March 08, 1941 - September 06, 2020

Dennis Schmitt (1941-2020)

Dennis Edward Schmitt, 79, Perry, died peacefully September 6 th , 2020 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. Funeral services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Dennis was born to Edward Schmitt and Bernette (Bourelle) Schmitt March 8 th , 1941 in Woodstock, Illinois. Dennis spent his youth in the Northeastern Illinois area until the family moved to Lawrence, Kansas in the 1960’s. There he met Carla Brooks and they were married May 21 st , 1965. She proceeded him in death last year. Together they had a son, Doug who is the Fire Chief of Soldier Township in Topeka.

March 26, 1948 - August 24, 2020

Terry Lee Stilson, 72, died August 24, 2020. His parents, Ralph and Ruth (Cross) Stilson are deceased. His wife, Connie (Norwood) Stilson (m.12/14/1974) survives.  Their children are John Robert Norwood Stilson, Tara Lee (Stilson) Lyman (deceased) and Zachary Lee Stilson. His brother, Mickey (Evelyn) also survives. He had two nieces, Amy and Julie. Terry enjoyed four grandchildren, Helene RedOwl, Trent Lyman, Nicholas Lyman and Sadye Stilson. Terry retired from Washburn University Bookstore in 2010 after 25 years of service.  Terry wanted cremation and no services.

Virginia (Jenny) Vindiola

March 15, 1935 – August 20, 2020

Virginia has battled dementia for many years. She lost the fight while sleeping peacefully at 6:15 AM Thursday, August 20, 2020.

Jenny and husband Joe were entrepreneurs owning several different bars and restaurants in Topeka.

Jenny is survived by her devoted husband and caretaker of 48 years, Joe Vindiola, her children, son Ernest Kibble and wife Jackie, daughter Belinda Bomhoff and scores of grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Virginia is preceded in death by her daughter Taunya Manis.

December 14, 1941 - August 12, 2020

In loving memory of Aaron Grattidge, we are saddened to announce his passing on August 12, after fighting daily with long time illnesses.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Arlo and Esther Grattidge, and brother, Virgil, all of Wellington, Ks.  He is survived by his loving wife, Janice,  his two sons, Brad and Brian and families, three step children, Jeff, Jim, and Jenni Biggs and families, and his sister, Leila Casey. 

 Aaron was married to his high school sweetheart, Janice Bauersfeld,  He lived life to its fullest, with a focused career in music that sent him to the tops as one of the 4 Lads, a popular singing group in the 50's and 60's.  Although Aaron was not one of the originals, his voice blended in with the distinctive sounds created by the original four and he enjoyed years of performances.  Aaron loved every aspect of the magical world of entertainment - the glamour and glitter were what ignited his personality and talent on stage.  During his time between public appearances, he enjoyed being a disc jockey on a program called 'Song of Oldies' with a local radio station in Topeka, Ks..  Aaron's passing brings an end to the 4 Lads performing on stage, but their music will bring back memories of love and romance to many still today!

April 28, 1944 - August 09, 2020

May 30, 1968 - August 12, 2020

Lawrence (Larry) G. Parrett- 52 of Hoyt, Kansas passed away at his home surrounded by his family on August 12th, 2020 after a long battle with small cell lung cancer.
He is survived by his wife Becky (Baker) Parrett, 1 daughter Tiffany (Parrett) Jones (Patrick) of Topeka, Kansas, 1 son Levi Parrett of the home, and 1 bonus daughter Jamie Burnett of Alburn, California. His Parents Ken and Carol Parrett of Hoyt, Kansas, 1 brother Kevin Parrett (Dana) of Topeka, Kansas, 3 sisters Kim Pryer (Jim) of Topeka, Kansas, Tammy Andrews (Kent) of Fort Lupton, Colorado, and Mary Currigan (Jim) of Phoenix, Arizona. As well as, 3 grandchildren Brayden, Aiden, Amayiah, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, Aunts and Uncles.

June 13, 1932 - August 09, 2020

Donna Ruth Bredow, age 88, of Wakarusa, KS passed away on Sunday August 9, 2020 at home.

Celebration of Life service will be held at Auburn Community Center, 121 W. 11 th St. Auburn, KS on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 10am.

Burial will immediately follow at the Wakarusa Cemetery, in Wakarusa, KS.

Donna was born at her childhood home near Alma, KS to Millard and Ruth (Brabb) Horne on June 13, 1932. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Topeka KS. She graduated from Alta Vista High School in Alta Vista, KS in 1950. She attended Kansas State University from 1951- 52 majoring in Home Economics, and was a member of Sigma Eta Chi Sorority, Lutheran Student Association, and Home Economics Club.

On February 23, 1952 she married William “Bill” A. Bredow in Los Angeles, CA where he was stationed in the Marine Corp. She worked at Pennant in Topeka KS for several months, and later, for nearly twenty years, as a line cook at Pauline South and Pauline Central elementary schools. For many years she was a devoted stay-at-home Mom where she helped raise their four children. They later lived in Valparaiso, Indiana (where eldest daughter, Rebecca (Heidrick), and son, Jonathan, were born), Tijeras, New Mexico (where daughter, Vikki (Noble), was born), Alma, Kansas (where youngest daughter, Stephanie (Moeller), was born), and then lived in Wakarusa, Kansas from 1965-2020.

March 02, 1946 - August 05, 2020

Ronald (CORKY) Arthur Ewing , 74, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Topeka on 3-2-1946  He is survived by his beautiful wife of 52 years Diane Kay (Smith) Ewing, and his children Kim and Everett Horn, Ron and Melodie Ewing, Corki and Brian Spurgeon, Troy and Amy Ewing, and Matt and Jennifer Ewing, along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.           
Ron was a pastor at Disciples of Faith Church for the past 23 years.  He had many passions but his family always came first.  IHOP lost a loyal customer and friend.  He will be greatly missed.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2020, at 1:00 pm for family and friends.  For details on location please reach out to his family.

June 20, 1932 - July 20, 2020

Luther Warren “Doc” Dunaway passed Peacefully in his sleep ,with his wife by his side in Topeka, July 20, 2020. He was 88.

Born the son of Luther K. Dunaway and Geneva M Wilmoth on June 20, 1932 in Edna , Ks

1950 LW graduate from Herrington high school. Went on to graduate from Kansas State University with a Degree in veterinary medicine .LW started is career treating large animal , Considering he spent most of his time growing up on the farm.

Wasn’t long before Doc opened up Brookwood animal clinic.and practiced there 23 years .

1951 L W Married Pat Morgan , they had four children together son Steve Dunaway ( Susie) Overland Park daughters terry sheik ( bill) Jan delimont (William )Oregon and Son Philip Who preceded him in death at 9 yrs old. Lw and Pat later divorced

1966 L W married Carolyn sue fink Had two sons Jeff (Tami);Topeka )and Luther Michael, ( deceased), 10 grandchildren Cory ,Kelsey ,Trent Jamie ,Kelly, Patrick ,Thomas ,River Nichole,Marshal and 13 great grand children.

March 6, 1979 - July 22, 2020