Obituaries

Donna Lee Meggison

Donna Lee Meggison

Apr 16, 2020

Donna Lee Meggison, 72, of Holton, KS passed away Thursday April 16th, 2020 in the comfort of her home with family by her side from glioblastoma (brain cancer). She was born December 3rd, 1947 in Topeka, KS.

She had several hobbies including family history, collecting Elvis Presley, reading cookbooks, crocheting, sewing, and several other hobbies.

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Denise Louise Richards

Denise Louise Richards

Apr 7, 2020

Denise Louise Richards, 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on April 7, 2020.  She was born December 5, 1954 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Orville and Louise (Mayfield) Lister. Denise graduated from Topeka High School in 1972 and attended Washburn University.

Denise worked as an insurance supervisor for the Cotton O'Neil Clinic for 24 years. Most...

Jerrie Ann Yancey

Jerrie Ann Yancey

Apr 5, 2020

Evangelist-Missionary Jerrie Ann Yancey, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born on July 25, 1952, in Moberly, MO. She graduated from Penn Foster University, where she received her bachelor's degree. Before passing, she worked as a nurse at Pearlie Mae's Compassion and Care, where she soon planned to...

Norman Dean “Norm” Herbel

Norman Dean “Norm” Herbel

Apr 4, 2020

Norman Dean "Norm" Herbel, 78, fell asleep in Jesus on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in his home near Abilene, Kansas, from congestive heart failure.

Norm was preceded in death by parents, Harry and Eva Herbel; brothers Charles Herbel of Shaffer, KS; Ray Herbel, of Niles, MI; Dale Herbel of Caldwell, ID, as well as one great-grand son....

Phillip Preston Morse

Phillip Preston Morse

Apr 2, 2020

Phillip Preston Morse,68, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 29, at his home, due to heart disease.

Phil was born Feb.3, 1952, at Topeka, son of Paul C. "Cody" Morse, Sr. and Bette Talbot Morst. He was preceeded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul C. Morse, Jr. (Boyd Fetterolf) and Timothy Owen Morse. He...

Lowell Dwayne Sears

Lowell Dwayne Sears

Mar 16, 2020

Lowell Dwayne Sears, 68, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on December 17, 1951 to Harold and Geraldine (Riley) Sears in Atchison, Kansas.

Lowell worked at Topeka's Payless Shoesource Distribution Center for 32 years. He married Wendy Lee Shaw on August 9th, 1978 and...

Martha Manville

Martha Manville

Mar 16, 2020

Martha (Dianne) Manville, age 62, passed away at her home in Topeka, KS on Monday, February 17. Dianne was born on October 20, 1957 in Independence, Missouri to William and Betty (Sager) Law. In July 1970, following her father's passing, the family moved to Saint Joseph, Missouri where she graduated from Central High School. Dianne received her Bachelor's from...

Lisa Marie Hoffman

Lisa Marie Hoffman

Mar 11, 2020

Lisa Marie Hoffman (Smith), 56, of Topeka, KS succumbed to a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer in the evening of March 7th, 2020. Lisa was cared for in the comfort of her home where shortly after a gathering of friends and family, she was relieved of her symptoms. Lisa was born in Topeka, KS on September 30th, 1963 as the...

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Fox

Anthony “Tony” Joseph Fox

Mar 11, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Fox, of Topeka passed away March 11, 2020.  He was born

January 25, 1957 in Topeka, KS to Frank L. Fox and Rae Jeanine (Drake) Fox.

Tony was a long time employee of Walmart.  He was an avid model railroad enthusiast

and a member of the Topeka Model Railroad club,...

Joseph G. “Joe” Herold

Joseph G. “Joe” Herold

Mar 10, 2020

Joseph G. "Joe" Herold passed into eternity on March 10, 2020.  He was 65 years old.

Joe was born on August 21, 1954, at Wichita, Kansas to Pete Frank Champion and Delores Hinojosa Champion.  He was adopted on September 25, 1954 by Louis V. Herold and Margaret I. Herold.  He graduated in 1972 from Osage City High...

Simone Amardeil Johnson

Simone Amardeil Johnson

Mar 3, 2020

Simone Amardeil Johnson, 98, died March 3, 2020. She was born April 17, 1921 in Avignon, France, the daughter of Antonin and Marguerite Sicre Amardeil.

Mrs. Johnson served as an interpreter in the French Army during World War II. She worked in the Information Service of the French Provisional Government in Algiers and the War Department in...

Vernon Edward Black

Vernon Edward Black

Mar 2, 2020

Vernon Edward Black, 72, completed his earthly journey and reined victory over all on February 24, 2020.  He was at his home in the country with his wife by his side, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on September 22, 1947, to David E. Black and Faye C. (Morlan) Black.  Growing up...

Patricia Ann Tillman

Patricia Ann Tillman

Feb 29, 2020

Patricia "Pat" Ann Eaton Boyles Tillman, 80, of Topeka, KS passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020. Pat was born June 23, 1939 in Kansas City, KS and moved to Topeka, KS where she graduated from Topeka High School in 1958. She married Jerry Boyles in 1961 and worked alongside him at Boyles Joyland Amusement Park in Topeka, KS for...

Francis Walter Berberich

Francis Walter Berberich

Feb 29, 2020

Francis Walter Berberich, 77, passed away Saturday February 29, 2020 at Midland Hospice House.

He was born February 13, 1943, in Topeka, KS. The son of Thomas Berberich and Dorothy (Chambers) Berberich.

Francis married Vicki Alexander April 15, 1962. She preceded him in death, as well as their infant son, Chad.

A celebration...

Audrey Lee Gehrt

Audrey Lee Gehrt

Feb 26, 2020

Audrey Lee Gehrt, 77, Manhattan, passed away on February 26, 2020.

She was born on September 24, 1942 in Evansville, IN.  Her parents were Al and Mary Yosha.  She moved to Manhattan in 1951 and graduated from Manhattan High School.  She married Dale Staatz, and they later divorced.  She married Delmar "Pete" Gehrt on October 19, 1975....

Dean Edward Robson

Dean Edward Robson

Feb 19, 2020

Dean Edward Robson, 88, of Abilene, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 at Village Manor after a long battle with Parkinson's. He was born December 29, 1931 in Abilene to Edward and Marie (Bross) Robson. He graduated from Abilene High School and Kansas State University. He lived his entire life in the Holland community except for 2 years in...

Charles E. Miller

Charles E. Miller

Feb 16, 2020

Charles E. (Chuck) Miller, 70, Berryton, KS passed away on February 16, 2020 following a brief, but brave battle with kidney cancer.

Chuck was born June 22, 1949 in Topeka to Kenneth and Dora Miller.  He graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University. Chuck worked for various employers including Ohse Meats and R&K Supply before establishing...

Shawn “Blueyez” Alexander

Shawn “Blueyez” Alexander

Feb 16, 2020

Shawn "Blueyez" Alexander, 39, of Topeka, passed away after more than a 7-year heroic fought battle with cancer and the effects from a donor stem cell transplant the morning of Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Shawn was born April 17, 1980, at St. Francis...

Kristen Lydia Proctor Edmonston

Kristen Lydia Proctor Edmonston

Feb 15, 2020

KRISTEN LYDIA PROCTOR EDMONSTON

Kristen Lydia Proctor Edmonston was called home to her Lord and Savior, Sunday, February 9, 2020, to retake her rightful place among the stars.

The story of the first child of Gerald and Anita Edwards Proctor, began January 3, 1967, a cold Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kristen's family ...

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