Aug 30, 2014

Loretta "Rita" Jeanette Johnson, 87, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at St. Francis Health Center, in Topeka Kansas.

Rita was born on August 1, 1927, a daughter of the late Dewey Basil Terry and Anna Mae Terry, in Coffeeville, Kansas. Because of her father's work in the oil-fields, she attended various schools across...

Aug 26, 2014

Leonard F. (Mickey) Trapp

"Mick" or "Daddy Mickey Mouse" was born March 10, 1925 in Kansas City, KS to Leonard John Trapp and Lula Mae Blaker Trapp. Mickey passed away at his home on August 26, 2014.

Survivors, include his wife of 68 years, Dolores M. Workman Trapp. Daughter, Karen (KK) Presutti. Son, Craig Trapp...

Aug 20, 2014

Timothy Edward Williams was born May 28, 1986 in Topeka, Kansas to Robert M. Williams and Deborah Williams (Franck). Both parents survive their beloved son. Tim attended Lundgren Grade School, Highland Park High School, Perry/Lecompton High School and WTI.

Tim is also survied by a loving brother, Jesse C. Williams, sister, Mahriah S. Williams, brother-in-law Luke Dwyer,...

Aug 18, 2014

Robert W. Nelson passed away on Monday August 11th at a local hospital, he was 88 years old.Robert is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 23rd from 3-5pm at the Masonic Lodge in Wakarusa.

For directions or more information, please contact Kim at 785-271-0147.

Aug 11, 2014

Shirley Ann McCartney

May 22, 1940 - August 11, 2014

Shirley was born to Lawrence and Vivian Yoho at Yates Center, Kansas. The Yoho family lived near Leroy, where she and sister Sharon had a playful childhood on their parents busy farm. Shirley especially enjoyed working with the farm's poultry. She graduated from Leroy High...

Aug 6, 2014

Judith Kirk Butler, 63, of 5248 SW 69thStreet, Auburn, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Services will be at 9:00 AM Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Mater Dei Assumption Church at 8thand Jackson in Topeka, Kansas at9 AM, with a rosary in her honor immediately prior. A visitation hour...

Aug 2, 2014

Judith Kay (Stever) Cates, 72, Emporia, formerly of Branson, Missouri, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at the Flint Hills Care Center in Emporia. Judy was a Tupperware Dealer for many years.

Judy was born on December 12, 1941 in Eureka, Kansas the daughter of Virgil and Doris (Little) Stever. Survivors include her children, Deborah (Jim) Mullen and...

Jul 28, 2014

Donald "Don" Joe Butler was born October 21, 1935 in Slater, Mo and passed away July 28, 2014 in Overbrook, Kansas.

He was married to Linda on January 7, 2000 she survives at home in Topeka, Ks.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Gertrude Butler, Sister Betty Jane, brothers Omer Eugene...

Jul 26, 2014

An informal Celebration of Life and Art Exhibit for Bernie Bottenberg

will be held on Sunday, July 27 from 2-4 pm at the

Capital Plaza Hotel Emerald Room in Topeka.

Please come and enjoy semi-original art, pictures, stories,

laughs, tears, and Bernie's favorites snacks.

Bernard Alan "Bernie" Bottenberg left...

Jul 23, 2014

Donald Ray Sleezer of Emporia, KS passed away July 23, 2014 at Newman Regional Health. He was born July 28, 1963 in Emporia and died four days short of his 51st birthday. Don was the son of George and Rose Sleezer.

Don graduated from Emporia High School and was an avid motocross racer in his younger years....

Jul 14, 2014

Dorothy Motil Bell, age 84, died in Topeka, Kansas, on Monday, July 14, 2014.

She lived in Granite City, Illinois and Perryville, Missouri and was born April 24, 1930 in Granite City, Illinois.

Survivors include her son James Bell; grandchildren Shawn, Brandon, and Tracy Bell; brother Michael Motil; and her great-granddaughter Taylor Bell. Dorothy was...

Jul 10, 2014

Carolyn Joyce Umdenstock Horton was born to Evelyn Marx Umdenstock and Orville Umdenstock on Dec. 25, 1941 in Abilene, Kansas. The family (Nancy K & JoAnn) moved back to Emporia when Carolyn was 2. Carolyn attended various grade schools in Emporia, then went to Roosevelt High School during her junior year, then returned to Emporia & graduated from Emporia...

Jul 5, 2014

Carol L. Ballentine died July 5, 2014 in her home at Atria Hearthstone surrounded by her daughters. Carol was born June 6, 1930 in Appleton Wisconsin. She met Bill Ballentine at Stout University and they were married January 19, 1951. They traveled together, with their four children, throughout the country and Europe as Bill pursued his military career in...

Jul 3, 2014

Rose (Rosie)Bartlett,83, Topeka went to be with our Heavenly Father on July 3, 2014. She was born February 28, 1931 in KansasCity, MOto John and LauraFiebig whopreceded her in death, along with son Danny Burch. Survivors include five children, Michelle Rushing, Naomi (Kenneth) Gee,Claud Burch, Jeanine Morgan, Bill Andrews III, and 17 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren; 2 GreatGreat Grandchildren....

Jun 21, 2014

Leroy Warren Groves

Leroy (Roy) Warren Groves, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2014, at Midland Care Services, in Topeka, Kansas. Roy was born in Topeka, at home, on August 29, 1935. He was the third child of Grace and Arthur Groves.

He married Marjorie Kathleen (Kathy) Reece on October 2, 1952, and...

Jun 17, 2014

Karen Lou Eakins Swiercinsky, 73, was born in Topeka, KS on February 17, 1941, the daughter of Samuel Eakins and Doris Lorene Woody. Karen was raised by her grandparents, Albert and Ella Woody, on a farm north of Dover, KS. She passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2014.

On March 12, 1960, Karen and Kenneth Swiercinsky were...

Jun 14, 2014

Roger Lee Messinger died June 14, 2014, in Topeka, KS, at the age of 61. He was the third of three children born to Robert Lee and Naomi Barton Messinger. He attended high school in El Dorado, KS. He served four years in the U.S. Army where he received the National Defense Service Medal and commendations for marksman M-16,...

Jun 12, 2014

Roy Wesley Smith, 89, died June 9, 2014 in Manhattan, KS. A resident over 50 years in Anaheim and Brea CA, he was born Feb 1, 1925 in Dayton, OH to Katherine (Traud) and George Downing Smith. On Feb 4, 1950, Roy married Patricia Ann Dwyer who passed away on July 11, 2009 after 59 years together.

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Jun 5, 2014

Charles David Shirley the 3rd was born on November 21, 1949 in Emporia, Kansas. After a long and well fought fight, Charles passed away peacefully on Thursday June 5, 2014 at Midland Hospice Center at 64 years of age.

Charles worked as an R.N. for 35 years of his life, later to retire and enjoy time on...

Jun 5, 2014

David Allen Harriman Passed on 6-3-14 born 7-1-59 to Evertt A.Harriman and Addie F.Harriman following in death father Evertt Harriman. Survived by his loving wife Patricia R. Harriman (Crooks), 2 beautiful children Mindy Harriman and Steven Harriman, 3 grandchildren Michael Eldridge, Noah Akin and Jordyn Akin, and his mother Addie Harriman (Reece). Also 1 sister Donna Harriman 3 brothers...