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Julia "Julie" Helms
Jan 28, 2021
On Thursday, January 28th, 2021, Julie Helms, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 59. Julie was born on April 6th, 1961, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Olin and Rita (Blomberg) Remmert.Julie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Emporia State University, and she worked for the State of Kansas for...
Donald "Don" Long
Jan 27, 2021
Donald LongDon's CarzDon Long (73) of "Don's Carz" succumbed to his battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 27th,. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Peggy (Martin); daughter, Susan; brother Tony (Gloria), sister-in-law Paula, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and family. He is preceded in death by his son Scott, mother Martha, father Donald, and brother Roger....
Jean Maxwell
Jan 18, 2021
Jean K. Maxwell died on January 18, 2021 at the home of her daughter. Jean was born on November 18, 1941 to Arthur D. and Catherine M. (Logan) Anderson, in Parsons, Kansas.Jean was preceded by her husband, Jimmy E. Rogers, her parents, brother, James E. Anderson, and granddaughter, Gabrielle Ashlynn Wiley.Jean is survived by her daughter Cathie and her husband...
Donald E. Rayls
Jan 17, 2021
Donald E. Rayls, 72, of Berryton, passed away on January 17, 2021 at Midland Care.He was born on April 17, 1948 to Donald and Leona (Johns) Rayls at Enid, OK.Donald worked as a carpet mechanic for 55 years.On April 13, 1984, he married Gayla Joy Rayls in Topeka.Donald is survived by his loving Wife, Gayla; Mother, Leona Rayls; Daughter, Shannon...
Beverly Joan Locke
Jan 17, 2021
Beverly Jean Locke, 82, of Topeka, passed away on January 17, 2021 at Tanglewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on November 1, 1938 to Roy and Elizabeth (Allison) LaCrone at Topeka, KS. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1956. Beverly worked for Duffins Optical then worked for the State of Kansas where she retired after working for 30...
Doyle E. Hanvy Sr
Jan 16, 2021
Doyle E. Hanvy Sr., 85, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 16, 2021.He was born March 7, 1935, in Alto, Texas, the son of Robert and Ethyl (Gentry) Hanvy. He graduated from Alto High School in Alto, Texas. He joined the United States Army on January 3, 1955 and proudly served until December 31, 1962 where he was honorably discharged.He...
Albert W. Hammerly
Jan 15, 2021
Albert Wayne Hammerly, 65, of Meriden, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021, in Meriden.He was born on September 14, 1955 in Topeka. Son of Albert and Bertha Lambrose Hammerly.Albert is preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his wife Celestia Ralston; Son, Mike (Kellie) Hammerly; step grandchildren, Joseph Wellman, Roiann Wellman, and Levi Wellman; as...
Bonnie J. Tice
Jan 15, 2021
Bonnie Jean Tice, 95, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 15, 2021.She was born September 11, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Ella (Sieber) Hess. She graduated from Seaman High School 1943. Bonnie was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone for 12 years, retiring in 1992.She volunteered with Meals on Wheels and at the Security Benefit Preschool working...
Lonnie Wayne Silver
Jan 14, 2021
Lonnie Wayne Silver, 70, passed away at his home on January 14, 2021. Lonnie was born on November 22, 1950 in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Lawrence B. and Grace (Armstrong) Silver. He grew up and lived in the North Topeka area all of his life.He was a US Marine Corps veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict. After returning home,...
Virgil Hewie Crook
Jan 13, 2021
Former Kansas resident Virgil H. Crook, 76, passed away January 13, 2021, at his home in Arvada, Colorado. Mr. Crook was born April 4, 1944, in Topeka, KS., to Floyd and Gladys Crook. Virgil married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Kimble the summer after graduating from Burlingame High in 1962. He attended Washburn University to pursue a degree in accounting...
Dorothy Lucille Crume
Jan 13, 2021
Dorothy L. Crume, 84, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at a care center in Lenexa.Dorothy was born February 25, 1936 in Craig, Missouri, the daughter of Henry G. and Lorene B. (Miller) Stuenkel. She graduated from Topeka High School.Dorothy was employed in retail sales retiring with Avon in 2016. She was an active member of Calvary Lutheran Church.Dorothy...
John J. Polzar
Jan 6, 2021
John Joseph Polzar was a Good ManBorn in 1938, to Otto and Alma Polzar, dad was a typical farm kid. He grew up wanting to emulate his father and "sometimes" mind his mother. Losing his father at an early age hurt deeply, but he never lost that focus to be there for his mother and little sister Regina. Some time...
Kenneth L. Owensby
Jan 5, 2021
Kenneth L. Owensby, 71, Silver Lake, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021.He was born December 15, 1949, in Fort Riley, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Elaine (Countryman) Owensby. Ken was employed by the Shawnee County Sheriff's Office for 28 years, retiring on December 17, 1999. After he retired, he worked for the Shawnee County District Attorney's Office for 10...
Kyle Jacob Bartley
Dec 23, 2020
Kyle Bartley, 32, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 as a result of an automobile accident.Kyle was born June 22, 1988 in Topeka, the son of Terry and Susan (Desch) Bartley. He graduated from Topeka Public Schools and Kaw Area Technical School with certification in Building Industrial Technology-Commercial construction.He was employed as a commercial door installer with Reno Construction...
Robert Neal Prochaska
Dec 22, 2020
Robert Neal Prochaska, 92, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020.He was born January 12, 1928, in Simpson, Kansas, the son of Will and Theresa (Clark) Prochaska. He graduated from Silver Lake High School.Robert was employed at GoodYear Tire & Rubber Company for 40 years, retiring in 1985 as supervisor.He was a member of the Mother Teresa of Calcutta...
John Robben
Dec 21, 2020
John Robben, 58, of Meriden, passed away Monday, December 21, 2020. John was born January 27, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, son of Norbert and Theresa (Rajewski) Robben. He grew up in Victoria, Kansas and later moved to Denver, Colorado with his family. He married Karen Hartman on July 30, 1982 in Beloit, Kansas. Together they had two daughters. They lived...
Larry Dell
Dec 20, 2020
Larry Dell, 83, of Topeka, passed away on December 20, 2020 at Homestead Assisted Living.On August 14, 1958, he married Shirley Alley. Together they had three children. Larry worked for the United States Postal Service in Olathe, as a Mail Carrier, for 42 years before retiring. Larry is survived by his sons, Robert (Paula) Dell and Richard Dell; daughter, Michelle...
Frank W. Benteman
Dec 20, 2020
Frank W. Benteman, 94, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020.He was born May 26, 1926, in Frankfort, Kansas, the son of Fritz and Erma (Kipp) Benteman. He received a High School Diploma from Frankfort High School.He served in the Army during World War II as a PFC in the 79th Infantry Division, 313th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Battalion. He...
Karen Raye Smith
Dec 17, 2020
Karen Smith, 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020.She was born June 22, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Edwin and Frances "Jackie" (Dunlap) Vandiver. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1960.Karen was employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone where she retired after 30 years of work.Karen married Peter "Pete" William Smith on March 25, 1962...
Maxine Spencer
Dec 16, 2020
Maxine Spencer, 92, of Topeka, passed away at Autumn Home Plus on December 16, 2020.Maxine was born on June 12, 1928 in, Richland, Texas. Daughter of Elmer and Lola Mae McGaugh Mayo.She married Ralph Waldo Spencer on August 10, 1946 in Mount Belvue, Texas. He preceded her in death October 12, 1997. She graduated from Mount Belvue High School as...
