Clara Deloris Mendoza Muñoz
December 8, 2012
The glue that held our family together, the one we could least do without. Clara Deloris Mendoza Muñoz of Topeka, KS, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her many loving friends and family at Saint Francis Health Center on December 8, 2012. One week shy of her 73rd birthday. In death she has been embraced by her beloved mother...
Michael E. Scott
December 7, 2012
Michael E. "Scottie" Scott, 39, of Lawrence, formerly of Topeka, died December 7, 2012 at his home. He was born August 6, 1973 in Sioux City, IA, the son of JoEllen (Scott) Holthaus. Michael attended Washburn University where he was very active in theater and most recently was active in a production for EMU in Lawrence. He was member of...
Sadie Grace Torrez
December 5, 2012
Sadie Grace Torrez, 1 ½ year old infant daughter of Jacob Daniel and Tricia Marie (Dittmer) Torrez passed away at her home on December 5, 2012. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 30, 2011. Sadie loved to dance, run, play with phones and could give you a heart melting smile or "the look". She had a very strong...
Kenneth Carl Qualls
November 30, 2012
Kenneth "Ken/Kenny" Carl Qualls, 76, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2012 at St. Francis Health Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on April 16, 1936 the son of Carl and Goldie (Pippins) Qualls. Kenneth was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving from 1955 to 1963. He worked in the heating and air...
Barbara Rapoza
November 30, 2012
Barbara Rapoza, 66, of Osage City, left this world on November 30, 2012 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born on July 18, 1946 in Quinter, Kansas the eldest daughter of George August and Edna Marie (Scheck) Knoll. Barbara was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, especially the bible, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards, knitting, crocheting and cooking. Barbara was a loving...
Judy Kathleen McNaly
November 27, 2012
Judy Kathleen McNally, 64, of Topeka died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born May 14, 1948 in Easton, KS the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (Riepenkroger) Wells. Judy married Kenneth McNally on March 29, 1982 in Wichita, KS. He preceded her in death on November 21, 2008. She was also predeceased by a brother John...
Will Roy Crouse
November 27, 2012
Will Roy "Willie" Crouse, 59, of Mesa, AZ died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Midland Hospice House. He was born August 13, 1953 in Topeka the son of Dwight and Elsie (Wright) Crouse. Willie was a farmer and worked for KPL at the Jeffrey Energy Center and most recently retired as a truck driver from Skyline Steel in Arizona....
Richard Carlton Purney Jr.
November 26, 2012
Richard C. "Dick" Purney Jr., 71, of Topeka, died November 26, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 14, 1940 the son of Richard Carlton and Beulah (Konz) Purney Sr. He served in the U.S. Air Force with the 310th Bomb Wing of the Strategic Air Command stationed at Schilling...
Donald Lee Bloomquist
November 21, 2012
Donald Lee (Sarge) Bloomquist Born April 12, 1957, Don Bloomquist was taken into the arms of God on November 21, 2012. After graduating from Shawnee Heights High School in 1975, Don entered active duty with the US ARMY including service in Germany and Fort Riley. He retired after 20 years of distinguished service from the Kansas Army National Guard. Until...
Maxine Ruth Soldan
November 20, 2012
Maxine Ruth Soldan, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Plaza West Health Center. She was born June 20, 1923 at home in rural Riley County, Ks. Maxine was the daughter of Rudolph W. and Ruth M. (Peterson) Peterson. Maxine grew up a farm girl, learning the values of hard work, doing good work, doing things right,...
Leland George Harrison
November 18, 2012
Leland George "Lee" Harrison, 73, of Topeka, died November 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 13, 1939 in Ottawa, Kansas the son of George W. and Edith H. (Strobel) Harrison. Lee was a graduate of Washburn University where he studied Political Science. Lee and his wife Cathy and the entire family were active in running the...
Don Roberts
November 18, 2012
Don Edward Roberts, 78, of Topeka, died November 18, 2012 at Lexington Park Care Center. He was born in Centralia, Kansas on January 6, 1934 the son of William Austin and Ella Bertha (Magers) Roberts. Don served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Washburn University with a degree in Business Administration. Don...
Anthony J. Vinning
November 16, 2012
Anthony John (Tony) Vinning, 48, of Topeka, KS, died November 16, 2012 at Lake Perry. He was born on January 10, 1964 in Topeka, Ks, the son of Bill and Patricia (Kaberline) Vinning. He was a graduate of Topeka High School in 1982. Tony served in the United States Navy and worked for Goodyear as a tire builder since June...
Dorothy H. Benoit
November 15, 2012
Dorothy H. Benoit, 88, of Hoyt, KS, died November 15, 2012 at the Rossville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Rossville, KS. She was born on March 16, 1924 in Goff, Ks, the daughter of Edward A. and Thresia F. (Sextro) Brucken. She moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1948, to Holton, KS in 1970, to Topeka, KS in 1972, and...
Lela M. Reb
November 12, 2012
Lela M. Reb, 85, of Topeka, died November 12, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 11, 1927 the daughter of Bert F. and Myrtle (Cass) Briggs. Lela was a homemaker and had worked as a book binder for Adam?s Brothers. She enjoyed embroidery, quilting, gardening, and cake decorating. Lela made...
Geovani O'Che Plakio
November 10, 2012
Geovani O?Che Plakio, 19, of Topeka, died November 10, 2012 at a local hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 4, 1993 the son of Francisco Plakio and Maranda Rodriguez. Geovani was a graduate of Washburn-Rural High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, fixing things, and spending time with his family. He will be most remembered for his sense...
Larry Ortiz
November 9, 2012
Larry Ortiz, 73 of Topeka, died November 9, 2012, at the home of his son, in Olathe, KS. He was born in Topeka, KS on September 15, 1939, the son of Domingo and Joaquina (Ortiz) Ortiz. Larry served in the US Marine Corp and the US Army Reserves. He retired from K.N.I. after 40 years of service. He married Laura...
Romeo P. Madiclum
November 4, 2012
Romeo P. Madiclum, 72, of Berryton, died November 4, 2012 at his home. He was born in Passi Iloilo, Philippines on June 30, 1940 the son of Lamberto and Pilar (Paclibar) Madiclum. Romeo was a mechanic for the International Bridge Corporation. He enjoyed working, bowling, taking care of animals and spending time with his family. He is survived by his...
William R. Overbey
November 2, 2012
William R. "Bill" Overbey, 77, of Topeka, died November 2, 2012 at Aldersgate Village Nursing Home. He was born on April 8, 1935 in Topeka, Kansas the son of William M. and Hazel (Becker) Overbey. Bill served in the Naval Reserve. He was an Electrician for IBEW Local #226. He was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Parish, Knights...
Arthur Paul Dennis
October 27, 2012
Arthur Paul "Art" Dennis, 85, of Topeka, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Manor Care. He was born July 27, 1927 in Topeka the son of William and Marie (Ludwig) Dennis. Art served his country in the Merchant Marines and then the U.S. Air Force. He was a truck driver for over 45 years working the last 17 of those...
