Obituaries

Jason Todd Huckaby

Jason Todd Huckaby

Mar 2, 2017

Jason Todd Huckaby, "Buck Huck" 41, Manhattan, KS, passed away March 2, 2017 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS, surrounded by his loved ones.

Jason's celebration of life service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 6, at Marysville Christian Fellowship (1137 Pony Express Highway) Marysville, KS.

Jason was born September 30, 1975...

Judith “Judy” Ann Tiede

Judith “Judy” Ann Tiede

Feb 25, 2017

Judith "Judy" Ann Tiede (Johnson), peacefully passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at her sons home in Vassar, KS at the age of 73.

She is survived by her sister, Barbara Turner, brother, Ray Johnson and his wife Diane, daughters, Angelia Tiede, Dawn Rae and Heidi Tiede, her son, Lance Tiede and his wife Tracy, her grandchildren,...

Morris E. Wold

Morris E. Wold

Feb 25, 2017

Morris E. Wold was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin on May 28, 1944. He passed away February 25, 2017 at Baldwin Healthcare Center in Baldwin City, Kansas. He resided there after suffering from multiple strokes. Morris was formerly a resident of Lawrence and Topeka, Kansas.

Morris was one of 16 siblings. He graduated from Memorial High School,...

Richard Duane Collins

Richard Duane Collins

Feb 25, 2017

Richard ( Dick) Duane Collins passed away peacefully at home Feb 25, 2017. His wife Cherry Morgan Collins, his constant companion for 27 years morns his passing as do his stepsons Jack 'Blaine' Morgan along with wife Susie and Jay James and Jennifer Morgan. Dick was always known as "Honey "to their grandchildren and great grandchildren . 'Honey' was...

Mark A. Wofford

Mark A. Wofford

Feb 24, 2017

Mark A. Wofford ended his battle with cancer February 21st, 2017. He was a meat cutter for 39 years. Starting at Harry's IGA, and finishing his career at Dillons. Mark was born September 18th, 1958 in Wichita, KS to Walter and JoAnne Wofford of Topeka, KS. Mark will leave behind one son, Mitchell, and two daughters, Erica, (Aaron Crume)...

Donald Junior Easley

Donald Junior Easley

Feb 24, 2017

Donald Junior Easley was born on November 13, 1947 in Ottawa, Kansas. Donald is a Wichita East High School alum, the class of 1965, where he lettered on the swim team. Donald went on to earn his Bachelor's of Science Degree from Wichita State University.

Service minded as an Eagle Scout, Donald earned rank as a Corporal...

Randal E. Purvis

Randal E. Purvis

Feb 23, 2017

Randal E. Purvis "Randy", 60 Topeka, Kansas, died February 23, 2017 in Topeka. Randy was born in Lawrence, Kansas April 29, 1956, the son of Donald Purvis and Amy (Gifford) Purvis.He spent his childhood in Lawrence, Tecumseh, Holton and then Topeka where he lived the rest of his life.He married Lois Lewis on December 24, 1994 in Emporia, KS.Randy...

Janney Vee Burgess

Janney Vee Burgess

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,...

Robert D. Moyer

Robert D. Moyer

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...

Lucia A. Estrada

Lucia A. Estrada

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...

Randall Lee Becker

Randall Lee Becker

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...

Nancy Jean Kauffman

Nancy Jean Kauffman

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...

Frances “Fran” Hargis

Frances “Fran” Hargis

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...

Ronald Eugene Purvis

Ronald Eugene Purvis

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...

Kathleen Worland Waddell

Kathleen Worland Waddell

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...

Clinton Michael Brown

Clinton Michael Brown

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)...

Dean William Wilson

Dean William Wilson

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...

Msg. Frank Narvaez Iii

Msg. Frank Narvaez Iii

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,...

Karen Louise Dingman

Karen Louise Dingman

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,...

Mary Jane Cummings

Mary Jane Cummings

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...

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