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Donald E. Dechand
Oct 9, 2023
Donald Eugene Dechand, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.He was born December 21, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert and Helen Dechand. He was a graduate of Hayden High School. He proudly served in the United States Army.Don was employed as a journeyman sheet metal worker until retiring.He leaves behind his lifelong love, Rose...
Harlan May
Oct 9, 2023
Harlan May, 81, of Overbrook, passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Monday, October 9, 2023.He was born October 13, 1941, in Vienna Township (Onaga), Kansas, the son of Chester and Evelyn (Wilson) May.Harlan had a passion for playing horseshoes. He was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the K-State Football...
Eddie Dewayne Traphagan
Oct 8, 2023
Eddie D. Traphagan, 73, of Carbondale passed away on Sunday October 8th, 2023. He was born on July 31st, 1950 to William & Flossie (Chase) Traphagan in Topeka, KS. In 1969, Eddie joined the United States Navy where he served during the Vietnam War. In 1978, he married Deborah Cohorst in Blue Rapids, KS. Eddie worked at Goodyear Tire...
Jim Stewart
Oct 8, 2023
James "Jim" Stewart, 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023.He was born September 2, 1960, in McLouth, Kansas, the son of Earl and Clara (Rainbolt) Stewart. Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed traveling with his family and above all else, his family meant the world to him. James married Inger Lea Boatman on October 2,...
Robert Buscher
Oct 7, 2023
Robert (Bob) Eugene Buscher, 86, left this world at his home on October 7, 2023. Bob was born December 17, 1936 in Hastings, Nebraska. Bob married his beloved wife Karen Marie Walker of Hastings, Nebraska on January 31, 1958. They moved to Topeka area where Bob worked at the DuPont plant and retired after working there for 35 years....
Paul E. Heston
Oct 5, 2023
Paul E. Heston, 76, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka He was born in Topeka on May 27, 1947 the son of Carl O. and Margaret L. Failer Heston, Sr.. Paul grew up in the Highland Park area and graduated from Highland Park in 1965. He worked at American Home...
Deonn K. Rukes
Oct 5, 2023
Deonn K. Rukes, 69, of Perry, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023.She was born May 13, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Jack and Carol Doud. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1971. Deonn loved spending time with her family and was a homemaker for many years. She loved and enjoyed taking care of her animals, especially watching...
Helen Paxson
Oct 3, 2023
Helen Paxson, age 73, left her earthly home on October 3, 2023. She was born February 11, 1950, in Seneca, Kansas to Marvin and Mary (Harries) Cottrell. She spent the first eight years of her life growing up on the family farm southwest of Corning, Kansas. Her family moved in 1958 to Onaga, Kansas. Helen attended local schools in...
Ronald Lee Penry, Jr.
Oct 3, 2023
Ronald Lee Penry, Jr., 72, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023.He was born December 11, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ronald and Lola (Clark) Penry. He graduated from Meriden High School in 1968 and later attended Kansas City Community College.Ron's priority was his family. He shared his life with his soul mate Stella, who he loved...
Dorothy Mae Mcginnis
Oct 1, 2023
Dorothy died October 1, 2023, at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 4, 1925 in Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her parents were Nicholas B. Weber and Florence Mae (Bickford) Weber. Dorothy's paternal grandparents were Paul Pfeiffer and Mary Magdalena Redlinger who sailed from Antwerp, Germany in 1847 on the American ship "Charlemagne". They arrived in...
Patsy M. Kendall
Oct 1, 2023
Patsy M. Kendall, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.She was born June 18, 1934, in San Bernardino, California, the daughter of Francis N. Jones and Pearl (Rasmussen) Howell. She graduated from Perry High School in 1952. Patsy was employed by Ogden Publications as a Data Entry Supervisor.She enjoyed camping and fishing. Patsy was an avid bingo player...
Andrew Scott Remfry
Sep 28, 2023
Remfry, Andrew Scott, 38 of Topeka passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at his home.Son of Scott and Teresa (Stich) Remfry.Andy was a Sous Chef and worked at Washburn University.He is survived by his parents, siblings; Shawn (Aleysha) Remfry, Sarah (Brendan) Remfry-Bonavia, Sameul (Cassidy) Remfry.Andy went to Lungdren, Chase and Topeka High. He played football, basketball, and baseball, he was...
Arvis Aldeane Miller
Sep 27, 2023
Arvis Aldeane Miller, 96, of Topeka passed away on September 27th, 2023. She was born on November 16th, 1926 in Admire, Kansas to William & Mary (Eisenhower) Olsen. After graduating Admire High School, Arvis moved to Topeka. After graduating, Arvis worked for Capper Publications for three years, and lived at the local YWCA. She worked at Stormont Vail in the...
Geri Davis
Sep 27, 2023
Geraldine "Geri" (Masters) Davis, 82, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023.She was born November 20, 1940, in Bendina, Kansas, the only daughter of Leroy and Marie (Foster) Masters. She graduated in 1959 from Rossville High School. Geri enjoyed quilting, sewing and crocheting. She and her husband Gerald enjoyed working outside in their garden. They would grow their own...
Larry D. Peterson
Sep 26, 2023
Larry D. Peterson, 80, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Larry was born November 27, 1942 in Topeka. He graduated from Seaman High School. He started his truck driving career at the age of 16 for his father. After driving for his father he completed barber college. He continued with his barbering career until 1972. He returned to truck...
Douglas Ray Mcmillan
Sep 25, 2023
Douglas McMillan, 72, of Topeka, Ks passed away on 09/25/2023 in Topeka, Ks. Douglas was born in Holton, Ks to Nadine and Roy McMillan on February 2, 1951. He went to school at Highland Park in Topeka, Ks. He married Donna Vannordstrand on June 6, 1976 in Topeka, Ks at Donna’s parents’ home. Douglas worked as a motorcycle mechanic...
Lyle E Brumley
Sep 25, 2023
Lyle Brumley, 77, of Topeka passed way on September 25th, 2023. Cremation is planned and burial will take place at Buster Cemetery at a future date.
Joseph E. Prchal
Sep 23, 2023
On the afternoon of Saturday, September 23, 2023, Joseph E. Prchal, loving husband and father of two passed away at the age of 66. As you know, it's hard to summarize a man's life, just know that Joe (or "Grumpy" as he referred to himself) was a very sweet, ornery and beautiful soul. The following are a few of...
Ernestine Ann Adams
Sep 23, 2023
Ernestine Ann Adams, 84, of Tecumseh, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.She was born at home on December 27, 1938, in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Alfred and Alice (Sutter) Adams.She graduated from Seaman High School in 1956. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1963 from The University of Kansas.Ernestine was employed with USD 450 for...
Sheree Gomez
Sep 22, 2023
Sheree Lyn Gomez, 67, of Topeka passed away on September 22nd, 2023. She was born to John & Betty (Tice) Myers on February 17th, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas. Sheree graduated from Seaman High School in 1974. In 1974, Sheree married Dennis McDonald, and had two sons, Kyle & Bryan. They later divorced. In 1986, she married Christopher Gomez, and had...
