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02/03/24 05:24 AM

#69

Mike Powell

Warren, thank you for posting Byron's obituary. About two weeks ago Ed Weikel, Randy Currie and I spent some time reminiscing about Byron, especially his National Guard service and activation for Vietnam. The obituary comments spoke well about Byron and are worth reading; a decent kid and a decent man who took care of his family.

Warren, I don't know how you keep watch for who has passed. You seem to be pretty steady and reliable at it. Thank you for the effort, it is appreciated.

Mike

02/03/24 12:51 PM

#70

Warren Hummer

Mike : Thank you for your comments. I agree with your thoughts of Byron; seems like a life well lived. I don't go searching for classmates' obituaries; just stumble across them when viewing others. Many are not posted in the online Topeka paper.

02/05/24 07:50 AM

#71

Sandra Schumann (Hewitt)

Warrren and Mike thank you for keeping up with our classmates although it is sad to see the obituaries it is always good to remember those we spent our younger years with,

02/05/24 09:20 PM

#72

Warren Hummer

Sandra: Well said. All deserve to be remembered.

06/21/24 04:17 PM

#73

Marilyn Cantrell (Cordill)

Warren, I've been wondering how you found out that my husband, Bob Cordill, died in April of 2024? The only place I put an obituary for him was at the Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home website! Anyway, thank you for your remarks.

Marilyn

08/20/24 08:33 AM

#74

Warren Hummer

A post on her Facebook page announced that Ann Derose (Dalton) had recently passsed away in Topeka. No other information was provided.

08/20/24 03:26 PM

#75

Warren Hummer

https://www.dovetopeka.com/Obituary/279767/Ann-Dalton/Dove-KS

10/04/24 07:05 AM

#76

Karen Newell (Bosch)

Hi classmates! The election is coming up and my daughter is running for Shawnee County Clerk's Office. It is a nonpartisan position. Her name is Lisa Schmitt. She would appreciate your vote! Tell your friends too! Whatever you decide make sure you vote!

02/04/25 04:07 PM

#77

Warren Hummer

Below is the link to Sharon Browm's obituary

https://www.dovetopeka.com/obituaries/sharon-walker

02/05/25 12:35 PM

#78

Nancy Scheidegger (Bass)

Shari and I were besties all though high school and lost touch for many years when I moved to SW Missouri, We reconnected about 10 years ago, but lost touch again after her last hospital stay. I have wondered where and how she was, but she disappeared from Facebook. I am so glad to get the obituary, now I know.

02/06/25 01:01 PM

#79

Warren Hummer

Nancy: I am sorry for your loss.

12/29/25 12:51 PM

#80

Phillip X. Madrid

We, Rose and I, wish the best in the coming New Year (2026, who would have thought) to my fellow 1963 Alumni. A few of us have fallen to the way side but are always remembered for the days we shared together. Good health and prosperty to all and may God Bless.

01/17/26 11:40 AM

#81

Don Hervey

I just received my copy of the Washburn Alumnae Magazine and I see an "In Memory" notification of Delores I. (Morriss) Crittenden ba '67, ma '69, age 80, Avon Park, FL on Sept 2, 2025. I searched for an obituary but could not find one. If anyone else knows about Delores's passing or finds the obituary, please post it here in the Message Forum.

01/18/26 10:53 AM

#82

Bob Martin

Passing of Dolores (Morris) Crittenden

Here is a link to her Obituary

https://obituaries.nationalcremation.com/obituaries/sarasota-fl/dolores-crittenden-12508133

OBITUARY

Dolores Irene Crittenden

February 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025

Dolores Morriss Crittenden passed away on September 2, 2025 in Sebring, Florida. She was 80 years old.

Dolores was the daughter of Murray Clinton Morriss and Adele Mary (Forst) Morriss and sister of Dennis. She was born in Los Angeles California and grew up in Topeka Kansas. Dolores graduated from Washburn University and enjoyed a career in journalism and publishing. She especially enjoyed her career as a text book editor at Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. In her retirement Dolores co-owned and operated a Dance and Performing Arts Studio in Saint Cloud, Florida with her husband John.

Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Dennis, her sister in law, Linda and her husband John.

She is survived by her stepchildren, Laura, Rebecca, Nancy and John Jr and their families.

She is also survived by her many precious dance students and their families. She always strived to encourage their strengths, talents and abilities.

01/19/26 05:49 AM

#83

Warren Hummer

Don & Bob: Thank you for posting this.

08/01/26 06:14 PM

#84

Warren Hummer

Kay Skinner Lotridge, who attended elementary, junior & high schools with many of us has passed. Her obituary can be found at the website for Piper Funeral Home..

08/09/26 10:14 AM

#85

Warren Hummer

Who is the current administrator for this website?

08/09/26 10:25 AM

#86

Marilyn Cantrell (Cordill)

I just came across Michael P. Suitt's obituary where he passed away in late July and his services were August 3 at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home in Lawrence, KS. The obituary really doesn't say when he died!

08/10/26 12:08 PM

#87

Warren Hummer

Thanks, Marrilyn. Mike was one of the good guys.

08/10/26 12:14 PM

#88

Richard Basham

Thanks, Marilyn. Spent time with Mike a long time ago; he lived across from the highschool. Kknew he got into law enforcement, always had difficulty to contact him. I agee with Warren that he was a 'good guy' usually ignoed in the shadows though.

08/10/26 03:39 PM	#89
Wendell (Pete) Perkins From Lawrence Journal World, Michael Suitt died July 28 2026 at LMH Health.

08/11/26 09:04 AM

#90

Marilyn Cantrell (Cordill)

Your welcome. Glad someone saw my post about Mike Suitt's death.

08/18/26 04:45 AM

#91

Warren Hummer

Judy Hunt Petero,s obituary is in today's Topeka Capitol Journal- cjonline.com.

09/05/26 12:12 PM

#92

Don Hervey

Loretta Sharp submitted the following message regarding Jimmy Harris.

The obituary for James Harris was in the 8/30/26 Denver Post. He passed away July 6, 2026 in Littleton, CO. A celebration of life will be held at Heritage United Methodist Church in Littleton, CO on Saturday, September 5 at 10 AM.

09/06/26 08:45 AM

#93

Warren Hummer

Thanks, Don.

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