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Margaret E. Hoover
Jul 25, 2016
Margaret Elizabeth Hoover Margaret Elizabeth Hoover, 93, Lawrence, formerly of Topeka, died Monday July 25, 2016. She was born December 20, 1922, in rural Douglas County, the daughter of Otis Earl and Jessie Mae (Rhodehamel) Hoover.After graduating from Overbrook High School and attending Clark's Business College she was employed by Stormont-Vail Hospital, Winter Veterans Hospital, John Morrell and Company, American...
Robert L. Miller
Jul 13, 2016
Robert Leland Miller Robert Leland Miller, 86, Topeka, died Wednesday, July 13, 2016. He was born January 20, 1930, in Rossville, the son of Earl Ward and Dorotha Pearl (Rose) Miller. Bob was educated in the Topeka Public School system. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He began attending Washburn University night school at thirty-six years...
Olive Swagerty
Jul 11, 2016
Olive "Zoe" Swagerty, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 11, 2016.She was born July 20, 1931 in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Bernie William and Winnivere Grace (Button) Wright. She was a 1949 graduate of Seaman High School. Zoe was employed by Western Hill Veterinary Hospital in Topeka. She volunteered at St. Francis Hospital for 12 years. Zoe married...
Walter E. Kuehl
Jul 9, 2016
Walter Edward "Ed" Kuehl Walter Edward "Ed" Kuehl, 78, Topeka, died Saturday, July 9, 2016, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born February 5, 1938, in Topeka, the son of Carl Henry and Retha Mae (Baker) Kuehl. Ed graduated from Onaga Rural High School in 1956. He had attended Washburn University, Emporia State University, and the University of Kansas. He served...
Alna L. Edmiston
Jul 9, 2016
Alna (Rindom) Edmiston Alna Laurene (Rindom) Edmiston, age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2016, at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka.Alna was born October 13, 1919 in Oskaloosa, Kansas, to parents Miles and Kate Rindom. She graduated from Ozawkie High School in 1938 and married Claude Edmiston Jr. (Emporia, KS) in June of 1943. The couple lived in...
Henry R. Collins
Jul 7, 2016
Henry Russell Collins Henry Russell Collins, 64, Meriden, Kansas, died Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Midland Hospice House. He was born October 6, 1951, in Independence, Kansas, the son of Ernest John and Ora Glenn (Wilson) Collins. Henry graduated from Seaman High School. He worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Plant for over 40 years, retiring on December...
Raymond O. Schultes
Jul 5, 2016
Raymond Otto Schultes, 90, Topeka, passed away July 5, 2016. He was born June 6, 1926 at the family farm in rural Randolph, KS. He was the 6th of 8 children born to Edward and Ida (Sand) Schultes.Raymond was a 1944 graduate of Randolph High School and was a self-employed farmer and stockman for over 50 years until retiring in...
Evelyn J. Davin
Jul 5, 2016
Evelyn Juanita (Clark) Davin, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016.She was born January 18, 1931, in Olivet, Kansas, the daughter of Lewis and Hazel (Shackelford) Clark. Evelyn was employed by the Topeka State Hospital and later for the Topeka Senior Center. Evelyn married Douglas Earl Hodges on June 29, 1948 in Wichita. He preceded her in death...
Russell Wolfley
Jul 4, 2016
Russell D. Wolfley, 58, Topeka, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016.Russell was born July 7, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Dean and Pauline Wolfley. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1975 and attended the University of Kansas.He was employed in maintenance at Banner Creek in Holton for over 15 years.Russell married Pamela Plemons in 1977. They later...
Donald G. Hildebrand
Jul 3, 2016
Donald G. Hildebrand, 80, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016.He was born May 14, 1936, in LeRoy, Kansas, the son of Edwin and Bernice (Thorne) Hildebrand. He was a graduate of Seaman High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1954, where he served in Korea and Japan. Upon his return, he played football at...
Vera F. Gilbert
Jun 27, 2016
Vera Fay Gilbert Vera Fay Gilbert, 92, Topeka, died Monday, June 27, 2016, at Plaza West. She was born October 7, 1923, in Topeka, the daughter of John and Hazel (Snapp) Estes. Vera attended Holliday Junior High School and Topeka High School. She was owner-operator of Gilbert Market (1956-1987) and Gilbert's Trophies and Awards. She had also sold Real Estate....
Charles W. Richeson, Sr.
Jun 24, 2016
Charles William Richeson, Sr. Charles William Richeson, Sr., 67, Topeka died Friday, June 24, 2016, at his home. He was born December 31, 1948, in Leavenworth. Chuck lived in Leavenworth and Meriden before moving to Topeka. He was a member of the Ironworkers Union and was employed by Missouri Valley Fabrics and Steel at Leavenworth as a crane operator. He...
Nada Cowherd
Jun 23, 2016
Florence "Nada" Cowherd, 80, Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016.She was born August 7, 1935, in Blue Rapids, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Mclain) Beasley. Nada graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1954. In 1955, she earned her cosmetology license from Stewart Beauty Academy. She later was the activities director for Briarcliff Care Center, retiring after...
Charles Eugene Gooden
Jun 21, 2016
Charles Eugene Gooden, 92, passed away June 21, 2016. Known as "Chuck" to his friends and "Gene" to his family, he was born on November 18, 1923, in Paxico, Kansas. Chuck served in the United States Navy during World War II. For many years, he was a salesman with KIB Kraft (Kansas Industries for the Blind). Chuck was known around...
Ronald E. Hasty
Jun 20, 2016
Ronald "Ron" Hasty Ronald "Ron" Hasty, 66, Meriden, died Monday, June 20, 2016, at his home. He was born in Topeka, the son of Donald and Julia "Judy" (Westbrook) Hasty. Ron graduated from Shawnee Heights High School, Class of 1968. He was employed at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Plant and KCR International. Ron was married to Cindy Butler...
Erma V. Grose
Jun 18, 2016
Erma V. Grose, 91, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016.She was born January 4, 1925, in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of William and Norma (Crook) Hestand. Erma was a 1943 graduate of Topeka High School and member of Northland Christian Church, Goodyear Retirees Club, and enjoyed helping with bible school at church. She had worked until 1946 at...
Margaret A. Hubbell
Jun 17, 2016
Margaret (Peggy) Alice Romick Hubbell Margaret (Peggy) Alice Romick Hubbell, 99, Topeka, died peacefully on Thursday, June 16, 2016, at her home in Aldersgate Village. Peggy was born January 3, 1917, in Wamego, Kansas, to Henry Joseph and Coral Jacobs Romick. She grew up on a ranch in the Black Forest, near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Peggy attended Lewis Consolidated High...
Florence Lorraine Taylor
Jun 17, 2016
Florence Lorraine Taylor, 93, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. Florence was born November 30, 1922 to Robert L. and Stella Angeline (Hatcher) Baker. She married Frank T. Taylor Jr. September 7, 1943. They celebrated 59 years together.She is survived by her daughters, Judy Taylor and Barbara (David) Rake, both of Topeka. She was preceded in death by...
Bertie Melvin Bernritter
Jun 16, 2016
Bertie Melvin "Bert" Bernritter, 72, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2016.He was born April 29, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Cletis Melvin and Freida Beryl (Blevins) Bernritter. He was a 1964 graduate of Seaman High School. He entered the U.S. Army on March 17, 1967 and served three years. He also served in the 610th Army...
J Timothyeugene Dennison, Jr.
Jun 10, 2016
J Timothy Eugene Dennison, Jr.J Timothy Eugene Dennison Jr., 22, of Gulfport, MS, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 10, 2016.He was born April 27, 1994, in Topeka, KS. The son of J and Elizabeth Dennison. He graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School and enlisted in the Navy and was stationed at the Naval Construction Battalion Center in Gulfport, MS.Survivors...
