Jim Perkins
Jan 14, 2018
Jim Perkins, 74, of Topeka, passed away on January 14, 2018 following complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born on September 4, 1943 in Hutchinson, KS to John and Vera Perkins. He grew up in Plevna, KS and graduated from Fairfield High School, and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Washburn University. He married Delores Staats...
Ruth A. Gaches
Jan 13, 2018
Ruth Alice Gaches (Gautier/Maler) 83, of Topeka KS died on Saturday January 13, 2018 after an illness. She was born on April 6, 1934 in Medford, N.Y. to John Gautier and Viola (Bennett) Gautier. Ruth graduated from Patchogue High School and went on to earn a Para-Professional Certification as a Teacher's Assistant at Dowling College. Ruth was employed at Dr....
Richard L. Bonjour
Jan 12, 2018
Richard L. Bonjour, 85, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 12th, 2018 at Manor Care Health Services.He was born September 23rd, 1932; the son of Goodlet and Anna (Fairbanks) Bonjour. Richard attended Centralia Rural High School and graduated in 1950. After high school, Richard attended Kansas State University on a 4-H Rhodes scholarship. He then entered into the workforce, working...
Eugene Hynson
Jan 10, 2018
Eugene Hynson Jr. age 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at his home in Topeka. Eugene was born March 5, 1926 in Cottonwood Falls, KS the son of Eugene and Esther Stubenhofer Hynson. He graduated from Cottonwood Falls High School. He married Dorothy Marx October 28, 1947 in Emporia. She preceded him in death October 29,...
Donna Gwen Hoffmeister
Jan 10, 2018
Donna Gwen (Brown) Hoffmeister Donna Gwen (Brown) Hoffmeister, 87, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018, from complications of Alzheimers at Lexington Park Extended Care in Topeka, Kansas. Donna was born April 16, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Richard W. and Peggy D. Brown. Donna and Charles Hoffmeister were married on October 22, 1950, enjoying over 67 years...
Lewis "Elmer" Davis
Jan 10, 2018
ELMER DAVISLewis "Elmer" Davis, ninety-two, of Topeka Kansas, died January 10, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born February 18, 1925 at Hoyt, Kansas, the third son of Frank H. and Josie A. (Sallee) Davis. He had lived in Topeka most of his life. Mr. Davis was a Captain in the Topeka Fire Department where he served from November...
Susan Ann Menefee
Jan 7, 2018
Susan Ann Worcester Menefee Susan Ann Worcester Menefee, 70, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Murfreesboro, TN, died Sunday, January 7, 2018, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born April 19, 1947, at Americus, KS, the youngest of three daughters born to Henry Horace "Hank" and Ethel M. (Duncan) Worcester. Susan attended Americus Schools; received a BS from Kansas State Teachers...
Marshall Roy Ticehurst
Jan 6, 2018
Marshall Roy Ticehurst, 91, passed away peacefully at his home, in Topeka, on January 6, 2018. He was born on November 13, 1926 in Topeka to Roy and Gertrude Vassar Ticehurst. Marshall attended Sumner Elementary School, Roosevelt Junior High and Topeka High School. Following his service in the US Navy during World War II, he attended Washburn University. Marshall...
John Arthur Holt
Jan 6, 2018
John Arthur "Art" Holt John Arthur "Art" Holt, 84, Topeka, died Saturday, January 6, 2018, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born March 24, 1933, at Elmont, the son of Benton Theodore and Thelma Marie (Bartram) Holt. Art graduated from Seaman High School in 1951. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Art worked for the Kansas Department...
Louis "Bradley" Williams
Jan 5, 2018
In Loving Memory of Louis "Bradley" Williams 1964-2018 Louis "Bradley" Williams, 53, of Wakarusa, KS passed away at home on January 5, 2018. He was the son of Louis Williams and Mary Andreini. He was born in Rochester, NY on October 2, 1964. He graduated from Acadiana HS, Lafayette, LA, 1982 and attended the Universit of South Louisiana. He...
Gloria Joyce Ruddy
Jan 3, 2018
Gloria J. Ruddy, age 70, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Midland Hospice House. Gloria was born March 19, 1947 in Topeka the daughter of Clayton and Edith Smith Frisbie. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1965. She married Donald Ruddy August 21, 1965 in Topeka. He preceded her in death April 14, 1995. Gloria...
David "Squirt" Mcnorton
Jan 1, 2018
David Thomas “Squirt” McNorton, 80, passed away January 1, 2018. He was born on February 4, 1937 at the family farm in North Topeka, to Fred and Mildred (Hiller) McNorton. He graduated from Seaman High School and later served in the U.S. Army. He married Evelyn Gomel in 1964. He worked as a US Postal Service truck driver for...
Melvin K. Moore Sr.
Dec 29, 2017
Melvin K. Moore Sr., age 74 of Topeka passed away Friday, December 29, 2017 at his home. Melvin was born November 7, 1943 in Topeka the son of George and Ruby McFarland Moore. He married Lisa Hodges June 16, 2007. He worked at Horizon Flour Mill Plant in Topeka. He is survived by his wife, Lisa of the home;...
Dean Lewis
Dec 29, 2017
Carl “Dean” Lewis, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017. Dean was born on March 23, 1935 in Topeka, to Kelly and Josephine Lewis. For all Dean’s life he was an avid farmer and enjoyed hunting and his dogs. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1953. Dean is survived by his wife Nancy Lewis of 60...
Eugene N. Spetter
Dec 29, 2017
Eugene N. Spetter Eugene N. Spetter, 92, Delia, passed away Friday, December 29, 2017, at the St. Mary's Health Center. Eugene was born March 3, 1925, at home on a dairy farm on the outskirts of Topeka, Ks., the son of Otis and Sophe Polenek Spetter. Eugene married Nellie Dain at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church on May...
Sandra Sue Stahly
Dec 25, 2017
Sandra Sue (Koerner) Stahly, AKA Sandy, Mom, Nana, Susie, 74, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017.She was born May 24, 1943, in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of A.C. and Hazel (Hickerson) Koerner. She was a 1961 graduate of Newton High School.In addition to being a homemaker, she also worked in education, business and retail. She was very active in her...
Harriet Lucille Perry
Dec 25, 2017
Harriet Lucille "Terri" Perry Harriet Lucille "Terri" Perry, 92, Topeka, died Monday, December 25, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. She was born October 29. 1925, at Delia, the daughter of Ira Augustus and Floy Ethel (Murrow) Wood. She was a member of Northland Christian Church, Loyal Chapter # 176, O.E.S., the Auxiliary to Topeka North Post # 400 of the...
Robert W. Victor, Sr.
Dec 22, 2017
Robert W. Victor Sr. passed from this life the morning of December 22, 2017. He was born December 25, 1938 in Topeka, Kansas to Frank and Irene (Brown) Victor, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, JoAnn Gillaspie Victor, and children Elizabeth Victor Hargrove (John), Nancy Victor Dunham (Russell), and Robert William Victor...
Robert Lee Hawkins
Dec 22, 2017
Robert Lee Hawkins Robert Lee Hawkins, 94, Topeka, died Friday, December 22, 2017, at Manor Care of Topeka. He was born July 4, 1923, in Wichita, the son of Edward Hughson and Martha Eleanor (Cannon) Hawkins. After graduating from Osawatomie (KS) High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. While training to be shipped to Guam, he was injured...
Roger J. Herron
Dec 21, 2017
Roger J. Herron Roger J. Herron, 90, Topeka, died Thursday, December 21, 2017. He was born September 28, 1927, in Keats, Kansas. He was the fourth son born to Clarence D. and Martha E. Herron. His family lived in several small towns in northeast Kansas and finally settled in Centralia, Kansas, where he graduated from high school in 1945. After...
