Obituaries
Crystal Lue Wolf
Apr 26, 2015
Crystal Lue Wolf, born Crystal Lue Biggers in Lawrence, KS, 12/25/61, age 54, passed away at 6:16 pm on Sunday, April 26, 2015. She was the daughter of Clyde Biggers, deceased, and Mary Mae Adams. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Danny Wolf, 4 children, Mary "Cricket" Black, Mike Atwell, Jr., Patrick Bryant, Candy Bennett, 12...
Ernest L. Weimer
Apr 11, 2015
Ernest L. Weimer 77 passed away April 10th,2015 at midland hospice house topeka ks.Ernest has 3 children kim gabrick topeka, ks curtis pruyser hoyt, ks and Chris pruyser.he has 5 grandchildren. Ernest has a sister edna gardner topeka, ks a brother Vernon Weimer topeka, ks brother fred Weimer emporia, ks sister Susan Burris emporia, ks and a sister regina...
Charles Ralph Abbey
Apr 11, 2015
Charles Ralph Abbey, age 55, was the son of Gerald and Dolores (Foster) Abbey of Longmont, Colorado, and El Dorado, Kansas, respectively, and the brother of Cecilia Luisa Abbey of Kansas City, Missouri. He was born in Caracas, Venezuela on December 10, 1959, and lived in Bogota, Colombia; and in Gran Canaria and Madrid, Spain, where he graduated from...
John Matthew Zeliff
Apr 10, 2015
John Matthew Zeliff, 33, Topeka, passed away April 10, 2015 at Midland Hospice surrounded by family. He was born March 15, 1982 in Wichita Falls, TX to Howard and Jeanne Zeliff. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jeanne McCollister Zeliff. Survivors include his father, Howard; a sister, Kim Weeks (Glenn) of Hiwasse, Arkansas; and aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Gregory R. Daley
Apr 9, 2015
Gregory R.Daley passed away unexpectantly from heart issues on Thursday April 9, 2015.
Greg was born in East Los Angeles, CA on January 15, 1951 to Jackie and Greg Daley. His maternal grandparents were Dorothy and Raymond Pearson, and his paternal grandparents were Red and Madge Daley.
Greg lived most of his life in various...
Rv Van Camp
Apr 8, 2015
RV (Vic) Van Camp was born February 9, 1933 to Howard and Lorene (Roberts) Van Camp in Franklin, NE. He grew up on a farm where he and his sisters, Karen Brown,Eaton, CO and Miriam Cowan, Omaha, NE learned good work ethic. In High School he excelled in football earning a position on the All State Football Team as...
Daniel Ivan Kelley
Apr 8, 2015
Daniel Ivan Kelley passed away on April 8, 2015 at his home in Topeka, Kansas. Daniel was born on January 11, 1977, in Independence, Kansas to Daniel Joseph Kelley and Donna Jean Robinson Kelley.
Daniel attended school at St. Patrick's School, in Parsons, Kansas, before moving to Emporia Kansas, and attended William Allen White Grade School, Emporia...
Constance S. Christenson
Apr 6, 2015
Constance (Connie) S. Christenson Topeka, passed away April 6, 2015 at Midland Hospice. She was born January 19, 1961 in Axel, KS to parents Galen and Marceil Fouraker.
She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 35 years, Melvin Christenson, their three sons, Dustin Christenson of Tulsa, OK; Tommy Christenson of Topeka and still...
James Edward Hester
Mar 31, 2015
James Edward Hester, born in Tupelo, Mississippi, 2/25/50, age 65 passed away at 3:27 AM on March 31st, 2015. He was the son of Carl Hester and Addie Price, both deceased. He is survived by 2 children, Tina A Ruecker (Hester) and James E Hester II (Jamie), 2 grandchildren, Maryah A Nanninga and Arnold James Ruecker, 2 great granddaughters,...
Ralph Whitney Chiles
Mar 31, 2015
Ralph Whitney Chiles, 59, of Burlingame, KS, passed peacefully on March 31, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born March 29th in Topeka Kansas, the son of George Vernon Chiles and Edna Chiles (Pautz). He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1974. He was an avid KU Jayhawks and Chiefs fan. He enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, mudding...
Delores Ann “Dee” Upton
Mar 29, 2015
Delores Ann "Dee" Upton (VanAtten), 81, died peacefully in her sleep on March 29, 2015 in Topeka, Kansas. Delores was born on May 29, 1933 in Alma, Michigan, the daughter of Earl VanAtten and Violet Odom. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dixie Lynn LaLonde, and a brother, Jimmy VanAtten. Survivors include a daughter, Sheila; sons, Tim...
Marlene F. Rockey
Mar 27, 2015
Marlene F. Rockey, 81, of Topeka KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2015. Marlene was born January 20, 1934 in Tecumseh, KS to Henry and Lorena Engelke. She is survived by her son, Bryan (Kristi) Rockey of Topeka, KS; her twin brother, Merle (Anita) Engelke, of Topeka, KS; her sister-in-law, Elsie Engelke, of Wichita, KS; and two...
Laurah ” Gayle” Ogle Rush
Mar 25, 2015
Laurah " Gayle" Ogle Rush was born in St.Marys, Kansas on October 10, 1927 to James W. Ogle and Bridgie Mae Tyler Ogle. She was the youngest of 5 children, all of whom have proceeded her in death. She married Ray Robert Rush in February 1955 at St. Davids Episcopal Church. He died in 1989. Survivors include 9 nieces...
Shelly K. Jannelle
Mar 23, 2015
Shelly K. Jannelle age52,Died March 20th 2015 in Topeka. She was born May 16th 1962 to John W. and Gail A. Coon. She was the wife of Kendrick A. Jannelle, Jr. The mother of Cristal Albright, Kimberly Burgess and Kendrick Jannelle III. She is also survived by 4 brothers, 5 sisters, 2 brother in-laws, 2 sister in-laws, and 16...
Beverly A. Leeth
Mar 14, 2015
Beverly A. Leeth, age 59, of Osage City entered into eternal rest Saturday March 14, 2015, at her care facility in Osage City. Beverly was born January 13, 1956 in Topeka the daughter of Marita and Galen Leeth. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brother and sister in law Daryl and Sara...
James “Jim” Sherman Smith
Mar 9, 2015
Jim was Born on March 5, 1933 and passed away at home in Auburn Kansas on March 9, 2015. James was born in Virgil Kansas and lived there until he graduated from High School. He then entered into the Army and received an honorable discharge. He lived in SE Kansas most of his life. Surviving Jim are his three...
Stephen Francis Watkins
Mar 9, 2015
Stephen (Steve) Francis Watkins, born October 19, 1953 passed away March 9, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Marilyn Watkins and is survived by one son, Michael Watkins of Topeka, two brothers, Mark Watkins (Dianne) of Oakley and Jay Watkins (Kristi) of Holton, one sister, Kathy Watkins of Holton, and special friend Ruthanne Longeway...
Ricky R Ballenger
Mar 7, 2015
Ricky R Ballenger 60 passed March 6th at a local hospital. He co-owned R and Rfoundry from 1983 until 2010. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Margi Ballenger. Other survivors include Kari (Randy) Fleeker, Manhattan. Kayla (Justin) Simpson Topeka and his son Daytona Ballenger of the home. He has 5 grandchildren and another on the way....
Antonio “Tony” Martinez Cortez
Mar 6, 2015
Antonio "Tony" Martinez Cortez passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 3rd surrounded by family. Born September 30, 1913, Tony was 101 years old. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louise Muñoz Cortez, and his children: daughter Lupè Williams and husband Robert; son Richard Cortez and wife Kim; daughter Connie Barb and husband Larry; daughter...
David Manuel Pitts
Mar 2, 2015
David Pitts, 82, lifetime resident of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 02, 2015, at Diversicare of Council Grove.
David was born August 14, 1932 in Council Grove, to Earl and Camilla (Cheek) Pitts. He married Lena Shope on December 23, 1950 in White City, KS. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2014. Together...
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