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Marie C. Henriksen
Oct 2, 2018
Marie C. Henriksen, 104, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018. She was born March 29, 1914 in Kansas City, Missouri, the adopted daughter of Samuel B. and Florence (Graham) Clark. She spent her early years in Summerfield, Kansas. She moved to Falls City, Nebraska when she was three and completed high school there. She later graduated from Clark's Business College...
Nancy R. Henry
Oct 1, 2018
Nancy R. Henry, 67, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018.She was born November 27, 1950, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Clayton C. and Anita (Lyness) Wolfe. She grew up in Bonner Springs, Kansas at Lake of the Forest and was a 1968 graduate of Bonner Springs High School where she was an advanced swimmer and cheer leader....
Mary E. Rickel
Sep 30, 2018
Mary E. (Kessinger) Rickel, 87, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018.She was born June 12, 1931, in Mayetta, Kansas, the daughter Cyrus and Dora (Ent) Kessinger. She graduated from Hoyt High School in 1949. She was employed by the state of Kansas for 35 years.On May14, 1949, she married Donald S. Rickel. He survives. Other survivors include her daughter,...
Richard Freeman
Sep 29, 2018
Richard "Rich" Freeman, 70, Meriden, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018.He was born November 26, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Orville and Earlis (Holden) Freeman. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1965 and attended Washburn University.In 1966, Rich began work with KP&L and later Westar where he retired in 2007 as construction project inspector.Survivors include four...
Terry Dean Zeferjohn, Sr.
Sep 27, 2018
Terry Dean Zeferjohn, Sr., 60, Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018.He was born January 28, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Louis and Lydia (Price) Zeferjohn.Terry drove for Yellow Cab & Capital City Taxi for 20 years. He was also a security transport officer and drove for Mid Cities and Hostess Baking Company.August 20, 1997 he married Melody...
Terry Lee Burgess
Sep 27, 2018
Terry Lee Burgess, 64, of Topeka, passed September 27, 2018.Terry was born on November 28, 1953 to James and Hazel Burgess. Terry is survived by his ex-wife Cheryl and their children, Terry "Bobby" Burgess and his wife, Stacey, Robert Knight and his wife, Tandem, Renee Burgess, Trinette Burgess, siblings, Rocky, Joyce, Linda and several grandchildren.Terry was preceded in death by...
Jennifer Marie Rector
Sep 27, 2018
Jennifer Marie Rector, 30, left the loving arms of her family into the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at her Topeka, KS home, after battling lifelong effects of childhood brain cancer. She was born November 9, 1987, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of William Jay and Joleen Marie (Thomas) Rector.Jennifer completed her education at Perry-Lecompton High...
Nancy Burton
Sep 25, 2018
Nancy Sue Burton, 76, of Topeka, passed away on September 25, surrounded by family. Nancy lived a vibrant and full life. She was born on February 10, 1942, the youngest daughter of Ira and Margaret Haskett. She grew up in the small town of Parsons, Kansas. She was a beauty in high school, graduated from St. Patrick's high school, and...
Della Frances Mcgie
Sep 23, 2018
Della Frances McGie of Topeka, Kansas, was called home to her heavenly Father on September 23, 2018 at Thornton Place in West Topeka.Della was born April 30, 1936, on a farm near Moran, Kansas, the daughter of Fred H. and Esther Bell Boeken. She lived on a farm near Moran with her grandmother, Carrie Frances Bigelow, and her uncle, Herman...
Muriel E. Parhomek
Sep 23, 2018
Muriel E. Parhomek, 97, of Topeka, passed away at Homestead of Topeka on Sunday, September 23, 2018.She was born March 11, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Ira and Blanche (Ireton) Zimmerman. She graduated from Wyandotte High School.Muriel married Michael Parhomek on August 8, 1947 in Leavenworth, KS. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2001. Muriel...
Austin Thomas Haya
Sep 22, 2018
Austin Thomas Haya, 87, Topeka, died September 22, 2018 at home.He was born October 2, 1930 in Brooklyn, New York the youngest son of John Sage and Marui K. Haya.He served in the United States Air Force from 1946-1973 serving in both the Korean and Vietnam wars and received a purple heart for his service.Austin graduated from Western State University...
Dorothy S. Cooper
Sep 20, 2018
Dorothy S. Cooper, 81, Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018.She was born January 4, 1937, in Ovalo, Texas, the daughter of Frank and Katherine (Baker) Simpson. She graduated from South Taylor High School and attended McMurry College in Texas.Dorothy was a homemaker, missionary, and pastor's wife for many years. She was most recently an active member of Lakeview Church...
Larry Dean Ragsdale
Sep 18, 2018
Larry Dean Ragsdale, 72, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018.He was born March 11, 1946, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Ernest and Ola May (Ritchey) Ragsdale. He graduated from Emporia High School.Larry worked at Topeka Metal Specialty for 30 years before retiring from Norfolk Iron & Steel in Emporia. After retirement, he assisted with sales at Boyd Metal...
Mary Jane Byers
Sep 13, 2018
Mary Jane "Janie" Byers, 90, Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018.She was born March 31, 1928, in Oskaloosa, Kansas, the daughter of Charles "Ned" and Aileen (Smith) Rice. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1946. Mary was employed by the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union 165 for 19 years, retiring on June 15, 1987. She was a member...
Henry "Hank" Filby
Sep 11, 2018
Henry "Hank" Filby, 74, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018.He was born April 30, 1944, in Heber Springs, Arkansas, the son of Earl and Betty Filby. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1961.Hank was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed at Good Year Tire & Rubber Company and later a shift manager at the casinos in Reno.On...
Judy L. Taylor
Sep 10, 2018
Judy Lorraine Taylor, 71, Topeka, passed away Monday, September 10, 2018.She was born April 8, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Florence (Baker) Taylor. She graduated from Highland Park High School, attended Emporia State College and earned a degree as a Registered Nurse from Labette Community College.Judy was employed by Stormont-Vail Hospital, Memorial Hospital and later various...
Ron Hartzell
Sep 9, 2018
Ron Hartzell, 64, Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018.He was born February 28, 1954, in California, the son of Allen and Bonnie (Morgan) Hartzell. Ron was a machine operator at J.M. Smucker Pet Foods for 16 years.He was a member of the Highland Heights Christian Church.On June 21, 1986, he married Dona Griffiths in Topeka, KS. She survives. Other...
Harry Jackson Thornton
Sep 6, 2018
Harry Jackson Thornton, 72, Tecumseh, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018.He was born November 28, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William and Neatie (Barham) Thornton. Harry married Ruby Devall on January 29, 1966 at Tecumseh United Methodist Church. In 1981, Harry and Ruby started H & R Plumbing, Inc., which he remained very active with until his death.Survivors...
Sharon Rae Warner
Sep 3, 2018
Sharon Rae Warner, beloved wife of Harold Warner, passed away Monday, September 3, 2018. She was 87 years of age.She was born September 9, 1930, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Genevieve (Doherty) Reinecke. She graduated from Hutchinson High School.She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, Manhattan.Sharon married Harold Warner on September 12, 1956 in...
Fred M. Bahr
Sep 2, 2018
Fred M. Bahr, age 79, of Howard, KS passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018 in Eureka, KS. Fred was born on May 4, 1939 in Topeka, KS, the son of Carrol Bahr and Grace Hermann. The family will greet friends on Saturday, September 8, 2018 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Parker-Price Funeral Home.Interment will take place at Memorial Park...
