Andrew Weaver
November 26, 2017
Andrew B. Weaver, 64, of Topeka, died November 26, 2017 at Oakley Place.
He was born in New Haven, Connecticut on August 29, 1953 the son of George John and Katharine (O’Neil) Weaver.
Andrew received a BA Degree in English and a BS Degree in Computer Science from Washburn University. He worked as a computer programmer for Blue Cross and...
Gary P. Dashnaw
November 25, 2017
Gary P. Dashnaw, 60, of Topeka, KS died November 25, 2017 at his home.
He was born September 4, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Raymond and Rosemary (Weigel) Dashnaw.
Gary was a member of the Metropolitan Community Church, where he was a member of the choir. For many years he would join the choir to sing during the Midnight...
Logan Rizo
November 24, 2017
Logan Rizo, 4 month old infant son of Lorenzo and Blanca (Belen) Rizo died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Logan was born July 12, 2017 in Topeka, KS. He is survived by his parents and five siblings, Lynn, Annette, Lawrence, Willie and Heidi.
Logan will lie in state after 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at...
Mary Darleen Speier
November 22, 2017
Mary Darlene Speier died November 22, 2017 at McCrite Plaza. She was born May 31, 1932 in Sheridan, Wyoming, the daughter of George Frank and Nellie Anna (Luke) Urbaczka. She grew up in Sheridan and graduated in 1950 from Sheridan High School, and graduated from St. Mary College, Leavenworth, Kansas in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Mary...
Rebecca "Becky" Guerrero
November 21, 2017
Rebecca “Becky” Guerrero, 86, of Topeka, KS died November 21, 2017 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born on May 19, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Candelario and Modesta (Cervantez) Guerrero.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Rebecca had a green thumb and enjoyed cheering on her KU Jayhawks.
Rebecca was preceded...
Ann Marie Paslay
November 16, 2017
Annie M. (Rabe) Paslay, 54, of Topeka, died November 16, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 21, 1963, the daughter of Gerald Robert “Jerry” and Mary K. (Kennedy) Rabe. Annie graduated for Hayden High School in 1981. She worked as a Packaging Line Operator for Hill’s Pet Products for 28 years. Annie was...
Victoria M. Franco
November 14, 2017
Victoria M. Franco, 91, of Topeka, passed away November 14, 2017. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 8, 1926 - the daughter of Antonio and Ventura (Litnan) Morales. Victoria graduated from the University of Saint Mary School of Nursing in 1948. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, sports, and gardening. Victoria was a fan of baseball, basketball, and football. ...
Joyce A. McDonald
November 11, 2017
Joyce Annette (Gary) McDonald was born on June 10, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee to Jesse Lee Gary and Aline Vann Gary . On November 11, 2017, she was welcomed by Christ Loving Hands into a peaceful journey of eternity with our Lord and Savior. Joyce accepted Christ at an early age at Corpus Christi Catholic Church where she also attended...
Rita Ann Rochelle
November 9, 2017
Rita A. (Senn) Rochelle, 87, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, November 9, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1930 at St. Francis Hospital. She grew up in Valley Falls, KS, the daughter of Herman and Virginia (VanDruff) Senn. She graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1948 and moved to Chicago working for the railroad. She...
Margaret M. Kaberline
November 6, 2017
Margaret M. (Shoemaker) Kaberline, 84, of Topeka, KS died Monday, November 6, 2017 at the House at Midland Care. She lived her entire life in Topeka.
She enjoyed being with her family, puzzles, games, piano and following KU basketball. She worked at Eakes Grocery and Hallmark Cards in Topeka prior to becoming a wonderful wife and mother to her family.
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Mary Ann McConnell
November 2, 2017
Mary Ann (Schiefelbein) McConnell of Tecumseh, KS, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Topeka on January 24, 1947, the daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Reeb) Schiefelbein.
Mary Ann was a member of St. Joseph/Sacred Heart Parish. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Mary Ann graduated from Hayden High...
Viviano Reveles
October 22, 2017
Viviano “Rev” Reveles, of Topeka, passed from this life on October 22, 2017. He was born October 13, 1929 the son of Andreas and Camilla (Alvarado) Reveles. Rev was active in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He also served many years in the Kansas National Guard. He was promoted to the highest rank of Command...
John Brydon Adam
October 21, 2017
John Brydon Adam, of Topeka, Kansas, died October 21, 2017 at his daughter’s home in Topeka. He was born in 1921, Tulsa, OK, the son of Francis Henry and Janet (Brydon) Adam. John married Jennie in 1949. She predeceased him in 2008. He loved to fly and was a Marine Corps fighter pilot in the South Pacific during World War II....
James M. Lacore
October 18, 2017
James M. “Jim” Lacore, 89, of Tecumseh, passed away on October 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Belmond, Iowa, on May 27, 1928 the son of Clyde and Anne (King) Lacore. Jim worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Foreman for the Western Contracting Company until his retirement. Jim and his family...
John Conklin
October 11, 2017
John Conklin of Horton, KS, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2017 at St. Francis in Topeka, KS.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Jo Conklin Gibe from Jay, OK, who passed away in 1992. He has two children: David Conklin of Jay, OK and John Conklin, Jr. of Lawrence, six grandchildren and one...
Frederick J. Neugebauer
October 5, 2017
Frederick “Fred” Neugebauer, 78, of Topeka, Kansas, died October 5, 2017 at his daughter’s home in Lawrence. He was born March 18, 1939 the son of Alfred and Marie Neugebauer. Fred was a 1957 graduate of Hayden High School. Fred married Judith Goetz in 1965 and later divorced. He served nine years in the Army National Guard, worked several years...
JoAnne Sommers Newberry
October 5, 2017
JoAnne (Sommers) Newberry, 67, of Topeka, died October 5, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 11, 1950 the daughter of Joseph Adam and Elizabeth S. (Burghart) Sommers.
JoAnne retired from Westar Energy after many years of service where she worked primarily in the construction division.She was well known for her baking goods which gave...
Sherrie Kay Christian
October 4, 2017
Sherrie Kay Christian, 76, of Rossville, passed away on October 4, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born in Salina, Kansas on September 3, 1941 the daughter of Kenneth L. and Dorothy Louise (Crane) Goodman. She attended State Street Grade School, Holliday Junior High and was a 1959 graduate of Topeka High School.
Sherrie worked...
Catherine M. Burghart
October 3, 2017
Catherine Burghart, 105, passed away October 3, 2017 at Lexington Park Assisted Living. She remained active in her own home until April 2017. She was born in Hiltman, Sartow, Russia, on March 13, 1912, the daughter of John and Barbara (Beier) Geist.
Catherine’s ancestors from Germany settled along the Volga River under land grants from Catherine the Great. They...
Michele James
September 28, 2017
Michele Marie James, 61, of Topeka, KS died September 28, 2017 at her home.
She was born August 5, 1956 in Topeka, the daughter of Francis and Mary (Best) Hutley.
Michele retired from the Kansas Department of Revenue. She enjoyed Turner Classic movies and playing hidden object games on her computer.
Michelle was married to Patrick L. Fruits. He...
