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Nancy Jo Mathy
Jan 20, 2022
Nancy Jo Mathy, 86, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.She was born December 22, 1935 in Parsons, KS. The daughter of William "Dale" Dickerson and Marjorie Streeter Dickerson. Nancy moved to Topeka KS in 1951 and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1954. She worked at Southwestern Bell Telephone for 26 years, retiring in 1992.She is a...
Reverend M. Sutton
Jan 18, 2022
Reverend Robert "Bob" Michael Sutton, 77, of Topeka, passed away on January 18, 2022 at Midland Hospice Care. He was born on December 19, 1944 to Kenneth and Katherine (Hawk) Sutton in Topeka, KS. Bob graduated from Highland Park High School in 1963. He lettered in basketball, track, and football for all four years. He then attended Washburn University before...
Megan Sue Richey
Jan 17, 2022
Megan Sue Richey, 35, of Topeka, passed away on January 17, 2022 She was born on October 19, 1986 to Harold and Pamela (Hoffman) Richey in Topeka, KS. Megan graduated from Rossville High School in 2005, then attended Allen County Community College.She traveled with her family to Branson, Missouri for fishing trips. She enjoyed spending time outside and fishing with...
Neil W. Purdum
Jan 16, 2022
Ornery ol' cuss Neil Purdum, who never encountered a home repair problem he couldn't fix or a lake where he couldn't land a whopper, left for his final fishing trip on Jan. 16, 2022.Neil was known for his generosity to friends and family; his skill with virtually any tool from a hammer to an a backhoe; and his plain-spoken opinions,...
Phillip Duane Cody
Jan 14, 2022
Philip "Phil" Cody, 51, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 14, 2022.He was born December 15, 1970, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Carolyn (Abbott) Webb. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1989. Phil was employed by LKQ as a National Warranty Supervisor for 20 years. After leaving LKQ, he was the owner operator of Cody Concrete Specialties.He...
Chad D. Brown
Jan 13, 2022
Chad David Brown, 53, of Olathe, passed away on January 13, 2022 at Olathe Hospice House. He was born on September 17, 1968 to Ronald and Dona (Carter) Brown in Topeka, KS. Chad graduated from Seaman High School in 1987 then graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University. He later earned his Master's Degree in Education. During college Chad...
Betty M. Vines
Jan 11, 2022
Betty M. Vines , 80, of Topeka, passed away on January 11, 2022. She was born on January 29, 1941 to Marvin and Marcella (Alsup) Shields in Palestine, AR. Betty started working for the State of Kansas in 1979 and later became the President for Kansas Association of Public Employees until she retired after over 26 years of work. On...
Carolyn Rose Chiddix
Jan 11, 2022
Carolyn Rose Chiddix, 83, of Topeka, passed away on January 11, 2022 at Midland Care. She was born on February 9, 1938 to Oliver and Helen (Coker) Beurman in Shawnee, KS. Carolyn married Melvin Chiddix Sr. on September 6, 1954 in Topeka at St. John's Lutheran Church. Together they had 5 children.Carolyn had many jobs throughout her life, but her...
Sonia Sylvia Lewis
Jan 10, 2022
Sonia Sylvia Lewis, 72, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022.She was born December 5, 1949, in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Clarence L. and Ruth G. (Ireland) Irish. Sonia was employed by KNI in Topeka for over 30 years until retiring.Sonia married Albert Lewis, Sr. on September 7, 1965 in Topeka, Kansas. He survives in Topeka. Other...
Marcheta Dianne Goebel
Jan 9, 2022
Marcheta Dianne Goebel, 75, of Auburn, passed away on January 9, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. She was born on July 27, 1946 to Eldon and Wilma (Weiler) Roberts in Topeka, KS.Marcheta graduated from Topeka High School in 1964. After graduation she began working at Duffens Optical for 3 years until she met her husband.On February 18, 1967,...
Guadalupe Rodriguez
Jan 9, 2022
Guadalupe "Lupe" Rodriguez, 81, of Topeka, passed away on January 9, 2022 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Lupe was born on December 12, 1940 to Jesus Z. and Juanita Rodriguez in Topeka, KS. She grew up in the bottoms neighborhood, and attended Lincoln School on Southeast of 5th and Madison. She worked at Josten's American Yearbook for 10...
Melissa Rae Addington
Jan 8, 2022
Melissa (Missy) Rae (Hatch) Addington passed away at home on January 8, 2022 surrounded by her family. For 3 months she battled an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer, following an extended evaluation of unexplained back pain.Missy is the daughter of Leonard Hatch Jr. and Sandra Forgy and she was born on March 12, 1978. She attended North Fairview Elementary, Logan...
Charles B. Wurtz
Jan 7, 2022
Charles B. Wurtz, 75, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022.He was born November 15, 1946, in Clifton, Kansas, the son of Gerald Louis and Edmay Agnes (Racette) Wurtz. He attended school at Sacred Heart Catholic School in Newberry, Kansas and Paxico High School. Chuck managed the Skelly Service station in Paxico in his earlier years. He managed, later...
Phillip "Jim" Clouse
Jan 7, 2022
Phillip "Jim" Clouse, 78, of Topeka, passed away on January 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born on October 3, 1943 to Phillip and Beryl (Cross) Clouse in Leavenworth, Kansas. Jim retired from the State of Kansas Department of Transportation as an Engineer Technician after 22 years.Jim married Janice Kent February 9, 1965 in Topeka....
Diones "Dee" Duff
Jan 6, 2022
Diones "Dee" Aubretta Duff, 53, of Topeka, passed away on January 6, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Dee was born on February 3, 1968 to Albert and Flordia (Howard) Duff in Chicago, IL. She worked for the school district in Moreno Valley, California for over 10 years. Dee later worked for the VA Hospital for over 10 years. She enjoyed...
Phyllis "Kate" Miller
Jan 5, 2022
Phyllis "Kate" Miller, 61, of Topeka, passed away on January 5, 2022 surrounded by her children. She was born on November 12, 1960 to Clyde and Phyllis (Sorden) Miller in Topeka, KS. Kate graduated from Washburn University in 1995 with a degree in business. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 24 years. Kate went above and beyond...
Mildred Lucille Smith
Jan 2, 2022
Mildred Lucille Smith, 90, of Topeka, passed away on January 2, 2022 at Brewster Place.Lucille was born May 17, 1931, to Daniel and Mildred Petrie on a farmstead outside of McLouth, KS. She was the second of six children. Lucille graduated 8th grade from a one room schoolhouse, Woodstock in rural McLouth, and high school from McLouth High School. She...
Nola Maye Ellis
Jan 1, 2022
Nola Maye Ellis, 80, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022.She was born December 24, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Helen (Vance) Sherretts. She graduated from Meriden Rural High School. Nola married her high school sweetheart, Jay Ellis, on May 22, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas. Nola loved being a homemaker for many years while raising...
Johnnie Ray Haid
Dec 29, 2021
Johnnie Ray Haid, 64, of Topeka, passed away on December 29, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on July 4, 1957 to John and Helen (Wagoner) Haid in Topeka, KS. Johnnie attended Seaman High School. Johnnie worked in construction and fencing his whole life. He loved to be outside. Johnnie also enjoyed hunting and woodworking. Johnnie is survived...
Marvin Leroy Haid
Dec 29, 2021
Marvin Leroy Haid, 60, of Topeka, passed away on December 29, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. He was born on August 16, 1961 to John and Helen (Wagoner) Haid in Topeka, Kansas. Marvin graduated from Seaman High School in 1979. He worked for the City of Topeka at the Wastewater Treatment Center as a...
