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Harry Edward Kahle
Dec 27, 2016
Harry E. Kahle, 94, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016. He was born February 13, 1922 in Alma, Kansas, the son of Henry and Hilda (Thowe) Kahle.Harry farmed most of his life in the Northern Shawnee County. He also was employed by Meriden Co-op Elevator and Allis Chalmers, retiring in 1986.Harry married Norma Catren on March 3, 1950...
Bonna Jean Lincoln
Dec 24, 2016
Bonna Jean Lincoln Bonna Jean Lincoln, 91, Topeka, died Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Midland Hospice House. She was born May 5, 1925, in Topeka, the daughter of Ralph and Veva "Marie" (Thomas) Wilson. Bonnie graduated from Topeka High School in 1943. She was a member of Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene. Her favorite hobbies were making baby quilts,...
Roena Nadine Collins
Dec 23, 2016
Roena Nadine Collins Roena Nadine Collins, 86, of Topeka died Friday, December 23, 2016, at Medicalodge Jackson County. She was born May 12, 1930, in Topeka the daughter of Ralph Washington and Daisy Anna (Tubbs) Oldham. She was reared by her father and step-mother, Anna Marie (Minch). Roena graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. She was a homemaker and...
Ernesta Earlene Post
Dec 22, 2016
Ernesta Earlene "Peggy" Post Ernesta Earlene "Peggy" Post, 91, Topeka, died Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Lexington Park Nursing Center, Topeka. She was born June 6, 1925, in Osage County, the daughter of Ernest C. and Mamie (Davis) Akins. She graduated from St. Maries High School at St. Maries, Idaho. She had worked for Capper Publications, Stauffer Publications, and the...
Don Davis Mew, Sr.
Dec 22, 2016
Don Davis Mew, Sr. Don Davis Mew, Sr., 89, Topeka, died Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Lexington Park Nursing Center, Topeka. He was born June 21, 1927, at Harrisonville, MO, the son of Charles Athel and Thelma Eleanor (Davis) Mew. Don graduated from high school in Kansas City, MO. He served in the United States Merchant Marines during World War...
Carrie Christena Michaelson
Dec 21, 2016
Carrie Christena (Jensen) Michaelson Carrie Christena (Jensen) Michaelson, 85, Topeka, died Wednesday, December 21, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was born November 22, 1931, on a farm near Denmark (Lincoln County), Kansas, to Henry and Clara (Nelson) Jensen. She was a homemaker and worked for 10 years for Hallmark Card, Topeka. Carrie was a member of the Pleasant...
Judith Aliene Holmes
Dec 20, 2016
Judith A. Holmes, 78, of Sioux Falls, SD, crossed over on December 20, 2016.A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, April, 11, 2017 at Penwell-Gabel Parker Price Chapel, 245 NW. Independence, Topeka, KS 66608. Inurnment will follow in Rochester Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to Charles Holmes to defray funeral costs or to The American Cancer Society.To...
Marvin Wayne Murray
Dec 19, 2016
Marvin Wayne "Curly" Murray Marvin Wayne "Curly" Murray, 80, Hoyt, died Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Medicalodges-Jackson County. He was born January 2, 1936, at Rossville, the son of Alfred Robert and Ellen Lucile (Myers) Murray. Marvin spent most of his life in Topeka. He attended Seaman Schools and the Hoyt United Methodist Church; and was a member of Seaman...
Elwyn H. Welch
Dec 15, 2016
Elwyn H. Welch, (89) died on Dec 15, 2016 in Olathe, KS.Elwyn was born on a farm near Summerfield, KS to (Isaac) Patrick Thomas and Cecilia (Schmidt) Welch on October 25, 1927. His parents were share-croppers, who moved often. They lived on several farms in Nemaha, Marshall, and Jackson counties. He graduated from Centralia High School in 1946.Elwyn married Ruth...
Joseph Cochran
Dec 4, 2016
Joseph "Clyde" Cochran, 92, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 4, 2016, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Topeka, KS.Clyde was born September 28, 1924, in Topeka, KS, to Joseph Wilson and Gladys Clorie (Spurgeon) Cochran. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1942. He was drafted into the Navy and served four years...
Mary Evelyn Bigelow
Nov 28, 2016
Mary Evelyn Bigelow Mary Evelyn Bigelow, 94, Topeka, died Monday, November 28, 2016, at Tanglewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born May 9, 1922, at Jennings, Louisiana, the daughter of Earl C. and Eva (Miller) Lee. She attended Clark Business School and was employed at Victory Life Insurance. She was an active member of Brookwood Covenant Church. Mary and Larry...
Opal Jean Tibbs
Nov 24, 2016
Opal Jean Tibbs Opal Jean Tibbs, 88, Topeka, died Thursday, November 24, 2016, at Aldersgate Village, Topeka. She was born March 14, 1928, at Silver Lake, the daughter of Harry and Helen (Doughtery) Niles. She was a member of the Wesleyan Church for many years. She was a cook-baker, artist, published writer, jewelry maker, and ceramics artist. Opal was married...
Opal Marie Kirkham
Nov 17, 2016
Opal Marie Kirkham Opal Marie Kirkham, 94, Overbrook, died Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born September 26, 1922, at Bendena, the daughter of William Joseph and Georgann (Fitch) Holtgrave. She graduated from Bendena High School. During World War II, Opal worked at Hallmark Greeting Cards and North American Bomber Plant both in Kansas City, Woolworth's...
Esther May Faunce
Nov 15, 2016
Esther May (Freeman) Faunce Esther May (Freeman) Faunce, 90, Topeka, passed onto the Lord Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Midland Hospice House. On April 4, 1926, at Holton, Esther was the fifth of six children born to Edward Alexander and Violet Faye (Oakman) Freeman. She attended Valley Falls High School. Esther was married to Robert Arthur "Art" Faunce on February...
Kathryn Marcella Phillips
Nov 8, 2016
Kathryn M. Phillips, 95, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. She was born June 23, 1921 in Grantville, Kansas, the daughter of John N. and M. Agnes (Quinlan) Ingenthron. She grew up on a dairy farm south of Grantville with her parents and three brothers. Kathryn graduated from Perry High School and pursued a nursing degree...
Raymond E. Ireland, Sr.
Nov 7, 2016
Raymond E. Ireland, Sr. Raymond E. Ireland, Sr., 78, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016.He was born May 19, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles and Alice Marie (Davis) Ireland. Raymond was employed by Suttons Grocery over 20 years and later worked for Aldersgate Village for 15 years, before retiring. Raymond married Judy Gunkle on January...
Mina Jean Johnson
Nov 7, 2016
Mina Jean Johnson Mina Jean Johnson, 84, Topeka, died Monday, November 7, 2016, at Aldersgate Village, Topeka. She was born March 5, 1932, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Otis Meredith and May Eleanora (Murphy) Johnson. Mina graduated from Wyandotte High School (1950); and the Johnson School of Business in Kansas City, Kansas. She attended Washburn University in Topeka,...
Raelynn Marie Davis
Nov 6, 2016
RaeLynn Marie Davis11-3-2016 ~11-6-2016In her short life, she touched many lives. She was loved by family and friends.RaeLynn had anencephaly and was not expected to live long after she was born.Maria and Dallas, Cheyanne and Caroline were blessed three days with her. During those three days, she was surrounded by her family and many friends of the family.She is survived...
Velma Marie Scritchfield
Nov 2, 2016
Velma Marie Holaday Scritchfield Velma Marie Holaday Scritchfield, 95, Topeka, died Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at her home, Legends. She was born October 2, 1921, at Perry, the daughter of Fielden James and Laura Mae Hoover Carder. Velma graduated from Grinnell High School in 1940, and married Karl Gordon in 1941. They divorced in 1947. In 1950, Velma and Edmund...
Emma Lou Vawter
Oct 29, 2016
Emma Lou Vawter Emma Lou Vawter, 89, Topeka, died Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Brewster Place, Topeka. She was born June 5, 1927, at Faucett, MO, the daughter of Russell L. and Grace H. (Clements) Carpenter. Emma graduated from Faucett High School. She moved to Kansas City with her sister, and on to Topeka when she was 22. She was...
