Obituaries

Gerald Miller

Gerald Miller

Nov 13, 2019

Gerald (Jerry) Miller 78 of Lyndon, KS passed away Nov. 13, 2019 following a long battle with COPD. He was born June 13th, 1941 in Westmorland, KS. He was the son of Alice and Charles Miller of Wamego, KS. He was in the army during the Bay of Pigs invasion. He was a Nike missile radar operator at the...

Charles D. Mccall

Charles D. Mccall

Nov 11, 2019

Today I say goodbye to the greatest father a girl could ask for.  My Dad lived a great life, served his country, made a good living and lived by his own rules.

His family-Was his religion, he believed in us deeply and had all the faith in the world in US.  We always came first, above ALL...

James Robert Chalender

James Robert Chalender

Nov 10, 2019

James Robert Chalender, 63, of Topeka, KS passed away on November 10, 2019 at his home.  He was born on July 20, 1956 to Robert and Betty Chalender in Lawrence, KS. Both parents preceded him in death.

Jim graduated from Lawrence High School.  He served in the US Army as a mechanic from 1974-1976. Jim enjoyed being...

Lucille Johnson

Lucille Johnson

Nov 8, 2019

Lucille Marie Harms was born December 25, 1929, on a farm outside of Deshler, Nebraska, and died November 8, 2019, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 89 years.  She was the daughter of Reinhold William Harms and Marie Dorothy Fangmeyer Harms.  Lucille was the oldest of 3 daughters - Lucille, Delores and Arnita.  She went...

Orville E Landosky

Orville E Landosky

Nov 6, 2019

Orville E Landosky age 83 of Manhattan KS passed away at his residence on November 6, 2019. Orv was born November 21, 1935 in Bay City Michigan to Adolph and Helena Landosky. Orv retired from Quaker Oats in 1997. After he retired he did maintenance work at the Wareham. I his younger days he loved to play blooper ball...

Alfred Henry Wipperman Jr.

Alfred Henry Wipperman Jr.

Oct 29, 2019

Alfred Henry Wipperman Jr. passed into the loving arms of his Savior on Saturday, October 26 succumbing to cancer. Al was born May 18th, 1928 in Little Rock, Arkansas, child of Alfred Henry Wipperman Sr. and Gertrude (Steinwedel). After graduating from High School in Stuttgart, Arkansas he joined the US Coast Guard where he served on the USS Walt...

Dawnelle Marie Frye

Dawnelle Marie Frye

Oct 25, 2019

Dawnelle Marie Frye lost her battle against cancer at the age of 43 on October 24th, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas.

Dawnelle is survived by her children, Dominick Frye, Dyvon Frye, Destanee Frye, and Ciara Hall of Topeka, Kansas. Survived by her parents Melody Schweizer, Jim Schweizer, and Richard Toler and her siblings Joshua Toler, Colby Toler, and...

Sandra Lee Moore

Sandra Lee Moore

Oct 24, 2019

Sandra Lee Moore, 83, of Emporia, KS passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019 in Council Grove, KS. Sandra was born Sandra Lee Sample April 17, 1936 in Council Grove, KS to Shirley E. Richter and George E. Sample.

Sandra grew up in Council Grove and graduated from Council Grove High School in 1953. Sandra attended Kansas University....

Jerry Dean Nolting

Jerry Dean Nolting

Oct 21, 2019

Jerry Dean Nolting went to be with his heavenly father on October 12, 2019. Jerry was born on May 15, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas to Oscar Nolting, Sr. and Loretta Mae Lawton. He grew up and lived in Topeka, Kansas.

Jerry was employed by the City of Topeka as a Utility System Worker, retiring in March, 2019....

Susan Gayle Carey

Susan Gayle Carey

Oct 11, 2019

Susan Gayle Carey of Topeka, KS lost her battle with cancer among her closest friends and family on October 3, 2019. She was born Susan Gayle Trowbridge on February 22, 1950 in Manhattan, KS, daughter of Meda M. Trowbridge (Hampton) and Keith A. Trowbridge. She graduated from Manhattan High School in 1968 and attended Kansas State University. She married...

Skaidrite Kankis

Skaidrite Kankis

Oct 8, 2019

Skaidrite Kankis passed away at age 95 on October 8, 2019 in Topeka. She was born Skaidrite Ozols to Alberts (who passed away before her birth) and Anna (Kalcenavs), on March 30, 1924 in Rujiena, Latvia. She married Karlis Bresavs, and in March 1944, daughter Daiga was born. Only a few months later, the Russians invaded Latvia, and Karlis...

Sue Pater

Sue Pater

Oct 7, 2019

Sue (Brown) Pater 64, lost her battle with cancer Oct. 5, 2019 while at home.

She was born Nov. 6, 1954, the daughter of Fred Brown and Bonnie (Ledbetter) Bellinger.

She married Darrell Pater Aug. 8, 1981. They just celebrated their 38th anniversary. He survives in the home. She is also survived by her father...

Raymond Eugene Mabon

Raymond Eugene Mabon

Sep 30, 2019

Raymond Eugene Mabon passed away on September 30, 2019. He was 86.

Survivors include daughter Brenda and husband Cecil Grimmett, Carbondale, son David Mabon, Topeka, step brother Mike Pfannenstiel, Auburn, two grandsons and seven great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will take place at a later date.

For more...

Charles Frederis Robards

Charles Frederis Robards

Sep 24, 2019

Charles Frederis Robards, Jr. 57 of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 peacefully at home. He was born August 25, 1962 in Leavenworth, Ks. to Dorothy Jones and Charles Robards, Sr. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army, having established marksmanship status. He took pride in his time served and cherished his many commendations. Charles was...

Larita Joyce Lane

Larita Joyce Lane

Sep 24, 2019

LaRita Joyce (Lewis) Lane, Topeka, passed away peacefully September 24, 2019, surrounded by family.

She was born December 31, 1932 in Topeka, daughter of Glenn and Essie (Clinkenbeard) Lewis.

Rita married Sergeant Talmadge L. Evans, USAF April 16, 1949 in Topeka. He preceded her in death March 24, 1951. Rita married Delbert Lane July 3,...

Arnie Bryant

Arnie Bryant

Sep 24, 2019

Arnie Bryant was born on October 20, 1953 in Topeka, KS to Ralph Sr. and Ardena Napue Bryant. Arnie graduated from Topeka High School, home of the Hoy Hoy Mighty Trojans! He graduated in the centennial graduating Class of 1971. He played in the Trojans band. He was a musician at heart and played with several bands over his...

Robert E. “Bob” Jackson

Robert E. “Bob” Jackson

Sep 22, 2019

Robert E. "Bob" Jackson of Junction City, Kansas, born February 3, 1945, passed away September 22, 2019 surrounded by his wife, Kim, and 4 children, Robyn, Karyn, William, and Martin. In addition to his wife and children, Bob is survived by 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Bob retired from the Army in 1986 and remained in the Junction City...

Velma Belle Roose

Velma Belle Roose

Sep 19, 2019

Velma Belle Roose (Lutz), 93, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children John Roose and Carol Reichmuth (Roose) on 9/13/2019. Velma was preceded in death by her son Gary Roose. In addition to her son and daughter, she is survived by 5 grandchildren: Brandon Roose, Drew, Dan, Beth and Jess Reichmuth. At Velma's request,...

Edna J. Forster

Edna J. Forster

Sep 17, 2019

Edna J. Forster "Kmono-Quah", 91, of Holton, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019. She was born February 6, 1928 in Mayetta, KS, the daughter of Floyd Fitzsimmons and Ruth (Wahwassuck) Fitzsimmons. Edna was a typist and later worked in accounting, but was mostly a stay at home mom. She very much enjoyed cooking, sewing and the outdoors, including fishing,...

William “Bill” Struble

William “Bill” Struble

Sep 17, 2019

William "Bill" Struble 77, Lawrence, formally of Topeka Kansas, passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2019, surrounded by his immediate family at his residence.

He was born on December 1, 1941, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Gene and Dorthea Struble. He graduated from Larned High School in 1959. He attended KU and graduated with a...

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