Mar 17, 2017

Connie Mast Snyder Connie Eileen Mast Snyder was born on November 23, 1944, in Topeka. She received her angel wings on March 17, 2017. Connie graduated from Topeka High School in 1962. After raising her three wonderful children she returned to school to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from Washburn University in order to fulfill her calling of...

Mar 14, 2017

James C. Lay Jr., age 61, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Topeka. Jim was born July 10, 1955 in Topeka the son of James C. Lay Sr. and Barbara A. Bennett Lay. He graduated from Highland Park High. He married Cindy L. Dawson October 23, 1982 in Topeka. He worked at Santa Fe Railroad for...

Mar 13, 2017

Marjorie Elda Aller Thornton was born near Hiawatha, KS on March 28 th , 1920 and passed away March 13 th , 2017 surrounded by family members. She was the daughter of Benjamin Harrison “Harry” and Annie Marguerite (Hanson) Aller. She graduated from Robinson High School and Highland College. She taught at White Hall and LaGrange Schools in Brown...

Mar 13, 2017

Nellie Ruth Hallmark, age 81, of Topeka passed away Monday, March 13, 2017 at St Francis Hospital in Topeka. Ruth was born July 31, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi the daughter of George and Anna Anderson Brown. She married Hoyt Hallmark February 25, 1953. He preceded her in death June 15, 2006. Ruth worked as a dietician for USD #501 in...

Mar 12, 2017

Luke P. Davis, age 20, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Topeka. Luke grew up in Topeka the son of Christopher Scarbrough and Brigitte Longstaff. Luke graduated from Seaman High School in 2014.

He is survived by his mother, Brigitte Longstaff; and his father, Chris Scarbrough; a sister, Mercedes “Sadie” Scarbrough, and his grandparents,...

Mar 12, 2017

Kenneth James Weston, Jr. Kenneth James Weston, Jr., 47, Topeka, died Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. He was born February 18, 1970, in Topeka, the son of Mary Wilhelmina (Gilliland) and Kenneth James Weston, Sr. Kenneth was a member of Northland Christian Church. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1991. For the past 14 years...

Mar 10, 2017

Vera Derby Adcock, 96, formerly of Topeka, passed away on March 10, 2017 in El Dorado, Kansas.   She was born October 13, 1920 at Goff, Kansas the daughter of Otho and Estella M. Hanks Johnstone.   She was raised at Oakley, Kansas, returning to Goff where she graduated from high school.   She married her husband, George Derby in Nemaha County in...

Mar 9, 2017

Patrick A. "Pat" Tacha, 62, of Meriden, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 at his home of cardiac arrest. He was born July 20, 1954 in Norton, KS, the son of Claude and Barbara (Wetter) Tacha.Pat graduated from Norton High School and attended Vo-Tech School at Goodland, KS. He was employed at Brown Welding Supply / Airgas for...

Mar 7, 2017

Robert Raymond Jacobs, Sr., 70, of Wakarusa, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2017.   He was born February 7, 1947 at Herington, Kansas the son of Paul and Erma Brandt Jacobs. Uncle Bob grew up in North Topeka and Oakland. After graduating from Topeka High School in 1965 he joined the Marine Corps, serving in the Vietnam War. He...

Mar 6, 2017

Margaret M. Allensworth Trader, age 98 of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Midland Hospice House. Margaret was born August 27, 1918 in Elmont, KS the daughter of Arthur and Nellie Conwell Bartrum. She graduated from Seaman High School. She worked for various hotels cleaning. She also cleaned several homes for people.   Margaret married John Allensworth in...

Mar 3, 2017

“Oscar” McCoy, age 97, formerly of Delia passed away Friday, March 3, 2017 at the Oakley Place of Rossville. Oscar was born June 14, 1919 in El Paso, Texas the son of Allen and Clara Armstrong McCoy. Oscar graduated from Perry High School. During World War II he worked at Beechcraft Corperation. Oscar farmed northwest of Perry, Kansas. When Perry...

Mar 2, 2017

Patrick T. Rooney, 50, of Wakarusa, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was born July 21, 1966, the son of Noel and Sharon (Theis) Rooney at Dodge City, Kansas. Patrick was raised at Minneola and graduated from high school there in 1984. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1989.   He was a computer programmer by trade....

Mar 2, 2017

Karen Elaine Barnes Karen Elaine Barnes, 73, Topeka, died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born July 3, 1943, in Topeka, the daughter of Alfred and Jennie (Smith) Chenoweth. Karen graduated from Seaman High School in 1961. She and her husband had owned and operated the Dam Store at Lake Perry. She was currently employed by Peggy's...

Mar 1, 2017

Leonard M. Gurtler, age 91, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at the Oak Creek Sr. Living where he resided. Leonard was born March 12, 1925 in Topeka the son of William and Matilda Murdie Gurtler. Leonard graduated from Maple Hill High School. He married Goldie Bisel in June of 1970.   She passed away in 2003. Leonard...

Feb 24, 2017

Richard "Dale" Wolfe, 81 of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 24, 2017.Dale was born March 4, 1935 in Hamlin, KS the son of Clifford H. and Rhea B.(Moon) Wolfe.He graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1954.He was a PFC in the Army National Guard form 1953 to 1959, serving as a sharp shooter, radio operator and driver. He attended Highland...

Feb 23, 2017

Dorothy L. Lynn of Topeka passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017. She was born December 16, 1923 at Linwood, Kansas the daughter of Lee and Mina Dent Brannock.   She graduated from Linwood Rural High School in 1941. She later attended Ottawa University, graduating with a degree in Elementary Education in 1965. She last taught at Appanoose Grade School.  ...

Feb 23, 2017

Richard Earl Payne Richard Earl Payne, 88, Topeka, died Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Midland Hospice House. He was born May 11, 1928, at Salina, the son of Harold Thomas and Elsie M. (Hoyt) Payne. Richard served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He had worked at the Coca Cola Bottling Company and retired from Goodyear Tire and...

Feb 22, 2017

Marjorie Alice Nolte Marjorie Alice Nolte, 93, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at Rolling Hills. She was born October 25, 1923, in Topeka, the daughter of John "Ernest" and Alice (Luttjohann) Casebier. She graduated from Topeka High School and was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. Marjorie was married to Virgil Nolte on June 23, 1942, at St....

Feb 21, 2017

Iona "Louise" Winsor Iona "Louise" Winsor, 93, Topeka, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Plaza West, Topeka. She was born February 11, 1924, on a farm north of Burlingame, one of fourteen children born to Elmer Nathenial and Elvia "Cathryn" (Morris) Seastrom. Louise loved to garden and loved her flowers. She and Doc had been members of Country Cousins Square...

Feb 19, 2017

Iryllis "Dee" Gronquist Puff Iryllis "Dee" Gronquist Puff, 91, Topeka, died Sunday, February 19, 2017, at her home. She was born October 13, 1925, at Clyde, the daughter of Jon Conrad and Elizabeth Anna (Jones) Gronquist. Dee was a member of the United Methodist Church, Topeka Geological Society, Alma High School Alumni Association, and the Community Action Board. She had...