. Carman was born January 14, 1950 in Topeka the daughter of Sherman and Velma C. Ferren Hartzler. Carman grew up in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School. She would graduate in 1968 and go on to attend Washburn University from 1973 – 1975....

Dec 3, 2018

Jack "Galen" Payne, age 64, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at St. Francis in Topeka, Kansas. Per his wishes, Galen was cremated and no church services will be held. Galen was born March 6, 1954 in Edmond, Oklahoma, the son of Jack and Jewell Payne. He was known as Galen to all of his family and friends and...

Dec 3, 2018

Ed Horn, 73, Topeka, formerly of Hoyt, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.He was born November 30, 1945, in Logan, Kansas, the son of Myron and Mercedes (Carey) Horn.He was employed by the City of Topeka Water Department for 28 years, retiring as a supervisor in 2003. After he retired, he went to work as an inspector for Bartlett &...

Nov 30, 2018

Safe in the arms of Jesus, Dorothy Alice Frey Root left her earthly bonds behind surrounded by those who love her on Friday, November 30, 2018. She was born October 7, 1929, the youngest child of John L. and Fairy B. (George) Frey. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1947, and married her high school sweetheart, Albert Earl...

Nov 28, 2018

Daniel J. Sligar, 71, Berryton, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was born August 11, 1947, in Vienna, Austria, the son of Franklin and Margaret (Hammer) Sligar. Daniel married Beverly J. Chiddix on March 18, 1978 in Lincoln, NE, she survives. Other survivors include five children, Jennifer (Ryan) Walker, Anthony Sligar, Ann (Brock) Beaver, Benjamin (Lynn) Sligar, and James...

Nov 28, 2018

Darrell Eugene Fries, 91, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018.He was born July 3, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, the son of John and Minnie (Dietrich) Fries. He graduated from Meriden High School.He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.Darrell was employed with GoodYear Tire & Rubber Co. for 36 years, retiring in 1989. He was also...