Feb 26, 2021

Corbee “Whitey” A. Kitzman, 66, of Topeka passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021.   She was born in Athol, Massachusetts July 11, 1954 the daughter of Robert and Trudy Spooner Walker.  She attended Monadnock Regional High School, graduating with the class of 1972. She was married to Don Kitzman. Corbee spent most of her adult life in Topeka.

Feb 26, 2021

Frances Tindell, 74, of Carbondale, passed away at her home on Friday, February 26, 2021.   Frances was born September 12, 1946 in Lecompton, one of 12 children born to George A. and Iva Glenn Chiles.   Frances worked for over 30 years at Frito Lay in Topeka.   Frances enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren who all meant the world to...

Feb 23, 2021

Dr. Gilbert Elton Wehmeier, 91, of Overbrook, passed away on February 23, 2021. He was born on December 8, 1929 to Walter and Flora (Brunkhorst) Wehmeier in Wheaton, KS. On September 26, 1952 he married Elvera Wehmeier (Herpich).Gilbert served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves, where he was honorably discharged. He graduated with his Doctorate Degree in...

Feb 22, 2021

Ra’Shawn D. Brooks, age 29, of Topeka, passed away February 22, 2021 in Topeka.  Ra’Shawn was born June 7, 1991 in Topeka the daughter of Shawn and Janice (Brooks) Mitchell.  She graduated from Topeka High School where she was a member of the Topeka High School ROTC.

Ra’Shawn is survived by her father, Shawn (Tamiko) Mitchell; her...

Feb 22, 2021

Norman Ray "Andy" Anderson, 83, of Ottawa, passed away, Monday, February 22, 2021. Graveside service with military honors will be Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made out to Wounded Warriors Foundation, and sent in care of Parker-Price Cremations, Funerals & Receptions. 245 NW Independence Ave. Topeka, KS 66608.

Feb 20, 2021

Larry Dean Hunter, 73, of Meriden, passed away on February 20, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 29, 1947 to Lawrence and Violet (Holmes) Hunter in Topeka, KS. Larry served in the United States Army as a Radio Mechanic for 6 years before he was honorably discharged. He earned the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal...

Feb 19, 2021

Melanie Kay Whitmore, 58, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee alongside her husband Scott E. Whitmore. Melanie was born August 7, 1963 in Iola, Kansas to Paul Ray and Saundra Sue (Anderson) Upshaw.Melanie graduated from Garnett High School in 1981. She went on to attend Emporia State University graduating in 1985. On June 20,...

Feb 18, 2021

Daniel Wayne Chambers, 62, of Mayetta, passed away on February 18, 2021 at Midland Care. He was born on August 22, 1958 to Russell and Opal Ellen (Reddington) Chambers in Caney, KS. Daniel worked as a Operations Manager for Coors Distribution for Topeka and Salina for over 30 years. On November 3, 1992 married Melody Emerson in Topeka. He was...

Feb 17, 2021

Ruth A. Zimmerman, age 90, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Lexington Park Rehab Unit.  Ruth was born February 17, 1931 in Topeka the daughter of Charley and Irene (Hestand) Faulk.  She graduated from Auburn Rural High School in 1949 and attended Clark Business School. She married Donald Akard, they later divorced.   She married Robert...

Feb 16, 2021

Diana Sue Hewitt, 69, of Topeka, passed away on February 16, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on August 8, 1951 to Billy and Frances (Snyder) Smith at Bay City, TX. In her younger years, Diana worked at Collins Drive-In as a Car Hop. She was very proud of that job and talked about it all the time.Diana...

Feb 15, 2021

Annette Treadwell, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021.Annette Treadwell, 76, of Topeka, passed away February 15, 2021. She was born December 3, 1944 in Bristol, England to Guy and Molly Bounds who both preceded her in death. Annette married and is survived by her loving husband Larry Treadwell. February 28th would have been their 53rd wedding anniversary....

Feb 15, 2021

Timothy Raye Sanders, 64, of Topeka, passed away on February 15, 2021. Tim was born on May 16, 1956 to Jerry and June (Hollabaugh) Sanders in Hiawatha, KS. On February 18, 1995 he married Vicki Wickham. Together they had two children. He worked as a distribution clerk for United States Postal Service for 37 years. He loved to fish and...

Feb 15, 2021

Charles Duane "Chuck" "Sody" Sodergren, age 86, passed away on February 15, 2021. Charles was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 16, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles A. Sodergren and Florence Johnson Sodergren Hanson, his sister, Audrey Lou, who died in infancy, and his wife of 60 years Myra. Surviving is a sister, Barbara Apps...

Feb 14, 2021

Carol S. Miller, age 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home in Topeka.  Carol was born October 20, 1957 in Topeka the daughter of Jesse and Edna (Thompson) Stovall.  Carol graduated from Topeka High School.  She married Allen Miller, they later divorced.  She worked at various nursing homes throughout her life.  Carol was preceded...

Feb 14, 2021

Ralph J. Hiett of Topeka passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021. He was 84 years old. Ralph was born to Ralph Sr. and Florence Fox Hiett on June 3, 1936 in Foxtown, Kansas. Ralph's father Ralph Sr. was a miner and auto mechanic; his mother Florence was a school teacher. Foxtown was founded by Ralph's Maternal Grandparents Joseph and...

Feb 13, 2021

Stephen Bainum, 79, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2021.   He was born on the Fourth of July 1941 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Charles Evan Bainum and Nel Andrus Bainum. He graduated from Wichita North High School and then attended Springfield Baptist Bible College.   Stephen worked for over 25 years for the Burlington Northern Santa...

Feb 13, 2021

Robert Wayne Reiter, 75, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021.He was born July 21, 1945, in Colony, Kansas, the son of John and Imogene (Patrick) Reiter. He attended high school at Crest High School in Colony, Kansas. Robert was employed by the Topeka State Hospital for 30 years, retiring in 1999.Robert married Carolyn Potter on November 27, 1970...

Feb 11, 2021

Paul Mason, age 74, entered his heavenly home on February 11, 2021, at the University of Kansas St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS.

Paul was born March 18, 1946, to late parents Cleon and Mary Mason (Lesser) in Topeka, KS.  He graduated from Seaman High School in 1965.  He married Rhoda Howells on March 22,...

Feb 11, 2021

Charles Arthur Davis, 71, of Topeka, passed away on February 11, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on August 7, 1949 to Marvin and Bernice (Randall) Davis in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1967.Charles served in the United States Army as a heavy vehicle operator in the Vietnam War, when he earned the Bronze...

Feb 6, 2021

Judy Ann Miller-Steele, age 74, of Topeka, passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family on February 6, 2021.  She was lifelong Topeka resident.  She was born July 27, 1946 in Topeka the daughter of Robert and Elzora (Shelton) Miller.  She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1964.  She attended beauty school which led to a successful...