Apr 6, 2015

Constance (Connie) S. Christenson Topeka, passed away April 6, 2015 at Midland Hospice. She was born January 19, 1961 in Axel, KS to parents Galen and Marceil Fouraker.

She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 35 years, Melvin Christenson, their three sons, Dustin Christenson of Tulsa, OK; Tommy Christenson of Topeka and still...

Mar 31, 2015

James Edward Hester, born in Tupelo, Mississippi, 2/25/50, age 65 passed away at 3:27 AM on March 31st, 2015. He was the son of Carl Hester and Addie Price, both deceased. He is survived by 2 children, Tina A Ruecker (Hester) and James E Hester II (Jamie), 2 grandchildren, Maryah A Nanninga and Arnold James Ruecker, 2 great granddaughters,...

Mar 31, 2015

Ralph Whitney Chiles, 59, of Burlingame, KS, passed peacefully on March 31, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born March 29th in Topeka Kansas, the son of George Vernon Chiles and Edna Chiles (Pautz). He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1974. He was an avid KU Jayhawks and Chiefs fan. He enjoyed fishing, camping, bowling, mudding...

Mar 29, 2015

Delores Ann "Dee" Upton (VanAtten), 81, died peacefully in her sleep on March 29, 2015 in Topeka, Kansas. Delores was born on May 29, 1933 in Alma, Michigan, the daughter of Earl VanAtten and Violet Odom. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dixie Lynn LaLonde, and a brother, Jimmy VanAtten. Survivors include a daughter, Sheila; sons, Tim...

Mar 27, 2015

Marlene F. Rockey, 81, of Topeka KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2015. Marlene was born January 20, 1934 in Tecumseh, KS to Henry and Lorena Engelke. She is survived by her son, Bryan (Kristi) Rockey of Topeka, KS; her twin brother, Merle (Anita) Engelke, of Topeka, KS; her sister-in-law, Elsie Engelke, of Wichita, KS; and two...

Mar 25, 2015

Laurah " Gayle" Ogle Rush was born in St.Marys, Kansas on October 10, 1927 to James W. Ogle and Bridgie Mae Tyler Ogle. She was the youngest of 5 children, all of whom have proceeded her in death. She married Ray Robert Rush in February 1955 at St. Davids Episcopal Church. He died in 1989. Survivors include 9 nieces...

Mar 23, 2015

Shelly K. Jannelle age52,Died March 20th 2015 in Topeka. She was born May 16th 1962 to John W. and Gail A. Coon. She was the wife of Kendrick A. Jannelle, Jr. The mother of Cristal Albright, Kimberly Burgess and Kendrick Jannelle III. She is also survived by 4 brothers, 5 sisters, 2 brother in-laws, 2 sister in-laws, and 16...

Mar 14, 2015

Beverly A. Leeth, age 59, of Osage City entered into eternal rest Saturday March 14, 2015, at her care facility in Osage City. Beverly was born January 13, 1956 in Topeka the daughter of Marita and Galen Leeth. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her brother and sister in law Daryl and Sara...

Mar 9, 2015

Jim was Born on March 5, 1933 and passed away at home in Auburn Kansas on March 9, 2015. James was born in Virgil Kansas and lived there until he graduated from High School. He then entered into the Army and received an honorable discharge. He lived in SE Kansas most of his life. Surviving Jim are his three...

Mar 9, 2015

Stephen (Steve) Francis Watkins, born October 19, 1953 passed away March 9, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Marilyn Watkins and is survived by one son, Michael Watkins of Topeka, two brothers, Mark Watkins (Dianne) of Oakley and Jay Watkins (Kristi) of Holton, one sister, Kathy Watkins of Holton, and special friend Ruthanne Longeway...

Mar 7, 2015

Ricky R Ballenger 60 passed March 6th at a local hospital. He co-owned R and Rfoundry from 1983 until 2010. He is survived by his wife of 37 years Margi Ballenger. Other survivors include Kari (Randy) Fleeker, Manhattan. Kayla (Justin) Simpson Topeka and his son Daytona Ballenger of the home. He has 5 grandchildren and another on the way....

Mar 6, 2015

Antonio "Tony" Martinez Cortez passed away in his home on Tuesday, March 3rd surrounded by family. Born September 30, 1913, Tony was 101 years old. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Louise Muñoz Cortez, and his children: daughter Lupè Williams and husband Robert; son Richard Cortez and wife Kim; daughter Connie Barb and husband Larry; daughter...

Mar 2, 2015

David Pitts, 82, lifetime resident of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Monday, March 02, 2015, at Diversicare of Council Grove.

David was born August 14, 1932 in Council Grove, to Earl and Camilla (Cheek) Pitts. He married Lena Shope on December 23, 1950 in White City, KS. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2014. Together...

Feb 28, 2015

Charles William "Bill" Traylor, age 72, died February 26 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas. Charles was born on December 21, 1942 in Camp Atterbury, Indiana to James Brown Traylor and Lida Agnes Miller Traylor, who proceeded him in death. Charles has two children, one daughter Shawn Traylor Muro and husband Rick of California , and one son, Trenton...

Feb 28, 2015

Martha Elizabeth McCullough Green Cox, 72, died peacefully in her home on February 28, 2015 from metastatic lung cancer.

Marty may not have originated the saying, "Growing old is mandatory; growing up is not," but it defined her unique outlook on life. She was a lifelong kid at heart and if anyone ever asked her age she...

Feb 27, 2015

Kathrine Jane DeWalt, 79, died February 27, 2015. She was born August 27th, 1935 in Horton, KS to Anna Ruth (Green) Christensen and Theodore James Christensen.

Kay grew up in Netawaka, KS and attended Netawaka Elementary and Sr. High school. Kay took part in many activities, clubs and sports in high school. Kay was her basketball team's...

Feb 27, 2015

Leonie (Susan) Pelton, 71, Topeka, Kansas , left us for a better place Feb. 27, 2015.

Susan was born Sept. 26, 1943, in Chicago, Ill. to Elmer and Ester (Walters) Thayer. Mother of 1 daughter Becky Fairchild, Colo.

She married Larry Pelton on Mar. 21, 1975, in Miami OK. Survivors include her husband Larry of...

Feb 24, 2015

William Dennis Lloyd, Jr., of Holton, passed away February 24, 2015, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, KS. He was married to Sandra Rene' Madorin on February 23, 1957. She preceeded him in death on May 6, 2010. He is also preceeded in death by infant son Mark Yancy Lloyd and grandson Brian Rice. Bill is survived by sons William...

Feb 19, 2015

December 6, 1939 to February 17,2015

Tom was born in Geneseo, Kansas, to John and Bessie Cyphert. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Survivors include a sister Frances Day of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 2 nieces and 1 nephew who he loved dearly, and his spouse Joseph A Luckeroth and...

Feb 17, 2015

In Memory of the love of my life: Richard M. Weik, my husband, my friend, my champion.

Born: 27 July 1952, Died: 12 February 2015

Rich once told me that his obituary and tombstone ought to read "I lived, I died, what did you expect?" After much coaxing and explaining he finally said, "Ok just...