Sam Lynn Alvey
Jan 3, 2017
Sam Lynn Alvey, 66, of Topeka passed away at the Topeka VA Medical Center on December 31, 2016 after a prolonged illness. While there, he was cared for with skill and compassion by doctors and medical staff.
Sam was born January 5, 1950 in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Herb and Clarys June Alvey. Sam was preceded...
Donald Frederick Anguish, Jr.
Jan 2, 2017
Donald Frederick Anguish, Jr., 78, of Topeka, passed away December 29, 2016.
He was born March 5, 1938 in Topeka to Irene (May) and Donald F. Anguish Sr. He was preceded in death by two children, Dale E. Anguish and Misty G. Winn; and siblings, Robert Anguish and Wilma Otteson.
He married Nancy Ellen (Moore)...
Shelly Anne Fraze
Jan 2, 2017
Shelly Anne Fraze of Clay Center, KS passed away on December 28th, 2016 after an eight month battle with cancer. She was 53. Shelly was born on July 27th, 1963 in Phoenix, AZ to William Fraze and Donna Campbell. All her life she passionately cared for everyone around her. If there was anything she could do to help another...
Israel Cain Whatley
Dec 28, 2016
Janurary 6, 1992—December 21, 2016
Israel was born in La Junta, Colorado and departed this life in Topeka, Kansas.
He attended St. Matthew's Catholic School, and then went on to Highland Park High School. He and his family were members of St. Matthew's Catholic Church.
Proceeded in death by his father, Abraham Whatley,...
David L. Marks Sr.
Dec 28, 2016
David LeRoy Marks Sr., 63, Maple Hill, formerly of Scranton, Kansas and Ft. Supply, Oklahoma, lost his battle with cancer on December 24, 2016. He was born March 4, 1953 in La Junta, Colorado.
David worked as a diesel mechanic several years for the Topeka Truck Plaza before moving to Oklahoma where he drove a delivery truck...
Dale Grigsby
Dec 18, 2016
Dale Grigsby, 69, of Holton, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 in his home.
He was born February 27, 1947, in Oroville, California to Murvin Grigsby and Grace McHenry.
Dale is survived by his wife Linda; four children, Michael (Cathy) Grigsby, Dianna (Ron) Burton, David Grigsby, Debbie Grigsby; and seven grandchildren, Jacob, Alexis, Joseph, Colton,...
Martin Daniel Hutcheson
Dec 18, 2016
Martin Daniel Hutcheson (Marty) - Born April 14 1945 St.Johnbury, VT. Passed December 18, 2016 at Stormont-Vail due to illness.
Survived by 2 brothers; Harvey Hutcheson of Ophelia, VA and Dean Hutcheson (Carole) of Olathe, KS, son, Daniel Hutcheson of Topeka, a daughter, Alora Mayer (Michael) of Topeka, 3 granddaughters; Josie and Julia Hutcheson, Emily Mayer, and...
Stacie Michelle Diehl-Raine
Dec 15, 2016
Stacie Michelle Diehl-Raine, 47, passed away December 15th, 2016 after her long battle with Leukoencephalopathy. She was born February 28th, 1969. Her parents are Patty and Stephen Diehl. She has two sisters, Maggie and Sarah Diehl, and a brother, Jeff Diehl. Her two daughters are Brittany and Cortnie Raine. She also has two granddaughters, Keyleigh and Khloe.
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Ronald E. Burgoon
Dec 11, 2016
Ronald E. Burgoon (81), passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Midland Care Hospice House. Ron was born on October 8, 1935, in Ottawa, KS, the son of Bert and Ardith (Northway) Burgoon. Ron married Arlene Borland on March 20, 1960. Ron worked for Capitol Police for 34 years, retiring in June 1996. Survivors include wife, Arlene;...
Thomas Davidson Bridges
Dec 10, 2016
Thomas Davidson Bridges born in San Jose, California, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2016 in Topeka, Kansas. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marikay and Wally LeValley of Carmel Valley CA, nieces Alyse LeValley and Evynn LeValley, nephew-in-law Cord Bynum and great nephew West Bynum, and his dogs Jack and Buddha He was preceded in death by...
Janice L. Smeltzer Wipperman
Dec 8, 2016
Janice L. Smeltzer Wipperman passed away on December 8th, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital surrounded by her husband and loving family. Jan was born in Topeka, Kansason January 20, 1932 to Vivian O. Smeltzer and Beulah E. Smeltzer, who have proceeded her in death, a long with her brother Robert E. Smeltzer. Jan graduated from Topeka High School, and Clark's...
Raymond E. “Butch” Bixby
Dec 7, 2016
Raymond E. "Butch" Bixby, age 65, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Stormant-Vail Hospital.
Raymond was born January 7, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Ray and Maxine Reamer Bixby. Raymond graduated from Silver Lake High School. He married Janice Backerman April 23, 1971 in Topeka. She survives. Raymond worked as an automotive mechanic...
Roberto Alonzo
Dec 6, 2016
Roberto Alonzo, 62, of Topeka, died December 6, 2016. He was born August 31,1954 in Topeka, son of Rudolfo Alonzo and Lupe Alonzo-Parks. Roberto retired from the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center. He also worked for the Topeka Country Club and Kansas National Guard Security Company. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son,...
Shirley June Schmidt
Nov 30, 2016
Shirley June Schmidt, 77, of Topeka, passed away on November 30, 2016, following a battle with cancer.
She was born on June 8, 1939, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Charley and Venona Moore. She married Harry Edward Schmidt on February 16, 1957, in Beardstown, Illinois.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters...
Shirley Marlene Criqui
Nov 28, 2016
Shirley Marlene Criqui, 83, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully on November 28, 2016 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Howard Dean Criqui of Meriden, Kansas, her two children, Bob (Linda) Criqui of Topeka, Kansas and Renee (Ceci) Criqui of Meriden, Kansas, her four grandchildren, Michele Criqui, Jason Criqui, Aron Criqui–her devoted...
Anita Katherine Hunter
Nov 24, 2016
"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest."
Our sister, Anita Katherine Hunter, went into the open and waiting arms of our Lord on November 24, 2016. She had been in declining health for the past few years and succumbed to multiple health problems early this past Thanksgiving morning. She...
Dale M. Crafts
Nov 22, 2016
Dale M. Crafts, 85, of Ely, Nevada passed away peacefully at Midland Care Hospice on November 22nd, 2016. He was born February 6th, 1931 in Ely, Nevada to Marion and Nina Crafts. He married Sandra Reinertson on August 29th,1957 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. He is survived by four...
Orlan Wayne Mccollam
Nov 19, 2016
Orlan Wayne McCollam, 80 of Emporia passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his home. He was born January 23, 1936 on a farm near Kincaid, KS. Son of Clarence "Toots" and Velma McCollam. Orlan served in the Korean War in the United States Army. He was Co-Owner of IMP Boats for years in Lola, Kansas. He worked in...
Gary Lee Dorr
Nov 17, 2016
Gary Lee Dorr, 47, of Saint George, Kansas, left us unexpectedly November 17, 2016. Gary was preceded in death by his mother Nancy Dorr (Furst). He is survived by his son David Dorr(McPherson), sister Lisa Dorr(St. George), brother Jeff Dorr(St. George) and brother in law Steve Zimmerman(St. George), and father Greg Dorr(Ottawa). Gary will be forever missed by his...
Mark L. Winters
Nov 15, 2016
Mark L. Winters, 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, November 15, 2016. A graveside memorial will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry, KS, on 12/14/2016 at 10 am.
Mark was born in Chandler, OK. Most of his childhood was spent in Logan, Kansas. Mark attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS, taking degrees in...
