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Marysville, Kansas Wilma Marie (Varner) Lill 1934 — 2023 Wilma Marie (Varner) Lill, 88, formerly of El Dorado and Towanda, KS, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Towanda Community Church, 103 4th St, Towanda, KS 67144. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the church. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka, KS is assisting the family. To view a full obituary and leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

Topeka, Kansas Sharla Sue Cooper 1955 — 2023 Sharla Sue Cooper (nee' Summers), 68, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Aldersgate Village, Home Care Plus, in Topeka, KS. She was born on May 26, 1955, to the late Leroy and Evelyn Summers in Hutchinson, KS. Sharla is survived by her husband Kem, daughters Kaela Wegeng (Stephen) and Keesha Ludlow (Michael), both of Wichita, KS; three grandchildren (Drew, Ella and Eden); and her sister Marla Wilcox. To read a full obituary online and to check service details, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com

Wamego, Kansas LeRoy R. Duncan 1932 — 2023 LeRoy Rae Duncan, 90, of Wamego, passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Honoring his request, cremation is planned. A private graveside service for the family will be held at Fort Riley Cemetery, Fort Riley, Kansas. The family will welcome friends in LeRoy's honor, Friday July 7, 2023 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. at the Iron Clad Working, 427 Lincoln Ave, Wamego, KS, 66547. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka is assisting the family. To view a full obituary and leave a special message for the family online, visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

Topeka, Kansas Mary Kathleen Branch 1950 — 2023 Mary Kathleen Branch, 72, of Topeka, passed away on April 18, 2023. She was born September 28, 1950, in LaJunta, Colorado, the daughter of Loren and Viola Bernice (Criswell) Carlock. She graduated from Swink High School in Swink, Colorado and attended the American Beauty Academy in Pueblo, Colorado. Mary was self-employed as the owner of the Shear Image Salon. Mrs. Branch was a member of the Southwest Church of Christ of Topeka and of the B.S.F. International from 1999 to 2002. Mary married James Branch on September 29, 1979 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2005. Survivors include her mother, Bernice Carlock of Colorado and her brother Leslie A. Carlock of...

Topeka, Kansas Sandra Jean French 1940 — 2023 Sandra Jean Moreland French, 82, passed away at her home February 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 24, 1940 in Kansas City, MO., the only child of Chester and Mayme Phipps Moreland. Sandra graduated from East High School in 1958 and Kansas City Kansas Junior College in 1960. She retired from Highway Oil Co Inc. in 2020. Sandra married Larry M. French on August 9, 1988 in Bar Harbor, ME. He preceded her in death on November 19, 2022. To read the full obituary and leave a message for the family online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com

Topeka, Kansas Billy Joe Brooks, Sr. 1954 — 2023 Billy Joe Brooks, Sr., 68, of Topeka, KS, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was born October 9, 1954 in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of James and Mary Jane (Mosby) Brooks, Sr. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com

Topeka, Kansas Betty Kennedy 1933 — 2023 Betty Lou Kennedy, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. She was born January 11, 1933, in Welch, Oklahoma, the daughter of Richard and Lillie (Elam) Parks. She graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1950. Betty was employed by Southwestern Bell for 20 years, retiring on April 8, 1988. Mrs. Kennedy was a member of the Pioneers volunteer network, serving as secretary for several years. Betty married Raymond Leon Kennedy on August 11, 1949 in Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2001. Survivors include her children, Richard Kennedy of Meriden, Randy Kennedy of Topeka, and Karen Sandmeyer of Topeka; grandchildren Tom Kennedy (Ivony), Brenda...

Topeka, Kansas Ardeth Maureen Pettygrove 1933 — 2022 Ardeth Maureen Pettygrove, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She was born January 23, 1933, in Cass County, Nebraska, the daughter of LeRoy Carl and Lucile Arletta (Baade) Siekman. She graduated from Eagle High School in 1949. Ardeth was a co-owner of the B and J Drug in Concordia, Kansas for over 20 years. Mrs. Pettygrove was a member of the P.E.O. for over 60 years. She was also a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Topeka. Ardeth married James Pettygrove on December 19, 1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He survives, along with their children Lynne (Sam) Bauer of Colorado Springs, Kim (Rick Brown) Fisher of Encinitas, California and Todd Pettygrove (Barb) of...

Topeka, Kansas John Herman Hess 1951 — 2022 John H. Hess, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, November 14th, 2022, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS. He was born September 18, 1951, in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, the son of Carroll V. and Velma B. (Boal) Hess. John was a 1969 graduate from Manhattan High School. He lived in Manhattan, Kansas until moving to Topeka in 2010. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, LuAnn Hess. Survivors include his sisters, Debra Walters Milne and her husband, Charlie and Cheryl Christine Creviston and her husband, Jamie; four nieces and nephews, Lindsay McCrite and her husband, Cassidy and their children, Ellis, Bowen and Ames; James Creviston; Brianne Hyder and...

Lenexa, Kansas Richard Adelbert Blowey 1934 — 2022 Richard Adelbert Blowey, 88, Lenexa, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was born September 16, 1934 in Emporia (Kan), the son of Rozelle Adelbert and Lucile Zora (Woodard) Blowey. He graduated from Augusta (Kan) High School and graduated from the University of Kansas. Richard married Marilyn Rose Larrick June 10, 1956, in Augusta. Survivors include three children, Cheryl L. (Martin) Rude, Winfield, Kan., Douglas L. (Susan) Blowey, Shawnee, Kan., and Jennifer R. (Christopher) Godfrey, Shawnee; seven grandchildren, Christine (Eric) Sponsel, Maggie (Mike) Parker, Bridget Blowey, Jacob Rude, Emma Blowey, Allison Godfrey, and Lily Godfrey; three great grandchildren, Sophia Sponsel, Emery...

Topeka, Kansas Stuart D. Jones 1970 — 2022 Stuart D. "Stu" Jones, 52, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022. A Celebration of Stuart's Life will be held 11:00 am Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service time. Interment will follow at Dover Cemetery, Dover, KS. To view a full obituary or to leave a message of condolence for Stu's family, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

Topeka, Kansas Peter C. Schram, M.D. 1939 — 2022 Dr. Peter Charles Schram, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. To view a full obituary or to leave a special message of condolence for the family online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

Topeka, Kansas Harvie Charles Steinkuehler 1947 — 2022 Harvie C. Steinkuehler, 75, a saint who lived for the Lord, entered into eternal rest September 28, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. A Celebration of Harvie's Life will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Dove Cremations and Funerals ~ Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS 66610. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service time. To view a full obituary, leave a special message of condolence for the family online or to share a special memory of Harvie, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com.

Topeka, Kansas William D. Bunten 1931 — 2022 William Daniel Bunten, 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born September 18, 1931, in Goodland, Kansas, the son of William L. and Nelle E. (Boyle) Bunten. He graduated from Sherman County High School in 1949 and from Baker University with a degree in business in 1953. He graduated from Washburn University Law School in 1955 and received a Masters of Finance degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1957. Bill was employed in the banking industry for 50 years, working for Goodland State Bank, the National Bank of Detroit, Merchant's National Bank in Topeka, United Central Bank (and Bankshares) in Des Moines and INTRUST Bank in Wichita,...

Topeka, Kansas William Daniel Bunten 1931 — 2022 William Daniel Bunten, 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022. He was born September 18, 1931, in Goodland, Kansas, the son of William L. and Nelle E. (Boyle) Bunten. He graduated from Sherman County High School in 1949 and from Baker University with a degree in business in 1953. He graduated from Washburn University Law School in 1955 and received a Masters of Finance degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in 1957. Bill was employed in the banking industry for 50 years, working for Goodland State Bank, the National Bank of Detroit, Merchant's National Bank in Topeka, United Central Bank (and Bankshares) in Des Moines and INTRUST Bank in Wichita,...

Topeka, Kansas Fran Ileen McRae 1929 — 2022 Frances Ileen McRae (Seitz), beloved matriarch of her family, passed from this world into the loving hands of her Father on September 2, 2022. She was 93 years old. Fran was born at home to Friedrich 'Fred' Seitz and Martha Seitz Spremberg (Ollek) and was raised on farms near Lehigh, Kansas. Later in life, Fran recounted growing up in the depression years; sharing stories about hoboes, dust storms, grasshopper invasions, the doodlebug train, teaching in a one-room schoolhouse, and electricity being strung to the farm. The dream of living in the "big city" of Topeka became reality and, thanks to a blind date, she met Derrell McRae. It was love at first sight. They married on October 3,...

Topeka, Kansas John Wesley Weaver Sr. 1935 — 2022 John Wesley Weaver, Sr. was born on January 20, 1935, in Osawatomie, KS to Raymond Wesley and Ruth Beatrice Latimer Weaver. He graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1952. In 1953 he received the Chevalier Degree from the Order of Demolay. He was a member of the Air Force Reserve from 1952 to 1954 and was attached to the 442nd Troop Carrier Wing located at the US Naval Air Station in Olathe, KS. From 1954 to 1961 he was with the 381st Ordnance Company (Field Maintenance) USAR and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO, and was on active duty at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD, until November 1957, and received certificates of proficiency in...

Manhattan, MT, Kansas Randall Arthur Brown 1943 — 2022 Randall Arthur Brown, 79, of Manhattan, Montana, passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022. He was born March 2, 1943, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, the son of Jean Arthur and Jessie Vivian (Morris) Brown. He graduated from Casper High School in Wyoming and received a bachelor's degree in management and organizational development from Spring Arbor College in Jackson, Michigan. He served in the Army for 30 years, including during the Vietnam War, retiring in 1991. Randall was then employed as a barber for 23 years in Belgrade, Montana, retiring in 2016. Mr. Brown was a member and commander of the American Legion Post 87, of Manhattan, Montana for 27 years. Randall married Mary Crain on June...

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