Sep 20, 2018

Donald E. Carter, 93 of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Sunflower Memory Center at the Topeka Veterans Administration Hospital in Topeka.   He was born February 17, 1925 in Topeka the son of Joseph Carter and Sigrid Johnson Carter.   Donald grew up in Topeka with 10 brothers and sisters.   He married Lucille Siegel on November 1,...

Sep 20, 2018

Dorothy S. Cooper, 81, Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018.She was born January 4, 1937, in Ovalo, Texas, the daughter of Frank and Katherine (Baker) Simpson. She graduated from South Taylor High School and attended McMurry College in Texas.Dorothy was a homemaker, missionary, and pastor's wife for many years. She was most recently an active member of Lakeview Church...

Sep 19, 2018

Paula Ann (Humbert) Kendall, age 85, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her home in Scranton. Paula was born September 26, 1932 in Borger, Texas the daughter of Paul and Norlene (Gray) Humbert. She married William “Dick” Kendall September 27, 1949 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include four sons, R. Michiel (Janet) Kendall of Ft....

Sep 18, 2018

Larry Dean Ragsdale, 72, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018.He was born March 11, 1946, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Ernest and Ola May (Ritchey) Ragsdale. He graduated from Emporia High School.Larry worked at Topeka Metal Specialty for 30 years before retiring from Norfolk Iron & Steel in Emporia. After retirement, he assisted with sales at Boyd Metal...

Sep 17, 2018

Billy G. Sloan, age 79, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. Billy was born September 10, 1939 in Kentucky. Billy served two tours in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. He would later serve with the Air National Guard in the 190 th Air Refueling Group for over 31 years. He married Shirley...

Sep 15, 2018

Jennifer Lynn Brown, age 41 of Topeka passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 in Topeka. Jennifer was born April 25, 1977 in Topeka the daughter of Richard M. Brown and Janet M. Mauer. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1995. Jennifer enjoyed serving others and worked as a Home Health Aide and a CMA. Jennifer was preceded in death...

Sep 13, 2018

Patricia “Pat” (Neal) McClellan passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2018 surrounded by her family. Pat was born on June 14, 1939 to Harold and Dorothy Neal in Sterling, Kansas. Pat grew up in Sterling, Kansas where she later graduated from Sterling High School. She then married her high school sweetheart, Gene McClellan. They lived in Hutchinson,...

Sep 13, 2018

Mary Jane "Janie" Byers, 90, Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018.She was born March 31, 1928, in Oskaloosa, Kansas, the daughter of Charles "Ned" and Aileen (Smith) Rice. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1946. Mary was employed by the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 165 for 19 years, retiring on June 15, 1987. She was a member...

Sep 11, 2018

Henry "Hank" Filby, 74, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018.He was born April 30, 1944, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the son of Earl and Betty Filby. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1961.Hank was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed at Good Year Tire & Rubber Company and later a shift manager at the casinos in Reno.On...

Sep 10, 2018

Judy Lorraine Taylor, 71, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018.She was born April 8, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Baker) Taylor. She graduated from Highland Park High School, attended Emporia State College and earned a degree as a Registered Nurse from Labette Community College.Judy was employed by Stormont-Vail Hospital, Memorial Hospital and later various...

Sep 9, 2018

Ron Hartzell, 64, Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018.He was born February 28, 1954, in California, the son of Allen and Bonnie (Morgan) Hartzell. Ron was a machine operator at J.M. Smucker Pet Foods for 16 years.He was a member of the Highland Heights Christian Church.On June 21, 1986, he married Dona Griffiths in Topeka, KS. She survives. Other...

Sep 8, 2018

Steven R. Adams, age 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 8, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Steve was born January 17, 1949 in Topeka the son of Ike and Ruth Wilson Adams. Steve worked construction for Sears Construction for several years along with other construction companies. He married Mary Arlene Fienhage March 22, 1967 in Topeka. She survives...

Sep 6, 2018

Harry Jackson Thornton, 72, Tecumseh, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018.He was born November 28, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William and Neatie (Barham) Thornton. Harry married Ruby Devall on January 29, 1966 at Tecumseh United Methodist Church. In 1981, Harry and Ruby started H & R Plumbing, Inc., which he remained very active with until his death.Survivors...

Sep 3, 2018

Sharon Rae Warner, beloved wife of Harold Warner, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. She was 87 years of age.She was born September 9, 1930, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Genevieve (Doherty) Reinecke. She graduated from Hutchinson High School.She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, Manhattan.Sharon married Harold Warner on September 12, 1956 in...

Sep 2, 2018

Julia “Judy” Wanner, age 100 of Topeka passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care. Judy was born March 8, 1918 in Holton, Kansas. She worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone for over 40 years. She was an avid golfer. She was preceded in death by a companion, Enola Rogers; a brother, Bernard Wanner and a sister, Mary...

Sep 2, 2018

Fred M. Bahr, age 79, of Howard, KS passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Eureka, KS. Fred was born on May 4, 1939 in Topeka, KS, the son of Carrol Bahr and Grace Hermann. The family will greet friends on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Parker-Price Funeral Home.Interment will take place at Memorial Park...

Sep 2, 2018

Basil G. Moran, 87, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at home.He was born November 11, 1930, in Blaine, Kansas, the son of Thomas and Geraldine (McCormick) Moran. Basil was a U.S. Army veteran.Basil was employed by Beatrice Foods and All Star Dairy as a maintenance mechanic.He was a member of Northland Christian Church and a long time supporter...

Sep 1, 2018

Donald L. Artzer, age 81, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Midland Hospice House. Don was born January 30, 1937 in Topeka the son of Paul and Eleanor Domme Artzer. Don married Vera Essman March 1, 1958 in Topeka. Don worked at Goodyear Tire in Topeka as a painter for over 34 years. Don was a member...

Aug 30, 2018

Daisy Hunter, age 93, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. Daisy was born May 10, 1925 in Ashland, Kentucky the daughter of Harold and Louise Fannin Hutchinson. Daisy married Elmer C. Hunter July 31, 1943. He preceded her in death November 30, 1995. She was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Lenn...

Aug 30, 2018

Memorial services will be announced later by Davidson Funeral Home, Topeka, Kansas for Jon William “Bill” Hybskmann, 69, Topeka. He died in a Topeka hospital August 30, 2018, following injuries sustained in an accident.

Jon was born November 24, 1948, in Horton, Kansas to Glenn and Sara Elizabeth Harold Hybskmann. He graduated from Horton High School where...