Obituaries

Elda Validean Miller

Elda Validean Miller

Jan 5, 2018

Elda Validean (McCracken) Miller -

Peacefully passed at her daughter's house in Holton KS. On Monday January 1, 2018 at the age of 78. She was born January 1, 1940 in Tunas Mo to Archie Wheeler and Mabel Dorothy Belcher.

She married Bufford Keith McCracken Sr. in May of 1958 was married for 30 years...

Ruby Nevah Clifton Hendrickson

Ruby Nevah Clifton Hendrickson

Jan 4, 2018

Ruby Nevah Clifton Hendrickson was born near Duncan, Oklahoma on December 27, 1921. Ruby married Homer Hendrickson on October 24, 1941. She passed away peacefully on January 4, 2018.

Ruby was proceeded in death by her husband Homer Hendrickson on September 12, 2008.

Ruby is survived by her daughter Kathleen Lipprand and husband Kenneth; Grandchildren...

Darryl Lewis Wilson

Darryl Lewis Wilson

Jan 3, 2018

Darryl Lewis Wilson, born February 7, 1945 passed December 4, 2017 in Topeka, KS.

Darryl was born to Ernest and Clarice Wilson in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. the second of two sons. Darryl completed the 11th grade at Ft. Lauderdale High and then after completing his GED he joined the US Air Force. In the Air Force he...

Steven P. Bogart

Steven P. Bogart

Jan 3, 2018

Steven P. Bogart, 72, of Topeka, passed December 31, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.

Steve was born August 21, 1945 to L.D. and Dorothy Bogart in Topeka, Kansas. Steve had two brothers, Larry and Kirk Bogart One of his two sisters, Paula Bogart, preceded him in death, as did his parents and brothers. His younger sister, Shelly Bogart...

Lolita J. Thomas

Lolita J. Thomas

Jan 3, 2018

Lolita J. Thomas 80, of Salina passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospice, Kansas City Missouri. She was born August, 10, 1937 in Salina to John Sr. and Irma Curtis. Lolita was the wife of the late Howard Thomas.

Survivors include: her daughter Sheryl Sanders (Holly) of Lawrence Ks., Roy Brownridge of New Iberia...

Dale E. Hogan

Dale E. Hogan

Jan 2, 2018

Dale E. Hogan, 56, of Topeka KS passed away at his home on December 29, 2017. Dale was born April 9, 1961 at Emporia KS, the son of Edward D. and Nellie L. Myers Hogan. Dale graduated from Highland Park High School in 1979 and was employed at Reser's Fine Foods for the past 15 years.

Survivors...

Terry Lee Holder

Terry Lee Holder

Jan 2, 2018

Terry Lee Holder - 61 of Osage City, peacefully passed away listening to his favorite singer Elvis and even though he was unable to speak, he would moan sing to his favorite songs until the moment he took his last breath on Monday, December 25th at a Topeka hospital with his companion by his side. He was born August...

Richard Wayne Erhart

Richard Wayne Erhart

Jan 2, 2018

Richard Wayne Erhart, 65, of Winchester, Kansas passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, doing what he loved best; working on the farm.

Richard was born on September 7, 1952, the son of Donald Wayne and Teresa Marie (Herbers) Erhart. He attended school in Winchester and graduated from Jefferson County North High school l in 1970. He...

Jolene Marie Cranmer

Jolene Marie Cranmer

Jan 1, 2018

Jolene Marie (Nitcher) Cranmer went Home on January 1, 2018 at the age of 72 from her daughter's home in Topeka, KS. She was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in December of 2017. It was a sad but heartwarming time the last month that we had with her. Mom will be dearly missed.

Jolene was born...

Alice Marie Meyer

Alice Marie Meyer

Dec 23, 2017

Alice Marie (Comer) Meyer passed peacefully December 23, 2017 at the age of 90 at her home in near Lawrence, KS. She was a former resident of Kansas City, Missouri; Prairie Village, Kansas; Washington DC, (Springfield, VA); Longwood, Fl; Lake Dabinawa, near Lawrence, Kansas; Overland Park, KS , Asheville, N.C and White Lake, Wisconsin.

Alice was born...

Charles Marvin Peterson

Charles Marvin Peterson

Dec 18, 2017

Charles Marvin Peterson (Pete), 88, died Thursday, 12/14/17 at his home in Council Grove after losing his battle with cancer.

Pete was born 12/25/1928 in Alta Vista. He was preceded in death by his parents Edna (Reed) Peterson and Charles Peterson, a sister Wilma Cornell (Billie), and a brother Jerry Peterson. He is survived by his wife...

Leota Dollar White-Cowell

Leota Dollar White-Cowell

Dec 18, 2017

Leota Dollar White-Cowell, 90, Topeka, passed away December 18, 2017. She was born January 17, 2017 in Deer, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by Lewis White, Fred Cowell, seven siblings and a daughter-in-law, Ginger Henderson. Leota is survived by her children: Shirley Chavez, Sam Henderson, Jeanie Henson (Paul) and Gary White. She is also survived by four grandchildren:...

Carolyn Louise Putnam Corrick

Carolyn Louise Putnam Corrick

Dec 16, 2017

Carolyn Louise Putnam Corrick, passed away Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was born April 24, 1917 in rural Shawnee County at 18th and Redden (now High Street) to Clara Louise Gibson Putnam and Dr. Harry Wells Putnam, Topeka dentist. She was fortunate to have three older brothers; Gibson Wells Putnam, George Harry Putnam & James Wesley Putnam. She attended...

Carol Jean Bibert

Carol Jean Bibert

Dec 16, 2017

Carol Jean Bibert passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017. She was born in Topeka, KS on August 23, 1943. She was happily married to Bill Bibert for 56 years. She was a devoted wife and mother. Carol was a life-long member of the Faith Family Life Centre. She was dedicated to young children in her daycare career. She...

Robert Joseph Valencia

Robert Joseph Valencia

Dec 14, 2017

Robert Joseph Valencia, born on May 24 1939 (on his Mother's 20th Birthday) on loan to us for 78 years, take n back to Heaven on November 24 at 11 pm.

His official death will be recorded as Nov. 25 at 00:24.

The celebration of life service will be at the Overbrook United Methodist Church,...

Debra J. Rensing

Debra J. Rensing

Dec 14, 2017

Debra J. Rensing (Klamm) , 59, of Tecumseh, Kansas passed away December 8th at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka Kansas.

Debra was born February 16th 1958 to Theodore and Darlene (Morris) Klamm. She was a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and previously worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas.

She is survived by...

Joy L Banker

Joy L Banker

Dec 11, 2017

Joy L Banker, 41 Born in Baldwin Wisconsin, resident of Topeka Kansas. Loving mother & grandmother, devoted wife, and friend to all, passed away unexpectedly 6 December 2017. Joy loved life and her always positive energy will be missed by many.

Joy loved life and tried every day to live life to the fullest. Always positive and...

Heinrich Peter Mehrens

Heinrich Peter Mehrens

Dec 10, 2017

Heinrich Peter Mehrens (Opa), (Heiner) 79, of Topeka, Kansas was born in Waddens, Germany November 1, 1938. He was married to the love of his life Rosemarie Mehrens July 14th, 1962 and were married for 55 beautiful years. Opa passed December 10th, 2017 due to complications from a stroke. He was surrounded by all of his family at his...

Coral Dian Quasebarth

Coral Dian Quasebarth

Dec 2, 2017

Coral Dian Quasebarth, 43, Of Seneca, Ks passed away at home on Dec. 2, 2017. She was born to Ronald Pressgrove and Margie Bronaugh on Aug. 25, 1974 in Topeka, Kansas. She grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School.

She is survived by her husband, Chad Quasebarth. Her children Michelle Mayer, Richard Hendrix and...

Steven Loren Boeckman

Steven Loren Boeckman

Dec 1, 2017

Steven Loren Boeckman, 65, of Wetmore, KS, passed away peacefully December 1, 2017 surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 1, 1952 in Seneca, KS the son of Raymond and Lucille (Deters) Boeckman. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1970 and attended Kansas State University. He was an active member of the Wetmore Men's Club, worked...

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