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George L. Swartz
Jul 29, 2020
George L. "Joe" Swartz, 60, of Berryton, Kansas passed away on July 29, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 19, 1960 to Alvin and Anna (Coffey) Swartz in Clinton, IL. For most of his life he worked as a Service Technician for Lowery and P1 Group Inc.He was a member of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union 441...
Janet Mae Bailey
Jul 28, 2020
Janet Mae Bailey, 70, passed away on July 29, 2020 in Topeka. She was born in Lawrence, Kansas, on May 19, 1950, the daughter of Glenn and Natialene Sims.Janet is survived by her sons, Douglas Carter, Brian "Scott" Carter, and Buddie Smith; and 11 loving grandchildren. Following Janet's wishes, cremation has taken place. To leave a message for Janet's family,...
Gene V. Wichman
Jul 21, 2020
Gene V. Wichman, 79, of, Silver Lake, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Autumn Home Plus.He was born on April 12, 1941 to Cliford and Ethel (Keefover) Wichman in Kansas City, MO.Gene worked as a Tire Builder for Goodyear Tire and Rubber where he retired after 36 years of service.On April 6, 1961, he married Carol (Robison) Wichman in...
Virginia Grey
Jul 18, 2020
Virginia Grey, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Per Virginia's wishes her body will be donated to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program.Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Dolores Jane Wickersham
Jul 12, 2020
Dolores Jane Wickersham, 87, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on July 12, 2020. She was born on November 22, 1932 in Archer, Nebraska. Daughter of Arch and Hazel (Casey) Martin.She graduated from Tarkio High School then attended Tarkio College where she got Bachelors in Business Education. Dolores worked as a bookkeeper for Scoular Grain Company where she later retired after...
Louis R. Sherretts
Jul 11, 2020
Louis Raymond Sherretts, 91, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020.He was born May 16, 1929 in Meriden, Kansas, the son of George and Helen (Vance) Sherretts.He resided in Meriden most of his life, before moving to Topeka in 1989. He was employed by Sears as a retail truck driver.On September 18, 1949, Louis married Delene Ruth Redenbaugh. They...
Helen E. Garner
Jul 8, 2020
Helen E. Garner, 82, of Topeka, took her last breath on Earth and her first breath in Heaven on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. She was born March 27, 1938, in Topeka, the daughter of George and Edith (Thomas) McGrew. She graduated from Topeka High, the class of 1956.Helen was the President of the union for 6 years and supervisor of...
Walter G. Harvey
Jul 7, 2020
Walter Harvey, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020.He was born May 14, 1932, in Charlotte County, Virginia, the son of Thomas and Essie (St. John) Harvey. He served in the United State Air Force from 1950-1970, serving in the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He retired as Tech Sergeant. After...
Robert John Mohler
Jul 6, 2020
Robert John Mohler, 85, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020.He was born February 13, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles and Mabel (Reamer) Mohler. He graduated from Silver Lake High School. After graduation, he joined the US Army. Robert married Elaine M. Smith on May 28, 1955 in the Army Base Chapel at Camp Chaffe, Fort Smith,...
Michael Dean Howard
Jul 1, 2020
Michael Dean Howard, 64, of Topeka, passed away July 1, 2020.He was born July 1, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Dean and Janette (McKinney) Howard. He was a graduate of Perry High School. He was an avid Meals on Wheels volunteer, and helped out with the KTWU on air pledge telethons. Michael is survived by his mother, Janette...
Sandra Tibbits
Jun 29, 2020
Sandra Tibbits, 72, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020.She was born August 13, 1947, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Vernon and Geraldine (Gardner) StufflebeanSurvivors include her children, two daughters, Gail Tibbits and Gerri Whitebread; four sons, Dennis Stierwalt II, Derrick Stierwalt, James Stierwalt, and Scott Tibbits; two brothers; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren that were...
Robert Paulsen
Jun 24, 2020
Robert "Bob" Paulsen, 68, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020.He was born September 5, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of the late Leroy and Gertrude (Leduc) Paulsen. He graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1969.Robert was employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 31 years, retiring in 2001. He grew up on a farm and continued...
Betty Rose Nelson
Jun 20, 2020
Betty Rose Nelson, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 at her home.She was born February 4, 1928, in Lindsborg, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Mabel (Ahlstedt) Bengtson.Betty was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Topeka.Betty married Rolland Nelson in Lindsborg, Kansas. He precedes her in death. Survivors include a Daughter, Cindy Giessel; Grandchildren, Brandon...
Paul Lavon Alfrey
Jun 8, 2020
Paul Lavon Alfrey, 90, of Topeka, passed away June 8, 2020. He was born September 19, 1929, in Newman, Kansas, the son of Mannie and Edna (Smith) Alfrey. He grew up on a farm in the Grantville and Perry areas, graduating from Perry High School in 1948.He worked as a Machine Operator for Dupont. Paul married Dawna Jean Feb 29,1948....
Elizabeth R. Moran
Jun 5, 2020
Elizabeth "Betty" R. Moran, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 5, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.She was born December 15, 1932, in Lillis, Kansas. The daughter of Fred and Johanna (Holthaus) Winterman. Betty was employed by the Seaman School District 345 in the food service industry, where she later retired.Betty married Basil Moran on October 25,...
Lori Ann Guffey (Hare)
Jun 2, 2020
Lori Ann Guffey (Hare), 59, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2020.She was born October 17, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of LeRoy and Carol (Johnson) Hare. She graduated from Seaman High School, the class of 1978. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University. Lori started out working as an EMT in her late teens and was...
Elaine M. (Smith) Mohler
May 31, 2020
Elaine M. (Smith) Mohler, 81, of Silver Lake, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020.She was born November 26, 1938, in Westmoreland, Kansas, the daughter of John and Irene (Bullock) Smith. She graduated from Silver Lake High School. She married Robert J. Mohler on May 28, 1955 in the Army Base Chapel at Camp Chaffe, Fort Smith, Arkansas.Elaine worked for Farmer's...
Calvin "Rob" Fargo
May 24, 2020
Calvin "Rob" Fargo, 57, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home.He was born October 17, 1962, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The son of C B and Bettie (Trickey) Price. He graduated from Muldrow High School in 1981. He attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Calvin was employed by the Prairie Band Casino.Rob was preceded in...
Christopher S. Smith
May 19, 2020
Christopher Scott Smith, 22, went to be with our Lord while sleeping, on May 19, 2020. Christopher was born July 7, 1997, to Chris and Beth (Biskie) Smith. Christopher graduated from Seaman High School (2015) and would then attend Exploring Life in Topeka.He brought joy to his family and those that knew him. Christopher's time on earth, made those around...
Phillip A. White
May 16, 2020
Phillip A. White, born Dec 30, 1948, at Cushing Memorial Hospital in Leavenworth Kansas, passed away early Saturday morning May 16, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living in Topeka, Kansas. Phillip was the son of Dorothy Chamberlain White and John E. White. He was the middle child of three boys. Phillip graduated high school in Roundup, Montana. He then attended college...
