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THS Classmate Thomas R. Magerkurth, 73, died January 14, 2017 in Topeka. Tom was a graduate of Topeka High, Washburn and studied Social Work at Emporia State. He had a life-long love of working with children and adolescents. He worked for Menninger’s, Shawnee County Youth Center, and The Family Service and Guidance Center. His interests included: music, handball, hiking, sailing, flower gardening, and family trips. He is survived by wife, Mary Kay (Perry), daughter, Kelly (Todd Payne), grandchildren, Ethan, Perry and Addison: a younger brother Fred (Marilee) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a younger brother John. There will be a private celebration of Tom’s life on the evening of Saturday, January 28th. His family will greet friends on Sunday, January 29th from 1-4 at home. He was a participant in the KU School of Medicine Willed Body Program and the KU Alzheimer’s and Memory Research Program. Memorial contributions can be made to support Alzheimer’s research at the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center. Checks should be made payable to KU Endowment Alzheimer’s Research, and mailed to KU Endowment, 3901 Rainbow Blvd., MS 3012, Kansas City, KS 66160. Online donations may be made at: http://www.kualzheimer.org/
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Linda W. Light (Strasheim)
TOM WAS SUCH A HAPPY-GO-LUCKY, FUN LOVING PERSON! I'M SURE HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY MARY KAY, HIS FAMILY AND EVERYONE WHO KNEW HIM...HE BROUGHT A LOT OF JOY AND LAUGHTER.
Frank R. Chaffin
Tom was a cool guy. He was always friendly and positive.
Penny R. Nichols (Nyswonger)
So sorry to hear of Tom's passing. He was always kind and fun to be around. My thoughts and prayers go to Mary Kay and family. Penny (Nichols) Northrop & Stan Nyswonger
David L. Beller
Tom was a good friend of mine from Junior High onwards. A wonderful human being with a big heart. I am sorry to hear of his passing
Kent H. Freeland
Tom and I were close pals all through Junior High at Boswell. We played basketball almost every day after school at his house or at Robert Goldsmith's. He was a member of the swim team at THS and I remember attending a swim party at his invitation at the THS pool. I don't remember him ever being angry. A very even-tempered guy.
Larry D. Hess
Tom, you were a great friend and I will always remember the good times we had together. Tom and Mary Kay you were the ultimate couple. Always together; sometimes good and sometimes not so good!!!!! But, I was a heck of a "referee". Thanks to the both of you, I meet Judy and we had many good times together and were there for each other at our weddings.
You will be missed my friend!!
Larry and Judy Hess
Crosby M. Crosby
My Prayers and Blessings go out to Mary Kay and Family. Tom was a good friend in high school and I know will be missed by all classmates who knew him well.
Robert W. Farnsworth
Geez, Kooth, how did I miss this posting about you.
I am sure the statute of limitations has passed on our liquor store caper, but I think it cured each of us (well, except for one maybe....)from wandering that close again to the edge.
You were a good and funloving friend; introduced me to the joys of Bo Diddley, and when I play him I am reminded of you. I have a picture of the two of us at the 25th reunion, which I may try and upload here later. RIP Tom.