Frederick William Fechter
Apr 14, 2021
Frederick William Fechter III, 82, of Bushong, Kansas, passed away on April 14, 2021. He was born December 29, 1938 in Peoria, Illinois the son of Fredrick W. and Ellen L. Winchell Fechter. He was raised at Glasford, Illinois and later attended Illinois Community College in Peoria. Fred served in the United States Navy. He was raised at and...
Ann W. Hedquist
Apr 12, 2021
The Reverend Ann W. (Annie) Ragland Hedquist passed away peacefully April 12, 2021 in her home surrounded by her devoted and loving family. She was the daughter of Georganna and John Ragland of Kansas City where she grew up. Topeka was where she spent her adult life and raised her family.
She was predeceased...
Judy Joan Longstaff
Apr 11, 2021
Judy Joan Longstaff, age 81, of Topeka passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her home in Topeka. Judy was born November 11, 1939 in Topeka the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Matteson) Frost. Judy graduated from Topeka High School in 1957. She married the love of her life, Ernest Longstaff June 9, 1956 in Topeka. Judy worked at...
Roy "Sam" Kern
Apr 10, 2021
Roy "Sam" Kern, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 10, 2021.He was born March 29, 1938, in Denison, Kansas, the son of Cecil and Lottie (Hosler) Kern. He graduated from Denison High School.Sam liked to party. He loved to drink beer, especially Busch and Pabst Blue Ribbon. "Just one More". You could find him outside, whether it was hunting,...
Gary L. Lane
Apr 8, 2021
Weary of reading obituaries noting someone's courageous battle with death, Gary L. Lane wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn, drinking beer, and raising hell for more than eight decades. He enjoyed booze, guns, motorcycles, fishing, camping, golf, and most of all, a fan of younger women until the day he died, April 8,...
Dorothy Kay Miller
Apr 7, 2021
Dorothy Kay Miller, 81, of Topeka, passed away on April 7, 2021 at Oakley Place. She was born on December 4, 1939. Daughter of Harry and Margaret (Jackson) Glasgow.Dorothy graduated from Seaman High School in 1957. She worked as a Real Estate Broker for over 45 years of her life. She married Joseph L. Miller Sr. in 1957. Together they...
Charles "Skip" Hull
Apr 6, 2021
Charles R. “Skip” Hull, 75, of Overbrook, Kansas passed away on April 6, 2021. He was born January 16, 1946 at Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Joseph William and Wilma Jean Bethell Hull. Skip graduated from Waverly High School in 1964 and Pittsburg State College in 1969 with a degree in engineering technology. He was commissioned 2nd Lt. in...
Peter William Smith
Apr 5, 2021
Peter "Pete" William Smith, 79, of Topeka, passed away on April 5, 2021 at his home. Pete was born on August 28, 1941 to Clyde and Florence (Anderson) Smith in a small town outside of Topeka.He married Karen Vandiver on March 25, 1962 in Topeka at Second Presbyterian Church. They met each other at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and were...
Marlene Louise Baldwin
Apr 4, 2021
Marlene “Shuggie” L. Baldwin, age 41, of Topeka, passed away at her home in Topeka Sunday, April 4, 2021. Marlene was born July 23, 1979 in Topeka the daughter of George and Arlene (Brown) Baldwin. Marlene grew up in Topeka, attending Highland Park High School. She had worked as a parole officer at the Kickapoo Courthouse and later at...
Michael Lake
Apr 3, 2021
Michael (Mike) A. Lake, Sr., age 68, of Topeka, KS, died Friday, April 30, 2021 at a local hospital. He was born July 20, 1952 in Topeka, KS, the son of the late LeRoy C. and Lena E. Newton Lake. Mike grew up in the Topeka area where he attended Topeka Public Schools. Michael married Debbra A. Biggs Lake...
Barbara Ann Wydman
Mar 28, 2021
Barbara Ann Wydman, also known as “Barbara Jean”, age 96, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 in her home at Brewster Place in Topeka, Kansas. Barbara was born on November 28, 1924 in Centerville, Iowa. She is the daughter of George and Cora (Hoffman) Armstrong. The family moved to Wichita, Kansas where George founded Armstrong Creamery. Barbara...
Cordelia "Dee" Anne Hawks
Mar 27, 2021
Cordelia A. “Dee” Hawks, age 86, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Cordelia was born August 14, 1934 in Alexander, Kansas the daughter of Levi and Elma (Muck) Schadel. Cordelia grew up in Alexander, graduating from high school there. She married Don Hawks April 17, 1954.
Dee was preceded...
Carolyn Marie Simpson
Mar 26, 2021
Carolyn M. Simpson, age 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 in Topeka. Carolyn was born November 21, 1943 in Topeka the daughter of Thomas and Christine (Percifield) Lemons. She graduated from Seaman High School. She married Peter Augustine Engroff. He preceded her in death in 1967. She married James “Jim” Simpson December 9, 1971. Carolyn enjoyed...
Ann Navarre
Mar 24, 2021
Ann Louise (Magnuson) Navarre of Topeka, Kansas, and known simply as "Annie" to many friends and loved ones, was born to the union of William and Anne L. (Olsen) Magnuson, on July 26, 1936. Ann lived her entire life in Topeka, and on May 20, 1967, was united in marriage to John E. Navarre. Her beloved John preceded her...
Ricky Mcmahon
Mar 23, 2021
Ricky McMahon, age 63, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home in Topeka. Ricky was born August 8, 1957 in Topeka the son of Cleo and Jackie (Reece) McMahon. Ricky worked construction in Topeka. He is survived by his wife, Kathy; a son, Cleo McMahon of Topeka; three daughters, Mary Lou McMahon of Topeka, Amanda...
Van C. Williams
Mar 21, 2021
Van C. Williams, age 74, currently of Topeka, formerly of Las Vegas, NV, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Topeka. Van was born August 20, 1946 in Cambodia. She married George Montgomery, they later divorced. She married James “Jim” Williams December 6, 2006. She worked as a blackjack dealer at Prairie Band Casino and formerly at the Lucky...
James A. Starbuck
Mar 20, 2021
James A. “Mousie” Starbuck, 80, of Topeka, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home. He was born September 17, 1940 at Saffordville, Chase County, Kansas. He grew up in Missouri, mostly in the Nevada area. James married Evelyn I. Lambert on August 12, 1961 in Ottawa. He moved to Topeka from Kansas City in 1973. He worked at...
Tamara ÂTammyâAnd Vardys
Mar 20, 2021
Tamara "Tammy" Vardys, 47, and Anthony "Tony" Vardys, 46, both of Topeka, earned their wings March 20, 2021 doing what they loved, riding their motorcycle. Tammy was born January 29, 1974 in Topeka. Daughter of William B. Griffiths and Carol D. Shell Haynes.Tammy graduated from Rossville High School in 1993. She was the CEO of Cocky Bastards Customs LLC. Tony...
Susan L. Thompson
Mar 18, 2021
Susan E. Thompson, 72, of Topeka, passed away on March 18, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. She was born on July 31, 1948 to Lenord and Hazel (Mathia) Russell at Osawatomie, KS. She is survived by her loving Husband, Eugene; Children, Tracy Thompson and Casey (Hal) Hutchins; 3 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren; and...
Eugene J. Bauer
Mar 17, 2021
Eugene J. Bauer, 88, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home.He was born February 22, 1933, in Delia, Kansas, the son of Oliver and Alice (Vaughn) Bauer. Eugene worked in construction for 52 years. He was employed with, MW Watson Construction, Dahlstrom Construction, Frisbie Construction, and Lee /Buetel Construction, before retiring with JE Dunn Construction. Eugene...
