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Veronica J. Jones
Sep 2, 2014
Veronica Jovita (Mercier) Jones, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014.She was born January 13, 1928, in Greenleaf, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Margaret (Gray) Mercier. She was a graduate of Greenleaf High School, Greenleaf, KS and received a Teaching Certificate from Kansas State University.Veronica was a salesperson for Christmas Around The World and retired from the...
William Kenneth Verna
Aug 28, 2014
William Kenneth "Sonny" Verna, 86, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014 at his home.He was born February 8, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Alexander and Isabelle (Curley) Verna. He served in The United States Marine Corps from February of 1946 to November 1947 and then served in the United States Army from April of 1950 until...
James C. Washburn
Aug 26, 2014
James Clark "Jim" Washburn, 66, of Topeka, has gone home to be with his Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2014.He was born March 24, 1948, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Norvell and Gail (Clark) Washburn. He was raised on the family farm in Whiting, Kansas with three siblings. He graduated from Parallel Grade School, a one room school house,...
Nina L. Wolford
Aug 25, 2014
Nina L. (Kirkwood) Wolford, 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 25, 2014.She was born October 20, 1918 in Elmont, Kansas, the daughter of Ray and Millie (Lawton) Kirkwood. She was a 1937 graduate of Silver Lake High School. Nina married Kelon O. Wolford on June 20, 1940 in Perry, Kansas. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Terry Wolford,...
Rev. Marvine. Dennison
Aug 21, 2014
Reverend Marvin E. Dennison Reverend Marvin E. Dennison, 71, Tecumseh, died Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born June 27, 1943, in Topeka, the son of Norris and BettyLou Dennison. Marvin graduated from Highland Park High School. He played Senior Slow Pitch Softball and enjoyed bowling. He also enjoyed model railroading. He is a published author....
Lorene R. Lawrence
Aug 18, 2014
Lorene R. Lawrence, 89, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014.She was born October 17, 1924, in Hope, Kansas, the daughter of Louis and Susan (Krause) Fortmeyer. She was a member of Faith Family Life Center, Topeka.Lorene married Raymond S. Lawrence on October 10, 1948. He preceded her in death on December 15, 1988. Survivors include a daughter, Karen...
Peggy L. Damme
Aug 14, 2014
Peggy L. (Martin) Damme, 79, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014 surrounded by her family. She was born May 31, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Myrtle (Ladner) Martin. She attended Topeka Public Schools. Peggy worked in and around Topeka, including Topeka Tent and Awning for many years, Kansas Health Department and retired in 1997...
Marilyn J. Stumbaugh
Aug 14, 2014
Marilyn J. Stumbaugh, 73, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away August 14, 2014.She was born October 17, 1940, in Belleville, Kansas, the daughter of Max and Lenah (Spicer) Milner. She was a graduate of Belleville High School. Mrs. Stumbaugh owned and operated the Mud Hut in Clarksville, AR. She also enjoyed oil painting, ceramics and china paintings. She was an...
Mary Jo Sheppard
Aug 10, 2014
Mary Jo SheppardMary Jo Sheppard peacefully passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 10th, 2014. Mary Jo was born in Stigler, Oklahoma to Oscar and Rhea (Alewine) Lewis on December 30th, 1925.After her brief marriage to Albert Ott which welcomed the arrival of her son Elbert E. "Butch" Ott, she married Ernest E. Sheppard on April 13th, 1946...
Dale R. Sample
Aug 7, 2014
Dale Ralph Sample Dale Ralph Sample, 64, of Eudora, KS, died August 7, 2014. He was born January 31, 1950, in Topeka, KS, the son of Ralph and Grace Sample.Dale graduated from Seaman High School and Washburn University, where he lettered in football. He taught and coached football at Perry-Lecompton, Seaman, and Silver Lake High Schools for over twenty-five years....
Duane L. Johnson
Aug 3, 2014
Duane Lee Johnson Duane Lee Johnson, 67, Topeka, died Sunday, August 3, 2014, at his home. He was born March 7, 1947, in Topeka, the son of Carl Alfred and Doris Jean (Cook) Johnson. He attended East Indianola Grade School and was a 1965 graduate of Seaman High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Duane...
Carl H. Anschutz
Aug 3, 2014
Carl Henry Anschutz, 81, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014.He was born May 11, 1933, at home in Russell County, near Wilson, KS, the son of William Frederick and Hedwig "Hattie" (Schepmann) Anschutz. He attended Lutheran School in Holyrood and Cliff Country School in Wilson, KS. He served in U.S. Army during Korean War. Carl was a Kansas...
Carrie Ann-Morgan Cummings
Aug 1, 2014
Carrie Ann-Morgan Cummings, 13, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014.She was born August 9, 2000, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Andrew D. and Rose Cummings. She graduated from the 8th grade at Washburn Rural Middle School. Carrie enjoyed school, music, being sang to and long bathes. Survivors include her father, Andrew Cummings; her mother, Rose Cummings; her...
John D. Myers
Jul 27, 2014
John Dennis Myers John Dennis Myers, 82, died Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born June 25, 1932, in Topeka, the only child of Dennis Henry and Roberta Aldeen (McComas) Myers. He attended Seaman Schools, graduating from Seaman High School in 1950. He attended Washburn University. John served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was wounded...
Betty Jane Artzer
Jul 25, 2014
Betty Jane Artzer, 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 25, 2014.She was born May 28, 1924 in Topeka, the daughter of James E. and Katie (Busbee) Collier. She was a graduate of Topeka High School.Mrs. Artzer was employed the Topeka Supply Depot and retired from the Shawnee County Appraiser's Office. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. She volunteered at...
Sadie J. Biggart
Jul 24, 2014
Sadie J. Biggart, 90, formerly of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park, KS. She was born August 4, 1923 in Wagner, OK, the daughter of James F. and Minnie Edwards Stockwell. Sadie graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1942. She resided in Topeka, Wakarusa and Lyndon prior to moving to Overland Park in...
Michael J. Harmon
Jul 23, 2014
Michael James Harmon Michael James Harmon, 57, Topeka, entered into life on Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at his home. He was born August 22, 1956, in Topeka, the son of Robert Dale and Josephine Marie (Tyner) Harmon. Michael was married to Kim Chandler Blount on March 16, 1996, in Topeka. Surviving are his wife Kim of the home; children: Randi,...
Jack C. Kramer
Jul 21, 2014
Jack Clayton Kramer, 86, of Topeka, died Monday, July 21, 2014, at his home.He was born January 6, 1928, in Perry, Kansas, the son of Clayton W. and Mildred M. (Hart) Kramer. He married Shirley A. Harmon on June 17, 1949. Jack retired, Sergeant 1st Class after 35 years of dedicated service to his country.He was retired from the Kansas...
Rhonda S. Fuller
Jul 20, 2014
Rhonda Sue Fuller Rhonda Sue Fuller, 59, Hoyt, died Sunday, July 20, 2014. She was born September 13, 1954, at Grantville, the daughter of Edgar Allen and Ethel Nancy (Ray) Dick. She graduated from Perry-Lecompton High School. Rhonda retired from Hallmark Cards. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Fuller, on March 5, 2009. She was also...
Patricia Ann Franklin
Jul 20, 2014
Patricia Ann Franklin, 81, of Topeka passed away on July 20, 2014. Patricia was born on February 28, 1933 in Atchison, KS, the daughter of Bill and Della Franzel. She was a graduate of Atchison High School. Patricia married Jerry Franklin in November 1962 and had a son, Jay Franklin.She previously worked for Southwestern Bell as an Operator and Scheduler....
