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Robert H. Reeder
Feb 21, 2022
Robert "Bob" Harry Reeder, 91, of Topeka, passed away on February 21, 2022 at Aldersgate Village. Bob was born on December 3, 1930 to William and Florence (Cochran) Reeder in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Washburn University with both a A.B. and J.D. While an undergraduate he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity.During the Korean War he served...
Virgil Dean Miller
Feb 20, 2022
Virgil D. Miller, 79, passed away in Topeka, KS on February 20, 2022.He was born in Junction City, Kansas on June 30, 1942 to Virgil Miller and Betty D. Brown. He attended Junction City schools and graduated in 1960.He grew up with a love of baseball and played all his life. Never one to run fast, he always said he...
Robert Dean "Bob" Watkins
Feb 15, 2022
Robert Dean "Bob" Watkins, 88, of Silver Lake, passed away on February 15, 2022 at Midland Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born on September 14, 1933 to Earl and Stella (Clemons) Watkins in Drumright, Oklahoma. He graduated from Burrton High School. He played on his high school's football and basketball team, lettering in each.He attended Fort...
Bonnie Jean Mcnorton
Feb 14, 2022
She was born on January 27, 1934 to Harry and Lola (Sill) DeHart in Topeka, KS. Bonnie graduated from Seaman High School in 1952. She married Wayne McNorton on August 25, 1950 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Wayne then joined the military and together they traveled during the early part of his military career.Bonnie started working for Hallmark Cards for a...
Ryan M. Rinehart
Feb 13, 2022
Ryan M. Rinehart, 45, Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born in Topeka, KS, son of Rebecca (Swisher) Rinehart and Guy Rinehart (both surviving). He was married to Stacy Rinehart (Robinson) on August 7, 2002, and leaves behind her and their children Lilian (16), Claire (13), and Luke (7). He is also survived by sister Robyn (Rinehart),...
Donald Clyde Godlove
Feb 12, 2022
Donald "Pete" Clyde Godlove, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022.He was born June 1, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Clyde and Ona (Allen) Godlove. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1956. Pete was a truck driver for most of his life working for Chip Carriers, Frito Lay, and Holton Live Stock pulling Frito Lay...
Harold "Bill" "Pop" William Beckwith
Feb 10, 2022
Harold "Bill" William Beckwith, 89, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital with his son and daughter by his side. He was born on January 15, 1933 to Paul and Jennie (Martin) Beckwith in Topeka, KS. Bill graduated from Meriden High School. After graduation he went to serve his country.On March 12, 1973 Bill...
Sharon Kay (Axelton) Moore
Feb 9, 2022
Sharon Kay (Axelton) Moore, 64, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022.She was born December 30, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin and Kathryn (Peterson) Axelton. She graduated from Topeka High School class of 1976.Sharon grew up in Topeka Kansas. She was Swedish and proud of her heritage. She was a twin and always had a close...
Veta Joy Rhoades
Feb 6, 2022
Veta "Joy" Rhoades, 89, of Wichita, passed away on February 6, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. Joy was born on January 28, 1933 in Amarillo, Texas. She was raised by her parents, Glenn and Gertrude (Carlton) Lawson. Later in life she moved to Altamont, Kansas where she attended a school and graduated from LaBette County Community High School in 1950.On July...
Rudolph N. Benton
Feb 5, 2022
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Husband and Son, Rudolph Nicklos Benton was born on May 7th 1931 in McAlester Oklahoma and born into eternity February 5th 2022 in Lancaster, California at the age of 90.Rudolph or "Rudy" as most knew him was raised in Haileyville, Oklahoma to Russell H Benton and Carrie Giacomo Benton. He grew up in a large family...
David Saile
Feb 4, 2022
David Joseph Saile, 75, of Topeka, passed away on February 4, 2022 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. David was born on December 15, 1946 to Clifford and Rowena (Potter) Saile in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1965. David married Penny Wood on August 8, 1965. Together they had 2 children. They...
Michael "Spot" Kesel, Sr.
Feb 3, 2022
Michael K. "Spot" Kesel, found his forever wings on the evening of Thursday, February 3rd, 2022, as he was attempting to make his way home to Flagler Beach, FL., on his motorcycle.Riding and that wind therapy was something he always loved. Some of his other loves are the children and grandchildren he leaves behind, a legacy he was always proud...
Edward John Kombacher
Feb 1, 2022
Edward John Kombacher, 70, of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1951 to Edward and Dorothy (Heinrich) Kombacher in Watertown, NY. Edward volunteered at the Topeka Rescue Mission where he later worked as a security officer. He enjoyed reading the Bible and teaching faith to others. Edward liked to listen...
Jonathan Daniel Vazquez
Jan 31, 2022
Jonathan Daniel Vazquez, 23, of Topeka, passed away on January 31, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1998 to Alfredo and Olga (Perez) Vazquez in Pamona, CA. Jonathan graduated from Seaman High School in 2017. He was attending Allen County Community College, studying business. Jonathan was a member of Jehovah's Witness. He loved to make...
Seth Randolph Rakestraw
Jan 30, 2022
Seth Randolph Rakestraw, 57, of Silver Lake, passed away on January 30, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on October 31, 1964 to Harris and Virginia (McCall) Rakestraw in Topeka, KS. Seth worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 35 years before retiring. Seth is survived by his daughter, Heather (Dustin) Rakestraw; brothers, Ken Rakestraw, Jeff (Mary)...
Lester Lee Wenger
Jan 30, 2022
Lester Lee Wenger, 95, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022.He was born March 4, 1926, in Powhattan, Kansas, the son of Gottlieb and Anna (Finger) Wenger, Jr. He was a 1944 graduate of Powhattan High School, Powhattan, KS. He married Eula Mae Nicolay in June 1948. They divorced in 1997. He was drafted into the U.S. Army immediately...
Mildred F. Wray
Jan 29, 2022
Mildred "Millie" F. Wray, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022.She was born January 15, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William and Elva (Rich) Tipton. She was a graduate of Topeka High School, received her bachelor's degree in education and her master's degree in literacy. Millie married Charles Lee Wray on August 26, 1960 in Topeka....
Michael Lee Schaefer
Jan 25, 2022
Michael Lee Schaefer, 71, of Hoyt, passed away on January 25, 2022 at St. John Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1950 to Robert and Eleanor (Sheridan) Schaefer at Ellsworth, Kansas. He graduated from Holyrood High School in 1968. He then graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1974.Michael taught at Royal Valley High School from 1974-1979, where he...
Kerry Eugene Jackson
Jan 21, 2022
**Important Update**The Celebration of Life and American Legion Honors for Kerry Jackson will be 10:30 Saturday, July 2, 2022 at Parker Price Funeral Home, 245 NW Independence St. Topeka, 66608 Kerry Eugene Jackson, 75, of Topeka and formerly of Meriden, died Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, TX. He was born October 18, 1946...
Susan Leigh Salyer
Jan 20, 2022
Susan Leigh Salyer, 65, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.She was born September 24, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Dale and Norma (Jacobs) Johnston. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1974.Susan was recently retired from the Kansas Bankers Association after 11 years, where she was the Vice President of Employee Benefits. Prior to that, she...
