May 06, 1971 - August 10, 2023

Margrette S. Skirvin, 52, of Topeka Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at home in Topeka. 

November 20, 1947 to July 24, 2023

 

Dan passed away July 24, 2023 at Midland hospice. Dan was born in Holton Kansas the son of Georgetta and Daniel Crummey. Dan has two sisters Joyce Kaul (John) and Janice Crummey (Virginia Cochran). He is preceded in death by both his father and mother, a brother Bill who passed July 24, 2013, his daughter Melissia Kennedy in 2004, and grandson Aaron Kennedy in 1999. Dan is survived by his son Doug Crummey and wife Jo,  Topeka Kansas and daughter Angie Chalmers and husband Mark and multiple grandchildren and a great grandson. He is also survived by the love of his life Patsy Rush. Dan was cremated and no services are planned.

June 29, 1955 - July 12, 2003

Phillip Wayne Dolezilek, 68, passed away Wednesday July 12, 2023. He was born June 29, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas to Harold H. and Norma J. (Crites) Dolezilek.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a niece, Cherie Hopkins of Topeka, Kansas.

He graduated from Highland Park High school in 1973. After graduation he enlisted in the Navy. He was stationed in Norfolk, VA where he served as an electrician aboard the USS California for 4 years.

After being honorably discharged in 1977 he transferred to the Naval Reserve. He also went to work for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., as a tire builder, until he retired in 2017.

He is survived by his sisters Pamela Dolezilek and Stephany (Dolezilek) Hopkins husband Stephen and his brother Steven Dolezilek wife Debbie, all of Topeka, Kansas .He is also is survived by nieces Michelle Clark-Galvan, of Topeka, Kansas and Ashley (Dolezilek) Turman of Overland Park, Kansas.

Phillip will be cremated and his memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date.

July 31, 1939 - July 20, 2023

Delia – Verlon R. Cress (83) of Delia, KS was born July 31, 1939 in Horton, KS to Joseph & Geneva (Christ) Cress. Verlon passed away at his home on the morning of July 20, 2023 with his loving wife by his side.

Verlon married the love of his life, Judy F. Spetter on June 19, 1967. They just celebrated 56 years of marriage.

He was preceded in death by his parents and identical twin brother, Vernon J. Cress.

He is survived by his wife; daughters Sharlene (Shawn) Cooper, Topeka, KS; Tabetha (Mike) Smith, Carbondale, KS; Sarah (Ted) Perez, Topeka, KS; Autumn (John) Carter, Savannah, GA; Jennifer Cress, Holton, KS; Kristina Cress, Topeka, KS; and Nellie Cress, of the home; his sons Josh (Molly) Robb, Delia, KS; and Brian Cress, Washington State; and his foster sons Aaron (Sarah) Pifer, Rossville, KS; and Julio (Ashley) Enriquez, Topeka, KS. Numerous Grandkids, Great Grandkids and his brother Donald (Barbara) Cress, Spivey, KS.

Verlon was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years. After release from the Army he worked for Massey Ferguson for several years until he began his career with KPL/Westar at Jeffries Energy Center in 1979 where he worked until his retirement.

June 26, 1939 - July 10, 2023

Harry W. Tudor, 84, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away July 10, 2023.  Harry was born June 26, 1939, to Wayne and Frances Tudor.  He grew up in Jackson, Ohio the second oldest of seven children.

Harry married Clara (Lyons) Tudor, also from Jackson, Ohio.  Their early years of marriage included military life, while Harry served in the Army.  They both enjoyed his time stationed in France together.  Harry was also sent to Berlin, Germany, during the Berlin Crisis, and later he would serve in Vietnam.   Finally, he was stationed at Ft. Riley, which brought them to live in Abilene, Kansas, where he and his wife would finish raising their family of five children and begin enjoying life as grandparents. 

Harry transitioned out of military life and began his employment with the Dickinson County Highway Department as a heavy machinery mechanic.  Harry went on to join the Kansas National Guard, and after years of service, retired from both careers.  

Harry was blessed with several gifts of repairing and creating almost anything needed, with precision and craftsmanship.  He was most gifted with his woodworking and always found time to create something special for his wife, children and grandchildren. This is one of the ways he was able to share his love for his family that will always be treasured.  

Throughout Harry’s life, he was particularly proud of three accomplishments.  He loved serving his country and felt it an honor to earn his military retirement.  He so dearly loved his wife, Clara, and their five children.  And he thoroughly loved being a grandpa to 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. 

Harry is survived by his wife, Clara;  four children, Barb Brenner of Woodbine, Kansas, Edie (Kevin) Ludlum of Ellsworth, Kansas, Shari Paylor of Jackson, Ohio, and Jan (Kafer) Peele of Winfield, Kansas;  and three siblings, Vida Scott, Max Tudor, and Connie Tudor, all of Ohio.  Harry is preceded in death by his son, Jeff Tudor, his parents, and three siblings, Grace Turner, Louise Bowling, and Mary Horton.           

On July 25, 2023, Harry will be interned at The Kansas Veterans Cemetery of Ft. Riley at 11:00 am.   His graveside service will be led by Pastor Dirk Weiss of First United Methodist Church in Junction City. 

October 14, 1970 to July 5, 2023

Kim was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas as the third daughter to Robert D. and Karen S. (Boyce) Harrison on October 14, 1970. She attended elementary school at Tecumseh South and graduated with the Shawnee Heights High School Class of 1989. After high school Kim remained in Topeka and earned college accreditation's from Emporia State University in the home health care services. In 1990, Kim met Damon Holford and they married in September, 1999. Out of this union, one child was born – Kyler F.D. Holford. Kim was a loyal and devoted Kansas City Chiefs fan. She enjoyed rock concerts, going to the Kansas State Fair, playing cards with friends and holiday gatherings with her family. Kim is proceeded in death by her father (Robert), father-in-law (Richard Holford) and husband (Damon Holford). She is survived by her son Kyler Holford – Topeka, KS, her mother Karen Harrison – Topeka, KS, sisters: Susan (Darren) Davenport – Tecumseh, KS and Carolyn (David) Ohmes – Topeka, KS, Mother-in-law Annette Holford – Topeka, KS, brother-in-law Danny Holford – Topeka, KS, and sister-in-law Dayna (Ronald) Jackson – Lexington, SC as well as 7 nephews and 1 niece.

Kim will be cremated with a private burial held at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. A celebration of her life will be held in Kim's honor on Friday, July 21, 2023. Please contact Susan or Carolyn for details. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Midland Hospice, the Topeka Rescue Mission or the Helping Hands Humane Society.

February 24, 1945 - July 02, 2023

Lois June (Willes) Dell, age 78, passed away on July 2, 2023, at her home in Topeka, Kansas.

“There is something about losing a mother that is permanent and inexpressible, a wound that will never quite heal.” -Susan Wiggs   

Harold (Candace), Jeff, and Richard (Jamie) with her grand-babies, are all experiencing an entirely new level of grief that goes along with losing a mother.  Her loved ones will keep her in their hearts and memories forever, but the added weight from the loss of a parent is tremendous and cannot often be handled alone.   While she was a wonderful mother, daughter, grandma and friend who will be missed by all who needs her.