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Linda Lee Hendrix
Nov 28, 2023
Linda "Mumsie" DeHart Hendrix, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.She was born November 2, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lester and Doris (Allen) DeHart. Linda was employed at Goodyear for 31 years, retiring in 2009. After retirement, she worked at Baker's Dozen in North Topeka and Herman's...
Gayla Joy Rayls
Nov 27, 2023
Gayla Rayls, 75, Topeka, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.Gayla was born September 25, 1948 in Salina, the daughter of Daniel and Blanche (Pratt) Smith.She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1966 and attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, TX.She was employed as an LPN with the Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center for...
Grace Goodnow
Nov 26, 2023
Mary "Grace" Thompson Goodnow, 103, entered into her heavenly home on November 26, 2023. Grace was born on November 15, 1920, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to George and Hattie Thompson. Her family lovingly referred to her as their Georgia peach. Grace was met in heaven by her husband, Clinton, her parents and her siblings - Margaret, Carroll, Lee, Mark, John, Joy...
Alan E. Rose
Nov 23, 2023
Alan Eugene Rose was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 16, 1953. He was the son of Arvin Neil Rose and Barbara Lee (Rodecap) Rose. Alan was the oldest of the four Rose boys (Alan, Jim Mike and Gary), who terrorized the town of Meriden, especially the Family Room, where many a good story began. Meriden is where Alan lived...
Sandy Darnall
Nov 22, 2023
Sandy Darnall, 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Brookside Retirement Community after a long fight with Alzheimer.She was born November 6, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Betty (Hess) Michael. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1960. She spent much of her career as the accounting bookkeeper at Northland Christian Church...
Brian P. Steinbock
Nov 19, 2023
Brian Paul Steinbock, 56, of Topeka passed away on November 19, 2023. Brian was born on April 19, 1967, to Richard and Carolyn Steinbock. He attended Seaman High School where he played football and was named to the All City First Team his senior year. After graduating in 1985, Brian was awarded a football scholarship and went on to Butler...
Gwenda Steele
Nov 18, 2023
Gwenda Steele, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.She was born November 11, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Anna (Spaulding) Filkins. She graduated from Highland Park High School. Gwen loved to be outdoors and spend time with her family. She was blessed to be a stay at home mother for over 30 years. She...
Lori Taylor
Nov 18, 2023
Lori (Rice) Taylor, 59, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.She was born October 17, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Jerry and Delta (Mayfield) Rice. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1983. She later took classes at Washburn University and K-State. Lori worked for the State of Kansas serving in several departments over 30 years. Prior...
Joye A. Slocum
Nov 17, 2023
Joye A. Slocum, 94, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, November 17, 2023.She was born January 4, 1929, in Nortonville, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Sylvia (Brunkow) Nieman. Joye graduated from Seaman High School in 1947. She started out her career as a teller with Merchants National Bank. She later went to work...
Timothy Apodaca Sr.
Nov 15, 2023
Timothy Earl Apodaca Sr., 62, passed away on November 15th, 2023. He was born to Bernard and Norma Apodaca on July 20, 1961, in Topeka, KS. Timothy graduated with the class of 1979 from Topeka High School. He was an avid saxophone player. He served in the United States Army for four years, including a tour in Germany. He and...
Sharon N. Pribil
Nov 14, 2023
Sharon N. Pribil, 79, Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. Sharon was born April 6th, 1944, in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Denver and Luella (Ahrendt) Wheeler. She attended Wichita State University and was a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren, game shows, westerns, science fiction and...
James Trimble
Nov 13, 2023
James "Jim" Trimble, 60, of Wakarusa, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.He was born May 28, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Marie (Harms) Trimble. He was the delight of his three older siblings in the home!His early years of education were in Topeka 501; they moved to the Seaman District when he was in Jr. high...
Tanner Reed
Nov 12, 2023
Tanner Blake Reed, 32, of Wamego, passed away on Sunday, November 12th, 2023. He was born on March 18th, 1991 in Topeka, the son of Derrick Reed and Valerie Beam. Survivors include his children, Bria Reed and Apollo Reed of Topeka, Kyden Reed of Kansas City, Talon Jenkins of Salina, his mother Valerie Beam of Topeka, his brothers Skylar Reed,...
Gary D. Wolfley
Nov 7, 2023
Gary D. Wolfley, 69, of Meriden, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023.He was born June 25, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lloyd and Pauline (Everett) Wolfley. He graduated from Highland Park High School in the 1970s.Gary was a hands on guy. You could find him out in his garage tinkering on vehicles. For majority of his life he...
Marvin E. Main Sr.
Nov 5, 2023
Marvin Eugene Main, 77 of Abilene Kansas entered eternal rest on November 5, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska surrounded by his children. Born February 7, 1946 to James Main and Mary Stout. He grew up in Topeka, Kansas and helped his dad remodel houses. Later he would drive a semi for Coca-Cola and mayflower around 1976 he joined the army. He...
Lonny R. Busey
Nov 2, 2023
Lonny Ray Busey, 76, of Valley Falls, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023.He was born June 19, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Melvin and Betty Lou (Peterson) Busey. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1965. Lonny enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966 and proudly served for four years.He was an avid hunter and fisherman....
John R. Miller
Oct 20, 2023
John R Miller, 60, passed away Friday, October 20, at Stormont Vail Hospital after a brief illness. John was born July 24, 1963 at Stormont Vail in Topeka to Robert and Joan Miller.Prior to graduating from Washburn Rural High School in 1981, he enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard. After working for various local businesses he joined the Topeka...
William R."Bill" Cox
Oct 15, 2023
William Roy "Bill" Cox, 88, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 in his home, after his fight with cancer. He was born December 22, 1934, in Onaga, Kansas, the son of Harold and Stella (Gideon) Cox. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1954 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Washburn University. Roy was enlisted...
Donald E. Dechand
Oct 9, 2023
Donald Eugene Dechand, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.He was born December 21, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert and Helen Dechand. He was a graduate of Hayden High School. He proudly served in the United States Army.Don was employed as a journeyman sheet metal worker until retiring.He leaves behind his lifelong love, Rose...
Harlan May
Oct 9, 2023
Harlan May, 81, of Overbrook, passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Monday, October 9, 2023.He was born October 13, 1941, in Vienna Township (Onaga), Kansas, the son of Chester and Evelyn (Wilson) May.Harlan had a passion for playing horseshoes. He was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the K-State Football...
