Feb 16, 2015

Born 2-28-1917 to Clarence and Annie Mitchell Crippen in Rago, Kansas.

Died 2-08-2015 at Meadowlark Hills, Collins House Manhattan, Kansas.

Her mother died when Alma was 18 months old, and she then began a childhood of foster care. She spoke little of her childhood. Following graduation from Kingman High School, Kingman, Kansas, Alma worked her...

Feb 14, 2015

Laura Rosalie Gardner, age 90, of Silver Lake Ks, formerly of Rossville Ks was born on April 28th 1924 in Brainerd, Minnesota to Chester and Harriet (VanScoy) Reuter. On February 11th 2015 Laura peacefully passed away in her sleep at her home surrounded by family.

In April 1944 Laura married Oren Benjamin Gardner in Pillager, Minnesota. They...

Feb 14, 2015

Mark, age 58, went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 14, 2015, in Emporia, KS. He was born April 2, 1956, in Kansas City, KS. He was the son of Neal and Gladys Wright. Mark was united in marriage to Mary on September 25, 1999.

He lived most of his life in Shawnee, KS.,...

Feb 11, 2015

Margaret Louise Wilson, 88, of Topeka, passed away 2/7/15.

Born in Jefferson City, MO on 1/7/27 to Jack and Ella Boyce.

She is survived by all ten children, approximately one hundred

grand children, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren,

whom she devoted her life to and loved very much.

She...

Feb 1, 2015

Elmer J Dageforde – DAG – , 82 of Topeka Kansas passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015.

He was born December 25, 1932, the son of John H and Anna Dageforde. Survivors include his wife Mayflor, son Jonathan. At his request, no services are planned.

Donations may be sent to Topeka Helping Hands Humane Society...

Jan 28, 2015

Rick, age 66, passed away January 28, 2015 at The Good Shepard Hospice House in Manhattan. He was born August 26, 1949 in Raytown, MO, son of Harley & Geraldine Harris, and attended schools there. His mother and his sister Sharon and her family still live in Raytown.

Rick loved cars and driving in his youth, and...

Jan 25, 2015

Bobby Gene Havens, 88, formerly of Joplin, Missouri, died January 25, 2015, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, Kansas.

He was born January 28, 1926 to Willard and Mary Katherine (Garrett) Havens in Quapaw, Oklahoma and grew up and attended school in Baxter Springs, Kansas. He married Wanda Fulwiler on June 9, 1957 at the First Christian Church...

Jan 23, 2015

January 16, 2015 Jone Marta (Johnson) Austin, passed away. Jone was born in Enid Oklahoma on December 15, 1938 to Paul Q. Johnson and Bessie M. (Pendergast) Johnson. Jone has two siblings Paul Q. Johnson Jr. and Jean Marie Spawn, both of Florida.

Jone graduated Hepler High School in Hepler Kansas in 1954. Jone attended the University...

Jan 23, 2015

Anthony William Etheridge (September 12th, 1989 – January 4th, 2015) Our Heavenly Father has recently taken a special young man to his holly kingdom for peace!

Anthony was born September 12th, 1989 in Cerritos, California to Richard A. Etheridge and Lucinda D. Etheridge (Borgstrum). Both parents survive their beloved son. Anthony graduated from Jackson Heights North High...

Jan 23, 2015

Roberta "Bert" Jean Turner, 78, of Topeka, died Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at Midland Hospice.

Bert was born July 26, 1936, in Riley, Kan., the daughter of William Loney and Dorothy Rachel (Condray) Loney. Her twin brother, Robert Dean Loney, died at 6 months of age. Bert spent her early years in Riley and later graduated from...

Jan 22, 2015

Danny Lewis Bailey of Auburn, KS passed on Sunday 1/18/2015 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in El Dorado, KS on October 25, 1948. He is survived by Letha Barnes, Amanda Allen (daughter), Shawn Allen (son-in-law), and Mckenzie Allen (granddaughter). He had 7 brothers and 4 sisters. Danny was a talented welder and carpenter. He was and is...

Jan 19, 2015

Roberta K. Farris, 65 passed away on January 19, 2015. She fought a long batter with cancer never giving in or up to it. Her last days were a testament to her life. She embodied what a servant of Christ would be and embraced God's promises unconditionally. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.

She was...

Jan 14, 2015

John D. Simon died quietly in the early morning hours 1/12/2015 from complications of lung cancer. Born in Orange Texas, John is predeceased by his mother Nadine Simon, father August Simon and brother Jerry Simon. He leaves behind wife Joan Simon, daughter Stephanie Keith, and three grandchildren Owen, Brenna, and Jase. John was enjoying early retirement from Hills Pet...

Jan 12, 2015

Michael (Mike) John Hund, age 61, passed away December 31st, 2014 at his home in Topeka, KS. He was born January 23rd, 1953 in Axtell, KS.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Hund, and his father, Marvin Hund.

Mike is survived in death by two children, his son Christopher Hund of Meriden...

Jan 11, 2015

Howard Edward Brandenburg, 76, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Howard was born on November 9, 1938, the son of Charles and Julia Brandenburg.

Survivors include sons: Michael Brandenburg, Travis Brandenburg, and daughter, Jenny Brandenburg, seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter, all of Topeka.

Howard is also survived by two sisters: Barbara Brandenburg and Edith...

Jan 11, 2015

Maria (Mary) Victoria Lopez-Colunga, age 85, passed away peacefully in her sleep of natural causes, on December 26, 2014 in Wakefield, Kansas with her devoted husband, Samuel Colunga, by her side.

Mary was born November 17, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas, the daughter of Antonio and Casimira Lopez. She grew up surrounded by the love of her...

Jan 10, 2015

Kathryn "Kate" Lorraine Huettich, 55, of Topeka passed away Jan. 10th, 2015. She was born to Paul R. Smith and the late Patricia Smith, July 3rd, 1959. Kate graduated from Seaman High School in 1977 and received a BA in English Literature from the University of Kansas in 1992. She married Michael Huettich in 1997 and they lived together...

Jan 8, 2015

Charles "Charley" W. Stone

Charles William Stone 94, formerly of Marshalltown, IA, passed away after a brief illness, December 31, 2014, in Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center, Topeka, KS. Charles was born March 15, 1920, at Bussey, IA to Irma Gladys Vaughan and William Byron Stone. Charles and Vivian May Fields were united in marriage at Central Methodist...

Jan 6, 2015

Peggy L. Steele was married to Thomas W. Steele Jr. for over 40 yrs where they lived in Topeka, KS. She was born in Blytheville, AR, she was born 2/27/43. Peggy died of natural causes at home with her family in Topeka, KS on 1/2/2015.

Peggy is survived by: Christopher J. Steele (son), Betina L. Smith (daughter)...

Dec 30, 2014

Larry Lee Cobler, 80,passedat Midland Hospice on Dec. 27, 2014. Larry was born April 30, 1934 to Walter Cobler and Barbara (Wutherick) Cobler.

Larry graduated from Topeka High School in 1953 and attended Washburn University to play football. Under Coach Dick Godlove, Washburn won the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Championship with a record of 7-1. Larry left...