Keith A. Cushing
Dec 21, 2019
Keith A. Cushing, age 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Keith was born July 15, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Melvin and Geraldine (Terry) Cushing. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1968. He married Sharon Goodman July 26, 1982. Keith worked at Ohse Foods, Farmland and later at Del Monte...
Doris Frances Mawdsley
Dec 18, 2019
Doris Frances Mawdsley, 94, of Topeka, passed away on December 18, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on June 29, 1925 to Lowell "Babe" and Rose Worrel in Rushville, MO. On July 13, 1943, she married Bill Mawdsley in Atchison, KS. Together Doris and Bill owned Sullivan Cleaners and Westboro Cleaners in Topeka. She was a member of...
Kevin L. Terrell
Dec 18, 2019
Kevin Terrell, 61, passed away on December 18, 2019. He was born on October 19, 1958, the son of Gary and Janet Terrell. Kevin was an Eagle Scout with Troop 13. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1976. He joined his father and uncle managing Topeka Radiator & Bodyworks. His life long passions were cars and motorcycles, music,...
Joyce Irene May
Dec 16, 2019
Joyce Irene May, 81, Topeka, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019.She was born August 1, 1938, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Jesse and Blanche (Bunnell) Storer. Joyce was a teacher, retiring after many years in the education industry.She was a member of Northern Hills Baptist Church.Survivors include three children, Cindy Steinebach, Roger Houston, and Thomas (Tracy) Houston; two siblings,...
Betty Louise Downs
Dec 14, 2019
Betty Louise Downs, age 89, of Topeka passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Midland Hospice House. Betty was born April 11, 1930 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Allie (Hicks) McLaury. She married Wayne Hiskey, they later divorced. Betty was a resident of Rolling Hills Assisted Living and the family wants to extend their thanks and gratitude to...
William "Bill" F. Parker
Dec 14, 2019
William “Bill” F. Parker, age 76, of Wakarusa, KS passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019 at his home in Wakarusa. Bill was born October 10, 1943 in Louisville, Mississippi, the son of William M. Parker, Jr. and Alice (Forbes) Parker. Bill grew up in Mississippi where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Mississippi State University in industrial management....
Clarine Keck
Dec 13, 2019
Lois Clarine Keck, 92, passed away on December 13, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on December 10, 1927 in Sabetha, the daughter of Andrew and Gladys (DeMetz) Brunner. She graduated from the Sabetha High School in 1945. Following her graduation she attended Stuart Beauty Academy in Topeka. In her career as a beautician she worked in Sabetha, KS...
Michael Leroy Manning
Dec 12, 2019
Michael “Mike” L. Manning, age 55, of Topeka passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Midland Hospice House. Mike was born August 22, 1964 in Topeka, the son of Glen, Sr. and Joyce (Hamilton) Manning. Mike graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1982. He went on and graduated from Kaw Valley VoTech and worked as a machinist for...
Donna Marie Jewell
Dec 11, 2019
Donna (Simmons) Jewell, age 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Oak Creek Senior Living in Topeka. Donna was born June 25, 1942 in Rockford, Illinois, the daughter of Edwin and Mary (Tierney) Simmons. Donna grew up in a military family. Her family settled in Topeka in 1960 where Donna graduated from Topeka High School. While...
David Bruce Joss
Dec 9, 2019
David Bruce Joss, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at his home in Topeka. David was born on August 5, 1955, the son of Vernald and Sybil Joss. He graduated from Lyndon High School in 1973.After high school David joined the U.S. Marines and served from 1973 to 1977. He then attended Kansas State Technical Institute and began working...
Phyllis M. Stroud
Dec 9, 2019
Phyllis, "Phyl" M. Stroud, 85, passed away on December 9, 2019 in Topeka.Phyl was born in Humboldt, Kansas on June 27, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Mary (Collison) Moore. Following Phyl's graduation from Humboldt High School, she received her bachelor's degree in music and education from Emporia State University. Phyl married Gary Stroud on May 27, 1956. The love...
Darlene Mobley
Dec 7, 2019
Mary "Darlene" Mobley, 88, Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019.She was born April 19, 1931, in Cunningham, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph G. Mounts and Lucille (Kasterke) Helm. She graduated from Turon High School. Mrs. Mobley was a homemaker.Darlene married Scott E. Mobley on June 10, 1953 in Hutchinson, Kansas. He preceded her in death July 28, 2017. She...
Stephen James Bocquin
Dec 7, 2019
Steve "Boc" Bocquin joined his bride Merry in heaven on Saturday December 7th, 2019. After she passed in July, he spent a lot of time on his Harley thinking about what was important in this life. He decided he couldn't ignore the whispers and visions on those rides that were pointing him to something greater than this life. He accepted...
Paul Francis Lawson
Dec 3, 2019
Paul Francis Lawson, Jr., age 87, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019 in Topeka. Paul was born April 18, 1932 and raised by Russell “Chubb” and Pauline (Delano) Evertson. Paul graduated from Melvern High School. Paul served in the US Air Force and fought in the Korean War. He worked at Goodyear for over 30 years. He...
Rosalie Phillips
Dec 3, 2019
Rosalie (Ready) Phillips, 91, of Topeka passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born June 2, 1928 in Topeka the daughter of Robert and Mina (Guffey) Ready. Rosalie graduated from Topeka High School. She married Thomas A. Phillips. They later divorced. Rosalie and Tom adopted a spunky five-year-old girl, Evelyn. ...
Lowell D. Billbe
Dec 1, 2019
Lowell D. Billbe, age 68, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his home in Topeka. Lowell was born November 29, 1951 in Topeka the son of Wallace and Myrtle (Hamilton) Billbe. Lowell graduated from Carbondale High School in 1969. He married Patti Abrams December 13, 1978. He worked at Hallmark Cards in Topeka for over 32...
George Wallace Kelly
Nov 29, 2019
George Wallace "Wally" Kelly, 86, of Lewisville, Texas, formerly of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 29, 2019.He was born February 12, 1933, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of George W. and Nellie Mae (Turner) Kelly. Wally attended Topeka High School and subsequently earned his GED. He married Jeanette Josephine Sumner on June 4, 1952 in Topeka. She preceded him in...
John "Jack" C. Diemer
Nov 28, 2019
John “Jack” C. Diemer, age 52, of Overland Park, KS passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his family. He fought hard and amazed everyone with his courage and strength during his cancer battle. Even during hospice care he showed his unwavering faith. Jack was born September 6, 1967 in Carbondale, IL the son of...
Virginia Smith
Nov 27, 2019
Virginia Smith, age 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at Stormont Vail Medical Center. Virginia was born June 24, 1940 in Topeka the daughter of Joseph and Grace (Penrod) Miller. Virginia grew up in North Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School. She worked for UPS for over 30 years. She was a member of the Mother...
Gerald Wayne Flynn
Nov 26, 2019
Gerald W. Flynn, age 58, of Topeka passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2019 in Topeka. Gerald was born April 8, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri the son of James and Annie (Shipp) Flynn. He married Mary Rygaard November 7, 1981 in Topeka. Gerald worked as a pipefitter in St. Louis and as a CNA at several care homes, such...
