Darlene M. Dennis
Nov 26, 2021
Darlene M. Dennis, 88, of Topeka, passed away on November 26, 2021 at Aldersgate Village. She was born on December 18, 1932 to Lester and Hazel (Slusher) Simmons in Topeka, KS. Darlene worked as a LPN for Topeka State Hospital for over 19 years before retiring. She enjoyed piloting hot air balloons, quilting with her daughters, and camping at Lake...
Joseph G. Flowers
Nov 23, 2021
Joseph G. Flowers, 61, of Topeka, passed away on November 23, 2021 at his home in Topeka. He was born on October 1, 1960 to William and Betty (Clark) Flowers in Topeka, KS. Joseph is survived by his two Sons, Jerrod Flowers and Tanner Flowers; Daughter, Oliva Flowers-Rickel; Brother, Thomas E. Flowers; Sister, Betty G. Haynes; and Mother, Betty Flowers....
Judy Schnacker
Nov 17, 2021
Judy Schnacker, 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021.She was born January 27, 1951, in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joe and Ilene (Malone) Rogers. She was a 1969 graduate of Highland Park High School. Judy married Cecil Eugene Schnacker on April 19, 1969 in Topeka, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 26, 2017. Survivors include...
Mary F. Hougland
Nov 16, 2021
Mary F. Hougland, 86, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at a local care center.Mary was born April 4, 1935 in Great Bend, the daughter of Bernard and Marie Hedwig Cecelia (Schiller) Maloney. She graduated from Great Bend High School and received a Bachelor of Science in Education from Washburn University and a Master of Science in Education from...
Mary E. Yoder
Nov 15, 2021
Mary E. Yoder, 93, of Topeka passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born August 14, 1928 on a farm west of Elmont the daughter of Carl and Emma Stovall Ausherman. Mary graduated from Seaman High School in 1945. She was married to Harley Yoder on July 6, 1985. She had attended Northland Christian Church and Highland...
William "Billy" Ray Cox
Nov 15, 2021
William “Billy” Ray Cox, age 68, of Linn, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 following an auto accident in rural Franklin County, Kansas. Billy was born April 19, 1953 in Topeka the son of Glenn and Marylyn (Miller) Cox. He grew up, graduating from Holton High School. Billy served in the U.S. Army National Guard. Billy married Shirley...
Grace I. Runkle
Nov 15, 2021
Grace Runkle, 93, of Topeka passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born August 14, 1928 on a farm west of Elmont the daughter of Carl and Emma Stovall Ausherman. Grace graduated from Seaman High School in 1945. She attended Elmont United Methodist Church her entire life. She married Jack Runkle on April 10, 1949 at her...
Timothy J. Bouton
Nov 15, 2021
Timothy "Timmy" Joel Bouton, 54, of Meriden, passed away on November 15, 2021 at his home. Timmy was born on October 3, 1967 to Melvin and Patricia (Catt) Bouton in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1986. Timmy worked as a Plumber and Pipe Fitter for Local Union 441 for 15 years. He loved fishing, dove hunting...
Theodora Flowers
Nov 13, 2021
Theodora “Teddy” Annette Flowers, 67, of Carbondale, Kansas passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021. She was born December 18, 1953 the daughter of R.T. and Eldora Marion Reece Flowers in Topeka. Teddy was a huge fan of the outdoors. Whether gardening, working, or wildlife, you could always find her outside enjoying herself, as she was the ultimate hippie. ...
Burton Lloyd Scofield Jr.
Nov 13, 2021
Burton Lloyd Scofield Jr., 67, of Valley Falls, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021.He was born July 12, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Burton and Mabel (Standbury) Scofield. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1972. He served in the Army. Burton was employed in landscaping, roofing and finally as an auto mechanic.Survivors include a daughter Misty...
Mary A. Harrison
Nov 13, 2021
Mary A. Harrison, 92, of Topeka, passed away on November 13, 2021 at Health Care Resort. She was born on April 10, 1929 to Willis and Grace (Klesath) Mason in Topeka, KS.She married the love of her life Raynard "Tiny" Harrison on June 25, 1947, after graduating from Highland Park High School. Together they had three children. Ray and Mary...
Bryan "Bj" Snow
Nov 12, 2021
Bryan BJ Snow, 67, of Topeka passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021. He was born at Pueblo, Colorado the son of Betty Jones Snow. He was raised in Colorado, graduated from high school and joined the Air Force. While stationed at Forbes Air Force Base he met Janette Brown. They were married on January 19, 1974. He was...
Marjorie Little
Nov 10, 2021
Marjorie R. Little, 88, of Topeka passed away on November 10, 2021. She was born October 5, 1933 in Colorado Springs, Colorado the daughter of Paul and Grace F. Daniel Ferguson. She lived in Colorado and Wyoming while growing up. Her dad was an Assembly of God pastor. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and worked...
Evelyn E. Phillips
Nov 10, 2021
Evelyn E. Phillips, 87, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021. She was born March 20, 1934 in West Palm Beach, Florida. She was raised in Florida and attended school in West Palm Beach. She was married to Ed Phillips on January 3, 1954. Ed served in the Air Force and Evelyn and Ed were stationed and lived in...
Wallace A. Falter
Nov 9, 2021
Wallace A. Falter, 96, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. He was born January 15, 1925 at Alta Vista, Kansas the son of Albert and Lida Ahlers Falter. He was raised near Alta Vista, helping farm while growing up. Wallace even made limestone fence posts for the farm. He graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1943. He...
Shirley Kay Pletcher
Nov 8, 2021
Shirley Kay Pletcher, 79, passed away on November 8, 2021 after battling breast cancer for several years. Shirley was born January 7, 1942 in Beaumont, Texas to Walter H. Kuritz and Lois N. Faidley Kuritz. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Earl E. Hubbart.
She was married to Keith Tolbert and they had a daughter...
Derek Daniel Tate
Nov 8, 2021
Derek D. Tate, age 61, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at his home in North Topeka following a short battle with lung cancer. Derek was born September 17, 1960 in Topeka the son of James and Margaret (Van Hyning) Tate. He grew up in Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 1978 where he played on...
Betty L. Sides
Nov 8, 2021
Betty L Sides, 83, of Hoyt, passed away on November 8, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on April 22, 1938 to Clinton and Charlene (Bridge) Rhodes in Marysville, Kansas. Betty graduated from Marysville High School. On July 4, 1965 she married Gary Lee Sides in Marysville. He preceded her in death. She worked as a Bridal Consultant...
Joan Olga (Perdue) Nelson-Hale
Nov 8, 2021
Joan Olga (Perdue) Nelson-Hale, 87, of Topeka, passed away on November 8, 2021 at home. She was surrounded with love and will be missed by many. She was born on May 2, 1934 to Thomas Hendricks and Helga Emelia (Bache) Perdue in Horton, Kansas. Joan graduated from Huron High School in 1952 in Huron, Kansas Joan worked for Southwestern Bell...
Richard J. Kelly
Nov 7, 2021
Richard J Kelly, 76, of Topeka lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, November 7. He was born May 8, 1945 in Topeka, KS, the son of Richard and Margaret (Mitchell) Kelly. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1963. Rick worked in the Santa Fe Offices before serving in the United States Army for two years. After his return...
