Obituaries
Tabitha L Cremer-Krystofosky
Nov 27, 2017
Tabitha L Cremer-Krystofosky 27, died Monday November 27, 2017
Celebration of Life will be at 1:00 p.m..Saturday December 2, 2017 at Family of God Church, 1231 NW Eugene St, Topeka, KS 66608
Tabitha is survived by three lovely children 8, 7 & 3, her Dad Darrell Creamer, Sr, Step Mom Julie VanVleck- Cremer (Topeka), her...
Linda M. Cookson
Nov 24, 2017
Linda M. Cookson, 73, passed away at Olathe Health Hospice Center on Friday, November 24, 2017 while being comforted by lifelong friends following a stroke.
Linda was born, in Emporia, KS, to Fred and Mary (Bennett) Cookson who preceded he in death. She is survived by a wide circle of close friends some of whom she considered...
Lonnie Dean Harris
Nov 20, 2017
Lonnie Dean Harris was a man of great integrity and dedication. Whatever he did, was done with all of his heart, intellect, and soul. There were no short cuts in his life, and the "right way" was the "only way" for Lonnie.
This included his 32 year career at Frito-Lay, where he earned a reputation as a...
Sandra “Sandy” Stewart
Nov 15, 2017
Sandra "Sandy" Stewart, 68, died the 11th November 2017 at her home in Harveyville, Kansas after a long battle with cancer. Her Celebration of Life will be held at 2pm this Sunday at the Harveyville Fire Station.
Sandy was born on the 30th August 1949 in Garnett, Kansas to Virgil and Imogene Barr. She was one in...
Virginia L. Schul
Nov 10, 2017
Virginia L. Schul, 88, passed away Nov. 10th, 2017. Virginia was born March 10th, 1929 in Shamrock, Texas. Long time resident of Winfield, KS for over 38 years, was where she really called home. The last eight years were spent with her daughter Deva, and Son-in-law Mark Randel, near the Auburn, KS Community. She was preceded in death by...
Michelle Thacker
Nov 3, 2017
Family was very important to Chelle, so much so that growing up with her husbands siblings meant she was a heckuva 1st base softball player and who can question a strong woman whose nickname was "shot?!"
She was a well-known bowler who always carried a high average in addition to playing and whooping anyone in scrabble whether...
Donna Jean Davis
Nov 2, 2017
Donna Jean (McCoy) Davis, 88, passed away Nov. 2, 2017 in Manhattan, KS of natural causes. Born in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the youngest of Hanora (Roberts) and Walter "Jit" McCoy's four children, which included Blaine, John Ed, and Wally. Donna is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jack H. Davis, daughter Jan and son Glen, both of...
Darrel Wayne Frey
Nov 1, 2017
Darrel Wayne Frey, who was born on February 4, 1946 to William Weir Frey and Betty Louise Mitchell, passed away on November 1, 2017. He is preceded in death by parents William and Betty and his brother William. Darrel was the oldest child of three and married Barbara Anne Kruger on February 24, 1967. Together they had two boys,...
Todd Philip Bowers
Oct 29, 2017
Todd Philip Bowers, 48, Westmoreland, passed away October 29, 2017 after a fierce battle with cancer.
Todd was born September 7, 1969 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Sharon (Boe) Bowers, and Doug Bowers. He grew up in the St. George, Manhattan, and Westmoreland area, graduating from Westmoreland High in 1988. During and after high school, Todd worked at...
Francis Elden Sill, Jr.
Oct 27, 2017
Francis Elden Sill, Jr., (Elden), 73, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, after a courageous battle with cancer at his home surrounded by his family. Elden was born on December 14, 1943 to Francis Elden Sill, Sr. and Betrice (Gaston) Sill in Strong City, Kansas.
Elden is survived by his wife of 49...
Gary Lee Haflich
Oct 27, 2017
Gary Lee Haflich, age 78 of Meriden, KS passed away peacefully on October 27, 2017. Gary was born December 30, 1938 in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Topeka High School and Clark's School of Business, attended Washburn University, served in the Kansas National Guard, coached baseball, played golf, retired after many years with Sante Fe Railroad and delivered Meals...
Robert Frederick English Iii
Oct 26, 2017
Bobby had a heart of gold and was full of life and energy. He was the first grandchild with many following after, had lots of nieces and nephews, and especially loved spoiling and caring for kids of friends and family. He was an active role model for kids or anyone needing mentoring.
He struggled with his health...
Larry Lee Tucker
Oct 17, 2017
Larry Lee Tucker, 78 of Auburn, KS passed away October 17, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born January 10, 1939 in Wakarusa, KS to Floyd and Freda Tucker. Larry was a graduate of Auburn High School. He served in the Navy for 2 years before becoming a local Truck Driver in the commuting area.
On...
Betty Louise Couch
Oct 17, 2017
Betty Louise (Anders) Couch, 92 of Topeka, Kansas passed away October 17, 2017. Betty was born to Wilbur and Lula Anders on June 23,1925 in Topeka. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert C. Couch and a brother Donald Anders and his wife Esther. Survived by her son Bruce and daughter-in-law Pat; daughter Barbara (Couch) Turner (of...
David L. Gerstner
Oct 15, 2017
David L. Gerstner, age 68, of Berryton, KS, passed away on October 15, 2017, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS.
Dave was born on Nov 9, 1948, in Seneca, KS. He was the son of Harvey and Dorothy (Marcotte) Gerstner. He graduated from Frankfort High School, Frankfort, KS, and retired from the Kansas Highway Patrol. and Beloit...
Susan A. Springer
Oct 14, 2017
Susan A. Springer, 70, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at St. Francis health Care Center in Topeka, after a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 11 1947, at Salem,OR. the daughter of Bill and Georgia Bench Lewis. She graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1965 and had attended Washburn University. Susan was a loving wife and homemaker. She...
Gloria “Glo” Mounkes Viau
Oct 9, 2017
Gloria "Glo" Mounkes Viau 68, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Emporia, Ks. following a 1 1/2 battle with cancer.
Born to Mr.& Mrs. Desiderio Carmona on January 14, 1949 in Big Spring, Tx. She left Big Spring to travel the world as a military wife to her 1st husband John R. Mounkes, Sr....
Danny C. Beckwith
Oct 2, 2017
Danny C. Beckwith 63 of Topeka, passed away October 2, 2017.
Danny was born March 9, 1954 in Beaver, OK.
He was a Rural Carrier for the United States Postal Service for 30 years.
He loved his job. To him delivering the mail to his customers was like delivering the mail to his...
Jerry Wright
Oct 1, 2017
Jerry (Coach) Wright 74 was greeted by angles on September 29th. He was a teacher & coach with 501 for over 40 years. Jerry and Vera were married for 54 yrs. Jerry started his teaching career in Ellis Ks. in 1965 and Retired in 2009.
He was at Topeka West, Topeka High, Avendale East, Scott & Williams...
Wilma Lucile Rose
Sep 29, 2017
Wilma Lucile Rose, 93 of Baldwin City, KS passed away September 26, 2017 at Baldwin Care Center. She was born December 30, 1923 in Valley Falls, KS to John and Edna Searle. Wilma was a graduate of Valley Falls High School. She went on to work at the Coleman Defense plant in Wichita, Forbes Air Base in Topeka and...
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