Jim Bowman
Jul 11, 2024
James “Jim” Duane Bowman passed July 11, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS, with his wife and sons by his side. He was born in Coldwater, KS on October 21, 1944, to Merle and Gladys (Friend) Bowman. He graduated from Coldwater High School and continued his education at the University of Kansas, completing bachelor’s and master’s degrees. He taught...
Dr. Robert Godwin
Jul 10, 2024
Robert T. Godwin, 92, of Topeka, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1932, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Cecil Loyd and Clara Belle (Garinger) Godwin. Robert graduated from Beloit High School in Beloit, Kansas. He attended Kansas University in Lawrence, Kansas and later graduated from Washburn University in Topeka,...
Walter S. Greene
Jul 10, 2024
Walter S. Greene, 76, of Eudora, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024. He was born July 7, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Merten and Velma (Boles) Greene. Walter liked stuffed animals and race cars. He loved spending time with his family, especially his brother Eldon. Walter truly enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include his Brother, Eldon...
Kathy L. Woodman
Jul 8, 2024
Kathy L. Woodman, 72, of Topeka passed away on July 8, 2024, after a valiant fight with cancer. She was born on August 5, 1951 in Gardner, Kansas to Doyle and Kay Moots. Kathy and her family lived a few years in De Soto before moving to Topeka. She was raised in Topeka and attended school there. Kathy graduated from...
Betty W. Kalcik
Jul 7, 2024
Betty Elaine (Webb) Kalcik, 95, of Silver Lake, Kansas passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born to L.E. and Clara Mae (Crotinger) Webb in Dodge City, KS. on April 17, 1929. She spent her early years in Dodge City before moving to Lincoln, NE for 2 years when she was 8 & 9...
Sharon S. Priddy
Jul 5, 2024
Sharon S. (Waetzig) Priddy, 80, of Silver Lake passed away on July 5th, 2024 at Midland Hospice. She was born on December 19, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas, to James Robert Waetzig and Georgia Mae (Hill) (Waetzig) (Riley) O’Dell. She attended Carbondale schools. Sharon married Floyd C. Priddy on July 14, 1961. He preceded her in death. She retired from Presbyterian...
Doris Leola Prochaska
Jul 5, 2024
Doris Leola Prochaska, 96, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 5, 2024, surrounded by her family at Midland Hospice in Topeka. She was born October 25, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John Lloyd and Fairy Belle (George) Frey. She was a graduate of Silver Lake High School. She was a member of Bethel Community Church, Topeka. Doris married...
Wendelyn R. Parman
Jul 4, 2024
Wendelyn Rae (Reser) Parman, known to friends and family as Wendy, passed away on July 4, 2024, at the age of 73 in Topeka, Kansas. Born on March 8, 1951, in Topeka, she was the daughter of the late Cayrl and Woodrow Reser. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Michael A. Parman, and her brothers Woodrow Reser...
Glenda Peden
Jul 4, 2024
Glenda J. Peden, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024. She was born December 16,1952 in Topeka the daughter of Wayne and Charlotte Hundley Becker. She attended school at Meriden and graduated from Jefferson West High School in 1970. She married Bill Peden on May 17, 1979 in Miami, Oklahoma. Glenda and Bill lived west of Meriden...
Bobby Slater
Jul 3, 2024
Robert Allen Slater, 61, lifelong Topeka resident, was born on September 16, 1962. He was taken from this earth on July 3, 2024 after a long and courageous battle with ALS. He was a graduate of Seaman High School where he was involved in football and wrestling. He spent his formative years in scouting, fostering his love of nature and...
Darlene Broadbent
Jul 2, 2024
Edith Darlene Broadbent, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Darlene was born September 2, 1934, in Topeka to Jack and Edith Bernice (Vowels) Streeter. Darlene graduated from Seaman High School in 1952. She worked at Skinner’s Wholesale Nursery, Security Benefit Life, Seaman High School, Consolidated Benefit Plans, and retired from the Kansas Independent College Fund after 22...
Charles M. "Mike" Estes
Jun 30, 2024
Charles Michael Estes "Mike" 76, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2024. He was born August 20, 1947 in Bartlesville, OK, the son of Charles H. Estes and Ava M. "Bundy" Estes. He moved to Topeka in 1952. Mike was an avid Boy Scout and obtained his Eagle Scout in 1962. He attended Seaman High School in 1961-65...
Linda M. "Suzy" Jones
Jun 30, 2024
Suzy Jones, 86, of Topeka was born July 21, 1937 in Arkansas City, Kansas the daughter of Kenneth Hudson and Goldie Sherrod Hudson. She grew up in the Springdale community and attended school and graduated at Jarbalo. She attended the Quaker Church at Springdale growing up. She married Howard Jones in 1956. They lived in Lawrence most of the time...
Nettie "Tiny" Loader
Jun 30, 2024
Nettie "Tiny" (Lungstrum) Loader, 99, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024. She was born April 4, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Franklin and Lena (Huff) Lungstrum. Nettie married Elvin A. Loader in Clay Center, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 9, 1985. Tiny enjoyed dancing, shopping and getting together with her family. Survivors include...
John Vinsonhaler
Jun 29, 2024
John Arthur Vinsonhaler, 69, of Topeka, Kansas, passed into the arms of Jesus on June 29, 2024 at Midland Care Hospice House. John was born July 11, 1954 to Floyd "Arthur" and his wife Earlene (Rathbun) Vinsonhaler. He was raised in Smith County, Kansas and started school in Bellaire graduating from Smith Center High School in 1972. John married Vivian...
Dorothy May Hanes
Jun 28, 2024
Dorothy May (Strecker) Hanes, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 28, 2024. She was born October 28, 1934, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Jacob and Martha Strecker. She graduated from Russell High School. Together her and her family enjoyed trips to Wyoming to visit her brother. They also enjoyed going on family trips. When her husband passed away,...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Banschbach
Jun 27, 2024
Jeffrey Paul Banschbach, 73 years old, of Rising Sun, Indiana, died on June 27, 2024, at Plaza West Health Care in Topeka, Kansas. Jeff was born in Batesville, Indiana, on January 8, 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy (submarines), and was a construction carpenter, working on buildings in the greater Cincinnati area. He liked hunting and fishing, playing golf,...
Lupe Munoz
Jun 27, 2024
Lupe Anita Munoz, 93, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2024. She was born July 26, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Victor and Austreverta (Alvarez) Rivera. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1948. Lupe had a strong faith. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a part of the Altar Society as...
Charles R. Cummings
Jun 21, 2024
Charles R. Cummings, 64, of Topeka passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was born February 22, 1960 in Holton, Kansas the son of John and Euna Cummings. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1978 and later attended college in Texas. When he was younger he enjoyed fishing and working on cars. He worked for Knight Transportation as...
Darell Wayne Kern
Jun 14, 2024
Darell Wayne Kern, 90, of Mayetta, Ks. November 11, 1933-June 14, 2024. An irreplaceable man. If you had the chance to meet him, & the great opportunity to know him, you would know he was “one of a kind”. He was born November 11, 1933, in Mayetta, Kansas, the son of Everett and Mary “Lucy” (Hunter) Kern. He graduated from...
