Nov 8, 2014

Donald L. Allegrucci September 19, 1936 - November 8, 2014

Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice and State Senator Donald L. Allegrucci died peacefully in his home with family on November 8, 2014 following a battle with cancer.

A 20-year member of the Kansas Supreme Court, Allegrucci was known as an incredibly tough but fair jurist....

Nov 5, 2014

On November 1, 2014 Serafina (Katsy) Griffin (Cabrerra) surrounded by her friends and family passed away at the age of 76 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1938 to Guadalupe and Elvira Cabrerra in Topeka KS. She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe grade school and graduated from Hayden High school. Serafina met her late husband...

Oct 30, 2014

Kendrah ("Kenni") Karen Swiercinsky, St. George, KS, passed away on October 30, 2014. Our bright, shining light left this world way too soon.

She was born in Topeka, KS on January 18, 1965 and was the beloved daughter of Kenneth and Karen Swiercinsky.

Kendrah grew up on the family farm near Maple Hill and Dover....

Oct 29, 2014

Bertie Mae Thompson (Mitchell) (77) was born in Milfay, Oklahoma on April 23, 1937 to Clyde and Zelda Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Abe Thompson; her brothers LeRoy Mitchell, and Don Mitchell; her sisters Audrey Pope, Alma Weymouth, Mary Mitchell; and her daughter Sherry Ward.

She is survived by her brother...

Oct 18, 2014

Melvin M. Cropper (Mel), 83, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House, Topeka Kansas on October 18, 2014.

Mel was born to Marvin and Mary Cropper in Valley Falls, Kansas on August 7, 1931. He graduated from Valley Falls High School. He began his career as an electrician for Kaw Valley Electric as a lineman. He continued...

Oct 15, 2014

Steven L. Cowen 50, born in Topeka Ks to Ralph and Hilda Cowen passed 10-12-14 in Lawrence Ks. Steve Graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 1982, Emporia State University in 1987 and received his Masters in Social Work from Washburn University. Steve was married in July of 1987 To Angela Fasse. Steve and Angie have two daughters...

Oct 14, 2014

Dave Mckee (59) passed away on October 10th 2014 surrounded by his friends and family after a three year battle with cancer. He is survived by; both parents Jim and Marietta, children, Heather Mckee (Jason), James (Britta), Christopher (Elisabeth) and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Douglas V. Mckee.

He attended Topeka West...

Oct 11, 2014

Judy Isabel Hemmert age 67 passed away at Topeka's Midland Hospice House on October 11, 2014. She had lived in the Oakland community for two years. Judy is survived by her son, Michael Duncan Hemmert, three grand children–Xavier Hemmert, Xoe Hemmert and Diago Juarez all of Topeka; three brothers, Joe Hemmert and Chris Foster, Seattle, Washington and Matt Foster,...

Oct 9, 2014

Lewis Warren Lamoureux

Lewis was born February 25, 1934 in Olpe, Kansas and passed October

6, 2014 with his loving wife of 61 years by his side. Lewis and Bonnie Jean

Busick were married May 25, 1954.

Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ethel Lamoureux,

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Oct 9, 2014

James Lee Scott, 72, of Overland Park, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Jim is survived by his wife of 25 years, Patty. Their relationship modeled love, loyalty, and faith.

Known as "Papaw" to his 6 children – Tamara, Shawna, Christy, Carrie, Chris, and Jeff (who greeted...

Oct 3, 2014

Lillian Elnora (McBride) Bair passed away peacefully at home, away after a long life of 92 years on October 3rd, 2014. She was born to Alfred Lee McBride and Lillian (Andrews) Oct. 8, 1921 in Redfield, South Dakota. Lillian spent her formative years in Freeport, Illinois, following behind her older brother Andrew (Andy) and sister Katharine (Kay). She loved...

Oct 1, 2014

Richard Newman , Harveyville, passed away October 1, 2014. Richard was born July 25, 1935 in Little Falls, Minnesota to George and Agnes Newman. Richard was united in marriage to Karen Cripps on January 8, 1955.

Richard served in the United States Air Force and was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 33 years before...

Oct 1, 2014

Julius E. Wright (Jude) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his wife Geneva and family on October 1, 2014. Jude and Geneva were married in 1956 celebrating over 57 years of marriage.

Jude was born in April 1934 to Jack and Lucille Wright of Richmond Missouri. He graduated from Richmond High School and joined the United...

Sep 28, 2014

The Honorable William T. Hanna, Jr. OBO, BFD, of Topeka, 66, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 at his home where he lived with his Bird of Heart. Bill was born October 1,1947 in Dallas, TX to Ann Anderson Hanna and William T. Hanna, Sr.

Bill traveled the world both during his childhood and as an adult, but...

Sep 23, 2014

Stacy Elaine McDonald – Garlock (February 5th, 1971 – September 20th, 2014) Stacy Garlock passed away on September 20th, 2014, after a long battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. A graduate of Highland Park High School, Stacy went on to earn her Associates Degree in Paralegal through Penn-Foster University. She was an active volunteer in the community for several years....

Sep 16, 2014

Benjamin N. Ortiz ( Benji ) was born to Socoro and Jesus Naverette Ortiz, on June 6th 1933, passed away on September 13th 2014, peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife Veva E. McNary Ortiz, and family. Ben and Veva were married December 6th 1975, celebrated almost 39 years. Ben and Veva enjoyed traveling, family gathering, woodworking and...

Sep 15, 2014

Kathryn (Kate) Roark, 93, Manhattan, passed away September 15, 2014 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.

Kate was born May 30, 1921, in Alma, KS, the daughter of Frank and Elna Marie (Hollister) Kramer. She graduated from Manhattan High School in 1939, attended KSU and Palmer's Secretarial School in Manhattan.

She worked...

Sep 11, 2014

Laura Mae Cohee (Corber) 70, passed away 9/4/2014 at her home. She was born on 11/15/1943 to Leona (Hilty) and James Corber in Topeka, KS.

Laura was a homemaker who loved her family very much. She enjoyed the simple things in life and her favorite past time included fishing and crocheting. She was well known for the...

Sep 9, 2014

The beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend James (Jim) Richard Banks, 72, Topeka, KS, passed away September 9, 2014 following a motor vehicle accident. Jim was born in Macomb, Ill. on June 13, 1942, the son of Wendell and Louella Banks. After graduation from Northwestern High School in 1960, he joined the U.S. Navy, Company 242. Following his military...

Sep 3, 2014

Betty L. (Mitchell) Barker, 82, passed away September 3, 2014 at Brewster Place. She was born May 4, 1932, in Tulsa, Ok, the daughter of Harland D. and Lorraine (Kinkaid) Mitchell. Betty graduated from Silver Lake High School. She was married to her high school sweetheart, Carl Barker, on February 9, 1952. Betty had worked for the State and...