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Glenda L. Bosse
May 28, 2013
Glenda L. Bosse, age 65, Topeka, passed away in her home on May 28, 2013, with her daughter at her side. Glenda was born on October 12, 1947, the daughter of Ralph and Elaine (Cox) Sauvage. She graduated from Onaga High School in 1965. She married Larry E. Bosse on March 27, 1966 in Havensville, Kansas. Glenda retired from the...
Mary Maxine Fowler
May 27, 2013
Mary Maxine Fowler, 87, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 27, 2013.She spent her early years in Lecompton, KS. She was a 1943 graduate of Topeka High School and attended Clark's Business School.Mrs. Fowler was employed by the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center for 23 years, retiring in 1985.She was a member of Northland Christian Church and the Topeaks Camping Club...
Mary Ann Mackay
May 26, 2013
Mary Ann MacKay Mary Ann MacKay, 76, Topeka, KS, died May 26, 2013, at Midland Hospice House. She was born October 11, 1936, in Topeka the daughter of Frank M. and Gladys B. (Holtsclaw) Bills. She had attended Seaman Schools, Hayden High School, and graduated from Silver Lake High School. She was a finance and accounting clerk for the U.S....
Velva Rice
May 17, 2013
OBITUARY: Velva Nea Rice Velva Nea Rice, 89, Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, May 17, 2013, after a rich and beautiful life. She was born February 18, 1924, at Bruno, Arkansas, the daughter of Arthur and Neva (Pyle) Sasser. Velva graduated from Bruno High School. She moved to Topeka in 1945 with the love of her life, Warren Rudolph Rice. They...
Jimmie B. Lacy
May 7, 2013
OBITUARY: Jimmie B. Lacy Jimmie B. Lacy, 102, Topeka, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013, at Brewster Health Center. He was born January 10, 1911, in Miami, Oklahoma, the son of Henry and Anna (Sietz) Lacy. During World War II, Jimmie served in the U.S. Army infantry in the European Theater including the Battle of the Bulge. After being discharged in...
Robert R. Richa
May 3, 2013
OBITUARY: Robert Rex "Bob" Richa Robert Rex "Bob" Richa, 77, Topeka, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Claudette. Graveside services will be at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Association of Woodturners c/o Garth Renken, 7038 SW...
Shirley Owen
Apr 30, 2013
Shirley M. Owen, 74, of Perry, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her home. She was born August 8, 1938, in Searcy Co. Arkansas, the daughter of Tony and Mary Bankston Nichols. Shirley graduated from St. Joe High School in Arkansas, where she lettered in basketball and her team went to the state tournament. She...
Robert L. Schuenight
Apr 28, 2013
OBITUARY: Robert L. Schuenight Robert Lindy Schuenight, 84, Ozawkie, died Sunday, April 28, 2013, at his home. He was born August 13, 1928, to Cora May (Emery) and William Joseph Schuenight in Topeka. Bob served four years in the United State Air Force. Bob was an electrician at Goodyear, retiring after 20 years. He had served as mayor of Ozawkie...
Marilyn Jean Olson
Apr 26, 2013
Marilyn went to be with the Lord peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2013. She was born Marilyn Jean Maupin on January 12, 1932 with her twin brother, Thereon in Topeka, Kansas. Marilyn's older brother, Duane preceded her in death. When Marilyn was just "knee high to a grasshopper" she met John Frances Olson, they grew up together playing ball, having...
Teresa A. Schwalie
Apr 21, 2013
OBITUARY: Teresa Schwalie Teresa "Terri" Schwalie, 52, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2013, at Stormont-Vail. She was born October 11, 1960, in Topeka, the daughter of Raymond G. and Gladys "Geraldine" (Vale) Schwalie. Teresa was employed at Washburn University as a security guard in her younger years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Rhonda Shaw; and...
Beulah L. Joy
Apr 21, 2013
OBITUARY: Beulah Louise Gideon Joy Beulah Louise Gideon Joy, 85, passed away in Topeka, Sunday, April 21, 2013. She was born August 4, 1927, in Topeka, to Lloyd Hanson and Nettie Blanche (Borgeson) Gideon. She was raised on a farm west of Topeka. She attended Menoken School District # 30, a one-room grade school in the Menoken community. Beulah graduated...
Nancy Haselwood
Apr 19, 2013
Nancy Sue Haselwood, 54, Clay Center, passed away Friday, April 19, 2013 while in Manhattan, during dialysis, following a long time struggle with Lupus. Nancy was born in Topeka on March 12, 1959, the daughter of Kenneth and Sara Sue (Wright) Neely. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1977. Nancy was a Periodontal Surgical Assistant with John Stone D.D.S....
James D.L. Thomas
Apr 17, 2013
OBITUARY: James Dean Lambert Thomas James Dean Lambert Thomas, 2 months, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He was born in Topeka, on January 22, 2013, the son of Ray Julius Thomas III and Angela Marie (Dennis) Thomas. Surviving are his parents; six brothers: Vincent Gary Lambert Thomas (his twin), Ray Julius Thomas IV, Dalton Kirby Thomas, Jacob Lee Box, Antonio...
Eileen Clara Reedy
Apr 15, 2013
Eileen Clara Reedy, 92, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 15, 2013.She was born June 29, 1920 in Delia, KS, the daughter of Claude Manninger and Pauline Pearl (Rezac) Miller. She was a graduate of Delia High School and received her teaching certificate from Emporia State Teachers College, Emporia, KS.She was a member of Northern Hills Baptist Church, Topeka. Eileen...
Velda B. Kelley
Apr 9, 2013
OBITUARY: Velda Belle Kelley Velda Belle Kelley, 84, Topeka, died Tuesday, April 9, 2013. She was born May 15, 1928, at Winona, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard J. and Hazel B. (Marsteller) Koons. Velda was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist where she formerly served as treasurer and a Sunday School Teacher. She was a retired secretary from Washburn...
Charles Allen Jackson
Apr 9, 2013
Charles Allen "Charlie" Jackson, 69, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013.He was born February 17, 1944 in Paola, KS, the son of Howard A. and Virginia G. (Dain) Jackson. Mr. Jackson was employed by the Kansas Department of Transportation, retiring in 1989. He also farmed in the Jackson County area. He was active with the Ag Heritage Park...
Frederick Wiliam Rayburn
Apr 8, 2013
Frederick "Bill" Rayburn, 59, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 8, 2013.OBITUARY: Frederick William "Bill" Rayburn Frederick William "Bill" Rayburn, 59, Topeka, died Monday, April 8, 2013, at his home due to end stage renal failure. He was born January 6, 1954, in Topeka, the son of Dr. Frederick Walker and Carolyn B. (Barfknecht) Rayburn. Bill graduated from Topeka High...
W. Wayne Manis
Apr 6, 2013
Windle "Wayne" Manis, 86, Colby, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013.Wayne was born January 31, 1927 in Soldier, the son of Evertt and Lena (Reed) Manis. He was employed by the City of Topeka with the Parks and Recreation division for many years. He enjoyed dancing and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.Survivors include...
Betty Lou Hill Bowman
Apr 6, 2013
Betty Lou Hill Bowman, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Midland Hospice House. She was born December 13, 1923 in Topeka, the daughter of Frank W. and Blanche Scott Hill, Sr. She attended Topeka schools and graduated in 1943 from Topeka High. She had worked at the Santa Fe Offices and Topeka State Bank. Betty...
Merlin George Reiter
Apr 5, 2013
OBITUARY: Merlin George Reiter Merlin George Reiter, 88, Topeka, died Fri., April 5, 2013, at DDE V.A.M.C., Leavenworth. He was born Oct. 9, 1924 in Marysville, the son of George M. and Sylvesta A. (Ferrell) Reiter. Merlin was a 1943 graduate of Marysville High School. During WW II, he served with the U.S. Army's 82nd Airborne as a Sgt. He...
