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Cora A. Thomas
Jun 9, 2013
Cora A. Thomas, 82, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 9, 2013 at home.She was born June 28, 1930 in Koshkonong, MO, the daughter of George W. and Ruby (Hackworth) Harrell. Mrs. Thomas was employed by Eventide Nursing Home in Topeka for 43 years before retiring in 2009.She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Topeka...
Charles Dean Ostrander
Jun 8, 2013
Charles Dean Ostrander, age 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Charles was born August 21, 1929 in Elmont, KS the son of Edward and Atha Blanche Jackson Ostrander. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Darlene Lang September 16, 1948 in McClouth, KS. Charles was...
Larry James Vink
Jun 8, 2013
Larry J. Vink, age 78, of Topeka entered into eternal peace Saturday, June 08, 2013 at Lexington Place Care Home. Larry was born February 22, 1935 to Lloyd and Mary (Grow) Vink in Great Bend. Larry ran heavy equipment for Barton County Hi-way at the age of 16 for four years. He farmed and worked in oil fields until...
Jackie L. Price, Sr.
Jun 8, 2013
Jackie L. Price Sr., 86, of Eskridge, Kansas passed away on June 8, 2013 in Topeka, Kansas surrounded by his family. Jackie was born November 2, 1927 to Lloyd and Edna (Barnes) Price in Topeka, Kansas. Jackie attended schools in the Topeka area. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He is a longtime member...
Nicholas H. Tibbs
Jun 6, 2013
Niclolas Herman "Nick" Tibbs Nicholas Herman "Nick" Tibbs, 77, Topeka, KS was hugged by Jesus on June 6, 2013 at his home. Family was by his side. He was born November 10, 1935, at Ceres, Virginia, the son of John Herman and Loma Helena (Atwell) Tibbs. Nick graduated from Ceres High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force for...
Helen Marie Batemon
Jun 5, 2013
Helen Marie (Johnston) Mohler Batemon, age 82, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday June 5, 2013. She was born to Porter and Leine May (Whittenburg) Johnston, on October 22, 1930. She married Floyd Mohler in 1951, they later divorced. She then married Roy Batemon, he preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters Dorothy Mohler, Linda Karydas, Jeanette Mohler, and Cheryl...
Rozetta A. Russell
Jun 3, 2013
Rozetta Ann Russell Rozetta Ann Russell, 78, Topeka, passed away Monday, June 3, 2013, at Stormont-Vail Hospital's Emergency Room. She was born January 26, 1935, at Emporia, the daughter of Melvin and Naomi (Stutesman) Wait. She grew up in Council Grove and moved to Topeka where she raised a family of four in a farmhouse on Happy Hollow Road. In...
Juanita Sue Hughes
Jun 1, 2013
Juanita Sue Hughes, 68, of Topeka passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. Juanita was born April 17, 1945 at Willard, one of 10 children to Lynn Boyd and Virgie (Keeton) Eldridge. She was a cub scout mom for her boys. Juanita loved to play bingo. She is survived by her husband, Larry Hughes; two sons, Scott and Allen Hughes;...
Carl K. Johnson
Jun 1, 2013
Carl K. Johnson, 77, of Auburn, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, June 1, 2013. He was born December 20, 1935 in Morgantown, Kentucky the son of Casey and Ruby (Painter) Johnson. Carl was a driver for Dolly Madison before retiring in 2000. After retirement he drove a school bus for USD 437. He was a...
Marvin J. Koch
Jun 1, 2013
Marvin Joseph Koch Marvin Joseph Koch, 70, Topeka, died Saturday, June 1, 2013, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born June 11, 1942, at Seneca, son of Firmin Joseph and Cynthia Mary (Feldkamp) Koch. He graduated from Baileyville High School in 1961. He served in the Kansas National Guard which was mobilized in 1968, to serve in Vietnam....
Mary E. Tenpenny
May 31, 2013
Mary Ella Tenpenny Mary Ella Tenpenny, 90, Topeka, died Friday, May 31, 2013, at Brewster Health Center. She was born July 3, 1922, in Topeka, the daughter of Raymond Emmett and Wilhelmena Adeline "Minnie" (Bleier) Higgs. She graduated from Topeka High School. She worked at Wild Willie's and retired from Ed Marling's. Mary was a member of First Baptist Church...
Merle Eugene Chitwood
May 30, 2013
Merle Eugene Chitwood Merle Eugene Chitwood, 79, Topeka, died Thursday, May 30, 2013. He was born June 18, 1933, at Ozawkie, the son of Clarence and Jessie Chitwood. Merle graduated from Seaman High School in 1951. Merle served in the United States Navy 1952-1975, serving in Vietnam two tours. He worked in Stormont-Vail Hospital Supply Department 1975-1991. He was a...
Loyd E. Henry
May 29, 2013
Loyd E. Henry of Topeka passed away on May 29, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born February 18, 1938 at Chandler, OK the son of Howard and Opal (DeBoard) Henry. He served his country in the United States Army. Loyd was in sales for many years. He was a member of Heartland Worship Center in Topeka....
Jeff Cross
May 28, 2013
Lloyd Jeffrey “Jeff” Cross, age 51, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2013. He was born October 3, 1961 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son Loyd J. and Karen Sue (Schroll) Cross. He is survived by his parents, son Andrew Cross, daughters Amber Boaz and Lauren Cross, brother David Cross, and sister Janet (Stephen) Barlow, 5 grandchildren and many...
Glenda L. Bosse
May 28, 2013
Glenda L. Bosse, age 65, Topeka, passed away in her home on May 28, 2013, with her daughter at her side. Glenda was born on October 12, 1947, the daughter of Ralph and Elaine (Cox) Sauvage. She graduated from Onaga High School in 1965. She married Larry E. Bosse on March 27, 1966 in Havensville, Kansas. Glenda retired from the...
Jan Ashmore
May 27, 2013
Jan Ashmore, age 49, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013 in Topeka. Jan was born August 2, 1963 in Junction City, KS. Jan grew up in Topeka. She lived in Sabetha for over 20 years, before returning to Topeka two years ago. Jan recently attended TARC in Topeka where she received the Ralph Fisher Award. She also...
Mary Maxine Fowler
May 27, 2013
Mary Maxine Fowler, 87, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013.She spent her early years in Lecompton, KS. She was a 1943 graduate of Topeka High School and attended Clark's Business School.Mrs. Fowler was employed by the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center for 23 years, retiring in 1985.She was a member of Northland Christian Church and the Topeaks Camping Club...
Mary Ann Mackay
May 26, 2013
Mary Ann MacKay Mary Ann MacKay, 76, Topeka, KS, died May 26, 2013, at Midland Hospice House. She was born October 11, 1936, in Topeka the daughter of Frank M. and Gladys B. (Holtsclaw) Bills. She had attended Seaman Schools, Hayden High School, and graduated from Silver Lake High School. She was a finance and accounting clerk for the U.S....
Edward George Porubsky
May 25, 2013
Edward G. Porubsky, age 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Topeka. Eddie was born August 10, 1923 in Topeka the son of Joseph and Mary Kisner Porubsky. Eddie grew up in North Topeka’s “Little Russia”, attending St. Jospeh’s school and Capitol Catholic High School. His siblings were brothers Walt and Joe Jr., and sisters were...
Edward George Porubsky
May 25, 2013
Edward G. Porubsky, age 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Topeka. Eddie was born August 10, 1923 in Topeka the son of Joseph and Mary Kisner Porubsky. Eddie grew up in North Topeka’s “Little Russia”, attending St. Jospeh’s school and Capitol Catholic High School. His siblings were brothers Walt and Joe Jr., and sisters were...
