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William L. Lesser
Sep 16, 2022
William Leroy Lesser, 80, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Bill was born July 17, 1942 to Ernest and Virginia Jenkins Lesser in Topeka. He grew up in North Topeka, attending Lyman Elementary School, until the '51 flood which forced the family to move to their home on Cecil Rd. (NW 35th...
Larry G. Rutter
Sep 16, 2022
Larry Gene Rutter, 84, of Meriden, Kansas passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born to Orville C. Rutter and S. Faye Robertson on October 15, 1937, in Leavenworth, Kansas. Larry grew up on Billy Goat Hill and in his youth delivered newspapers on a bicycle route. After graduating from Leavenworth High School in 1955, Larry enlisted in...
Robert L. Hainline
Sep 15, 2022
Robert Linsley "Bob" Hainline, 66, of McLouth, Kansas, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022. He was born July 21, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Francis Eugene and Betty Irene (Fowler) Kern. He was a graduate of Silver Lake High School and received a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Washburn University. Bob was employed by the State of...
Melba M. Goodwin
Sep 14, 2022
Melba Mae Goodwin, 88, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Tuesday evening at her home, surrounded by her loving family members. She was born in Lyndon, Kansas on May 29, 1934, the daughter of Alfa Alma Nicolay and Olive Gertrude (Markley) Nicolay. Melba was a charter member of Lighthouse Bible Church in Topeka. She was a loving servant of God and...
Nadine Russell
Sep 14, 2022
Nadine Claire Russell (Wessel), 88, of Topeka passed away on September 14th, 2022. Nadine was born to Henry D. & Esther Wessel on June 23rd, 1934 in Emporia, Kansas. She would go on to graduate from Council Grove High School, and work at Hallmark in Emporia. For 35 years, Nadine owned and operated Midway Auto Supply with her husband. She...
William G. Kramer
Sep 13, 2022
William G Kramer, 76, of Topeka, passed away on September 13, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 30, 1945 to George and Margaret (Garvin) Kramer in Lawrence, Kansas. William graduated from Meriden High School in 1963. After graduating he worked for the State of Kansas for several years before making his way to...
Shawnta L. Martin
Sep 5, 2022
Shawnta Louise Martin, 39, of Topeka, passed away on September 5, 2022 at her home. Shawnta was born on May 5, 1983 to Alan and Tami (Kortan) Martin at Topeka, KS. She attended Seaman High School and worked in the hotel hospitality industry for many years. She loved art especially painting. Shawnta also enjoyed crafts like sewing and quilting. She...
Bertha Regnier
Sep 5, 2022
Bertha Irene Regnier, 97, of Topeka, passed away on September 5, 2022 at McCrite Plaza. She was born on June 18, 1925 to Roy and Sylvia (Shetron) Reamer in Topeka, KS. Bertha graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1942. On December 9, 1951, she married Reginald Jay Regnier. Bertha and Reginald lived in Topeka, Kansas. Together they had one...
Dale C. Gatrost
Sep 3, 2022
Dale C. Gatrost, 88, of Topeka, passed away on September 3, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor. He was born on September 5, 1933 to Clifford and Grace Gatrost (Brown) in Rural Eskridge, KS. Dale graduated from Eskridge High School. After graduation he married Janice Phillips on February 18, 1953. Dale joined the United State Air Force and fought in the Korean...
Marguerite L. Williams
Sep 1, 2022
Marguerite L. Williams had her heavenly homecoming on September 1, 2022. She was born September 3, 1925 in Ottawa, Kansas. She was born to Daisy and Albert Hedrick and had an older half-brother, William Homan. She graduated from Kansas University in 1946 and started teaching school in a one room school in Wakefield, Kansas. She married Ira Williams in 1948....
Brent Scott Mccallister
Aug 29, 2022
Brent Scott McCallister, 63, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, passed away on August 29, 2022. Brent was born on June 18, 1959 to Douglas Earl McCallister and Virginia Mae Scott in Dearborn, MI. After graduating from high school, Brent joined the Unites States Army. He served from 1977 to 1980 until being honorably discharged. Brent worked as a truck driver, traveling...
Raymond Glen Martin
Aug 29, 2022
Raymond Glen Martin, 60, of Perry, passed away on August 29, 2022 at his home. Ray was born on July 10, 1962 to Max and Martha (Crump) Martin in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1980. He attended Kaw Valley Technical School as an auto mechanic. Ray worked at Montgomery Wards and Farmland Meats. Ray then...
Edna Rose Fanning
Aug 29, 2022
Edna Rose Fanning, 97, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. She was born December 7, 1924, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Ella (Schendel) Rice. She was a 1941 graduate of Meriden High School. She was a member of Meriden Community Church, and the Meriden "Get Together" garden club and former member of TARC. Edna married...
Norma Jean Kendig
Aug 26, 2022
Norma Jean Kendig, 75, of Topeka, passed away on August 26, 2022 at her home in Topeka. She was born on February 5, 1947 to Paul and Lois (Elmer) Anderson in Lawrence, Kansas. Norma graduated from Topeka High School. After graduating she traveled all around the United States. Later in life, she worked as a home health aide for Loving...
Richard L Linder Sr.
Aug 26, 2022
Richard Lee Linder, 88, of Topeka, passed away on August 26, 2022 at McCrite Plaza. He was born on October 6, 1933 to Edmund and Ruth (Delay) Linder in Topeka, KS. Richard graduated from Topeka High School in 1951. After graduation, Richard join the United States Army and served in the Korean Conflict. Richard worked at the Main Post Office...
Helen Caroline Holt
Aug 25, 2022
Helen Caroline Holt, 86, of Topeka, passed away on August 25, 2022 at Midland Care. She was born on July 16, 1936 to Edward and Viola (Schwanke) Schlodder in Delia, Kansas. Helen attended Topeka High School and graduated in 1954. She worked for Hallmark Card and Seymour Foods Inc. and the Caper Foundation. Helen then worked as a manager for...
Lynn Ann Morrison
Aug 23, 2022
Lynn Ann Morrison, 63, of Topeka, passed away on August 23, 2022 at Heritage Gardens in Oskaloosa, Kansas. She was born on January 11, 1959 to William and Helen (Zuchowski) Morrison in Auburn, Washington. She was raised by her mother, Dianna Morrison. Lynn loved to read her Bible, studying a broad area of books, and play Skip Bo with her...
Sara Jane Beckwith
Aug 22, 2022
Sara Jane Beckwith, 64, of Topeka, passed away on August 22, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on September 27, 1957 to Vesper and Bernice (Danner) Blanchett in Lawrence, KS. She attended Topeka High School and started her own daycare early in life. Sara married Gary Johnson. He preceded her in death. She later married Danny Beckwith. He...
Linda L. Pierce
Aug 13, 2022
Linda Louise Pierce, 73, of Topeka, passed away on August 13, 2022 at Midland Care. Linda was born on July 17, 1949 to Virgil and Marilyn (Harren) Pate in Fort Worth, TX. Linda attended Topeka High School. She was a homemaker, taking care of her children. Linda enjoyed working in her yard planting flowers and tomatoes. She loved to decorate...
Charles Dennis Holmes
Aug 9, 2022
Charles Dennis Holmes, 80, of Topeka passed away on August 9th 2022, in Columbia, MO. An Ice Cream Social Visitation will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, August 20th,at Community Church of Christ in Topeka. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00am,followed by burial at Rochester Cemetery. To leave a message for the family, please select "Share Memories".
