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Ray Huntsman

Ray Huntsman

Aug 29, 2022

Ray Huntsman passed away August 29, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital from a gallstone that caused acute cholecystitis, septic shock then multi organ failure. His wife and friends so appreciate the wonderful care he received from the doctors, nurses, and all staff in the ICU.

Harold Ray Huntsman was born to Kenneth and Mary Huntsman on December...

Derek Jordan Robb

Derek Jordan Robb

Aug 28, 2022

Derek J. Robb left this earth on Sunday, August 28th, following a brief illness. He was born March 30, 1993, in Manhattan, Kansas. He is the son of Dana Robb and Christopher Williams. Derek spent his childhood in Kansas, attending schools in Manhattan and Royal Valley High School in Hoyt. As a young adult he lived in Colorado, only recently...

Don Joe  Keagy

Don Joe Keagy

Aug 28, 2022

Don Keagy, 84, of Topeka, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on August 28, 2022.

He was born April 7, 1938 in Witchita, KS son of Buelah (Earlywine) and Irwin Keagy.

Don married Barbara (Dryer) January 6, 1960, soon after they moved to Topeka.

Don was a very strong man,...

Dixie Lee (Baker) Bailey

Dixie Lee (Baker) Bailey

Aug 26, 2022

Dixie Lee (Baker) Bailey, 87, of Topeka, KS passed away Friday, August 26th, 2022, at MrCrite Plaza. She was born one of eight children on September 2, 1934, in Topeka the daughter of Horace and Jessie (Loy) Baker. Dixie graduated from Topeka High School. She worked for Hallmark right out of High school until1963. Then was a housewife until later...

Ross Edward Gildersleeve

Ross Edward Gildersleeve

Aug 25, 2022

Ross Edward Gildersleeve of Hoisington, KS, 65 passed away on August 25, 2022, after a battle with cancer. Ross was born on July 13, 1957, the son of Joseph & Marjorie June (Clinton) Gildersleeve. He is survived by his sisters Susan (Kenny) McCartney and Sara (Mike) Conley, 5 nieces & nephews and 17 great-nieces & nephews and several cousins. Ross...

Pamela Sue (Payne)  Schlup

Pamela Sue (Payne) Schlup

Aug 24, 2022

Pamela Sue (Payne) Schlup, 70, of Hiawatha, Kansas died August 24, 2022 at 1255 am, after a long battle with metastatic lung cancer at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 21, 1952 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Herschel and Louise Payne. She married Micheal Schlup on August 11, 1972 and he survives. Also surviving are her daughter,...

Carl Owin Snyder

Carl Owin Snyder

Aug 23, 2022

Carl Owin Snyder age 58, passed away August 23rd, 2022, in Topeka, KS at his home.

Carl was born on May 15, 1964, to Paul and Caroline Snyder in Topeka, KS. He attended Shawnee Heights schools. Carl did not graduate but later obtained his GED.

He married Misty Snyder in 1983. Carl joined the military...

Julie R. Henry

Julie R. Henry

Aug 18, 2022

Julie R. Henry, 67, of Topeka, KS, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born July 26, 1955, in Chicago Heights, IL the daughter of Robert Sr. and Martha (Grange) Gilmore. Julie was a school bus driver for nearly 40 years, most recently in the Seamen School District. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting. Julie...

Joshua "Josh" J. Frank

Joshua "Josh" J. Frank

Aug 17, 2022

Joshua J. Frank, 41, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at his home. He was born July 1, 1981 in Topeka. Josh is survived by his mother Jenny Frank, father, Rick Frank and a brother Ryan Frank. He was preceded in death by a brother Chris Frank. Family and friends are invited to join the family to...

Jerry William Overstreet

Jerry William Overstreet

Aug 17, 2022

Jerry William Overstreet, 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born July 5, 1950, in Topeka the son of William and Gertrude (Tommer) Overstreet. Jerry is survived by his wife, Tondra Overstreet, two sons, Jerry (Melissa) Overstreet and Corey (Nicole) Overstreet along with a sister, Joyce Voelker. Seven grandchildren, Mercedes (Mariah) Fredrickson, Megan (Loren) McDaniel,...

Robin C. Sanford

Robin C. Sanford

Aug 16, 2022

Robin C. Sanford, 59, of Topeka, KS passed away August 16, 2022. He was born April 5, 1963, in Topeka the son of Fred and Ruth (Quarles) Sanford. Robin is survived by a son, Yanez C. Sanford along with three siblings, Karen Alrid, Rico Quarles, and Pilar Herrera. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at...

Rick "Ricky" Dewayne Diehl

Rick "Ricky" Dewayne Diehl

Aug 15, 2022

Rick "Ricky" DeWayne Diehl, 67, of Topeka, died on August 15, 2022. Ricky was surrounded by his loving wife of 47 years, Loli, and only daughter, Enedina. Ricky was born in Columbus, Nebraska on August 30, 1954. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1972 a semester early to voluntarily enlist in the US Navy. He was stationed in Asmara,...

Arvid Leroy Johnson

Arvid Leroy Johnson

Aug 14, 2022

Arvid Leroy Johnson, 89, died August 14th at Medicalodges in Holton, Kansas. Arvid was born March 20, 1933, in Eskridge, Kansas to Hjalmar and Blossom Davidson Johnson. He grew up in rural Eskridge and graduated from Eskridge High School. He served in the Army in Korea and Japan for two years. Arvid spent most of his career in Phoenix, AZ...

Gayla Christine Slusser

Gayla Christine Slusser

Aug 13, 2022

Gayla Christine Slusser, 55, passed away in her home in Topeka, Kansas on August 13, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gayla was born on December 21, 1966 in Topeka to Diane Burris and was adopted at just a few days old and raised by Gene and Nellie Slusser. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1985 and...

Louis David Wiggins, Jr.

Louis David Wiggins, Jr.

Aug 12, 2022

Louis David Wiggins, Jr. was born August 24, 1950 to Louis David Wiggins, Sr. and Mary Lee Williams in Lubbock, TX. Louis, who went by his middle name, David was raised in Odessa, TX and attended public school there. After graduating from Ector High School, David joined the U.S. Army. He served in the 1st Infantry Division, served one tour...

Robert Melvin Fryman

Robert Melvin Fryman

Aug 11, 2022

Robert Melvin Fryman Age, 81,died unexpectedly  August 11, 2022.

He was born Dec 12, 1942, in Lowell, OH to Robert William and Edith Fryman.

"Bob" aka "Bud" served in the US Air Force and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He retired well in TN. He enjoyed antique and gun collecting and traveling the world in...

Jason H. Weaver

Jason H. Weaver

Aug 7, 2022

Jason H. Weaver passed away August 7th 2022 in Topeka, Kansas. He was born November 25th 1982 to Doreen Martin and John Geisler both proceeded in death. Jason attended Topeka West School and later became a CDL Driver. He took pride in his work traveling all over the United States. He worked with Durham School Services, Swift Transportation, Coor's Brewing...

Samuel  Lee Varney

Samuel Lee Varney

Aug 3, 2022

Samuel Lee "Sam" Varney, 67 years old, from Enterprise, KS, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3rd at Salina Regional Hospital. Dedicated husband to Glenna, dad to Tina, Jesse and Samuel, and precious "Papa" to Austin and Tatum. He was born in Williamson, WV to Barbara and Robert Lee Varney. He was raised in Knox Creek, KY with his father and three...

Nellis M. (Chestnut) Shaw

Nellis M. (Chestnut) Shaw

Aug 3, 2022

Nellis M. (Chestnut) Shaw, 87, was received by her heavenly Father the morning of August 3, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Born January 28, 1935, to Nevin and Helen May (Tate) Chestnut in rural Clay County, Kansas. Nellis married LaMotte R. "Monty" Shaw August 5, 1954. They had five children Denise (Don), Curtis (Sue), Alan (Leanne), Brenda (Dennis)...

Paul  Francis Heronime

Paul Francis Heronime

Aug 2, 2022

Paul Francis Heronime, 83, of Topeka, KS passed away August 2, 2022, at the House at Midland Care Hospice. He was born April 2, 1939, the son of Gus and Elizabeth (Urban) Heronime. Paul spent most of his life ranching. He is survived by a longtime friend, Mary Nesbitt and her daughter, Brenda Meairs. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations...

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