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Angels Above Cremation Services
3936 NW 16th St., Bldg. B
Topeka, KS 66618
785-215-8386
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March 10, 1933 - February 15, 2022
Charles E. Dugan, of Delia, KS passed away February 15, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born at the family farm in rural Circleville, KS to John and Lazetta Dugan, the oldest of their five children. He attended Ontario, Oak Grove, and Circleville schools. Charles left school at age 16 to help on the family farm. He was drafted during the Korean War and served overseas in Germany. While stationed there, he discovered a love of photography and was an avid photographer the rest of his life. Charles photographed many wedding and anniversary celebrations in the Delia and Rossville communities. He also helped take pictures for the Rossville High School yearbooks. He was a past member of the Holton and Topeka Camera Clubs. He returned to the family farm following his military service. He later began working at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, where he was employed for 41 years until his retirement in April 1996. He was proud to have helped develop and build the first Hummer tire at the Topeka plant. He was a member of Local 307 Rubber Workers. In 1957 he met and later married Letha JoAnn Baldwin Hundley. They enjoyed 64 years together. At the time of marriage Charles welcomed becoming the father of JoAnn’s three little girls, Christine, Edy, and Jeri Lynn, later adopting the girls as his own. The family started out living in the rural Circleville and Netawaka areas, and then moved to Delia where they have lived for many years. Their son Charles Scott was born in 1961 and son David Lamoine in 1963. Charles, as a youth, was a charter member of the Ontario Busy Bees 4-H Club, and became an avid supporter of the Delia Early Birds 4-H Club when his children joined that group. He served as a project leader and enjoyed helping with their 4-H events.
December 14, 1938 - February 10, 2022
Jerry Dean Christiason, of Osage City, went to heaven on February 10, 2022. He was eighty-three years of age.
Jerry passed away in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He had a passion for helping others; he enjoyed taking care of the birds and squirrels in his back yard. He loved wildlife. Jerry was proud to have served in the United States Navy. He was loved by many; he will be greatly missed.
Private services will be held. Memorial contributions may be given to Operation Wildlife, 23375 Guthrie Rd, Lindwood, KS 66052.
April 04, 1962 - February 12, 2022
Randall (Randy) Scott Murray, 59, of Meriden, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital due to heart disease and covid complications. Randy was born on April 4, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Frank and Donna Murray (Boyer). Randy graduated from Seaman High school in 1980 and lived most of his life in rural North Topeka.
In his youth, Randy raced motocross. He began working with his Dad at a young age helping with the family septic tank business (Acme Septic Service). As an adult, he was a heavy equipment operator and later owned and operated a septic and lateral business (A-Z Septic Service).
In the last few years of his life, he became ill with Vascular Dementia and heart disease. He was a kind man during this time with a gentle heart. He loved talking about his children and grandchildren and all of their accomplishments, going to family gatherings and other events with his sister Donita, and going out to eat at a local Mexican restaurant where he would partake in that one margarita.
July 05, 1955 - February 04, 2022
Frank A. Bernatowicz, age 66, of Topeka, Ks, passed away February 4, 2022. He was born July 5, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan to Evelyn Lumsden Maxwell and Elsmont Francis Bernatowicz.
Frank served in the Navy on an air craft carrier from 1972- 1975.He also spent many years as a long-haul truck driver as well as working as a mechanic. He spent the latter years of his life enjoying time with his family and grandchildren.
Frank is preceded in death by his parents Evelyn Lumsden Maxwell and Elsmont Bernatowicz and by his half- brother Michael Maxwell.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Suzi Sides, biological daughter Lizzie Worley of Kingsville, Ms. 12 step children, 8 grandchildren, 24 step grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, his sister Agnes Totman, half-sisters Sue Brown and Martha Arreola and a half-brother John Maxwell.
There will be a celebration of life for those who want to come celebrate and remember him with family and friends on Sunday February 20, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at the Melissa Ann Hanger community room located at 2230 SE 28th St. in Topeka Ks.
*May the winds of heaven blow softly, and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you, and wish you were here*
January 10, 1959 - February 06, 2022
Twana Louise Barton born on January 10,1959 past away on February 6,2022.
Proceeded in death by Bonnie Farris, survived by her father Doc Barton. She was married to Rick Terrill and had five children, Belinda Smith of Beatrice, Ne Joshua Terrill of Thayer, Mo Laura and Bobby Morgan of Alton,Mo Melissa Terrill of West Plains Mo, Rebecca Terrill of Boliver, Mo. She was married to Gerald Riesen and had one child Geraldina Riesen of Thayer, Mo. Proceeded with 21 grandchildren, survived by Dennie Barton of Alton,Mo Judy Barton of Rogersville, Mo Linda Faye of Seymour, Mo Raymond and Amy Privett of Barnes, Ks Randy and Eula may Privett of Diggins,Mo Kathy Barton of Springfield, Mo Eugene and Victoria Barton of Alton, Mo Mike Barton of Doniphan, Mo and Shawn Barton of Alto,Mo.
She was loved by many other family and friends. Mom enjoyed fun times with her kids, loved to camp at Canes Bluff River, enjoyed time with her kids at Big Indian Lake in the summers, she also enjoyed cards, puzzles and word searches, the outdoors, and going on motorcycle rides.
There was nothing that mom wouldn’t do for her friends and family but most of all for her children who she loved deeply with all her heart, Mom will forever be held in our hearts along with the memories that we will cherish forever.
April 04, 1961 - January 28, 2022
Pedro Gonzalez III passed away on January 28th, in his home at the age of 60 after a 2 year battle with Kidney Cancer. Pedro was born April 4th 1961 in El Paso Texas to Susana and Pedro Gonzalez Jr.
Pedro joined the Army December 27th 1979 where he became an expert in Hand Grenades and a Marksman with a rifle. Pedro worked in Security for a lot of his life, helping out at his father’s Upholstery shop when needed.
Pedro married Vickie LaComb on February 24th 1987. They remained married for 20 years. At the time they married, they had a son Pedro Gonzalez IV who was 1 years old. A daughter, Melissa was born 6 months after they married. Pedro and Vickie moved to Kansas in 1993 to raise their kids. Pedro was a volunteer Police Officer for years in Carbondale KS. Pedro also worked at Goodyear for many years before leaving for health issues.
Pedro loved to read, collect knives, loved dragons and wolves. He also collected Zippo lighters. He is proceeded in death by a sister, Gloria and his father. Survivors include Vickie his ex wife of Topeka (Stuart), son Pedro and his wife Melissa, 3 grandkids (Kaelynn, Ayden and Lucy), his daughter Melissa Gonzalez (Steve) and 2 grandsons, Bryce and Oliver and a sister in law Denise (Don).
A private celebration of Pedro's life will be celebrated by his family in the near future. After that celebration, his ashes will be sent to California where he will be laid to rest with his dad in Landers California.
August 14, 1951 - January 29, 2022
Robert "Bob" William Nowack passed away January 29th 2022 in Kansas City, KS at the age of 70 years old.
He is survived by his daughters Nicole Ralston (Lee) of Topeka, KS and Danielle Nowack of Meriden, KS. Two granddaughters Lauren and Emily. Ex-wife Donna Nowack. His siblings Ann Edwards (John) Hamden, CT. Pat Champagne of Port St. Lucie, FL. Joan Hack of Derby, CT. Lynn Meenan (Peter) of Atlanta, GA. Sister-in-law Diana Nowack of Williamston, NC along with many nieces and nephews.
His is preceded in death by his mother Louise Nowack, father Lester Nowack, and brother Ray Nowack.
Born and raised in Bridgeport CT. He joined the Air Force at the age of 19 and was stationed at Forbes Field in Topeka, KS. He worked for Goodyear tire & Co for 30 years until retirement
Bob had a good sense of humor and a quick wit. He was always ready with a joke. He will be missed.
No funeral or memorial service is immediately planned. The family will have a private service at a later date.
March 28, 1969 - January 26, 2022
Sean David Gooding, 52, died on January 26, 2022, following a battle with aggressive melanoma. At the end, he was surrounded by family members in his home in Council Grove, Kansas.
Sean was born March 28, 1969, in Coffeyville, Kan., to Gary and Sharon (Pitts) Gooding. He graduated from Osage City High School in 1987 and began a lifelong career in Emergency Medical Services in 1988, when he became an EMT. After becoming certified as a paramedic in 1991, he co-owned and operated Lifeguard ambulance service in Osage County for two years. Sean served for many years with Douglas County EMS and became a lieutenant in the Lawrence Fire Department when they merged in 1997.
Sean married Ruth Elizabeth Simpson on March 9, 1996, in Overbrook, Kansas. The couple later divorced, but the marriage resulted in three children: Jacob Tyler Gooding on August 9, 1996; Gage Michael Gooding on August 30, 2000; and Emma Christine Gooding on May 12, 2004.
As Sean continued to serve, he also continued to learn. He earned an associate degree from Johnson County Community College in 2005. In 2008, he graduated cum laude from Ottawa University, where he studied health care administration and health management, and graduated from Hutchinson Community College with his nursing degree. He continued to work in a variety of roles throughout Kansas, Oregon, and South Dakota. In 2020, he became Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Morris County Hospital in Council Grove.
April 15, 1963 - January 30, 2022
Lori Lea Wilkinson, 58, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at her home in Delia, KS.
Lori was born April 15, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas to Peggy Ann Lawson and Chester Max Bolton. She met her husband Rodney Lee Wilkinson in March of 1987 and they wed on April, 30 1993.
Lori found joy in many things including fishing, camping, arts and crafts, working with her plants and spending time outside with friends and family. She loved exploring new places and finding hidden wonders on her adventures down the back roads. Lori was a loving wife, mom, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother, and will be greatly missed by many. She loved her family very much, especially her grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband, Rodney "Rod" Lee Wilkinson; one daughter, Nikole Lea Wilkinson; Mother ,Peggy Ann Lawson; one brother Terry Keith; two sisters Brandy Thomas-Zeilinger, and Cheri L. Foster; along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Justin Eugene Little; and her father Chester Max Bolton.
The family will be holding a Celebration of Life on April 15th, 2022 at a place to be determined for family and friends.