AUGUST 1, 1963 - AUGUST 9, 2024

Susan J. Babb ,61, of Topeka, KS passed away August 9th 2024 at Midland Care Connection’s Hospice House.

She was born August 1, 1963 to Faryl B. and Ella J. Babb.

Susan grew up in Topeka, KS and graduated from Highland Park high school in 1981. After graduation, Susan worked as a homemaker. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest gift and she loved them immensely. She was Catholic and found great comfort in her spirituality. She loved camping, swimming and traveling. She also loved county road driving, country music, and the outdoors. A beer at the lake surrounded by her kids and grandkids was an idea of a perfect day for her. She loved playing board games, crossword puzzles and puzzles with her children and grandchildren. She was known for her feisty spirit and carried that to the end.

Susan was preceded in death by an infant brother, Faryl Babb Jr. and survived by her daughters, Melissa Attebery (Travis Butchee), Sarah Nelson (Joel Tindall) and Elizabeth (Zach) Emami. A sister, Sheryl (Don) Hanshaw, brothers Steven Babb, Galen (Dina) Babb and Kevin Babb. Grandchildren, Thomas Babb, Lydia Babb, Jonathon Nelson, Frederick Nelson, Noah Attebery, Natalie Nelson, Lexie Attebery, Jackson Tindall, Bentley Butchee, Victoria Emami, Tiffany Butchee and Jameson Tindall. And, many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Faryl B. and Ella J. Babb.

Celebration of life will be held August 23rd, 2024 at the Goodyear Shelter House 2501 NW Old Indianola Rd, Topeka, KS 66618.

Glenn Franklin Bowman
October 4, 1949-April 28, 2024

Glenn Franklin Bowman was born to Gilbert and Norma Bowman in Abilene, Kansas on October
4, 1949. He passed from this life on April 28, 2024, in the presence of family. As a teenager,
Glenn enjoyed fishing, cars, spending time with family out on the farm, and working with his
father. He graduated Solomon High School 1967 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. After his
stent in the Marines, he lived in California, Washington State, Colorado, North Dakota, and
eventually moved back to Kansas.

He married Tammy Idler in Sterling, Colorado on December 20, 1980. He worked in
manufacturing and was a Seed Analyst in Colorado and North Dakota, respectively. While there,
he greatly enjoyed fishing and making his own fly-lures. He deeply loved his family, being very
protective of them, including furry family members Bubba the chihuahua and Snickers the cat.
He enjoyed reading western novels and nature shows on television, tending to the lawn,
working on mowers and bikes, and sharpening mower blades for others in the neighborhood.

Survivors include his wife Tammy, daughters Brandy Glensky of California, Stacey (Scott)
Hardwick of Ankeny, Iowa, Amanda (John) Blessing of Wamego, and son Ryan Bowman
(Stephanie) of Fargo, ND, sister Joyce Miles of Junction City, brothers Dennis Bowman of
Lindsborg, KS, Karl Stultz of Marysville, KS, Walt Stultz of Abilene, and three grandchildren,
Elizabeth, Emily, and Gia. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather Murl, and sister
LaDonna Bunkers.

The family would like to thank Gentiva Hospice for the loving care they provided for Glenn and
the family in their time of need. A memorial service is being planned and will be announced at a
later time.

MAY 27, 1949 - AUGUST 10, 2024

Sherry Y. Roberts

Osage City-Sherry Yvonne Atchison-Roberts gained her wings on August
10, 2024 with her family by her side..

She was born in Burlingame KS on May 27, 1949 the daughter of Charles
“Elmer” Atchison Sr. and Ila Geraldine Mundy-Atchison. She grew up in the
Burlingame community and attended Burlingame Schools.

She will forever be remembered for her big and loving heart.

She married William “Bill” Roberts, Sr on March 7, 1966.

He survives of the home. Other survivors include four sons, William “Billy”
(Tammy K) Roberts, Jr. of Osage City; Raymond (Tammy L) Roberts of
Topeka; Warren Roberts of Scranton and Tim Roberts; one daughter Brina
Roberts of Osage City; 21 Grandchildren and 27 Great Grandchildren. One
brother Jerry “Dean” Atchison of Burlingame and one brother-in-law and 2
sisters-in-law. Along with numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter IlaDeanna
Sue Roberts; two sisters-Patti Mansur and Marilyn Roberts; Three brothers-
Charles “Tug” Atchison Jr, Tim Atchison and Jeffery Atchison; two daughter-
in-law’s-Michol Roberts and Cristal Roberts; one niece and four nephews’.

She was cremated and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Rev. Juan Antonio Marichalar Salinas

Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at 9:38 pm passed quietly with his daughter Raquel Pagan by
his side in her home in Salina, Kansas.

He was born Wednesday, December 20, 1939, in General Bravo, Nuevo León, Mexico

He was 84 years, 7 months & 17 days old at the time of his passing.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Matilde Salinas, Maria Marichalar Rodriguez
& his step-Father, Santos Rodriguez, his younger brother, his wife Maria Luisa Trejo, his
oldest child Isabel Christine Salinas-Dixon, his third child Roel Salinas, and his sixth
child Marcos Edwardo Salinas and several grandchildren.

He attended the First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock Arkansas under Bishop
Joel Holmes and Pastor J. Nathan Holmes II for 21 years.

Antonio put in 38 years working for Caterpillar, INC.
He was a Pentecostal preacher for 40 years.

He leaves behind 2 siblings, Argelia Ramirez & Santos Rodrigues Jr, 7 children, Juan
Antonio Salinas Jr., Belinda Salinas, Rose Highsmith, Luis Carlos Salinas, Destiny
Welsh, Raquel Pagan & Jennifer Marie Slayter, grandchildren, great-Grandchildren &
great-great-Grandchildren.

His memorial service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM at

The First Pentecostal Church of North Little Rock
1401 Calvary Road
North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116

All flower arrangements and love offerings can be made to his church.

JUNE 25, 1954 - JULY 27, 2024

Stephen D. Cook, age 70, of Topeka, KS, died peacefully and quickly of cancer on July 27, 2024. 

He was born in Lyon’s, Kansas on June 25,1954 to Donald and Phyllis Cook. In 1956, the family celebrated the addition of Stephen’s younger brother, Terry Cook. Stephen graduated from Highland Park High School in 1972 and attended university at Washburn University, where he met his future wife, Martha. He graduated from Washburn in 1977. Taking after his father, he joined the military, starting in the Navy and ultimately retiring from the Air Force in (2001). 

Stephen was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Corbett. He was survived by his father, Donald Cook, but Donald Cook joined him in death three days after. He is survived by his brother, Terry Cook, his wife, Martha Cook, and daughter, Katelyn Cook. 

The service will be a celebration of life event at Topeka Bible Church, where he had many dear friends, date soon to be determined. He was cremated at Angels Above, Topeka, KS, and his ashes will be buried at Maple Hill Cemetery.

DECEMBER 13, 1939 - AUGUST 4, 2024

Wilbur “Bill” Dean Dugan 84 of Holton, KS passed away on August 4, 2024, at Anew
Healthcare, Holton, KS. He was born on December 13, 1939, at home in Circleville, KS the son
of John T Dugan, Sr and Lezetta May (Schultz) Dugan.

Bill graduated from Circleville High School in 1958. He worked for the City of Holton as a meter
reader and power plant operator. Bill then started Bills Electric in the mid-70s and retired in
2003. Bill retired from the Kansas Army National Guard in 1997. After retirement he worked at
the Holton Walmart. Bill enjoyed several trips to Alaska, spending time with family and friends,
and helping others.

Bill married Margie Lavonn Rosdahl on April 8 th , 1961 in Axtell, KS, they were later divorced.
He married Lois J Bruton on Dec 13, 1985 she preceded him in death.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers John T Dugan Jr., Richard E Dugan, and
Charles E Dugan.

He is survived by his 3 children Timothy D (Julie), Holton, Todd D, Denver, CO, Travis D
(Libbey), Monument, CO, 5 grandchildren Tiffany, Tavin, Amber, Tori, and Ty Dugan, and 2
great-grandchildren Talhia and Torin Dugan his 2 surviving siblings Robert R Dugan (Sandy)
Lumberton, TX, and Ethel M. Caulk (Tracy) Rockingham, NC.

Graveside services will be held at a later date, along with military honors at the Hoyt Cemetery.

JANUARY 13, 1932 - JULY 23, 2024

Charlotte A. Olmstead of Topeka passed away July 23, 2024 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born January 13, 1932 to James A. Wrye, Sr. and Grace I. Wrye (Whitfield) in Atlanta, Georgia.

She enjoyed reading mystery novels, doing word search puzzles and spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Everyone that met her always had something sweet to say about her. She was always polite and kept a positive attitude about life.

Charlotte was proceeded in death by both of her parents, her five siblings: Elizabeth, Freddie Mae, James “Bud”, Emma Irene and Charles, her daughter Elizabeth and her grandson Jason.

Survivors include – her daughter Dianne (Georgia), two sons Tony (Maine) and Michael (Kansas City), seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services for the family and friends will be announced at a later date.

OCTOBER 9, 1940 - JUNE 30, 2024

Phyllis Imogene Weathers Thomas, 83, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on June 30, 2024, at her home
after an illness.

She was born on October 9, 1940, in Joplin, Missouri, to the late St. Clair Rodgers and Lucille Wright
Rodgers.

Phyllis began her career in health care at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO, in 1958. She graduated from
Joplin Junior College (now, Missouri Southern State University) with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
degree and from Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College with a Registered Nursing (RN) degree. She
retired from Via Christi Hospital in Pittsburg, Kansas.

In her personal life, she loved drawing, painting, gardening, reading, old furniture and antiques. She took
great joy in encouraging and supporting her family.

She is survived by her children: Twyla Joy Weathers (Denver), Monte Christopher Weathers (Tia,
Lawrence), and Pepper LaDonna Weathers (Denver), 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many
nieces & nephews and ex-husband: M.G. Thomas (Denver).

Phyllis was preceded in death by her first husband, Adonis "Hoss" Weathers, Sr., her Son, Adonis “Doni”
Weathers, Jr, and her siblings: Aubrey, Clair Mae, Josephine, Millie Rodgers Gunn, ArBella, Johnny &
Ralph.

A Celebration of Life/Service will be held on August 2, 2024, from 11 - 12pm at the VFW (Veterans of
Foreign Wars), Earl J. Bruton - Post 534, 110 Veterans Way, Joplin, MO 64801. Please join us afterwards
for fellowship & snacks.

JUNE 15, 1941 - JULY 22, 2024

Linda J. Stansell, 83, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at RestWell Home Plus, in
Oskaloosa, Kansas.

Linda was born in Sioux City, Iowa, on June, 15, 1941, the third daughter born to Wes and Rena
Arthur. The family soon moved to Valley Falls, Kansas where Linda’s parents opened Arthur’s
Café. It was a family-run affair where older sisters Shirley and Rhesa worked before Linda was
old enough to contribute as well. After graduating from Valley Falls High School, Linda attended
Kansas State University for a period of time.

Linda lived most of her life in Valley Falls. She worked as school secretary at Valley Falls High
School for many years before taking roles with the Kansas State High School Activities
Association and then Commerce Bank in Topeka. She was a frequent organist at the First
Christian Church and occasionally at Coal Creek Methodist Church in Valley Falls.

Linda is preceded in death by her parents, Wes and Rena; sister Rhesa; son, Brett; and
husband, Frank.

Linda is survived by her sister, Shirley Allen, Holton; her son, David Lassiter, Chicago; and
many caring relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sun. Aug 18 at the Kendall Bank Hall. Memorial
contributions for Linda can be made to Jan’s Kids c/o Kendall Bank, P.O. Box 188, Valley Falls,
KS 66088.