Mar 16, 2021

Linda Belle Bartley Sprague died Tuesday March 16, 2021 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas. Linda Belle was born June 3, 1932 in Powhattan, Brown County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Earl Franklin Bartley and Alice G. Wilson Bartley and sister of Garrett Wilson Bartley. She was related to most of Powhattan and much of Brown County. As...

Mar 15, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Bryan, 74, Topeka, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, March 15, 2021. Kathy was born January 19, 1947 in Chickasha, OK., the only child of Hobart and Agnes (Baum) Taylor. She was a lifelong Topeka resident and graduated from Hayden High School in 1964.She was employed by the State of Kansas, Social &...

Mar 11, 2021

Letha Mae Scarbrough, age 89, of Topeka passed away Thursday evening, March 11, 2021 at Topeka Center in Topeka.  Letha was born April 6, 1931 in Tecumseh, KS the daughter of David and Eva (Flintham) Schwemmer.  She graduated from Dover High School in 1950.

She worked at Econo Clad in Topeka.

She was preceded in...

Mar 11, 2021

Floyd E. Michaels, 88, of Ozawkie, passed away on March 11, 2021 at Midland Care. He was born on November 19, 1932 to Ellis and Dolly (Reichelt) Michaels at Moorhead, IA. Floyd worked in the accounting and finance department for the United States Air Force for over 20 years, where he later retired.Floyd married Irene G. Stewart, she precedes him...

Mar 10, 2021

Norma Faye Green, age 92 of Topeka passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the Healthcare Resort in Topeka where she had resided for sometime.  Faye was born April 6, 1928 in Elmont, Kansas the daughter of Cecil I. and Elsie A. (Thompson) Woodard.  She graduated from Seaman High School with the class of 1946.  She married Russell “Jack”...

Mar 9, 2021

Leo George Engert, III, age 38, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021.  George was born September 6, 1982 in Topeka the son of Leo and Jerri (Brumley) Engert.  George is survived by his father, Leo; a son, Ethan; two daughters, Elizabeth and Emily; a stepdaughter, Lindsey Haines and a sister, Heather (Frank) Wright.  George was preceded in...

Mar 9, 2021

Barbara Jean Spears Hanson, 79, of Topeka, Kansas, died at Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center on March 9 2021, after a 9-month battle with cancer.Barbara's miraculous life began on June 5, 1941, in Grand Island, NE, where at birth she weighed 2 lbs and 12 oz. She was the only child of Jim and Catheron (McCoy) Spears. Her mother did...

Mar 8, 2021

Mary L. McGuire, age 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at her home in Topeka.  Mary was born November 27, 1925 in Highland, KS.  She attended Hilltop School in Dickinson County.  She married Gerald McGuire August 15, 1948 in Hiawatha, KS.  He preceded her in death January 15, 2013.  Mary worked as a waitress at Tevis’...

Mar 8, 2021

Beverly Hoffsett, 89, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021.Memorial service will be Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 10:00 am at Parker Price Funeral Home.

Mar 7, 2021

Dana M. Kottman, age 25, formerly of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 in San Diego, California. Dana was born February 29, 1996 in Topeka the youngest of three children born to Clarence “Bud” and Treava (Weaver) Kottman. Dana grew up in Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 2014. While at Seaman, she played high school and...

Mar 7, 2021

Galen E. “Jug” Billings, age 87, of Topeka passed peacefully Sunday, March 7, 2021 after a brief illness.  Galen was born August 22, 1933 in Topeka the son of Harry and Kathryn (Saunders) Billings.  He was the oldest of three children born to this union.  Galen grew up in North Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 1952.  He...

Mar 6, 2021

Carol L. Paxton, 85, of Topeka, passed away on March 6, 2021 at Midland Care. She was born on January 1, 1936 to Mark and Hulda (Johnston) Evans at Osage City, KS. On April 22, 1956, Carol married Charlie Paxton in Osage City. He precedes her in death.Carol was a homemaker while her children were home. She later went to...

Mar 4, 2021

Ellen Shaver Eppler, 97, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 4, 2021.   She was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas on December 30, 1923, the daughter of Jacob G. and Ellen Mae Houtz Shaver.   When she was a year old, they moved to a farm west of Randolph, Kansas.   She...

Mar 2, 2021

Azael J. Martinez, infant son of Angel and Monica Zapata Martinez passed away on March 2, 2021.  He is survived by his parents of Salina; his brother, Miklo M. Martinez and Aveia C. Martinez.   Cremation is planned.  The family had private memorial services.   To leave the family a message, please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com

Mar 2, 2021

Brenda Kay Gros, 65, of Topeka, passed away on March 2, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on November 11, 1955 to Emmanuel and Wilma (Swafford) Schmidtberger in Topeka, KS. Brenda served in the United States Army for over three years as a Clerk Typist. She was stationed in Fort Hood, Texas before being honorably discharged. Brenda worked...

Mar 2, 2021

Charles "Charlie" Crawford, 85, of Grantville, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.He was born December 11, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Merle and Lydia (Knipp) Crawford. He attended Seaman High School and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1953.Charlie was an outstanding athlete. This was stemmed from his own father being the head coach. In high school he...

Feb 28, 2021

Larry Treadwell, 76, of Topeka, joined his recently departed wife Annette on February 28, 2021, on what would have been their 53rd anniversary.He was born on October 30, 1944 in Plainview, Texas to James and Lillian Treadwell, who both preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brother Eugene Lee Treadwell of Lebanon, Pennsylvania. His beloved...

Feb 27, 2021

William August  “Bill” Summers, 70, passed away February 27, 2021. Bill was born October 18, 1950 in Quinter, KS to Oliver and Ecil Summers. He was the youngest of five children, and he often told stories of their adventures growing up. He attended Grainfield Grade School and Grainfield High School before going to Job Corps in Nebraska to learn...

Feb 27, 2021

Lenora Jean Smith, age 60, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at her home in North Topeka.  Lenora was born September 26, 1960 in Hayti, Missouri.  She graduated from high school in Florida and received an associate’s degree.  Lenora worked as a nurse for various care homes and home healthcare.

Lenora enjoyed her trips to...

Feb 27, 2021

Norma Reuter, 92, of Buhler, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021.She was born June 2, 1928, in Asherville, Kansas, the daughter of John and Mary (Trumper) Blocher. She graduated from Corydon High School in 1947. Norma enjoyed sewing, quilting, crocheting, embroidery, reading and gardening.Norma married Don Reuter on November 28, 1947 in Corydon, Iowa. Don preceded her in death...