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Mary W. Weston
Sep 9, 2023
Mary Wilhelmina Weston, 86, Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at a local care center.Mary was born June 27, 1937 in Columbus, KS the daughter of Leland and Lela Viola (Gatewood) Gilliland. She graduated from Riverton High School in 1955 and attended Ft. Scott Community College and Topeka Technical School.She was employed by the State of Kansas as a...
Helen V. Garretson
Sep 9, 2023
Helen Garretson, passed away September 9, 2023. Helen was born September 28, 1923 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Florence Miller. After graduating from Dale High School, she pursued her dream of being an R.N., graduating from Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing in Johnstown.Helen did community home health nursing until she married Dave Garretson in 1946, after he...
Bernard Ernest Bower
Sep 6, 2023
Bernard Ernest Bower, 88, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023.He was born October 2, 1934, in Saint Mary, Kansas, the son of William and Mary (Beseau) Bower. Bernie grew up on a dairy farm just east of Topeka on the Simonton Farm where he was cared for and fostered by the Simonton family. He attended Highland Park Junior...
Bertha Rose Groves
Sep 6, 2023
Bertha Rose "Susie" Groves, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. Susie was born on July 11, 1938 to John and Bertha (Rubey) Ullman in Dodge City, Kansas. She married Charles "Chick" Groves and together they spent a beautiful 47 years together before his passing. She was very proud of the fact that she lived in their...
Wilma June Kratina
Sep 5, 2023
Wilma June Kratina, 97, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023.She was born June 2, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William M. and Hannah E. (Schaefer) Hotzel. She was a graduate of Capitol Catholic High School.Wilma and her husband owned and operated farms and rental properties in the Topeka and Delia, Kansas areas.She was a member of...
Rex R. Wiseman
Sep 1, 2023
Rex R. Wiseman, 94, of Topeka, passed away on September 1, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 15, 1929 to Ray and Florence (Cashman) Wiseman in their family farm house, west of Centralia, Kansas known as the "Shrine". Rex graduated from Centralia High School in 1947. He was a proud farmer...
Ann Marie Carroll
Aug 23, 2023
Our Mom, Ann Marie Carroll, nee: Donovan, was born in New York on October 14, 1939. She lived a full life and completed her earthly journey on August 23, 2023 at the age of 83.She grew up in the Bronx and raised her children on Long Island. While she was a New Yorker the majority of her life, she also...
Doris Marie Treiber
Aug 20, 2023
Doris Marie Treiber, 84, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on August 20th, 2023 at Midland Hospice. She was born on August 24th, 1938 to Henry & Ruth (Miller) Frame in Eureka, Kansas. On November 11th, 1955, Doris married Harold Riner. Together, they had four children. They later divorced. On April 25th, 1980 Doris married Kenneth Treiber in California. Doris worked...
Robert R. Barnes
Aug 20, 2023
Robert Ralph Barnes, 83, of Topeka, passed away on August 20, 2023 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. Robert was born on April 6, 1940 to Leon and Edna (England) Barnes in Topeka, Kansas. Robert attended Topeka High School. He joined the United States Army and courageously served from 1957-1960 before he was honorably discharged. Robert was an entrepreneur his entire...
Ira S. Price, Jr.
Aug 19, 2023
Ira Samuel Price, Jr. 77, of Topeka, passed away on August 19, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Ira was born on June 5, 1946 to Ira and Elizabeth (Burghart) Price in Topeka, Kansas. Ira worked at Hallmark Cards in Topeka as a foil stamp press operator for over 34 years before retiring. Ira married Dixie (Marconett) on June 4, 1977...
Sally Jo Hisey
Aug 15, 2023
Sally Jo Hisey, 64, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 15. 2023.Sally was born June 7, 1959 in Topeka, the daughter of Gerald and Ruth (Carter) Brill. She attended schools in the Seaman district.She worked at Volume Shoe and later was a caregiver for numerous people.She was a member of Crossroad Community Church in Scranton.She enjoyed caring for others, and spending...
Tyler Weiss
Aug 13, 2023
Tyler Weiss, 38, of Topeka, entered God's kingdom on August 13, 2023, after a long illness. He was born on January 28, 1985, in Ogden, Utah, to Lu "Nellie" and Erven "Butch" Weiss.Tyler, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Emma and Madelyn; step children, Kendra Rutschman and Garrett Butler; his parents, Nellie...
Rhonda Leigh Holloman
Aug 12, 2023
Rhonda Leigh Bean Holloman passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12th, in her home, surrounded by family. Rhonda was born in 1964 in Coldwater, Kansas. She is survived by her husband Ken (Spike) Holloman, four children, Tyler (Morgan), Kendal Spangler (Jeff), Nathan (Brianna), and Luke, and two step-children, Alisha Darwent (Darren) and Brandon Holloman (Gina), five granddaughters, Ivy, Makayla, Isabelle,...
Randy W. Rahberg
Aug 12, 2023
Randy W. Rahberg, 73, of Topeka, passed away on August 12, 2023 at his home. Randy was born on November 10, 1949 to Edward W. and Carol L. (Bowlin) Rahberg at Topeka, Kansas. He was a graduate of Topeka West High School, class of 1967. After graduating he attended Washburn University and graduated in 1971 with his Bachelors of Business...
Bill Schultz
Aug 11, 2023
William "Bill" Schultz, 71, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.He was born January 6, 1952, in Norfolk, Nebraska, the son of Gerhardt and Berdine (Wagner) Schultz. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1970. Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force and enlisted in April of 1971. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family. He...
H. Gede Frost
Aug 7, 2023
H. Gede Frost, 59, of Topeka, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Stormont Vail in Topeka. He was born on August 12, 1963 to Charles and Judy (Griffiths) Frost in Holton, Kansas and was raised by his grandparents, William H. and Lucille I. Griffiths. He graduated from Rossville High School (Go Dawgs!) and worked at Josten's in Topeka for...
Harlan O. Magee
Aug 7, 2023
Harlan O. Magee, of Topeka, passed away August 7, 2023. He was surrounded by his family in his home on the same block where he had lived most of his 100 years. He was born in Oakland, Ks, to Ira O. and Floye V. (Snyder) Magee on March 14, 1923. Harlan attended Oakland Elementary and Holliday Jr. High through 9th...
Bill Gehrke
Aug 5, 2023
Bill Gehrke, 75, passed away on Aug 5, 2023. He is a 1965 graduate from Topeka High School. Bill was a NASCAR enthusiast. He was married to Viola Jones for 57 years. They have a son, David and a daughter Paula. He was very proud of his family. He loved his Ford Mustang. Graveside memorial services will be held at...
Dwayne Allen Jones
Aug 2, 2023
Dwayne A. Jones, 66, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Stormont Vail. Dwayne was born February 20, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Virgil and Dorothea (Simmons) Jones. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1975. He was employed by Topeka Metal Specialties before the start of a 34 year career as a truck driver for many different...
Marian D. Thomas
Jul 29, 2023
Marian Dean Thomas, born May 06, 1926, passed away July 29, 2023, at her daughter's home in Topeka, KS, surrounded by family and friends. Marian was a loving mother, grandmother, and caretaker. Marian enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the lake camping, going to the casino, and listening to country music, with the occasional Kid Rock. Marian also...
