Robert William Donaldson
Mar 18, 2012
Robert William "Bob" Donaldson, 72, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012.He was born December 12, 1939 in Chester, PA, the son of John Robert and Blanche Margaret (Thompson) Donaldson. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1964. Mr. Donaldson was employed by Munns Medical Supply, Theracon, American Investors Insurance Company and was owner and operator...
Ahliyah N. Irvin
Mar 13, 2012
Ahliyah Nachelle Irvin, 8, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012. She was born February 8, 2004, in Topeka, the daughter of Angela M. Ortega and Randy M. Irvin, Sr. She was a Second Grader at Highland Park Central. Surviving are her mother: Angela M. Ortega; father: Randy M. Irvin, Sr.; sisters: Briana Ortega and Makayla Knight; brothers: Randy Irvin, Jr....
H. Thomas Foster
Mar 12, 2012
OBITUARY: Howard Thomas "Tom" Foster Howard Thomas "Tom" Foster, 83, of Topeka went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Mon., March 12, 2012. Tom was born in Americus, KS, on June 7, 1928, the son of Otto & Elva Foster. Tom was a cement finisher and a self-employed cement contractor for 45 plus years. He was an...
Karen S. Tanner
Mar 12, 2012
Karen Sue Tanner, 67, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012.She was born August 3, 1944 in Rossville, KS, the daughter of Bryan and Margaret (Guffey) Silversmith. She attended Topeka High School.Mrs. Tanner was employed by Frito Lay and the Topeka Capital Journal in Topeka.She was a member of Sullivan Chapel United Methodist Church.Survivors include four children, Vicky Bowers,...
Terry L. Carlson
Mar 11, 2012
OBITUARY: Terry Lynn Carlson Terry Lynn Carlson, 58, Topeka, died Sun., March 11, 2012. She was born Jan 13, 1954, in Wichita, the daughter of Kenneth H. and Patty J. (Strunk) Riffel. She graduated from Herington High School and Washburn Univ. She was a realtor for Hawkins Realty, Valley Realtors, and then owned T.L. Carlson & Co. She later worked...
Vera B. Sicking
Mar 8, 2012
OBITUARY Vera B. Sicking Vera B. Sicking, 92, Topeka, died Thurs., March 8, 2012, at Plaza West. She was born Jan 26, 1920, at Rossville, the daughter of Charles E. and Alice C. (Stum) DeGraff. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and was retired from W.T. Grant Department Store. She was married to Robert H. Sicking on...
Joanna R. Davidson
Mar 5, 2012
JoAnna R. Davidson, 78, Topeka, passed away at home on Mon., March 5, 2012, after a 14 month battle with cancer. JoAnna was born in Topeka, on Sept. 20, 1933, the daughter of Erivin and Mamie (Gardner) Mack (deceased). She attended Topeka High School. On May 7, 1953, she married Joseph A. Davidson in Holton. JoAnna was a homemaker. They...
Roma Nadine Reilly
Mar 4, 2012
Roma Nadine Reilly, 88, of Brooklyn Park, MN, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, March 04, 2012.She was born August 10, 1923 in Harlan County, NE, the daughter of Eli and Marvel (Wilson) Delmont. She was a graduate of Almena, KS Rural High School and attended Ft. Hays State College. She was a school teacher and after moving to...
Erich Naethe
Mar 4, 2012
Erich William Naethe, 84, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012. He was born May 22, 1927, in Kalispell, Montana, the son of Erich Rudolph Max and Mae Curtis Naethe. He graduated with a BA in General Studies degree from Washington State University in 1953.He served in the United States Army during World War II. He had a life...
Robert Lee Scully
Mar 3, 2012
Robert Lee Scully, 85, of Perry, passed away Saturday, March 03, 2012. He was born January 22, 1927 in Wamego, KS, the son of Leo and Marie Scully. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Mr. Scully was employed as a route salesman for Guys Foods and later for Borden, retiring in 1989. He was an avid golfer...
Arthur W. Mccarter
Mar 3, 2012
Arthur W. "Bill" McCarter, 79, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 03, 2012.He was born January 1, 1933 in Rossville, KS, the son of Arthur Marshall and Monica (Hurla) McCarter. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. Mr. McCarter was employed by the city of Topeka for 59 years, retiring in 2010. He served in the Army National Guard...
Dale A. Howe
Mar 2, 2012
Dale A. Howe, 71, of Topeka passed away Friday, March 2, 2012.He was born the youngest son of C.B. and Ruth (Kennedy) Howe on November 6, 1940 in Manhattan, grew up in old Randolph and graduated from Randolph High School in 1958. He worked as the General Manager of Roach Hardware stores. He also worked for Bill Kobach GMC Buick...
Wasale V Dillion
Mar 1, 2012
Wasale V. "Lee" Dillion, 91, of the Grantville area, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012.She was born February 1, 1921 in Talala, OK, the daughter of Robert and Lula (Heaps) Holland. She was a graduate of Talala High School. Mrs. Dillion was employed at the Forbes Supply Depot and Co-Mac Equipment Company in Topeka. She was a member of Grantville...
Brad A. Hillebert
Mar 1, 2012
OBITUARY: Brad Allan Hillebert Brad Allan Hillebert, 42, Topeka, died Thurs., March 1, 2012, at his home. He was born Jan. 29, 1970, in Topeka, the son of Connie and Robert L. Hillebert, Sr. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1988 and attended Washburn Univ. Brad served 5 years in the U.S. Army and since 1997 was employed with...
Kenneth A. Burns
Feb 29, 2012
Kenneth A. "Curly" Burns, 82, of Williamstown, KS, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012.He was born April 19, 1929 in Independence, KS, the son of Chester A. and Thelma C. (Holmes) Burns. He attended Silver Lake High School. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII.Mr. Burns was an over the road truck driver for 27 years employed by Krupp...
Joseph Wolfe
Feb 28, 2012
Joseph "Joe" Wolfe, 76, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2012.He was born January 24, 1936 in Topeka, KS, the son of Joseph "Verne" and Merlie (Abbott) Wolfe. He was a 1955 graduate of Topeka High School. Joe owned and operated Wolfe's Printing for a number of years, following which he worked for the State of Kansas and retired...
Wanda P. Godlove
Feb 25, 2012
OBITUARY: Wanda P. Godlove Wanda P. Godlove, 94, Topeka, went to be with the Lord on Sat., Feb. 25, 2012, at Plaza West Care Home. She was the daughter of Lloyd B. and Nettie (Lemon) Steele born on June 16, 1917, in Courtney, MO. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Godlove, her parents, brothers: Marlan, Merle, Melvin,...
Barbara M. Coder
Feb 25, 2012
Barbara M. Coder, 92, Topeka, died Saturday, February 25, 2012, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Mrs. Coder was born in Wamego, Kansas, on November 30, 1919, the daughter of Ulrich and Florence Eggenberger. She graduated from Wamego High School in 1938.She married Frank E. Coder on August 7, 1946. Mr. Coder died on August 24, 1994. Survivors include daughters,...
Myrtle Maxineellen Flowers
Feb 21, 2012
Myrtle Maxine Ellen Flowers, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012.She was born February 23, 1926 in Vinland, KS, the daughter of Oscar Fredrick and Nancy Belle (Timmons) Brandenburg, Sr. She was a 1943 graduate of Topeka High School. Mrs. Flowers was a member of Northland Christian Church, Moose Lodge No. 555, Fraternal Order of the Eagles and...
Lorel M. Freeman
Feb 21, 2012
OBITUARY: Lorel Marie (Grose) Freeman Lorel Marie (Grose) Freeman, 61, Topeka, KS, died Tues., Feb. 21, 2012, at her home. She was born June 8, 1950, in Topeka, the daughter of Ralph P. and Lorraine L. (Hart) Grose. Lorel graduated from Topeka High School. She retired from the City of Topeka Treasurer's Office after 30 years of service. She was...
