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Robert E. Koch
Oct 25, 2014
Robert Elwood "Bob" Koch, 66, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2014 at Midland Hospice House.He was born April 14, 1948 in Topeka, the son of Robert Edward and Eileen Frances (Reynolds) Koch. He was a 1966 graduate of Seaman High School. He received a Bachelor's in Science with an emphasis on Math and Physics from Emporia State University...
Anna Mae Larue
Oct 13, 2014
Anna Mae LaRue Anna Mae LaRue, 87, Tecumseh, KS, died Monday, October 13, 2014, at Midland Hospice House. Born January 27, 1927, in Fort Scott, to Roy Douglas and Agnes Catherine (Lewis) Faught. Anna attended Topeka Schools. She was a member of the Auxiliary to Topeka North Post # 400 of the American Legion. She had worked at Jostens Yearbook,...
Covert Cranwell
Oct 12, 2014
Covert "C. C." "Red" Cranwell, 91, of Lecompton, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014.He was born September 2, 1923 in rural Lyndon, KS, the son of Frank and Maude (Smith) Cranwell. He was a 1941 graduate of Lyndon High School. He was a Civil Engineer for the State of Kansas, retiring in 1986. He was a life-time member of the...
Helen Ostrander
Oct 12, 2014
Helen "Loveign" Ostrander, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2014.She was born October 23, 1926 in Delia, Kansas, the daughter of John Robert and Flossie Mabel (Graham) Wyatt. She attended schools in Delia, KS.She was employed by Hallmark Cards and later retired from Josten's Yearbook in Topeka.Loveign was a member of Elmont United Methodist Church where she was...
Paul A. Hamilton
Oct 10, 2014
Paul A. "Sam" Hamilton, 86, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 10, 2014.He was born January 3, 1928, Davis City, Iowa, the son of Loren and Edith (Canfield) Hamilton. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1952. Sam was a carpenter for Byron Lynn Construction, and other various companies, retiring in 1990. He was a member of Carpenter's...
Orwin Slocum
Oct 7, 2014
Orwin Karl "Newt" Slocum Orwin Karl "Newt" Slocum , 85, died Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at Autumn Home Plus, Topeka. He was born January 19, 1929, at Soldier, Kansas, the son of Thomas Franklin and Gladys Marie (Spiker) Slocum. Newt graduated from Goff High School in 1947. He had served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. Orwin retired...
Dennis F. Antes
Oct 6, 2014
Dennis F. Antes, 66, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.He was born March 11, 1948 in Highland, Kansas, the son of Edward Bernard and Velda Blanche (Starks) Antes. He was a 1966 graduate of Seaman High School.Dennis worked at the Whelan's Door and Window Plant before starting his own business. Dennis married Karen K....
Alberta L. Brandenburgh
Oct 6, 2014
Alberta L. Brandenburgh, 88, of Belvue, passed away Monday, October 6, 2014.She was born June 24, 1926, in Belvue, Kansas, the daughter of Richard W. and Alta May (Meade) Beasterfeld. She was a graduate of Paxico High School. Alberta was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone for 42 years, retiring on August 1, 1987.She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers...
Joseph Francis Wyatt
Oct 5, 2014
Joseph Francis "Joe" Wyatt Joe Wyatt, 55, Topeka, died peacefully at his home, October 5, 2014. Joe was born June 27, 1959, at Topeka, the son of Marion Otis and Marian Elizabeth (Elliott) Wyatt. Joe graduated from Seaman High School in 1977. Joe was proud to work for Double Diamond Insulation and Dry Wall, the family owned business. He was...
Bonnie L. Seel
Oct 3, 2014
Bonnie Seel Bonnie Seel, 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2014 at Midland Care Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene. They were married for 51 years. She is also preceded in death by her parents Alfred and Agnes Rosa; her brothers Robert Rosa, Wayne Rosa and Harold Rosa. She is survived...
Patty J. Bach
Sep 29, 2014
Patty J. Bach, 75, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 at her home due to complications of cancer.She was born November 23, 1938 in Homewood, KS, the daughter of Earl Thomas and Loraine (Atteberry) Stansbury. Patty was retired from the State of Kansas. Survivors include two sons, William B. Bach and David W. Bach; two grandchildren, Brian (Wendy)...
Richard G. Gooden
Sep 25, 2014
Richard G. Gooden, 75, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 25, 2014 from complications of ALS.He was born May 4, 1939 in Maple Hill, Kansas, the son of Charles Henry and Jeanette A. (Sweeney) Gooden. He attended Topeka High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Army. Richard was co-founder of Sunflower Dental Studio in Topeka in 1981. He owned...
Kenneth F. Wessel
Sep 21, 2014
Kenneth Frank "Kenny" Wessel Kenneth Frank "Kenny" Wessel, 68, Goff, died September 21, 2014, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, surrounded by his family. He was born February 15, 1946, at Seneca, the son of Vincent Frank and Clara "Marie" (Nolte) Wessel. He was grounds superintendent at Mount Hope Cemetery and later at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery before...
Bobbie Jo Baker
Sep 18, 2014
Bobbie Jo Baker Bobbie Jo Baker, 50, born March 25, 1964, in Topeka, the daughter of Gerald and Doris Baker. She passed peacefully on September 18, 2014, at Midland Hospice Care. She had been battling Diabetes since the age of eight. Bobbie will be missed by all that knew her, especially her family, her mother Doris, her three sisters, Terry...
Kevin L. Ferrell
Sep 16, 2014
Kevin Layne FerrellKevin Layne Ferrell (64) died September 16, 2014, in Corpus Christi, Texas, of metastatic lung cancer. He was born May 24, 1950, to Paul E. & Janice C. Ferrell. His maternal grandparents were Ernest & Ima Pogue of Minneapolis, KS; his paternal grandparents were Eugene & Audrey Ferrell of Valley Falls, KS. His grandparents, parents and an infant...
Frank B. Sewell
Sep 15, 2014
Frank B. Sewell, 70, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, at Midland Hospice House.He was born March 5, 1944, in Topeka, the son of E. Frank and Margaret E. (Mannen) Sewell. He was a 1962 graduate of Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. Frank retired as an electrician with IBEW, Local Union No. 226 and also retired...
Dexter H. Claspill
Sep 10, 2014
Dexter Hilton Claspill Dexter Hilton Claspill, 75, Tecumseh, KS, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Manor Care, Topeka, KS. He was born April 14, 1939, in Fort Scott, KS, the son of Isaac Freland and Thelma Elizabeth (Shinn) Claspill. He was reared at Fort Scott and graduated from Fort Scott High School. Dexter was married to Carolyn Nadine Hawkins on...
Glenn R. Haid
Sep 10, 2014
Glenn Roy Haid Glenn Roy Haid, 77, Meriden, died Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at his home.. He was born January 12, 1937, in Topeka, the son of John Wesley and Emily Martha (Fields) Haid. Glenn was reared at Newman in Jefferson County and attended school there. He was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Operators Union, Local 101....
Catherine Louise Hockenbarger
Sep 7, 2014
Catherine Louise Hockenbarger, 59, Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014.She was born February 13, 1955 in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Lester and Violet (Rhodes) Colvin. She attended McLouth High School.Catherine was a nurse's aide for various nursing homes throughout Topeka.On August 2, 1980, she married Harold Dean Hockenbarger in Topeka, Kansas. He survives. Other survivors include her...
Laverda Marker
Sep 4, 2014
LaVerda "Verdie" Marker LaVerda "Verdie" Marker, 94, of Topeka, died Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Aldersgate Village. She was born March 19, 1920, at Meriden, the daughter of John Canady and Lillie Belle (Cunning) Collier. Verdie graduated from Meriden High School in 1938. She was a tax examiner for the State of Kansas before retiring. She was married to Raymond...
