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Patti Ann Wilson
Dec 7, 2022
Patti Ann Wilson, 61, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022.She was born October 14, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard C. and Thelma C. (Cochran) Moody. She was a 1979 graduate of Seaman High School.Patti was employed by AT&T in Topeka for over 40 years, retiring in 2019.Survivors include her daughter, Ashley (Michael) Figueroa; her grandson,...
Edward A. Hauschild
Dec 6, 2022
Edward Arthur Hauschild, 68, of Mayetta, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2022.He was born December 26, 1953, in San Antonio, Texas, the son of Elton Hauschild and Laura Hauschild (Lich). He was a graduate of Lathrop High School.Ed was employed and retired from Bradken Steel Foundry in Atchison, Kansas.He was a member of steelworkers union and the Society for Creative...
Hazel M. Abbott
Dec 6, 2022
Hazel M. Abbott, 89, of Topeka, passed away on December 6, 2022. Hazel was born on August 17, 1933 to Nathan and Ida (Robinson) Brobst at Auburn, Kansas. Hazel worked as an administrative assistant for Topeka Music for many years. On September 18, 1952, Hazel married Paul Abbott. Together they had four children. Hazel enjoyed cooking and baking. Her family...
Justin Brett Yingling
Dec 4, 2022
Justin Brett Yingling, 42, of Topeka, passed away on December 4, 2022 at his home in Topeka Kansas. Justin was born on June 12th, 1980 to Brian and Vicki (Lindemuth) Yingling in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1998. Justin was an extreme Madonna fan, attending many of her concerts over the years. He was also an...
Judy Stuewe
Dec 3, 2022
Judith "Judy" Karen Stuewe, 77, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022.She was born July 17, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Russell and Lois Loveland. She graduate from Highland Park High School in 1963.Judy worked for Duffens Optical and went on to work at Topeka Income Tax as a secretary for 15 years. In her spare time,...
Judith "Judy" Mcclenny
Dec 2, 2022
Judith H. McClenny, 84, of Topeka, passed away on December 2, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on March 16, 1938 to William and Mary Lyrl (Denham) Horn in Topeka, Kansas. Judy attended Topeka High School. Throughout her life, Judy enjoyed learning new things, teaching herself photography and many other arts and crafts. She hosted beautiful family gatherings...
Rex Springer
Nov 30, 2022
Rex Springer, 85, of Topeka, passed away on November 30, 2022 at his home. Mr.Springer worked at the First National Bank of Topeka, which later became the Bank IV, for 34 years. He was an Executive Vice President when he retired in 1989.He was born June 18, 1937 at Goff, Kansas, the son of Thomas Eugene and Mary Pretz Springer....
Robert E. Hart
Nov 30, 2022
Robert E. "Bob" Hart, 74, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at local care center.Bob was born September 9, 1948 in Wamego, the son of Everett and Betty Jane (Yocum) Hart. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1966 and attended Washburn University.He served in the Kansas Army National Guard.He was employed as a Clerk with Burlington Northern...
Julane Kay Smith
Nov 28, 2022
Julane "Judy" Kay Smith, 80, gained her wings on November 28, 2022. She was born on March 29, 1942 to Lloyd and Mary (Senogles) Hudson. Judy was greeted at heaven's gate by her husbands Gary Frantz and Bill Smith; her sons, Mike and Pat Frantz; daughters, Betty Janiene and Ann Marie; granddaughter, Jessi Welch; and grandson, Lucas Frantz.She is survived...
Karen Kay Hildebrandt
Nov 27, 2022
Karen Kay Hildebrandt, 79, of Rossville, passed away on November 27, 2022. She was born on July 23, 1943 to Thomas and Gladys (Lee) Huffman in Washington, Kansas.Karen graduated from Washington High School in 1961. After graduation she worked in a small diner, where she later met her husband Verlen. Together they married on August 6, 1961 and began their...
Sale Isaia
Nov 23, 2022
Sale Isaia, Jr was born June 13, 1972 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Sale Isaia, Sr and Elega Isaia. He graduated from Oceanside High School and attended UCLA as a student athlete. He went on to play in the NFL for seven years, playing for the Ravens, Patriots and Cleveland Browns. Upon his retirement from the NFL, He moved to Topeka,...
Mark A. Appelhanz
Nov 23, 2022
Mark A. Appelhanz, 68, of Topeka, passed away on November 23, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. He was born on February 5, 1954 to Ted and Rose (Best) Appelhanz in Topeka, Kansas. Mark graduated from Seaman High School in 1972. On June 28, 1974, two future sisters-in-law conspired to set Mark and Judy up on a blind date,...
Alexis Brianna Ward
Nov 20, 2022
Alexis Brianna Ward, 22, of Topeka, passed away on November 20, 2022. She was born on July 15, 2000 to Donald Ward and Christal Johnson in Topeka, Kansas. Alexis graduated from Seaman High School in 2018. After graduation she dabbled in numerous different hobbies and jobs until she came to find her forever job with Sunflower Support in Topeka working...
Emma Joan Deckenbach
Nov 17, 2022
Emma Joan Deckenbach of Topeka, Kansas passed away in her home November 18, 2022. Emma was born June 22, 1932 to the late Bill and Bertha Langton. Emma was raised during the Great Depression, imprinting a work ethic that remained with her throughout her life. She put herself through Nursing School, where she earned her degree. Emma was an empathetic,...
Verlyn E. Smith
Nov 16, 2022
Verlyn "Butch" Eugene Smith, 76, of Topeka, passed away on November 16, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Butch was born on July 30, 1946 to Ray and Emma (Schuette) Smith in Junction City, Kansas. He graduated from Alta Vista High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corps where he honorably served for 3 years.After his military career,...
William Greeson
Nov 12, 2022
William "Karl" GreesonKarl Greeson, was born August 21, 1955, in Topeka KS, to Jim and Verna Greeson. He died peacefully, November 12, 2022.Karl grew up in north Topeka and attended Seaman High School. He graduated in 1973. On March 27th, 1976, Karl married Terry Stewart and they shared 46 years together. They had two daughters and two grandchildren.After 42 years...
Myrtle Stewart Beem
Nov 11, 2022
Myrtle Stewart Beem, 94, Lee's Summit, MO, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at John Knox Village.She was born in Clarinda, Iowa to S. Elwood Stewart and Fern Maribelle Tippin. After losing her mother at age 6, the family moved to a farm in Meriden, KS in 1934. She attended a one-room school for the first 6 grades. She graduated...
Michael T. Westfall
Nov 11, 2022
Michael Thomas Westfall, 71, of Delia, passed away Friday, November 11, 2022 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1951 in Topeka, the son of John Merritt and Donna Elizabeth (Spencer) Westfall. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1969. Mike was retired but worked for many years at Econo Print and Kaw Valley Produce. Mike enjoyed everything...
Susan "Kim" (Canole) Crooks
Nov 11, 2022
Susan Kim (Canole) Crooks, 69, of Silver Lake, passed away on November 11, 2022. Kim was born on June 29, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas, the only child of James Clemont and Alpha LaVonne (Julian) Canole.Kim attended public schools in Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971.Kim entered Washburn University during her senior year of high school and...
Matthew B. Mize
Nov 9, 2022
Matt Mize, 51, of Hoyt, passed away on November 9, 2022. Matt was born on October 31, 1971 to Donald and Carole (Gruetze) Mize at Topeka, Kansas. His mother always claimed he was her favorite Halloween treat. Matt earned his Registered Nursing License in 2020, proving it's never too late to further your education. He was a RN/Charge Nurse at...
