Feb 19, 2017

Janney Vee (Swan) Burgess, aged 95, died on February 19, 2017, at home in Lawrence, Kansas. She lived a full and complete life, and said she had not one regret. She was known for her compassion, her fierce intellectual curiosity, her sharp wit, her passionate concern for human rights, and her civic engagement. She always stood up for others,...

Feb 16, 2017

"Robert D. Moyer (Bob), passed away February 16, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor in Emporia, KS. He was born on December 10th, 1943 in Emporia, KS and was the son of Edward B. Sr and Helen J. Moyer.

Robert attended Emporia High School. He had worked in maintenance at Hopkins Manufacturing for many years prior. Survivors are his...

Feb 14, 2017

Lucia A. Estrada (Lucy), 82, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away February 14, 2017. She was born on August 10, 1934 in Alice, Texas and was the daughter of Manuel and Maria (Iglesias) Saldivar. Cremation has taken place.

Lucy was preceded in death by her two sons, Adan Almaraz, Jr. and Fabian Almaraz, sister, Guadalupe Salgado, as well...

Feb 13, 2017

Randall (Randy) Lee Becker, 57, Topeka, passed away with family by his side on Monday, February 13, 2017 following a battle with colon cancer. He was born February 8, 1960 in Lincoln, NE.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents John and Shirley Becker and brothers Ron Becker and Bart Becker.

He is survived...

Feb 11, 2017

Nancy Jean Kauffman (Whitworth) was called home by the Lord on Saturday February 11, 2017. Nancy was born in Wichita, KS on September 14, 1937. She was preceded in death by her parents and the love of her life, Emory Clyde Barnes Sr. She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was the eldest of 8...

Feb 10, 2017

Frances "Fran" Hargis died February 10, 2017 after living her entire 89 years in Topeka. The eldest daughter of Margaret and John Boley, she was raised on a farm and went to country schools her first eight grades. She graduated valedictorian of her high school class at Washburn Rural High School in 1945 and remained close to many of...

Feb 9, 2017

Ronald Eugene Purvis "Ronnie" was born March 3 1952 to Marie Jeffries and Gilbert Purvis. He went home to the Lord on February 9th 2017 in Topeka Ks at Stormont Vail hospital. He was the oldest out of 7 children. He had two sisters Becky and, Brenda Purvis and four brothers Roger, Gary, Robert, and Clifford Purvis. He was...

Jan 30, 2017

Kathleen (Kathy) Worland Waddell passed away at her home January 30, 2017, after a valiant struggle with cancer. Kathy was born Augusts 30, 1944, the daughter of Robert S. and Norma (Olsen) Worland.

She was a graduate of Hayden, Washburn, and Kansas University where she earned her Master's in Social Welfare. She devoted her life caring for...

Jan 26, 2017

Clinton Michael Brown, 55, of Topeka,Kansas passed away unexpectedly January 15,2017 in his home.

He was born August 17, 1961 in Topeka,Kansas to Lester Brown and Sheron (Tibbitts) Carnes. He attended Seaman High School Class of '79. He worked as a commercial maintenance worker.

Clint is survived by his best friend and partner Pamela (Holthusen)...

Jan 26, 2017

Dean William Wilson, 62, of Topeka, KS passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Aldersgate Village, Topeka.

Dean was born on November 17, 1954, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Leland and Patricia (Davidson) Wilson. He graduated from Turner High School, Kansas City, KS; Kansas City Community College with an A.D. and attended Kansas State University...

Jan 24, 2017

MSG. Frank Narvaez III passed away on Jan. 24, 2017 in Paxico, Kansas. Frank was born in Kingsville Texas on July 8, 1952 to Antonia and Frank Narvaez.He joined the U.S. Army after graduating from H.M. King High School and married Kathleen Mosley in 1978 when stationed in Lawton Oklahoma.Frank served in the U.S. Army in Texas, Korea, Hawaii,...

Jan 19, 2017

Karen Louise Dingman 68, of Topeka died peacefully Thursday January 19, 2017 at Presbyterian Manor. She was born November 26, 1948 in Lawrence, Kansas. Karen was preceded in death by her father John Charles Dingman, her mother Elsie Winona Olson, and sister Dorothy "Dottie" Housworth, all of Lawrence, Kansas. Karen is survived by a daughter Sherry Quiroz of Topeka,...

Jan 18, 2017

Mary Cummings, of Lawrence Kansas, passed away January 18, 2017 in Lawrence, Kansas.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Eagle Rock Church (1389 North 1300 Road, Lawrence, KS 66047). A reception will follow the service at Maceli Catering from 3-5pm. Join us for light refreshments and good conversation...

Jan 16, 2017

Daytona Stufflebean, of Harveyville Kansas, passed away on January 16th, 2017 in Topeka, Kansas.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Eskridge Community Center on January 29th from 2-4pm. Please join us for light refreshments and pleasant remembrance.

Daytona was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 21st, 2001 to Theresa Kraus and Stacy...

Jan 16, 2017

Orlando Lee Snell was born June 20th 1945; he passed away at 71 years old in Topeka Ks.

Orlando and his wife of 41 years old were lifetime residents of Overbrook Ks. Together they had one child, Tonya, however he became a father to four other children, that he loved very much; Sherry, Terry, Barry and Renea....

Jan 15, 2017

Dorothy L McDowell (91) went to Heaven, January 15, 2017.

Dorothy Louise Slatten July 14th, 1925 born to parents Fredrick and Beryl Slatten at St. Joseph Mo. They then moved to Topeka. Dorothy married Frederick McDowell August 1st, 1942 in Topeka.

Dorothy is survived by Daughter Doris Reedy (Lyle) Topeka, and Son Patrick McDowell (Vereta)...

Jan 14, 2017

Amanta Ruth (Schiller) Rakestraw, 79, died of pancreatic cancer on January 14, 2017 at her home in Topeka Kansas her daughter was at her side.

Amanta is survived by her daughter Connie Hall-Sutherland, of Ozawkie, Kansas, son Kevin T Hall of Colorado, sisters Diantha Watkins of Texas, Pam Martin and husband Michael Martin of Manhattan Kansas, grandsons...

Jan 10, 2017

Cook, Gaylene (Starr), former Pizza Parlor waitress, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2017. She married Garry Cook November 24, 1979 in Topeka. Survivors: husband, Garry; son, Jimmy Lee Kern Jr. (Debbie) of Florence AL; grandchildren, Lindsey Kern (Jimmy Covan), Michael and Anthony Woods; great-grandchildren, Logan, Lucas, Bentlee, Bristin, She is preceded in death by her...

Jan 9, 2017

Gerald Dean Marlatt "Jerry", passed away January 9, 2017 at his home in Emmett Kansas at the age of 72. Jerry was born January 28, 1944 in Topeka Kansas to Herbert Max Marlatt and Marguerite Jane (Spaeth) Crowe. At the time he was the largest baby ever delivered at Stormont-Vail hospital at 14lbs 7oz.

Jerry graduated from...

Jan 5, 2017

Mariam W. Busby of Topeka Kansas passed away following illness at the Topeka Hospice House on Tuesday January 3rd 2017.

Mariam ,a long time resident of Topeka, was proceeded in death by son Gregory Volpert . She is survived by daughter Nancy Volpert and son Jeff(Trina)Volpert of Topeka. 4 Grandchildren and 3 Great grandchildren .

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