Obituaries
Sharon “Sheb” Rae Gentry
Jan 10, 2022
Sharon Rae Gentry, 79, of Topeka passed away on Monday, January 10th 2022 at Lexington Park Rehabilitation Center. A Memorial service and Celebration will be held at a later date.
Sharon was born Oct 30, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas. Her birth name was Rosemary Wilkinson. She was later adopted by Thomas and Margaret (Sayler) Stuart, and was...
Dr. William E. “Bill” Lockhart
Jan 9, 2022
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. William Edward "Bill" Lockhart. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 9, 2022 in Overland Park, Kansas just a few weeks short of his ninety-second birthday.
Bill was born February 6, 1930 in Mascot, Tennessee. He was the son of Hazel Jackson Lockhart and...
Shirley J Kneisler Delija
Jan 5, 2022
Shirley J Kneisler Delija, 80, passed away January 5, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital, after many years of health issues.
She was born December 28th, 1941 in Portland, OR to Kenneth and Edith Pierce Kneisler.
She attended Highland Park School District. Shirley lived in Galveston, Tx for a number of years, before returning to Topeka. ...
Shirley Marie Morris
Jan 2, 2022
Shirley Marie Morris was born on June 28,1948 in Fairbanks, AK to the parents of Lois Ann (Irvin) Baldwin and Jeff Albert Baldwin. She was the elder sister to Karen Baldwin Balala (Abea Balala) of Port Saint Lucie, FL and brother Richard J Baldwin (Lynette Baldwin) of Mulberry, FL. She was called home to paradise to be her with...
Dane Merle Clark
Dec 31, 2021
Dane Merle Clark was born March 26, 1955 in Topeka, KS. He is the son of Edwin Merle Clark and Elizabeth "Betty" Joan (Elliott) Clark. He passed away December 31, 2021. Dane graduated from Topeka High School and attended some college. He formerly worked for Joe Warren Company and was an electrician and equipment operator for Torgeson electric since...
Michael R. Mowery
Dec 15, 2021
(May 15, 1977 - December 15, 2021)
Michael (Mike) Mowery, age 44, passed away unexpectedly at home in Topeka, KS.
Mike grew up in Carbondale, KS being the oldest child of four to Charles and Raymola Mowery. Mike's siblings may have been a thorn in his side from time to time, especially when he was...
Deb Bruggen
Dec 8, 2021
Deb Bruggen (Yonke), 63, of Alma, KS passed away December 8, 2021, with her family by her side.
Deb was born February 12, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to Connie and John Yonke, Jr. She graduated from Wabaunsee High School in 1976 and then attended barber school in Wichita, KS.
After barber school, Deb opened...
Joann Reynolds Doty
Dec 6, 2021
JoAnn Reynolds Doty, 72 gained her angel wings on December 6, 2021 at The Midland Hospice house. JoAnn was born on July 31, 1949 to Ernest LaVerne and Aeva (Kinder) Reynolds in Maryville, MO.
JoAnn met her husband and love of her life, Donald Doty at East Topeka Jr. high school in 1963. They were joined in...
Gayla Dewitt
Dec 3, 2021
It is with great sadness that I have to report my power partner of 42 years fell asleep and is awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gayla and I met at a ministry function in Topeka in December 1978. We married one year later in December 1979 and had a Garden wedding celebration in July...
Billy E Holt
Nov 30, 2021
Billy E (Bill) Holt passed away at home November 30 from cancer he was born july 181962 to fred and Donna holt he married tamara s Rivera on August 9 1991 she survives he is preceded in death by his parents fred holt and Donna hornbeck he is also survived by his brother gary holt four step children kevin...
Kenneth Dean Meirowksy
Nov 29, 2021
Kenneth D. Meirowsky 89, died in his home November 29th, 2021. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 26th to William Francis and Goldie Lee. Kenneth was a Korean War veteran, he served in the United States Navy. He married Donna Rice in 1957, they had two children together; Victoria Lee Cochenour and Timothy Dean Meirowsky. Kenneth was...
Kenneth M. Hohberg
Nov 28, 2021
Kenneth M. (Kenny) Hohberg passed away surrounded by close family on Sunday November 28th, 2021 at Midland Hospice House. He was born March 3rd, 1938 in Topeka, KS, to Marlin and Opal Rosebaugh Hohberg. He married Sandra Peterson in 1959. She survives of the home. He is also survived by daughters Lori (Monte) Simmons and Susan (Brian) Hobrock, grandchildren...
Deborah Kay Langley
Nov 28, 2021
On November 28, 2021, Deborah finished her journey on this earth. She is now asleep awaiting the day when she will be resurrected to a paradise earth to join her loved ones again. (John 5:28, 29; Psalm 37:10, 11) Deborah was born on March 21, 1959, in Kansas City to Lee and Hazel Langley and was the second of...
Ann Elizabeth Harrison
Nov 24, 2021
Ann Elizabeth Harrison, 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away in her home on November 24, 2021. Graveside services will be May 14, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS. Officiating will be Fr. Laird MacGregor. Ann was born May 18, 1935, in Salina, KS to parents S.O. and Beulah Harrison. She was a lifetime lover of...
Roberta J. Garner
Nov 22, 2021
Roberta (Bobbi) J. Garner passed away October 31st at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born January 29th, 1947 to Melvin and Jeanne Garner.
She was preceded in death by her parents. Bobbi joined Sheltered living on February 23, 1981. She made many friends there. She leaves behind her sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Don Dachenhausen, two nephews,Rick...
Raymond Edward “Ed” Scheurich
Nov 19, 2021
Black sheep, black sheep, where do you roam. Black sheep, black sheep come on home.
Raymond Edward "Ed" Scheurich, who died Nov. 19, 2021, lived many lives in this life, surviving wild turns of fate and building love, family, and community along the way. A celebration of his life will take place on April 1, 2022 at...
James Daryl Browning
Nov 19, 2021
James Daryl Browning, 72, Topeka, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. Honoring his request, no services are planned.
Survivors include his wife Beverly of 53 years; daughter Gloria Gutfleisch (Brooks); grandchildren Madison and Gage; sisters Diane Levick (Bobby), Phyllis Jean Martin (Ed), Brenda Horton and brother Ron Browning (Margie) along with various cousins, nieces and nephews.
...Charles E. Falconer Jr.
Nov 14, 2021
Charles E. Falconer Jr. (Chuck), 66, passed away on November 14, 2021 at the Atchison Medicalodge with his daughter Katelyn Falconer and his Mother Marilyn Falconer at his side. Chuck was born December 5, 1954 in Atchison, KS to Charles E. and Marilyn E (Hamm) Falconer. He graduated from Atchison High School in 1967.
Chuck was preceeded...
Ernest L Hull, Jr
Nov 11, 2021
Everyone knew him as Ernie. He always said Ernest was his father. He was born at home in Grenola, Ks to loving parents, Ernest and Elma Hull. He grew up wild and free to roam pasture land and fishing spots. He was proud to be a graduate of Cambridge High School, At age 20, he married his sweetheart, Kay....
Kathleen Faye Van Dam
Nov 4, 2021
Kathleen Faye Van Dam, 71, of Topeka, passed away November 4th, 2021. Kathy was born November 12, 1949 in Great Bend, KS the daughter of Jo Ann (Campbell) and Galen Broadbooks. She was the oldest of four (Dennis Broadbooks, Teri Zink, and Gail Barnard). Following high school graduation in 1967 she completed X-Ray training at Central Kansas Medical Center...
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