Obituaries

Donna L. Cashman

Donna L. Cashman

Aug 29, 2017

Donna L. (Vest) Cashman, 68, passed away August 29, 2017 at home. Donna was born to James and Alice Vest in Topeka, KS on May 18, 1949. Donna was a strong-willed woman who spent most of her years as a homemaker. Donna also spent time working at Halls Lithograph, waitressing, and working as a drug and alcohol counselor. Donna...

Betty Jo Marling

Betty Jo Marling

Aug 29, 2017

Betty Jo (Nigh) Marling, aged 96, passed away Saturday 8-26-2017. Married to Charles Marling (deceased), survived by children Mark Marling and Mary Franzen, and eight grandchildren. Service will beSaturday 9-2-2017, 10:00, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, Topeka Kansas. Instead of flowers, contributions may be made to Westminster Presbyterian Church or Topeka Rescue Mission.

Eugene Glenn

Eugene Glenn

Aug 27, 2017

Eugene (Gene) Glenn was born to Newton and Clara (Lamberson) Glenn in Sabetha (they passed away too soon). The Glenn kids were raised around the Holton and Circleville area. Gene was a "Good Ole Boy" with honest values and love for life! His road took many turns, but he never ventured far from his country roots. He married Tracy...

Randy Ray

Randy Ray

Aug 27, 2017

Randy Ray, born July 25th, 1955 in Lawrence, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday August 27th, 2017 in Topeka, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years Susan, Topeka; Mother Violet (Topeka); Twin brother Ronnie and wife Virginia (Topeka) and brothers Rusty and wife Sandi (Topeka) and Rodney (Kentucky); Daughter Rochel Towle...

Edna Mae Robertson

Edna Mae Robertson

Aug 26, 2017

"Edna Mae" (Price) Robertson, born March 1st, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 26th, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father Charles L. Price Sr., mother Eleanor J. Price, and her brother Charles L. Price Jr. She is survived by two sons, Robert and Charles, three daughters, Vicki, Lynda, and...

Betty Gail Wollenberg

Betty Gail Wollenberg

Aug 16, 2017

Betty Gail (McKee) Wollenberg, born August 7, 1948, in Dallas, Texas, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on August 16, 2017 at 3:51 p.m. "Betty Gail", as she was known to her family and close friends, was preceded in death by her father, Silas McKee, and her stepmother Geraldine Bentley and a brother, Timothy Wayne McKee. She is...

Richard Todd Etzel

Richard Todd Etzel

Aug 14, 2017

Richard Todd Etzel, 49, KC MO passed away Monday August 14th, 2017 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS. He was born October 23rd, 1967 at HAFB, Utah, the son of Richard Terry Etzel and Randy (Etzel) DeMoss. Richard graduated from Topeka West High School, Topeka, KS in 1986, prior to moving to KC, MO. He worked at Farmers Insurance...

David J Gibbons

David J Gibbons

Aug 2, 2017

David J Gibbons 71, of Olsburg, Ks died August 2, 2017 at Via Christy Hospital in Manhattan, Ks.

David is survived by his wife Anna, of the home and 2 brothers. Tommy Gibbons (Barbara) of Tonganoxie, Ks and Michael Gibbons (Virginia) of Bonner Springs. 2 children, 3 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Celebration of Life...

Robbin Denise Hoffman

Robbin Denise Hoffman

Aug 2, 2017

Robbin Denise Hoffman (Finch), 61 of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the Good Shephard Hospice House in Manhattan.

Robbin was born on July 16, 1956 in Ventura, California the middle daughter of James "Jim" and Anita (Endsley) Finch. She graduated from Park Avenue High School in El Centro, California in February of...

Isaac Wakabayashi

Isaac Wakabayashi

Jul 26, 2017

Isaac Wakabayashi passed away peacefully on July 26, 2017 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Ike was born December 15, 1925 in Tacoma, Washington and grew up there and in Hilo Hawaii. He eventually moved to California and attended the University of California Berkley where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in...

Janet Susan Perkins

Janet Susan Perkins

Jul 20, 2017

Janet Susan (Carr) Perkins, of Topeka passed away July 20, 2017 at the age of 71. She was born March 19, 1946 to Chester and S. Genevieve Carr.

She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1964. She worked as a legal secretary for Topeka-area law firms and retired from Highway Oil Company. She enjoyed bowling, dancing,...

Vicky Anne Washer

Vicky Anne Washer

Jul 18, 2017

Vicky Anne Washer, 60, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on July 18th, 2017 following a long illness.

A Funeral Mass is scheduled for Saturday, August 5th, 2017 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church at 11:00 am.

Vicky was preceded in death by her father, Harlow F. Washer, and is survived by her mother,...

Katherine L. Gigous

Katherine L. Gigous

Jul 18, 2017

Katherine L. Gigous was born August 8, 1929, at Fontana, Kansas. She went to heaven on July 18th, 2017, after a short illness. She is survived by daughters Deborah Taylor and Rebecca Bailey. Grandchildren Scott Taylor and Katherine Creighton. Great-grandchildren Madalyne Taylor, Matthew Taylor, Kiersten Creighton, Shane Creighton and Sara Taylor. Step Great-grandson Jeremy Skeggs. She belonged to the...

George Mosby

George Mosby

Jul 16, 2017

An eleven pound baby boy started his life on earth February 13, 1942 and was given the name George Ernest Mosby.George grew up and attended grade school and high school in Maple Hill, Kansas graduating in 1956. He then went onto attend the Kansas State Teachers College of Emporia graduating in 1970 with a degree of Bachelor of Science...

Keith Michael Truesdell

Keith Michael Truesdell

Jul 12, 2017

Keith Michael Truesdell, 54 died Monday, July 10th in Topeka. He was born Aug. 1st, 1962 in Maryland. Most of his adult life has been spent in Topeka where he worked as a residential painter and a member of the KS National Guard, 714th Maint. Co 3rd Platoon. He is survived by his two daughters, Kaitlyn and Mikayla Truesdell....

Victor I. Narvaez

Victor I. Narvaez

Jul 3, 2017

Victor I. Narvaez, 62, passed away Monday, July 3, 2017 in Topeka, KS. He was born February 14, 1955 in Kingsville, TX to Frank and Antonia Narvaez. He served in the US Air Force and later worked as a contract laborer at various refineries in Corpus Christi. Victor was preceded in death by his parents and brother Frank Narvaez,...

Peggy L. Conger Baird

Peggy L. Conger Baird

Jul 1, 2017

Peggy L. Conger Baird, 70, Rossville, KS passed away at her home July 1, 2017. She was born October 13, 1946.

She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964. She worked for Rossville City Hall for numerous years, and was also Mayor of Rossville for eight years. She owned the Rossville Liquor Store for fifteen years...

Robert Lee Cotton

Robert Lee Cotton

Jun 25, 2017

Robert Lee Cotton, age 76 of Wichita Kansas passed away on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

Robert was born on January 4, 1941 in Helm, Mississippi to the late Hurtless Jones and Ben Cotton.

Following his completion of the 12th grade Robert shortly after you join the United States Marines where he served as a soldier...

Madeline A. Teufel

Madeline A. Teufel

Jun 15, 2017

Madeline A. Teufel, 76, Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017.

Madeline (Maggie) was born April 6, 1941, in Hinton, OK, the daughter of Velma (Whitacre) and Edward Hall.

Madeline was a member of the Homestead Friends Church, Clements, KS.

On January 1, 1961, Madeline married her soul mate, Marvin Teufel,...

Shirley Rae Evans Manger

Shirley Rae Evans Manger

Jun 15, 2017

Shirley Rae Evans Manger was born on March 10th 1936 in Topeka, Kansas to the daughter of Earl A Evans and Jesse Marie Holt. She died on June 15, 2017 at Midland Hospice.

She grew up in Topeka, KS, where she graduated from Topeka High School in 1954. She attended Clark Business College, after graduating she went...

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