Andra L. Workman
Jan 6, 2014
Andra L. Workman, 78, was surrounded by loved ones at her home when she peacefully passed away Monday, January 6, 2014. She was born March 9, 1935, to Orville and AnnaLee Bechtel in Denver, Colorado. They precede her in death. She is also preceded in death by a sister Jacque Bechtel, and a son, Kim Workman. Andra retired from...
Betty L. Palmer
Jan 6, 2014
Betty L. Palmer, 87, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014.She was born April 15, 1926, in Winchester, Kansas, the daughter of Leroy and Grace (Davis) Martin. She was a graduate of Winchester High School.Betty was employed by the State of Kansas before retiring.Mrs. Palmer was a member of Central Park Christian Church, Topeka.Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn (Keith)...
Dorothy I. Mummert
Jan 5, 2014
Dorothy Irene Mummert, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2014.She was born January 5, 1927, in Richland, Kansas, the daughter of Alva Preston and Ada Alice (Vreeland) Oldham. She was a 1945 graduate of Richman High School, Richman, CA. Dorothy was a member of Northland Christian Church and participated in the Goodyear Retirees Club. Dorothy married Lauren H....
Daniel H. Buchanan
Jan 4, 2014
Daniel Howard Buchanan, 69, was taken up to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Dan was born on April 7, 1944, in St. Joseph, Mo. He was the son of Howard G. Buchanan and Virginia Coffman Buchanan. As a youngster, Dan bicycled his way through the hills of Krug Park every summer day to the ball...
Lucille Marie Bahner
Jan 4, 2014
Lucille Marie Bahner, age 95, of Topeka, passed away January 4, 2014. She was born March 26, 1918 in Pomona, Kansas, the daughter of Asahel and Ivah (Firestone) Davis. Lucille married Harvey Bahner, November 4, 1945. He preceded her in death on May 17, 1991. She is survived by three children; Sharon Carlson, Lowell (Ricky) Bahner, and Kevin Bahner,...
Betty Jane Severtson
Jan 3, 2014
Betty Jane Severtson, age 78, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014 at her home in Topeka. Betty was born September 8, 1935 in Iowa City, Iowa the daughter of Sherman Carlton and Edna Parker Cartlon. Betty was raised in Vinton, Iowa by her maternal grandparents Fred Parker and Lottie Posekany Parker. Betty married Marvin Severtson June 6,...
Betty J. Mccall
Dec 31, 2013
Betty J. McCall, age 91, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Midland Hospice Care. Betty was born February 26, 1922 in Perry, KS the daughter of Norris McCall and Ada Younkin McCall. Betty attended Meriden schools. She worked at F.W. Woolworth Co. in Topeka for over 35 years, retiring in 1984. She loved gardening, working outdoors...
Margaret A. Kelly
Dec 29, 2013
Margaret Ann Kelly Margaret Ann Kelly, 88, Topeka, died Sunday, December 29, 2013, at her home. She was born October 6, 1925, at Lawrence, the daughter of Ray H. and Fleda Mae (Childers) Mitchell. She moved to Topeka in the 1930's and graduated from Seaman High School in 1943. Margaret was a member of Seaman Congregational Church where she was...
Mary L. Stang
Dec 28, 2013
Mary Louise Stang Mary Louise Stang, 84, Topeka, died Saturday, December 28, 2013. She was born May 2, 1929, in Williamsburg, the daughter of Louis and Viola (Goth) Gassen. She was preceded in death by her husband, I. G. Stang; and a son, Joe Stang. Surviving are children: Linda and Bobby; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Services will be private....
Sandra Jean Logan
Dec 27, 2013
Sandra Jean Logan, age 68, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013. Sandra was born February, 22 1945, the daughter of Lafeyette and Anna “Lora” (King) Haughn. She graduated from Quenemo High School in 1963. She married Hal Logan on June 9, 1963, he survives. She is also survived by children Nic (Richelle) Logan, Steven (Amie) Logan, and...
Gary D Dukes
Dec 27, 2013
Gary D. Dukes, age 58, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 27, 2013 in Topeka with his family that loved him very much at his side. Gary was born March 18, 1955 in Villisca, Iowa the son of Drexel Dukes and Delores Gulic Dukes. He worked out at Goodyear Tire in Topeka for over 20 years. Gary cared about...
Helen E. Underwood
Dec 27, 2013
Helen E. Underwood Helen E. Underwood, 94, Topeka, died Friday, December 27, 2013, at her home. She was born December 8, 1919, in Atchison, the daughter of Marvin F. and Ruby (Vandiver) Martin. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1937. She retired from Colmery-O'Neil V.A.M.C. Helen was married to Morris "Hunk" Underwood on September 14, 1941, in Kansas City,...
John L. Meier
Dec 27, 2013
John L. Meier died December 27, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 27, 1927 at Holton, Kansas to Henry and Augusta (Conrade) Meier. He enlisted in the US Navy and served in the Pacific region until discharge in 1946. On January 7, 1948, he married Mary L. Robison. They celebrated their 65th anniversary...
Thelma M. Mcguire
Dec 26, 2013
Thelma M. McGuire, 102, of Topeka, died on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at her home. Thelma was born on September 28, 1911 in Topeka to Herman L. and Ethyl V. (Baker) Bleidissel. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1930. She was married to Joseph B. McGuire on May 3, 1935 in Topeka; he preceded her in death on October...
Mildred Helen Tyler
Dec 26, 2013
Mildred Helen (Moegling) Tyler, 93, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013.She was born October 31, 1920, in rural Ozawkie, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Georgia (Rittel) Moegling. She was a 1938 graduate of Horton High School. Mrs. Tyler was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church, of Topeka. A member, co-founder and was an active volunteer...
Roger L. Olden
Dec 24, 2013
Roger Leslie Olden Roger Leslie Olden, 68, Topeka, died Tuesday, December 24, 2013, at Stormont-Vail Hospital from complications of a heart attack. He was born February 21, 1945, in Topeka, the son of Harold Charles and Mildred (Gilleece) Olden. Roger graduated from Seaman High School in 1963, and attended Washburn. He served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at Goodyear,...
Misty Gail Winn
Dec 23, 2013
Misty Gail Winn, 47, Wichita, formerly of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 23, 2013.Misty was born March 14, 1966 in Topeka, the daughter of Nancy and Don Anguish, Jr. She attended schools in the Seaman district.She worked for Glazers in Wichita.Survivors include her parents of Topeka; son, D.J. Winn; daughter, Jamie Gail Pritchard; granddaughter, Addyson Winn; brothers, Mark Anguish, Rusty...
Robert Allen Runyan, Sr.
Dec 22, 2013
Robert Allen "Bob" Runyan, Sr., 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.He was born October 7, 1924, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Tirey J. and Nettie L. (Van Horn) Runyan. He attended Seaman Schools. Bob served as a medical detachment technician, Troop F of the 8th Cavalry in the U.S. Army,...
Elmer W. Jackson
Dec 20, 2013
Elmer Willard Jackson, 94, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 20, 2013.He was born September 27, 1919, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Howard Taylor and Nettie (Stover) Jackson. He was a 1937 graduate of Seaman High School. He was stationed in the Philippines serving in the U.S. Army during WW II. Mr. Jackson farmed in the North Topeka area...
Bradley D. Tate
Dec 19, 2013
Bradley D. Tate, age 54, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 at his home in Topeka. Brad was born March 27, 1959 in Topeka the son of James Tate and Margaret Ann Van Hyning Tate. He graduated from Seaman High School and Baptist Bible College in Springfield, MO. He worked as a Youth Director. He is survived...
