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David R. Wright
May 16, 2020
David Randall Wright, 54, of Alma, Kansas, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2020.He was born August 26, 1965 in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Claude LeRoy and Wanda Marie (Enzor) Wright, Jr. He was a graduate of Topeka Christian Acadamy in Topeka and attended Kansas State University.David owned and operated the Gambino's Pizza Restaurant in Alma since 1992.He was baptized...
Cody Campbell
May 15, 2020
Cody Campbell, 32, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 15, 2020.He was born June 10, 1987, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of John E. Campbell and Jeanette "JT" (Vathauer) Pendleton. He graduated from Seaman High School and earned his journeyman HVAC from Kaw Valley Vo-Tech.Cody was employed by Piping Contractors Inc. (PCI) for 14 years and was supervisor of the...
Frances L. Banks
May 9, 2020
Frances L. "Fran" Banks, 88, Tecumseh, passed to join her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.She was born May 26, 1931, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John and Loie (Dachenhausen) Diehl. She graduated from Berryton High School in 1949. Fran was employed as an insurance processor at Advanced Urology, retiring...
Lisa Ranae Hill
May 7, 2020
Lisa Ranae Hill, 53, Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.She was born January 21, 1967, in Moses Lake, Washington, the daughter of Jess Rocha and Gladys Malena (Arnold) Demers. She graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1985.Lisa worked in customer service for various companies throughout her life, most recently employed at Seaman Food Mart.She was a proud sober...
Henry Philip Mcgilton
May 7, 2020
Henry Philip McGilton, 90, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020.He was born December 28, 1929, in Stewartsville, Ohio, the son of Arthur and Lydia McGilton. Henry (Mac) joined the Air Force at the age of 17 and was trained in mechanical and electrical systems. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 44 years before retiring, and...
Freda Arlene Corbin
May 4, 2020
Safe in the arms of Jesus, Freda Arlene (Kitt) Corbin left her earthly bonds behind on May 4, 2020. She was born March 15, 1929 at a rural farm east of Maple Hill, KS. She was the youngest of three children born to Fred and Mary (Clark) Kitt. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1947. She married the love...
Joseph P. Berberich Jr.
May 2, 2020
Joseph P. Berberich Jr., Tampa, FL, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the age of 75.He was born March 15, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Joseph P. and Elizabeth D. (Betty) Berberich.He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1963.Joe worked in sheet metal fabrication for most of his life in the central Florida area.Survivors include two...
Mark D. Shughart
May 2, 2020
Mark Shughart, 52, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020.He was born June 15, 1967, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Marlin and Margaret (Lee) Shughart. He served his Apprenticeship with Local 77 in April of 1987 and became a Journeyman in August of 1991. Throughout his career, Mark was a Business Manager of Local 77 (July 2004 –...
Harold Dean Willes
Apr 30, 2020
Harold Dean Willes, 90, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020.He was born June 21, 1929 in Topeka, KS, the son of Charles A. and Helen Esther (Pateman) Willes. He attended Highland Park High School. Following high school, he joined the United States Marines and served in the Korean War in the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir. He was...
Robert Allen Hines
Apr 26, 2020
Robert A. Hines, 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away of natural causes, April 26, 2020. Robert was born in Topeka, KS in 1936, the eldest child of Maxine and Edwin Hines. He was raised in Meriden, KS, and attended Meriden public schools. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1956. Following his service, Robert graduated from Clarks School of...
Patricia Maxine Johnson
Apr 24, 2020
Patricia Maxine Johnson, 59, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020 at her home. Patricia was born on November 20, 1960, in Topeka, the daughter of Maurice and Myrtle Flowers. She attended Topeka High, graduating with the class of 1978. She worked in data entry for several years. Patricia loved crafting, DIY projects, reading, nature, and fishing. She loved children...
Joseph Ross Hill
Apr 24, 2020
Joseph Ross Hill, 26, of Meriden, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020.He was born July 14, 1993, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Philip and Lisa (Rocha) Hill. He graduated from Meriden High School where he was active in football, wrestling, and debate.Joe was a handyman, working for various companies in Topeka and also owned and operated Exceptional Joe's Handyman...
Betty L. Conaway
Apr 17, 2020
Betty L. Conaway, 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020.Betty Lou was born on July 17, 1930 in Princeton, KS to Albert and Vera Harris.She was a graduate of Silver Lake High School.She married Lee D. Conaway on July 28, 1948 in Topeka, KS. They lived on their farm in northern Shawnee County and raised registered Hereford...
John M. Mavrovich
Apr 14, 2020
John M. Mavrovich, "Big John", 73, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.John was born on May 22, 1946, in Pennsylvania, the son of Andrew and Helen (Ondo) Mavrovich. He graduated from Monongahela High School, the class of 1964. He served in the Army National Guard.On November 7, 1964, John married Anita Herman in...
Yvonne C. Carrow
Apr 13, 2020
Yvonne C. Carrow, 83, of Topeka, passed away on April 13, 2020.Yvonne was born on January 12, 1937, in Saint Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Gorman and Schrill Craig. She graduated from Saint Marks High School, the class of 1954. On February 19, 1955, Yvonne was united in marriage to Joe Carrow. Yvonne was a faithful member of Mother Teresa...
Joann H. Judd
Apr 12, 2020
JoAnn H. (Brees) Judd , 65, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 from Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).JoAnn was born on October 29, 1954, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Delmer and Nettie Brees. She graduated from Highland Park High School, the class of 1972.On November 6, 1971, JoAnn was united in marriage to Allen Judd. JoAnn is...
Thomas F. Wade, Sr.
Apr 12, 2020
Thomas F. Wade, Sr., 93, Silver Lake, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020.He was born June 13, 1926, in Shawnee County, Kansas, the son of Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin Wade. He graduated from Silver Lake High School. He was a US Navy veteran, serving in Okinawa.He was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring after over 35 years of service.On...
Bert Sorber
Apr 5, 2020
Bert "Harry" Sorber, 97, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka.He was born June 14, 1922, in Nashville, Kansas, the son of Bert Henry and Helen Belle (Hart) Sorber. He lived in Topeka since 1937. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. Mr. Sorber was an Army veteran of WW II, serving in...
Roxy L. Corber
Apr 2, 2020
Roxy L. Corber, 67, passed away on April 2, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Roxy was born on November 1, 1952, the daughter of Floyd and Meryl (Harris) Bloom. She attended Topeka High School, graduating with the class of 1970.Following High School, Roxy worked at Josten's Year Book and later worked for Frito Lay in packing, then...
James M. File
Mar 30, 2020
Mr. James "Jim" Melvin File of Topeka, KS, passed away due to complications from a stroke on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the age of 69.Jim was born to parents, James and Melba File on April 20, 1950 in Topeka, KS. He grew up as the youngest of three and attended Topeka West High School, graduating in 1968. Jim joined...
