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Charles "Ray" Raymond Glaze

Obituaries 12 February 2020

August 01, 1934 - February 08, 2020

Charles Raymond Glaze, “Ray” died at home from Merkel cell cancer on February 8 th , 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born August 1 st , 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland to William LeRoy Glaze and Helena Gertrude Phelan Glaze. He was predeceased in death by his parents and his older brothers; Bill, Bobby, Jack, Gorman, Richard and his little sister Helene. He is survived by his loving wife Cicely Bennett Glaze, 7 Children; Caren, Ray Jr. (Brenda), Cyndi, Kelly, Corky, Bob (Kathy), Cristin (Chris) and grandsonn Mark
who was raised by Papa and Cis and 10 additional grandchildren; Ray III (Michelle), Corey, Catherine (Tanner), Cydney (Skyler), Morgan (Trevor), Tisha, Mitch(Heather), Michael, Taylar and Rylee as well as 13 great grand Children; Peyton, Rhyan, Eli, Asher, JJ, Leighton, Corbett, Kyla, Emma, Aivyn, Kaylee, Ava
and Maci and Brothers- in- law Mark L Bennett Jr (Charlanne) and Stephen Bennett.

Franklin Lee Tatro

Obituaries 04 February 2020

September 21, 1933 - February 02, 2020

Franklin Lee Tatro was born on September 21, 1933 and went to his eternal home on February 2, 2020.
He grew up in Zenda, KS. Later, he worked at Pratt Well Service and in the oil fields around Pratt, KS. He married Patsy (Montgomery) Moore. They later divorced.

'Frankster' walked softly and wore a loud shirt. He accepted life on life's terms. With 40 years of continuous sobriety he shared his experience, strength, and hope helping many on the path to serenity in the rooms of Alcoholics Anonymous. He will be missed but his legacy will live on through his wise words and ancedotes.

Walter P. Dreher

Obituaries 28 January 2020

May 30, 1929 - January 26, 2020

Walter P. Dreher, 90, gave us his last good story to share with family and friends on Jan. 26, 2020. He passed away peacefully sitting in his favorite spot in the sun just outside of Papa’s Playhouse. Walt was born May 30, 1929 to Joseph C. and Philomenia (Klaus) Dreher in Schoenchen, KS. He married Billie (Henage) Dreher on May 14, 1955 in Clayton, NM.

Frederick Joel Nicholson

Obituaries 24 January 2020

July 13, 1931 - January 22, 2020

Frederick Joel Nicholson, age 88, of Burlington, KS, went home to see his Lord and Savior Jesus on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Fred was born on July 13, 1931 in Richland, IA the son of Raymond and Kathryn Nicholson. He married Marilyn Thornburg on July 10th, 1955 in Osborne, KS.

Betty Manka

Obituaries 24 January 2020

November 26, 1945 - January 18, 2020

Betty was born November 26, 1945 to Fredrick and Blanche (Scott) McAlister in Burlington, Kansas.
Betty left this life on January 18, 2020 at the age of 74 years old.

Denise McClure-Saskowski

Obituaries 20 January 2020

September 27, 1962 - January 15, 2020

Denise McClure-Saskowski passed away at her home on January 15, 2020 after a short fight with cancer. She was born in Buffalo, NY, was educated in the Buffalo public
schools and Kensington High School. She received an associate’s degree from Bryant and Stratton Business College. Upon moving to Kansas in 1991, Denise joined Security
Benefit and was employed in various positions there until December 2019. She married her husband Jerry in July 1996 and remained a loving wife until the end.

Bobby Eugene Beers

Obituaries 14 January 2020

July 23, 1935 - December 11, 2019

Bobby Eugene Beers, Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away December 11, 2019 at his home with his family by his side. Born July 23, 1935, in Lawrence, Kansas, and christened at the Lawrence Free Methodist Church, August 11, 1935, Bob was a retired master cabinetmaker, an avid KU basketball fan, and a proud U.S. Marine Corp. veteran.

Diane Carol DeHart

Obituaries 13 January 2020

July 2, 1963 - January 08, 2020

Diane Carol DeHart, 56, of Topeka, Ks, passed away on January 8, 2020.

Diane was born on July 2, 1963 to Samuel and Virginia Essman (Proud). She attended Seaman High School and left to obtain her GED. She worked her first job at Mike’s IGA, she was briefly at Adam’s Business Forms and then began her career in photography as a freelance photographer and studio photographer for Zercher’s. She later worked for the State of Kansas as a Computer Technician where she medically retired.

Ralph Durand Williams

Obituaries 07 January 2020

May 22, 1958 - January 04, 2020

Ralph Durand Williams, Age 61, passed away peacefully in his home in Topeka, KS. on January 04, 2020, with his wife Virginia Williams and their eldest grandchild Clayton Williams by his side.

Lynnette M. Berg

Obituaries 01 January 2020

January 27, 1963 - December 30, 2019

Lynnette M. Berg, 56, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Midland Hospice in Topeka after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Lynnette was born in Hiawatha, KS to Henry and Kathryn (Onek) Berg on January 27, 1963. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1981 and attended Washburn University. Over the years, she worked for State Office System, Canon Office Solutions, and Board of Tax Appeals. Lynnette was active in her church. She was involved with Stephen Ministries, children’s ministries, Vacation Bible School, and Christ Care. Her hobbies included painting, making jewelry, and reading. She was a big fan of the Kansas City Royals, KU Jayhawks, and the Kansas City Chiefs. Lynnette was a loving, compassionate person with tremendous faith and was always there for her family and friends. She was well-loved and will be sorely missed.