LeRoy F. Brungardt
December 14, 2015
It will never be possible to sum up the life of LeRoy Brungardt in a space like this. He accomplished many things professionally whether it was in the classroom, in the office or on the football field. He approached each of his responsibilities with the discipline of a star athlete and military school cadet. He was driven to always put...
William "Bill" Rhoads
December 11, 2015
William “Bill” Rhoads, 81, of Topeka, KS died Friday, December 11, 2015 at his home. Bill was born April 18, 1934 in Emporia, Kansas the son of Arthur and Katherine (Jones) Rhoads. He served in the US Air Force entering active duty on November 18, 1953 and being honorably discharged after 20 years of service to his country on November...
Jim P. Heim
December 6, 2015
Jim P. Heim, 63, of Topeka, died unexpectedly on December 6, 2015. He was born on October 9, 1952 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Harold and Agnes (Pashman) Heim. Jim was a lifelong resident. He attended Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Throughout his career, he was a salesman at Sears, a tradesman for A.H. Pashman...
Brett Anthony Porting
December 4, 2015
Brett Porting, 24, of Topeka, died December 4, 2015 at Olathe Medical Center. He was born on March 26, 1991, in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Toni (Barney) Porting. Brett graduated from Seaman High School in 2010. He enjoyed listening to country music, watching movies, swimming, bowling and playing basketball. Survivors include his parents, Toni Porting of Lenexa,...
Arnulfo Alejos
December 4, 2015
Arnulfo “Poof” , “Arnie”, Alejos, 87, of Topeka, KS died Friday, December 4, 2015. He was born November 29, 1928 in Topeka the son of Pedro and Macario (Ortiz) Garcia. Arnulfo was employed by the AT & SF Railroad where he worked as a Master Brake and Repairman. He enjoyed buying and remodeling homes. He is survived by three sons,...
Christopher Joseph Gomez
December 3, 2015
Christopher Joseph Gomez, 53, of Topeka died December 3, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Christopher was born on November 7, 1962 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Angel and Rebecca (Padilla) Gomez. He graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn Technical School. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was a member of A.A. where he was...
Imelda Aguirre
November 30, 2015
Imelda Aguirre, 59, of Topeka, died November 30, 2015 at her home. She was born in Plateros, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico on March 16, 1956 the daughter of Adolfo Avila and Alvania Abrego. Imelda was a graduate of the Escuela de Enfermeria Hospital General and worked as a nurse in Mexico. While in Topeka, she worked for Let’s Help, Inc. as...
Bill R. Huddleston
November 19, 2015
Bill R. Huddleston, 81, died November 19, 2015, at Autumn Home Plus surrounded by his family. He was born on April 16, 1934, in Westmoreland, Kansas, the son of Hubert and Erma (Mortimer) Huddleston. Bill married Shirley Stueve, on December 27, 1954, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Axtell. She survives. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Mary M. Perkuhn
November 16, 2015
Mary Margaret Perkuhn, 95, of Topeka , died November 16, 2015. She was born on a farm in Hanover, Kansas on February 11th, 1920 the daughter of Wesley J. and Mary L. (Kutina) Sekal. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Omaha, Nebraska. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She especially loved her time...
Randy Eugene Main
November 16, 2015
Randy Eugene Main, 44, of Topeka, died November 16, 2015 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 23, 1971 the son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Main Sr. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. Randy served his country in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2013 and was stationed in Iraq. He was...
Robert Lee Hicks
November 16, 2015
Robert Lee Hicks, 66, of Topeka, died November 16, 2015 at his home. He was born January 9, 1949, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Richard and Edna (Sheets) Hicks. Robert served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He then worked for the Topeka Police Department as an officer before pursuing a career in Insurance Sales. He...
Jeannette Luna
November 8, 2015
Jeannette Luna, 85, of Topeka, passed away on November 8, 2015 at Alma Manor. She was born January 20, 1930, in Ocilla, Georgia, the daughter of John and Annie (Purvis) Gray. Jeannette enjoyed quilting, reading, vegetable gardening, puzzles and was a fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Kansas City Royals. She married Fernando Nicholas Delgado, they divorced and he...
Marvin Eugene Johnson
November 6, 2015
Marvin Eugene Johnson, 85, of Topeka, died November 6, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas on April 19, 1930 the son of Albert B. and Viola (Joseph) Johnson. He served in the U.S. Army from January 31, 1951 to January 16, 1954. He was retired from the State of Kansas and was a member...
Wanda Nadine Manis
November 6, 2015
Wanda Nadine Manis, 80, died on November 6, 2015 at Lexington Park. She was born on September 11, 1935, the daughter of George and Ivah (Glenn) Chiles. Survivors include her children, Deloris Emitt, Linda Keithley, Arlene Washburn, Charles Manis, and Carl Manis. She is also survived by a sister, Frances Tindell. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, Edward,...
Joan M. Kukar
November 6, 2015
Joan M. Kukar, 76, died November 6, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1939 in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of John and Molly (Hervoy) Slovnik. She graduated from North Chicago Community High School in 1957. Joan enjoyed bowling and going to lunch with the ladies. Joan married Clarence Kukar on June 11, 1960 in Waukegan,...
Eric Michael Crosby
November 5, 2015
Our family treasure, Eric Michael Crosby, beloved child of God, died on November 5, 2015. He entered this world on September 24, 1979, in Topeka, KS, to his loving parents, Michael Patrick and Jane Frances (Booth) Crosby. He was a graduate of the class of '98 from Seaman High School and had proudly earned the distinctive honor of Eagle Scout....
Rafael David Mendez
November 2, 2015
Rafael D. Mendez, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 14, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Rafael C. and Jennie (Olivarez) Mendez. Rafael worked for Hills Pet Foods for over 20 years as a Machine Operator, retiring as a Warehouseman. He was passionate about bird hunting and enjoyed...
Filiberto "Fil" Rodriguez, Sr.
November 1, 2015
Filiberto "Fil" Rodriguez, Sr., (SGM Ret.), 79, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 20, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico the son of Pedro Mandry and Julia Rodriguez. Filiberto served in the US Army. During his years of service he achieved several military citations...
Michal James Elliott Sr.
October 29, 2015
Michal James Elliott, Sr. 76, of Scranton, passed away on October 29, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 31, 1939 the son of Clarence and Frances (Brown) Elliott. Mike was a Certified Master Auto Mechanic most of his life and after retirement worked in Patient Transport for Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was a member of...
Mildred G. Frigon-Burns
October 23, 2015
Mildred G. "Millie" Frigon-Burns, age 98, of Topeka, died October 23, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. Millie was born on September 16, 1917 in Cloud County, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Rosa (Bliss) Demanett. She was a Department Head Manager for Sears, Roebuck and Company. Millie loved sports and played golf, softball and bowled. She also traveled...
