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Norma Jean Johnston
Jan 4, 2019
Norma Jean Johnston, 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away on January 4, 2019. She was born on June 4, 1929 in Council Grove, KS, the daughter of Ernest and Esther Jacobs.Norma married Dale E. Johnston on June 18, 1948 in Council Grove, KS. They celebrated their 70th anniversary in June, 2018. Survivors include 5 children, Linda (Dan) Woodland, Michael "Mike"...
Anita Pekarek
Jan 2, 2019
Anita Pekarek, 68, Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.She was born June 27, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer, Sr. and Etta (Ryles) Essman. She graduated from Perry-Lecompton High School in 1968.Anita was currently employed with Dillon's North Pharmacy and was previously employed with Northland Christian Church Daycare Center for over 30 years.She...
Sandra Kay (Dority) Benton
Jan 2, 2019
Sandra Kay (Dority) Benton, 78, Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 with her loved ones by her side.She was born May 13, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas. Sandra was employed by various restaurants in Topeka, including Ira Price Café, Conley's Café and Tevis Restaurant retiring after over 30 years of service.Sandra married John Forrest Benton on...
Lloyd Homer Redmon
Dec 29, 2018
Lloyd Homer Redmon, 90, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2018. He was born December 7, 1928, in Jackson County, Kansas, the son of Homer and Mary (O'Connor) Redmon.He retired from Kansas Power & Light in 1988. He was a member of the Seaman Community Church and past member of the Moose Lodge. He enjoyed golfing, playing bingo, bowling...
Travis Lightle
Dec 24, 2018
Travis Lightle, 45, Topeka, passed away Monday, December 24, 2018.He was born October 5, 1973, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Terry and Patricia (Weimer) Lightle. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School and earned his bachelor's in Criminal Justice from Washburn University.Travis served an internship with the KBI in Topeka. He later was a campus police officer at the...
Clyde E. Goodnow
Dec 20, 2018
Clyde E. Goodnow, 91 of Ozark, and formerly of Topeka, passed away after a six year battle with cancer and COPD. He drew his first breath in Heaven at 6:30 PM on Thursday, December 20th, 2018. He was born May 8th, 1927 near Elmont, the son of Everett and Clara Belle Goodnow. He had a good relationship with the Lord,...
Donald Theodore Salyer
Dec 19, 2018
Donald "Don" Theodore Salyer, 80, Auburn, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018.He was born March 26, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Gerald and Ruth (Walters) Salyer. Don was active in the Auburn Community, volunteering at the Community Center and with Harvesters. He served on the board with Auburn Housing Authority and the Community Center. Donald celebrated 10 years...
"Kitty" Jo Trapp
Dec 16, 2018
"Kitty" Kathleen Jo Trapp, 69, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018.She was born September 19, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Sylvia (Hanson) Howey. She graduated from Seaman High School and later earned her degree as a licensed practical nurse. Kitty was a nurse at GoodYear Tire & Rubber Company.She was a member of the Grace...
Linda Lee Flinner
Dec 15, 2018
Linda Flinner, 74, of Lansing, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018.She was born June 5, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Lois (Johnston) Jordan. Linda attended Topeka High School.She was a member of WestSide Christian Church and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 4319, where she served as past State President.Linda married Ronald E. Flinner on...
Grace Anne Bay
Dec 15, 2018
Grace Anne Bay, 85, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 15, 2018.She was born September 14, 1933, in Mayetta, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Grace (Kennedy) Morrissey. She graduated from Holton High School in 1951.Grace was employed by Kaw Valley Bank and Northland Department Store, where she had many friends and loyal customers.She was a member of Mother Teresa...
Charles Henry Sharp
Dec 9, 2018
Charles Henry Sharp, 101, Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018.He was born September 6, 1917, in Mill Point, West Virginia, the son of Joseph and Gertrude (Vaughn) Sharp. He was a US Army veteran serving during both World War II and the Korean Conflict.Charles was a truck driver for Armco Steel for 35 years, retiring in 1981.He was a...
Lawrence Meinhardt
Dec 9, 2018
Lawrence Meinhardt, 83, of Topeka, passes away Sunday, December 9, 2018.He was born May 15, 1935, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Mabel (Koontz) Meinhardt. He graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1952.Larry was employed by Santa Fe Railroad for 45 years as a payroll clerk.Larry married Betty Ann Meinhardt on June 6, 1958. She preceded him...
Jack Galen Payne
Dec 3, 2018
Jack "Galen" Payne, age 64, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at St. Francis in Topeka, Kansas. Per his wishes, Galen was cremated and no church services will be held. Galen was born March 6, 1954 in Edmond, Oklahoma, the son of Jack and Jewell Payne. He was known as Galen to all of his family and friends and...
Ed Horn
Dec 3, 2018
Ed Horn, 73, Topeka, formerly of Hoyt, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.He was born November 30, 1945, in Logan, Kansas, the son of Myron and Mercedes (Carey) Horn.He was employed by the City of Topeka Water Department for 28 years, retiring as a supervisor in 2003. After he retired, he went to work as an inspector for Bartlett &...
Dorothy Alice Root
Nov 30, 2018
Safe in the arms of Jesus, Dorothy Alice Frey Root left her earthly bonds behind surrounded by those who love her on Friday, November 30, 2018. She was born October 7, 1929, the youngest child of John L. and Fairy B. (George) Frey. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1947, and married her high school sweetheart, Albert Earl...
Daniel J. Sligar
Nov 28, 2018
Daniel J. Sligar, 71, Berryton, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018. He was born August 11, 1947, in Vienna, Austria, the son of Franklin and Margaret (Hammer) Sligar. Daniel married Beverly J. Chiddix on March 18, 1978 in Lincoln, NE, she survives. Other survivors include five children, Jennifer (Ryan) Walker, Anthony Sligar, Ann (Brock) Beaver, Benjamin (Lynn) Sligar, and James...
Darrell Eugene Fries
Nov 28, 2018
Darrell Eugene Fries, 91, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2018.He was born July 3, 1927, in Ellis, Kansas, the son of John and Minnie (Dietrich) Fries. He graduated from Meriden High School.He was a US Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict.Darrell was employed with GoodYear Tire & Rubber Co. for 36 years, retiring in 1989. He was also...
Jean June Taylor
Nov 27, 2018
Jean June Taylor, 86, of Silver Lake, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018.She was born October 11, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Albert and Ruth (Shellmer) Quinlan. Jean and her siblings grew up in the Irish/Italian neighborhoods of East Boston during the 1930's. She was nicknamed 'Quin' in her youth and made a name defending her twin sister...
Donald Spencer Rickel
Nov 24, 2018
Donald Spencer Rickel, 91, Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018.He was born May 28, 1927, in Hoyt, Kansas, the son of Dennis and Harriet (Woodhead) Rickel. He graduated from Hoyt High School.Don was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber, retiring after 47 years.He was a member of Topeka Bible Church.On May 14, 1949 he married Mary E. Kessinger in...
Sandra C. Thonen
Nov 23, 2018
Sandra (Alley) Thonen, 74, Topeka, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018.She was born October 25, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Hershel and Ada (Abele) Alley. She graduated from Whiting High School and on August 10, 1963 she married Kenneth Thonen in Whiting, Kansas. Sandra raised four children and later was a rural mail carrier, retiring after 24 years.Sandra...
