Sep 16, 2017

JoAnn Franks JoAnn Franks, 81, Topeka, died Saturday, September 16, 2017, at her home. She was born December 18, 1935, in Topeka, the daughter of Don Carlos and Carrie Louise (Peyton) Metzger. She graduated from Topeka High School and was employed by Adams Business Forms for 30 years. JoAnn was married to Hayes Allen Franks on August 29, 1953, in...

Sep 15, 2017

Carly Kathleen Cornelison, our free spirited, beautiful wild child, passed away on September 15th 2017 following a car accident. Carly was born on April 17th 1996, and is survived by her parents Carrie and Joe Green. Carly was the best mommy to her mini-me, her sweet daughter, Penelope Ann Sledd, and is now her Guardian Angel. Carly is also...

Sep 14, 2017

Janice K. "Jan" Polter, 68, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2017, at her home. She was born on October 25, 1948 in Holton, KS to Lawrence and Madella (Johnson) Schreiber. She grew up on a farm in Soldier, KS, and graduated from Soldier High School in 1966. She went on to attend Kansas State University. Jan married...

Sep 13, 2017

Gary Lee Heston Gary Lee Heston, 64, Topeka, died Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. He was born February 19, 1953, in Topeka, the son of Genevieve Agnes (Hefner) and Albert Sylvester Heston, Jr. Gary graduated from Seaman High School. He had worked at Hills Pet Products for 10 years and retired from U.S.D. # 345 after 28...

Sep 12, 2017

Paulamarie Finson, age 60, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in Topeka. Paula was born December 4, 1956 in Torrance, California the daughter of Charles and Mary Jane Myer Padgett. Paula received her Associates degree from Washburn University. She married Jere Finson June 13, 1987 in Mayetta. She was an active member of the St. Francis Xavier...

Sep 11, 2017

Steven D. Day, age 71, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Steve was born December 3, 1945 in Highland, Kansas the son of Robert and Thelma Carlson Day. Steve graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1963 and then received his Bachelor’s degree from Washburn University. He married Sandy Tessendorf June 17,...

Sep 11, 2017

Robert E. Fay, 67 of Topeka, passed away on September 11, 2017.   He was born June 14, 1950 at Topeka the son of Robert L. and Charlene Bell Fay. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1968, later attending Washburn University. Bob began working for the IBEW in 1975. He enjoyed a long career there prior to retiring.

Sep 11, 2017

Bonnie Sue Holford, age 55, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 in Topeka. She was born July 17, 1962 in Kansas City, Kansas.   Survivors include her husband, Kenneth of 32 years; a son, Allen Lindsay of Topeka and sister, Martha Lindsay of Purdy, MO. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny and Dale Lindsay and...

Sep 9, 2017

Kimiko Sosa, 94, Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at a local care center.Kimiko was born October 8, 1922 in Nagoya, Japan. She married Raymond Sosa. They later divorced.She was employed as a tailor at Ray Beers for many years, retiring from there. She was a member of the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.Survivors include her son, Joseph...

Sep 8, 2017

Dorothy I. Bower was called home to heaven on Sept. 8, 2017 after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.Dorothy was born in Stella, Nebraska August 21, 1937 to Harold and Velma Montgomery. She attended school in Stella, Nebraska and Topeka, Kansas. Dorothy retired from Kansas State Printing Office and was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Women of the...

Sep 7, 2017

Colleen Marie Geiger was born on May 29, 1926 at Clay Center, Kansas the daughter of Benjamin Reed and Frances Misner Reed. She passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 of natural causes. Colleen grew up and attended the local public schools in Clay Center.

Colleen was married to Rex Geiger on July 1, 1951.   She was...

Sep 7, 2017

Darrell Ray Colhouer Darrell Ray Colhouer passed away on September 7, 2017. He was born January 30, 1938, in Hoyt, KS. His parents were Orville Colhouer and Inez Cunning Colhouer. He owned and operated "Darrell's Service" for over 31 years. He married the love of his life, Marilyn Kay Williams, in Frankfort, KS, on November 27, 1959. They had two...

Sep 6, 2017

Dianne Lee Kabriel Dianne Lee Kabriel, 68, of Topeka, died Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at her home. She was born February 11, 1949, in Topeka, the daughter of Edwin Clemial "Eddie" and Frances Maybelle "Jackie" (Dunlap) Vandiver. Dianne graduated from Rochester Grade School and Seaman High School. She worked at Goodyear for 16 years until her office closed in 1986....

Sep 4, 2017

Jon Hersh Mareska, 72, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away September 4, 2017, at Country Side Health Center. Jon was born on August 15, 1945 to John Lamm and Lucille Hersh.

He served in the United States Navy for many years where he was honorably discharged. He then worked doing various odd’s and end jobs for the rest...

Sep 4, 2017

Paul “P.J.” James Flower, 51, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away September 4, 2017 at Stormont Vail. He was born in Topeka on October 19, 1965 to Robert Flower and Jacqueline Cobb Flower. He went to Topeka High and graduated in 1984. P.J. met Shelly Wray through family friends and later married December 19, 1992. Together they had one daughter....

Sep 3, 2017

Carl Alfred Johnson, 92, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017, in Overland Park, KS. Carl was born March 23, 1925, in Topeka, KS, to Frank and Alice (Robinson) Johnson. He graduated from Seaman High School and later joined the US Navy as a Seabee crane operator serving in the South Pacific during World War II. After returning home, he married...

Sep 2, 2017

James J. "Jake" Bowser, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home. He was born March 4, 1940 in Topeka, the son of George and Marguerite (Kull) Bowser.Jake graduated from Seaman High School. He was employed by Morris Research Center and later Hills Pet Products for over 40 years. He was a member of Northern...

Aug 31, 2017

Janice G. Russo, 72, Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017.She was born July 3, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Elby Gene Howey and Anna Mae (Faught) LaRue. She attended Highland Park High School. Mrs. Russo was a member of the Shawnee County Allied Tribes, Red Feather Circle and Kansas Prairie Pickers Association.Janice married David E. Russo on...

Aug 28, 2017

Phillip Irvin Weaver Sr., 66, of Topeka, passed into the arms of the Lord on August 28, 2017. Phillip was born on March 24, 1951 in Roswell, New Mexico to George Weaver and Muriel Laughlin Weaver. Phillip married Gloria Weaver on July 15, 1978 in Roswell, New Mexico. He earned a Masters Degree from Eastern New Mexico University. They...

Aug 26, 2017

Cecil Schnacker, 70, Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017.He was born March 14, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Everett and Virgie (Estabrook) Schnacker. He attended Seaman High School and Silver Lake High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Cecil was employed by the Good Year Tire & Rubber Company retiring after...