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Patsy S. Myrick
Jan 9, 2023
Patsy S. Myrick, 82, of Topeka, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Oakley Place in Topeka. Patsy was born on March 2, 1940 to George and Nellie Mae (Turner) Kelly at Topeka, Kansas. Patsy was a homemaker for her entire life. Raising her children and supporting her family in all ways possible. She was a very dedicated mother, grandmother,...
Rosemary S. Purvis
Jan 8, 2023
Rosemary S. Purvis, 83, of Topeka, passed away on January 8, 2023. She was surrounded by her family and friends.Rosemary was born on October 24, 1939 to Magdalen and Paul Schwartz in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Hayden High School. Rosemary retired after 43 years from Santa Fe/ BNSF. Together, Larry and Rosemary enjoyed camping at Lake Perry and boating....
Edward J. Price
Jan 5, 2023
Edward "Jim" Price, Jr., 72, of Topeka passed away on January 5, 2023. He was born on August 23, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Edward J. Price, Sr., and Iris E. Basil Price. He attended Grant Elementary School, Curtis Junior High and Topeka High School, graduating in 1968. He served in the United States Army and later the Kansas...
Brenda K. Lister
Dec 28, 2022
Brenda K. Lister was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend and believer in Jesus Christ. She died on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at age 63. She spent her final days surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Lee and Joanne (Treiber) Stanley on January 7, 1959. After graduating from Seaman High School, Brenda made a career as...
Kathie Kay Jack
Dec 28, 2022
Kathie K. Jack, 71, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at a local hospital.Kathie was born April 17, 1951 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Marjorie (Ausherman) Kittrell. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1969 and attended Clarks School of Business.She was employed by the State of Kansas, Department of Aging, retiring in 2015. She also worked...
Edward C. Redmon
Dec 27, 2022
Edward Charles Redmon, Topeka, Kansas, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.Edward was born April 26, 1927, in Delia, KS. To Homer and Mary (O'Connor) Redmon. Edward attended the Jackson County Country School, Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska for 2 years and Emmett High School in Emmett, Kansas. In 1944, at the young age of 17, he quit...
Brett Michael Joynt
Dec 25, 2022
Brett Michael Joynt, 23, of Topeka, passed away on December 25, 2022. He was born on July 2, 1999 to Jay Joynt and Tania Rogers in Topeka, Kansas. Brett graduated from Topeka High School in 2017 and also graduated from Tulsa Welding School in 2018. Brett worked at the Target Distribution Center as a Warehouse Worker for two years. Brett...
Rebekka "Bekka" Schwartz
Dec 22, 2022
Rebekka E. Schwartz passed away December 22, 2022Bekka believed that under the greatest adversity there existed the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.There is not one way to describe Bekka. She carried overwhelming joy in her heart, often breaking out in dance whenever the moment hit her. She was an above and beyond educator for her...
Thomas P. "Turk" Chapman
Dec 18, 2022
Thomas P. "Turk" Chapman, 52, of Topeka, passed away on December 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his wife and family. Turk was born on June 9, 1970 to Thomas and Patricia (Schwartz) Chapman in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1988.Turk worked as a Lubrication Specialist for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 29 and...
Diana K. Linder
Dec 18, 2022
Diana K. Linder, 72, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022.Diana was born July 29, 1950 in Lawrence, the daughter of Ruben and Marjorie (Williams) Welcher. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1970. She was employed at Memorial Hospital, and later Josten's Yearbook, and most recently at Wal-Mart. She enjoyed crocheting, plastic canvas and watching westerns and soap operas.Diana...
Rod Matthew Smith
Dec 16, 2022
Rod Matthew Smith, AKA "Rowdy", 51, of Waverly, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born March 14, 1971, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ronald and Dee Ann (Davenport) Woodson. He was a 1989 graduate of Seaman High School. Rod was an electrician with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union # 226. Survivors include his mother, Dee...
Clifford C. Pearl Iii
Dec 16, 2022
Clifford Cecil "Bear" Pearl III, 49, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 16, 2022.He was born January 17, 1973, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Clifford Cecil and Miriam (Lankford) Pearl, Jr. Survivors include his father, Clifford C. (Alfreda) Pearl, Jr. of Kansas City, KS; his sister, Lonitta Pearl of Kansas City, KS and his brother, Glenn Pearl of...
Donna D. Ward
Dec 15, 2022
Donna D. Ward, 88, of Topeka, passed away on December 15, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on May 17, 1934 to Mary Long in Dresden, KS. She graduated from Oberlin High School in Oberlin, Kansas in 1953. After graduation Donna provided for her family being a homemaker. Later in life she worked for the United States Postal...
Mathew J. Dennon
Dec 12, 2022
Mathew John Dennon. 15 Dec 1958 - 12 Dec 2022. The family is extremely grateful for the outpouring of support and comfort we've received at this difficult time. Matt truly represented the best of us and will be deeply mourned and missed. Thank you to the many first responders who were there for Matt. Thank you as well to our...
April Tina Mckinney
Dec 10, 2022
April Tina McKinney, 50, of Topeka, passed away on December 10, 2022. She was born on July 19, 1972 to Gerald McKinney Sr., and Marlys (Augilar) Bearstail in Kansas City, Missouri. After April graduated high school, she pursued different jobs before settling down and starting her family. April enjoyed arts and crafts, painting, drawing, and making piñatas. She loved spending...
Donna Palmer
Dec 9, 2022
Donna Palmer, 90, of Center Point, lowa, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, December 9, 2022.Donna was born May 9, 1932, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Paul and Colleen (Silvius) LeGer. She graduated from Perry Rural High School, Class of 1950. Donna was united in marriage to Russell "Bud" Palmer in January of 1952; the couple later divorced. She...
Janet Harriet Blanchard
Dec 8, 2022
Janet H. Blanchard (aka Nana Jan), 77, Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at a local hospital surrounded by her family.Janet was born March 15, 1945 in Providence, RI, the daughter of Ralph and Harriet (Lister) Shove. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1963.She was employed as a Customer Service Representative with Kaw Valley Bank for over 20...
Barbara Lou Smith
Dec 8, 2022
Barbara Lou Smith, 82, Rossville, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at a local care center.Barbara was born December 30, 1939 in Rossville, the daughter of Leroy and Jennie (Heiland) DeGraff. She attended Seaman Schools.She was a homemaker.She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church.She enjoyed karaoke, crafting, and collecting tribal memorabilia.Barbara married William Smith in 1981. Survivors...
Joyce Weiler-Forster
Dec 7, 2022
Joyce "Joy" Ellene Weiler-Forster, 94, died December 7, 2022, at Lexington Park in Topeka, KS. She was born April 5, 1928, to Amos and Ellen (Marker) Crockett, in Marion, KS. She grew up in Alden with her two beloved sisters, Betty and Jackie. She graduated from Alden High School and attended Kansas State University where she studied Home Economics. There...
Sharon Kay Yockers
Dec 7, 2022
Sharon Kay Yockers, 74, of Topeka, passed away on December 7, 2022 at the University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. Sharon was born on April 28, 1948, daughter of Clyde and Marjorie (Collins) Rowley in Topeka, Kansas.She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1966. Sharon started her career in insurance after graduation. She was very active...
