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Wendelyn R. Parman
Jul 4, 2024
Wendelyn Rae (Reser) Parman, known to friends and family as Wendy, passed away on July 4, 2024, at the age of 73 in Topeka, Kansas. Born on March 8, 1951, in Topeka, she was the daughter of the late Cayrl and Woodrow Reser. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael A. Parman, and her brothers Woodrow Reser...
Glenda Peden
Jul 4, 2024
Glenda J. Peden, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born December 16,1952 in Topeka the daughter of Wayne and Charlotte Hundley Becker. She attended school at Meriden and graduated from Jefferson West High School in 1970. She married Bill Peden on May 17, 1979 in Miami, Oklahoma. Glenda and Bill lived west of Meriden...
Bobby Slater
Jul 3, 2024
Robert Allen Slater, 61, lifelong Topeka resident, was born on September 16, 1962. He was taken from this earth on July 3, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with ALS. He was a graduate of Seaman High School where he was involved in football and wrestling. He spent his formative years in scouting, fostering his love of nature and...
Darlene Broadbent
Jul 2, 2024
Edith Darlene Broadbent, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Darlene was born September 2, 1934, in Topeka to Jack and Edith Bernice (Vowels) Streeter. Darlene graduated from Seaman High School in 1952. She worked at Skinner’s Wholesale Nursery, Security Benefit Life, Seaman High School, Consolidated Benefit Plans, and retired from the Kansas Independent College Fund after 22...
Charles M. "Mike" Estes
Jun 30, 2024
Charles Michael Estes "Mike" 76, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born August 20, 1947 in Bartlesville, OK, the son of Charles H. Estes and Ava M. "Bundy" Estes. He moved to Topeka in 1952. Mike was an avid Boy Scout and obtained his Eagle Scout in 1962. He attended Seaman High School in 1961-65...
Nettie "Tiny" Loader
Jun 30, 2024
Nettie "Tiny" (Lungstrum) Loader, 99, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born April 4, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Franklin and Lena (Huff) Lungstrum. Nettie married Elvin A. Loader in Clay Center, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1985. Tiny enjoyed dancing, shopping and getting together with her family. Survivors include...
Linda M. "Suzy" Jones
Jun 30, 2024
Suzy Jones, 86, of Topeka was born July 21, 1937 in Arkansas City, Kansas the daughter of Kenneth Hudson and Goldie Sherrod Hudson. She grew up in the Springdale community and attended school and graduated at Jarbalo. She attended the Quaker Church at Springdale growing up. She married Howard Jones in 1956. They lived in Lawrence most of the time...
John Vinsonhaler
Jun 29, 2024
John Arthur Vinsonhaler, 69, of Topeka, Kansas, passed into the arms of Jesus on June 29, 2024 at Midland Care Hospice House. John was born July 11, 1954 to Floyd "Arthur" and his wife Earlene (Rathbun) Vinsonhaler. He was raised in Smith County, Kansas and started school in Bellaire graduating from Smith Center High School in 1972. John married Vivian...
Dorothy May Hanes
Jun 28, 2024
Dorothy May (Strecker) Hanes, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born October 28, 1934, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob and Martha Strecker. She graduated from Russell High School. Together her and her family enjoyed trips to Wyoming to visit her brother. They also enjoyed going on family trips. When her husband passed away,...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Banschbach
Jun 27, 2024
Jeffrey Paul Banschbach, 73 years old, of Rising Sun, Indiana, died on June 27, 2024, at Plaza West Health Care in Topeka, Kansas. Jeff was born in Batesville, Indiana, on January 8, 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy (submarines), and was a construction carpenter, working on buildings in the greater Cincinnati area. He liked hunting and fishing, playing golf,...
Lupe Munoz
Jun 27, 2024
Lupe Anita Munoz, 93, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born July 26, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Victor and Austreverta (Alvarez) Rivera. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. Lupe had a strong faith. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a part of the Altar Society as...
Charles R. Cummings
Jun 21, 2024
Charles R. Cummings, 64, of Topeka passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born February 22, 1960 in Holton, Kansas the son of John and Euna Cummings. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1978 and later attended college in Texas. When he was younger he enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He worked for Knight Transportation as...
Darell Wayne Kern
Jun 14, 2024
Darell Wayne Kern, 90, of Mayetta, Ks. November 11, 1933-June 14, 2024. An irreplaceable man. If you had the chance to meet him, & the great opportunity to know him, you would know he was “one of a kind”. He was born November 11, 1933, in Mayetta, Kansas, the son of Everett and Mary “Lucy” (Hunter) Kern. He graduated from...
Kenneth Lehew
Jun 11, 2024
Kenneth “Ken” Lehew, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2024. He was born October 26, 1935, in Atchison, Kansas, the eldest son of LeeRoy and Frances (Myers) Lehew. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1953. He later joined the United States Army and served his country during the Cold War. Kenneth married Judith "Judy" Ann Lehew on...
Letha Louise Reece
Jun 11, 2024
Letha Louise Reece, 65, of Topeka, passed away on June 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on December 18, 1958, the daughter of William and Letha (Hamblin) Reece in Topeka, Kansas. She was the seventh child out of ten. Growing up in a large family, she became a great caretaker for everyone. Letha went to school at Highland...
Donna Lee Degan
Jun 8, 2024
Donna Lee Degan, 94, of Topeka passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. Donna was born July 7, 1929 in Topeka. She was the eldest child of George Welda Kelly and Nellie Turner Kelly. In 1944, Donna graduated from Topeka High School and continued her education at Clark’s Business College. She worked for Southwestern Bell...
Jupita Fajardo
Jun 8, 2024
Jupita Apoya Fajardo, 63, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born November 12, 1960, in Davao City, Philippines the daughter of Juan and Petronia (Catipay) Apoya. Jupita came to the United States in the early 90s, gaining her citizenship in 1996. She loved being outside in her flower bed and in her garden. Jupita had a...
James "J.T." Turner
Jun 7, 2024
James R. Turner, Jr.,83, of Topeka, Kansas died in his sleep in his favorite chair on Thursday, June 7, 2024. He was born in Albany, Missouri on June 12, 1940, to James Robert Turner (a preacher) and Enid Turner. He leaves behind his wife of 62 years, Elza Turner; a son and daughter-in-law, Kyle and Carrie Turner; a daughter and...
Alice L. Beems
Jun 6, 2024
Alice L. Beems was born on August 12, 1936, in Grantville, KS. She departed this world on June 6, 2024. She was a proud mother, a talented artist, and a compassionate soul who dedicated her life to helping others as a case manager and social worker while working at Menninger’s and the Family Service Guidance Center. She married Richard C....
Daryl Craig Penry
Jun 4, 2024
Daryl Craig Penry, 61, of Hoyt, Kansas, passed away on June 4, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on May 21, 1963, the son of Cecil and Norma (Nunley) Penry in Hoyt, Kansas. Daryl grew up and lived his life in the Hoyt area. On July 25, 2000, he was united in marriage to Glenda Mills in Great...
