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Ruth Elaine Mcdonald
Sep 24, 2020
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our Mother, Ruth Elaine (Rinehart) McDonald. She died on Thursday, September 24, 2020, at the age of 90 at Plaza West Regional Healthcare.She was born August 31, 1930, in Bigelow, Kansas the daughter of John William, Jr. and Faye Winifred (Shearer) Rinehart. She attended school in Marshall County.Ruth married...
Larry G. Harris
Sep 23, 2020
Larry G. Harris, 72, passed away September 23, 2020, in Topeka, Kansas.Born in Holton, Kansas, August 15, 1948, the son of Wesley and Melvina Harris. He was preceded in death by both parents. A 1966 graduate of Wetmore High School and a 1975 graduate of Riesch Worldwide School of Auctioneering along with his brother, Dan. He worked with his father,...
David Elwood Starr
Sep 19, 2020
David Elwood Starr, 83, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at The House at Midland Care. David was born February 21, 1937, in Junction City, Kansas. His parents were Elmer Elwood Starr and Mary Margaret Starr. He graduated from Topeka High School, class of 1955. David served in the Navy on the USS Ashtabula.He married Marilyn "Kay" Nolan...
Linda J. Catt
Sep 19, 2020
Linda J. Catt, 69, of Topeka, went to her heavenly home on September 19, 2020. She was born in Topeka, KS, on September 21, 1950, the daughter of Benjamin and Wanda (Landreth) Catt. Linda attended Highland Park High School, graduating with the class of 1968. Linda was a longtime member of Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene.Linda had a giving heart...
Delores Casto
Sep 18, 2020
Delores (King) Casto, 90, passed away September 18, 2020, in Topeka, Kansas.She was born March 18, 1930, in Topeka, the daughter of Chester and Ruby (Yingling) King. Delores graduated from Seaman High School. While in high school, Delores participated in (clubs, sports, band, etc.). She graduated with the class of 1948.Delores married Cecil Clyde Casto on November 20, 1948, in...
Mona Logan Magee
Sep 18, 2020
Mona Logan Magee died on September 18, 2020, thankful to God and her parents for her life. She was born at Boothbay Harbor, Maine on January 25, 1932, to Hardy W. and Velma King Pierce. Mona earned a BA in Christian Education from Centenary College in Shreveport, LA, and a Masters in Education from Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches,...
Helen "Blanche" Meggison
Sep 9, 2020
Helen "Blanche" (Painter) Meggison, 95, of Topeka, passed away on September 9, 2020 at Legend Senior Living. She was born on March 30, 1925 in Morrill, KS, the daughter of Issac "Ike" and Nellie (Stroffer) Painter. She graduated from Sabetha High School and later attended Clark's Business School in Topeka, KS. On May 31, 1946, Blanche married Dean Meggison in...
Phyllis J. Higbie
Sep 7, 2020
Phyllis J. Higbie, 93, of Topeka, passed away on September 7, 2020. She was born on July 3, 1927 in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Frank and Iva Thurman. She attended and graduated from Ottawa High School.In the fall of 1947 Phyllis married Louis G. Higbie. Phyllis enjoyed playing cards with friends, spending time with her family, camping trips, and...
Judeanna D. Simnitt
Sep 4, 2020
Judeanna D. Simnitt, 77, of Topeka, passed away September 4, 2020.She was born on January 27, 1943 in Odell, Nebraska, the daughter of Arlo and Dorothea Kile. She attended and graduated from Barnes Rural High School. Following high school Judeanna attended Salina Beautician School, after graduating she returned home to Barnes, Kansas, working at a salon with her mother. On...
Eva "Joy" Law
Aug 30, 2020
Eva Joy Law, 94, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at her home.She was born March 11, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Hattie (Beardsley) Thompson. Joy graduated from Seaman High School. She worked for the State of Kansas in data entry before retiring. Joy married Dean Ogan, he precedes her in death. She later...
Connie Hillebert
Aug 30, 2020
Constance "Connie" Hillebert, 79, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 30 at the Health Care Resort of Topeka. She was born on August 7, 1941, daughter of Ruth Knight.Connie worked as a secretary for the USD 501 school district for over 37 years where she retired at Chase Middle School. She supported all of her grandchildren by attending all of...
Gilbert L. Goodnow
Aug 27, 2020
Gilbert "Gil" L. Goodnow, 79, of Grantville, passed away on August 27, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1941 to Glenn and Lenarie (Jacquot) Goodnow in Topeka, KS.Gilbert worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Operating Engineers Local 101 for over 30 years. On July 29, 1972, Gil married his wife, Wanda. Gil was a current member of an...
Evelyn Eleanor Funke
Aug 22, 2020
Evelyn was born September 13, 1939, the first child born to Floyd and Rachel Clark. She had one sister and three brothers: Mary Lou, Dale, Darrel and Larry. They all grew up in and around Barnes, Kansas where their parents farmed and drove trucks. Evelyn attended one room schools in Washington County and then high school at the Barnes High...
Donald "Donnie" Cook
Aug 21, 2020
Donald "Donnie" Cook, 71, of Topeka, passed away August 21, 2020 at Alma Manor. He was born August 29, 1948 in Topeka, KS. He was an automotive mechanic for 35 years. Custom cars, motorcycle rider. He was an amazing grandfather.He is survived by his two brothers, Robert Cook and Mike Ringgold; Two sisters, Marie Cook, Corrine Harris; Daughter, Sherri M....
Donald Rogers
Aug 15, 2020
Donald Paul Rogers, 81, died August 15, 2020, with his family by his side in Topeka, Kansas.He was born February 21, 1939, in Topeka, KS to William and Hazel Rogers. Donald enjoyed learning as a child and he graduated from Seaman High School in 1957. He attended KU and Washburn University and received his Bachelors in Science in 1970. After...
Rodney Butler
Aug 13, 2020
Rodney Butler, 78, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away, August 13, 2020.Rodney was born in Green, Kansas on March 19, 1942, raised by Ben and Lula Shaner.Rodney graduated from Riley County High School in 1960. On June 20, 1962 he married Judith Ann Riniker in Riley, Kansas.He was an avid car lover. He owned Silver Lake Auto and also worked...
Nancy Kay Adams
Aug 4, 2020
Nancy Kay Adams, 62, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020.She was born January 3, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Frank Elbert and Cleta Ellen (McNinch) Bailey. She was a graduate of Seaman High School. Nancy was employed by PetSmart in Topeka. Nancy married Paul T. "Pete" Adams on February 4, 1983 in Topeka. He survives in...
Raymond George Remp
Aug 3, 2020
Raymond George Remp died peacefully at home on August 3, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas, two weeks before his 86th birthday.Mr. Remp is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Norma Jean Sommers Remp; children, Marcia (Randy) Weseman, Lawrence, Raymond George (JoAnn) Remp, Jr., Norm (Kathi) Remp, and Pamela O'Neal, Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Courtney Bone (Andy Murley), Albany, CA, Kimberly...
Ken Casto
Jul 30, 2020
Ken Casto, 71, Berryton, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.He was born May 30, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Cecil and Delores (King) Casto. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1968. After high school, he served during the Vietnam War as a Seabee with the United States Navy.Ken was employed with the Martin Tractor Company, retiring after...
William L. Bailey
Jul 30, 2020
William "Bill" L. Bailey, 91, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.He was born October 10, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert and Edith (Allen) Bailey.Bill married Florine Ann Stohs on November 25, 1951 in Afton, Kansas. Together they had four children.Bill was employed by Ryder Truck as a diesel mechanic, retiring after 40+ years of service. Bill enjoyed...
