Christina "Kay" Rabe
May 8, 2017
Christina Kay Rabe, 56, of Topeka, died May 8, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 23, 1960 the daughter of Gerald Robert “Jerry” and Mary K. (Kennedy) Rabe.
She worked as a bank teller and office manager for several places of employment.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church....
Waylon Charles Houston
May 5, 2017
Waylon Charles Houston, the son of Jacob Charles Houston and Ashley Rae Coates was stillborn on May 5, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his parents Jacob and Ashley, a sister, Ava Martindale of the home, grandparents, Doug Houston of Hoyt, Peggy Houston of Horton, Mike and Terri Coates of Topeka, great grandparents, Bill and Joanne McBane...
Dennis E. Wilcox
May 2, 2017
Dennis E. Wilcox, 71, of Silver Lake, KS, died unexpectedly May 2, 2017, at home.
He was born April 10, 1946, in Plymouth, WI, the son of Robert and Marie (Mayer) Wilcox.
Dennis served in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. He worked at Adams Business Forms retiring after 39 years.
Dennis was an Elder of Community...
John C. Thompson
April 22, 2017
John Carlton Thompson, 70, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Topeka VAMC. He was born April 12, 1947, to Reba A. and Carlton W. Thompson, in Norfolk, Virginia.
John served in the Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969, when he was honorably discharged. He worked for Emery Purolator and Pizza Hut restaurants until retiring in 1990. John, “big...
Lissa E. Tuttle
April 21, 2017
Lissa Ellen Tuttle, 67, of Topeka, died April 21, 2017 at the House at Midland Care, holding the hand of her daughter. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 25, 1950, the daughter of Edward Tuttle and Agnes Ellen (Horton) Tuttle Dudley. Lissa graduated from the Stormont Vail School of Nursing, and was a Registered Nurse...
Alvino Nicolas Duran, Sr.
April 20, 2017
Alvino Nicolas Duran Sr., 80, of Pratt, Kansas, formerly of Topeka died April 20, 2017 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.
He was born in LaJunta, Colorado on March 1, 1937, the son of Jose and Cora (Lucero) Duran. Alvino was a building maintenance superintendent for Y.W.C.A., retiring in Topeka. He was an Air Force veteran. Alvino enjoyed spending...
Michelle Lee Forster
April 19, 2017
Michelle Lee Forster, 43, of Topeka, KS died April 19, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born October 15, 1973 in Topeka, the daughter of Randey and Brenda (Powell) Forster. Michelle was a CMA and CNA working at Plaza West Health Center and had a great love for animals. She is survived by her father, Randey Forster of Newton,...
Angela "Cookie" Castardo
April 15, 2017
Angela “Cookie” Castardo, 74, died unexpectedly April 15, 2017 at her home. She was born June 27, 1942 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Christy and Lydia (Martinez) Serna. Cookie was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She retired as Director of Personnel, Department of Agriculture, for the State of Kansas. Cookie worked at the state for...
Mary Madeline Horman
April 14, 2017
Mary Madeline Horman, 53, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017. She was born in Bay Shore, New York on December 26, 1963, the daughter of Frederick and Jackie (Roberts) Nackley. Mary was a chef and she also enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Mary cherished spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her mother,...
Juanita "Jenny" Lopez
April 13, 2017
Juanita L. "Jenny" Lopez, 76, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born March 22, 1941 the daughter of Guadalupe and Guadalupe (Lopez) Lira. Jenny was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society. One of Jenny’s greatest pleasures was watching and...
Mildred A. Norris
March 27, 2017
Mildred A. Norris, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was 95 years old, born in Ozawkie, Kansas on June 21, 1921 to Michael and Maude Ethel (Funk) Clare who were some of the first settlers in the area.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Charles of over...
Robert W. Good
March 25, 2017
Robert Wayne Good, 62, of Berryton, Kansas entered into eternal rest on March 25, 2017 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 1, 1955 in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Norman Laurence and Pat Ruth (Strope) Good.
He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Savannah.
Robert attended Vo Tech...
Anthony J. Bostick
March 21, 2017
Anthony J. “A.J.” Bostick, 26, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 27, 1990 the son of Frank Ortega Jr. and Karla A. Bostick.
AJ was a 2009 graduate of Topeka High School and attended Allen County Community College, Washburn University and was just accepted by the University of Kansas...
Donald Wabskie, Jr.
March 20, 2017
Donald “Junie” Wabskie, Jr., 61, of Topeka, died March 20, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 12, 1955 the son of Donald and Marjorie (Shopteese) Wabskie.
Donald was a graduate of Kaw Area Vocational Technical School and worked for the Prairie Band Casino. He was a tribal member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi...
Kiernan J. Rangel
March 17, 2017
Kiernan J. Rangel, 27, of Topeka, KS died March 17, 2017 at The House at Midland Care. He was born June 8, 1989 in Topeka, KS the son of Robert and Dawn (Rother) Rangel, Jr. Kiernan worked in construction and was an avid body builder taking great pride in his physical physique. He is survived by his mother, Dawn Rangel...
Frances Jane Hupp
March 15, 2017
Frances Jane Clark Hupp was born on July 5, 1923 on the family farm near Lillis, Kansas, rural Frankfort, the seventh of eight children born to Thomas C. and Minnie Stevens Clark. She passed from this world at 11:12 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at Midland Hospice in Topeka. She resided at McCrite Plaza for the last three and...
Marcella Grace
March 12, 2017
Marcella Grace, 91, of Topeka, died March 12, 2017 at Oak Creek Assisted Living.
She was born on May 26, 1925 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Adam and Catherine (Rock) Puhl.
Marcella worked as a print developer for Zercher Photo and later in the microfilm division for the Clerk of the District Court where she retired from in...
Thomas Ervin Robinson
March 8, 2017
Thomas Ervin Robinson died on March 8, 2017. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on September 25, 1933, the son of William Ervin “Jug” and Aunetia (Moffit LaMothe) Robinson. Thomas won two scholarships to the Art Institute of Kansas City, Missouri in 5th and 6th grade. He attended high school at De La Salle Military, Paseo High and Washburn. ...
Frank S. Ortiz, Sr.
March 5, 2017
Frank S. Ortiz, Sr., 70, of Topeka, KS died Sunday March 5, 2017 at his home. He was born June 4, 1946 in Topeka the son of Felipe and Augustina (Soto) Ortiz. He was a Marine Corps Veteran serving two tours of duty in Vietnam receiving a Purple Heart, Silver Star and a Good Conduct Medal. Frank worked for the...
Mary Ann Kelly
February 26, 2017
Mary Ann Kelly, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, died February 26, 2017. Mary Ann was born December 18, 1932, the daughter of William & Margaret (Shaw) Findlay, Chicago, Illinois. Mary Ann and Robert Kelly were married May 25, 1963 in St. Cajetan’s Church, Chicago, Illinois. She worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 15 years in Chicago before she and Bob...
