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Scott Eugene Whitmore
Sep 19, 2021
Scott Eugene Whitmore, 62, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee alongside his wife Melanie K. Whitmore. Scott was born October 20, 1958 in Emporia, Kansas to Maurice Eugene and Virginia Maude (Deitrich) Whitmore.Scott graduated from Emporia High School in 1977. He went on to attend Emporia State University, Oklahoma University and Kansas University graduating...
Tyler Blaylock
Sep 16, 2021
Jonathon "Tyler" Blaylock, 20, of Topeka, passed away on September 16, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. He was born on February 22, 2001 to Johnny and Kayla (Williams) Blaylock in Dallas, Georgia. Tyler graduated from Silver Lake High School in 2019. After graduating he attended Mid America Nazarene University and Johnson County Community College....
Agnes Nitz
Sep 14, 2021
Agnes Nitz, 91, of Topeka, passed away on September 14, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Agnes was born on August 25, 1930 to Theodor and Louise (Binneman) Engelhardt at Bremen, Germany. Agnes worked as an Accounts Payable Clerk for Goodyear for over 38 years before retiring. She loved to work and be outside. She was an avid crochet artist, making...
S. Ferne Groves
Sep 13, 2021
Selma "Ferne" Groves, 100, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.Ferne was born October 22, 1920, in Bellville, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver and Edith (Herbst) Burks. She attended high school in Eskridge and Harveyville graduating in 1940. She married Dr. Emory Allen Groves on August 22, 1940, in Council Grove, KS. The couple settled in Emporia, KS, where...
Virginia Lee Karnowski
Sep 12, 2021
Virginia "Ginger" Lee Karnowski, 72, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021.Private burial will take place at Half Day Cemetery.
William Allen Johnson
Sep 11, 2021
William "Bill" Allen Johnson, 77, of Topeka, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1944 to Ruth Johnson at Louisville, KY. He attended Highland Park High School and later he joined the United States Marine Corps. Bill was honorably discharged after three years of service. During his service he received the...
Roberta P. Henley
Sep 10, 2021
Roberta P. (Tabbert) Doty Henley, 91, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021.She was born May 21, 1930, in Oskaloosa, Kansas, the daughter of Louie and Alma (Dick) Tabbert. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1948 as Valedictorian.Roberta married Alvin Doty on December 31, 1949 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Alvin preceded her in passing on October 3, 1960. She...
Judith "Judy" Bizoe
Sep 9, 2021
Judith "Judy" Ann Bizoe, 73, of Topeka, passed away on September 9, 2021 at The University of Kansas Health System in Topeka. She was born on January 1, 1948 to Harry and Arlene (Allen) Griggs in Denver, CO. Judy graduated from Seaman High School then went on to graduate from Washburn University.Judy worked in the medical field her whole life....
Gene Ostrander
Sep 9, 2021
Gene Ostrander, 89, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021.He was born February 11, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Edward and Blanche (Jackson) Ostrander. He received his High School Diploma from Seaman High School.He was very talented when it came to carpentry. He owned his own cabinet making shop for over 30 years. Gene loved all sports,...
Eldon K. Adams
Sep 6, 2021
Eldon K. Adams, 90, Ozawkie, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at home with family at his side. He was born May 18, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri. The son of George and Lillian (Lang) Adams. He served in the United States Air Force until being honorably discharged. Eldon worked most of his career in the maintenance department for Santa...
Loran Dale George
Sep 4, 2021
Loran Dale George, 86, of Topeka, passed away on September 4, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on September 3, 1935 to Willis and Marie (Beard) George in Wamego, KS. Loran graduated from Havensville High School in 1952.Loran worked as a Car Inspector for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 39 years before retiring. He honorably served in...
Josh Walters
Aug 27, 2021
Joshua Uriah Crane Walters, 48, of Topeka, passed away on August 27, 2021 at the Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital. Josh was born on March 3, 1973 to Glenn and Mary "Betsi" (Stroup) Walters in Fankfort, Indiana. Josh was an Infantryman for the United States Army, where he served for over 13 years. He honorably and proudly served in Iraq...
Kenneth L. Bednasek
Aug 25, 2021
Kenneth L. Bednasek, 87, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.Ken was born February 7, 1934 in Holyrood, the son of John and Rose (Borecky) Bednasek. He graduated from Holyrood Rural Senior High School.He served in the U.S. Air Force.He was employed by the Topeka Fire Department for over 30 years, retiring with the rank of District Chief.He also owned...
Dorothy Woodburn
Aug 24, 2021
Dorothy Alice Woodburn, 93, of Escondido, California passed away on August 24, 2021 at her home.She was born on May 10, 1928 to Merle and Vera (Sanford) Dean in Topeka, KS.Dorothy graduated from Seaman High School in 1946 then received her undergraduate degree from Washburn University.She later received her Master's Degree in Education from Kansas University. On July 9, 1950,...
Corporal Richard May
Aug 24, 2021
Corporal Richard May, 90, of Topeka, passed away on August 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 8, 1930 to Ellis and Cecil Hycil-Reed May in Kansas City, KS. Richard worked as a Millwright for Goodyear for 25 years before retiring. On February 27, 1951, he married Evelyn G May (Robb). Together they...
Paul Burge
Aug 23, 2021
Paul Burge, 70, of Topeka, passed away on August 23, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on December 12, 1950 to John and Pauline (Thompson) Burge in Wayne, MI. After high school, Paul served in the United States Marines and served in the Vietnam War.Paul was a family man. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren....
Leo Donald Hiebsch
Aug 23, 2021
Don Hiebsch, age 91, of Topeka, passed away peacefully August 23, 2021, at Aldersgate Village. He was born February 10, 1930 to Jennie and Leo Hiebsch in the Grayson community north of Oskaloosa, Kansas. Don married Leita Smith on July 27, 1951, in Topeka. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1948. He worked in the grocery store industry his...
Lois Floe Anderson
Aug 23, 2021
Lois Floe Anderson, 99, of Topeka, passed away on August 23, 2021 at her home in Topeka. She was born on December 16, 1921 to Hayes and Ethel (Beard) Elmer at Omaha, AR. On July 8,1946, she married Paul Dean Anderson in Holton, Kansas. Lois worked as a Para for Quincy Elementary School for 31 years before retiring. Lois was...
Steven L. Kendall
Aug 17, 2021
Steven L. Kendall, 73, of Topeka, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, in Topeka. He is survived by his wife Janice "Jan"; Son, Jeff Kendall; Daughter, Kelly Kendall; and Grandson, Tallin Kendall.Steven is preceded in death by both of his parents and his brother John Kendall.Memorial service will be Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Grantville United Methodist Church at 1:00 p.m.Memorials:...
Adrian R. Gragg
Aug 16, 2021
Adrian Ray Gragg, 44, passed into the arms of God, August 16, 2021. He was born on October 15, 1976 in Ottawa, Kansas to Randy and Elizabeth "Liz" Smith Gragg. Adrian was a kind and generous friend to many. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Those times often turned to a good time with laughter and joy he...
