Vera F. Gilbert
Jun 27, 2016
Vera Fay Gilbert Vera Fay Gilbert, 92, Topeka, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at Plaza West. She was born October 7, 1923, in Topeka, the daughter of John and Hazel (Snapp) Estes. Vera attended Holliday Junior High School and Topeka High School. She was owner-operator of Gilbert Market (1956-1987) and Gilbert's Trophies and Awards. She had also sold Real Estate....
Elizabeth Ann Bennett
Jun 25, 2016
Elizabeth Ann (Jacques) Bennett Longtime Ridgecrest resident and retired daycare provider Elizabeth Ann Bennett died Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Garden Grove, California. Known as “Nanny” to many of the children she cared for, she was 85. Elizabeth was born Jan. 12, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas to Julius Buker Jacques and Myrtle Marie (Smith)Jacques. Her family included Julius Buker...
Amy Kathryn Lovell
Jun 25, 2016
Amy K. Lovell, beloved daughter of Mark and Lisa Owen and Rick and Pam Lovell, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016 in Lawrence at the age of 33. Amy leaves behind her mother, Lisa (Mark) Owen of Topeka; her father, Rick (Pam) Lovell of Topeka; two brothers, Mackenzie and Michael Owen; a step sister, Megan (Joe) Crumpton and two...
Carl Mathew Chandler
Jun 24, 2016
Carl M. Chandler, 72, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 24, 2016. Carl was born February 15, 1944 at Topeka the son of Bern and Lucille Williams Chandler. He was raised in Topeka and was a member of the first graduating class at Topeka West. In high school, Carl held the record...
Anita Anna Hoover
Jun 24, 2016
Anita A. Hoover, age 66, of Topeka passed away Friday, June 24, 2016. Anita was born January 3, 1950 in Trier, West Germany the daughter of Matthias and Helena Rudor Noll. She grew up in Germany, attending school there. She met Howard “Todd” Hoover in Germany while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force. They were married April...
Charles W. Richeson, Sr.
Jun 24, 2016
Charles William Richeson, Sr. Charles William Richeson, Sr., 67, Topeka died Friday, June 24, 2016, at his home. He was born December 31, 1948, in Leavenworth. Chuck lived in Leavenworth and Meriden before moving to Topeka. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union and was employed by Missouri Valley Fabrics and Steel at Leavenworth as a crane operator. He...
Nada Cowherd
Jun 23, 2016
Florence "Nada" Cowherd, 80, Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016.She was born August 7, 1935, in Blue Rapids, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Mclain) Beasley. Nada graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1954. In 1955, she earned her cosmetology license from Stewart Beauty Academy. She later was the activities director for Briarcliff Care Center, retiring after...
Harold Dean Spencer
Jun 22, 2016
Harold D. Spencer, age 84 of Topeka passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2016. He was born on April 21, 1932 in Halstead, KS the son of Laurence and Alice Bigger Spencer. He married Donna Allensworth on April 11, 1953 in Bartlesville, Arkansas. She preceded him in death on March 12, 2009. Harold worked in construction as a framer/finisher all...
Charles Eugene Gooden
Jun 21, 2016
Charles Eugene Gooden, 92, passed away June 21, 2016. Known as "Chuck" to his friends and "Gene" to his family, he was born on November 18, 1923, in Paxico, Kansas. Chuck served in the United States Navy during World War II. For many years, he was a salesman with KIB Kraft (Kansas Industries for the Blind). Chuck was known around...
Ronald E. Hasty
Jun 20, 2016
Ronald "Ron" Hasty Ronald "Ron" Hasty, 66, Meriden, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at his home. He was born in Topeka, the son of Donald and Julia "Judy" (Westbrook) Hasty. Ron graduated from Shawnee Heights High School, Class of 1968. He was employed at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Plant and KCR International. Ron was married to Cindy Butler...
Joan Vogue
Jun 19, 2016
Joan R. Vogue, 89, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2016. She was born February 18, 1927 at Talmadge, Nebraska the daughter of Alex and Clara Fiedler Walker. Joan moved to Topeka in 1944 and married Ralph M. Vogue on April 10, 1948 in Topeka. Ralph passed away on June 9, 2015. Mrs. Vogue is a member...
Erma V. Grose
Jun 18, 2016
Erma V. Grose, 91, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016.She was born January 4, 1925, in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of William and Norma (Crook) Hestand. Erma was a 1943 graduate of Topeka High School and member of Northland Christian Church, Goodyear Retirees Club, and enjoyed helping with bible school at church. She had worked until 1946 at...
Margaret A. Hubbell
Jun 17, 2016
Margaret (Peggy) Alice Romick Hubbell Margaret (Peggy) Alice Romick Hubbell, 99, Topeka, died peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at her home in Aldersgate Village. Peggy was born January 3, 1917, in Wamego, Kansas, to Henry Joseph and Coral Jacobs Romick. She grew up on a ranch in the Black Forest, near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Peggy attended Lewis Consolidated High...
Florence Lorraine Taylor
Jun 17, 2016
Florence Lorraine Taylor, 93, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. Florence was born November 30, 1922 to Robert L. and Stella Angeline (Hatcher) Baker. She married Frank T. Taylor Jr. September 7, 1943. They celebrated 59 years together.She is survived by her daughters, Judy Taylor and Barbara (David) Rake, both of Topeka. She was preceded in death by...
Dorothy M. (Snook) Clark
Jun 16, 2016
Dorothy Mae (Snook) Clark, age 85, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016 at the Tanglewood Care Center. Dorothy was born June 20, 1930 in Topeka the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Wetzel Duesler. She graduated from Topeka High School. She married Charles W. Snook, they later divorced. She married Mark Clark in 1981, they later divorced. She...
Bertie Melvin Bernritter
Jun 16, 2016
Bertie Melvin "Bert" Bernritter, 72, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016.He was born April 29, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Cletis Melvin and Freida Beryl (Blevins) Bernritter. He was a 1964 graduate of Seaman High School. He entered the U.S. Army on March 17, 1967 and served three years. He also served in the 610th Army...
Vivian Maxine Merritt
Jun 14, 2016
Vivian Maxine Merritt, age 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at the Stormont Vail Hospital. Maxine was born September 15, 1929 in Corning, Kansas the daughter of Garland and Ethel Owens Luellen. Maxine married Edward Merritt November 15, 1946 in Topeka. He survives. She worked as a beautician at The Beauty Box in Oakland and out...
William J Greeve
Jun 13, 2016
William J. Greeve, 74, of Topeka passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at his home in Topeka. He was born January 13, 1942 at Waverly, Kansas the son of Frank and Ruth Yockey Greeve. Mr. Greeve worked for CTCR Traffic Control for nearly 25 years. He also worked for Cardinal Cleaning, Goodyear and had his own carpet cleaning...
J Timothyeugene Dennison, Jr.
Jun 10, 2016
J Timothy Eugene Dennison, Jr.J Timothy Eugene Dennison Jr., 22, of Gulfport, MS, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2016.He was born April 27, 1994, in Topeka, KS. The son of J and Elizabeth Dennison. He graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School and enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MS.Survivors...
Betty Jean Dodder
Jun 9, 2016
Betty Dodder, age 82 of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 09, 2016 at her home in Topeka. Betty was born November 12, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri the daughter of Robert VanHyning Sr. and Lela Neiman VanHyning. She graduated from Axtell High School in 1951. While in Topeka, Betty worked at Jostens. She married George R. Brandenburgh, they later...
