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Brenda Kay Gros
Mar 2, 2021
Brenda Kay Gros, 65, of Topeka, passed away on March 2, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on November 11, 1955 to Emmanuel and Wilma (Swafford) Schmidtberger in Topeka, KS. Brenda served in the United States Army for over three years as a Clerk Typist. She was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas before being honorably discharged. Brenda worked...
Charles Crawford
Mar 2, 2021
Charles "Charlie" Crawford, 85, of Grantville, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.He was born December 11, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Merle and Lydia (Knipp) Crawford. He attended Seaman High School and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1953.Charlie was an outstanding athlete. This was stemmed from his own father being the head coach. In high school he...
Larry Don Treadwell
Feb 28, 2021
Larry Treadwell, 76, of Topeka, joined his recently departed wife Annette on February 28, 2021, on what would have been their 53rd anniversary.He was born on October 30, 1944 in Plainview, Texas to James and Lillian Treadwell, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Eugene Lee Treadwell of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. His beloved...
Norma Reuter
Feb 27, 2021
Norma Reuter, 92, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021.She was born June 2, 1928, in Asherville, Kansas, the daughter of John and Mary (Trumper) Blocher. She graduated from Corydon High School in 1947. Norma enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, embroidery, reading and gardening.Norma married Don Reuter on November 28, 1947 in Corydon, Iowa. Don preceded her in death...
Dr. E. Wehmeier
Feb 23, 2021
Dr. Gilbert Elton Wehmeier, 91, of Overbrook, passed away on February 23, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1929 to Walter and Flora (Brunkhorst) Wehmeier in Wheaton, KS. On September 26, 1952 he married Elvera Wehmeier (Herpich).Gilbert served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves, where he was honorably discharged. He graduated with his Doctorate Degree in...
Norman R. Anderson
Feb 22, 2021
Norman Ray "Andy" Anderson, 83, of Ottawa, passed away, Monday, February 22, 2021. Graveside service with military honors will be Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made out to Wounded Warriors Foundation, and sent in care of Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. 245 NW Independence Ave. Topeka, KS 66608.
Larry Dean Hunter
Feb 20, 2021
Larry Dean Hunter, 73, of Meriden, passed away on February 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1947 to Lawrence and Violet (Holmes) Hunter in Topeka, KS. Larry served in the United States Army as a Radio Mechanic for 6 years before he was honorably discharged. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal...
Melanie Kay Whitmore
Feb 19, 2021
Melanie Kay Whitmore, 58, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee alongside her husband Scott E. Whitmore. Melanie was born August 7, 1963 in Iola, Kansas to Paul Ray and Saundra Sue (Anderson) Upshaw.Melanie graduated from Garnett High School in 1981. She went on to attend Emporia State University graduating in 1985. On June 20,...
Daniel Chambers
Feb 18, 2021
Daniel Wayne Chambers, 62, of Mayetta, passed away on February 18, 2021 at Midland Care. He was born on August 22, 1958 to Russell and Opal Ellen (Reddington) Chambers in Caney, KS. Daniel worked as a Operations Manager for Coors Distribution for Topeka and Salina for over 30 years. On November 3, 1992 married Melody Emerson in Topeka. He was...
Diana Sue Hewitt
Feb 16, 2021
Diana Sue Hewitt, 69, of Topeka, passed away on February 16, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on August 8, 1951 to Billy and Frances (Snyder) Smith at Bay City, TX. In her younger years, Diana worked at Collins Drive-In as a Car Hop. She was very proud of that job and talked about it all the time.Diana...
Annette Treadwell
Feb 15, 2021
Annette Treadwell, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021.Annette Treadwell, 76, of Topeka, passed away February 15, 2021. She was born December 3, 1944 in Bristol, England to Guy and Molly Bounds who both preceded her in death. Annette married and is survived by her loving husband Larry Treadwell. February 28th would have been their 53rd wedding anniversary....
Tim R. Sanders
Feb 15, 2021
Timothy Raye Sanders, 64, of Topeka, passed away on February 15, 2021. Tim was born on May 16, 1956 to Jerry and June (Hollabaugh) Sanders in Hiawatha, KS. On February 18, 1995 he married Vicki Wickham. Together they had two children. He worked as a distribution clerk for United States Postal Service for 37 years. He loved to fish and...
Charles D. Sodergren
Feb 15, 2021
Charles Duane "Chuck" "Sody" Sodergren, age 86, passed away on February 15, 2021. Charles was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 16, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. Sodergren and Florence Johnson Sodergren Hanson, his sister, Audrey Lou, who died in infancy, and his wife of 60 years Myra. Surviving is a sister, Barbara Apps...
Ralph J. Hiett Jr
Feb 14, 2021
Ralph J. Hiett of Topeka passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was 84 years old. Ralph was born to Ralph Sr. and Florence Fox Hiett on June 3, 1936 in Foxtown, Kansas. Ralph's father Ralph Sr. was a miner and auto mechanic; his mother Florence was a school teacher. Foxtown was founded by Ralph's Maternal Grandparents Joseph and...
Robert Wayne Reiter
Feb 13, 2021
Robert Wayne Reiter, 75, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021.He was born July 21, 1945, in Colony, Kansas, the son of John and Imogene (Patrick) Reiter. He attended high school at Crest High School in Colony, Kansas. Robert was employed by the Topeka State Hospital for 30 years, retiring in 1999.Robert married Carolyn Potter on November 27, 1970...
Charles Davis
Feb 11, 2021
Charles Arthur Davis, 71, of Topeka, passed away on February 11, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1949 to Marvin and Bernice (Randall) Davis in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1967.Charles served in the United States Army as a heavy vehicle operator in the Vietnam War, when he earned the Bronze...
Larry D. Taylor
Feb 5, 2021
Larry D. Taylor, 73, of Topeka, passed away on February 5, 2021, after a well fought battle with cancer.He was born on March 2, 1947 to Doyle and Laura (Henneberg) Taylor at Axtell, KS.Larry was inducted into the United States Army on March 7, 1966 and served for 6 years before Honorable Discharge. While serving he earned the National Defense...
James Alan Stoops
Feb 1, 2021
James A. Stoops of Hurst, Texas passed away on February 1, 2021 in Hurst, Texas.He was always remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend and Colleague to those that knew him. He was born on July 25, 1947 to Ralph and Ethel Stoops in Topeka, Kansas. Jim was an avid golfer, bowler and loved working in the yard with...
Mariah Jean Myrick
Feb 1, 2021
Mariah Jean Myrick, 25, of Topeka, passed away from heart failure on February 1, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1995 to Jennifer Myrick and Gabriel Clatterbuck in Topeka, KS. Mariah is survived by her Daughter, Aaliyah Hunter; Mother, Jennifer Myrick; Grandparents, Michael and Lisa Myrick; Brother, Jayden Pusch, Sister, Jenna Pusch; Uncles, Brian Myrick, James Myrick, and Joshua...
Margarete G. Miller
Feb 1, 2021
Margarete Genevieve Miller, 95, of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. Margarete was born on September 1, 1925 to Robert and Carrie (Case) Bashor in Union Star, MO. She married Donald Miller in 1945. Margarete worked at Highland Park State Bank for 23 years before retiring in 1987. She...
