Davidson Funeral Home

Derald Lee Hatesohl, age 84, of Topeka passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 in Topeka. Memorial services are Monday, July 19, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Lutheran Church in Topeka. Visitation will be one hour before services from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Calvary Lutheran Church and left in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com

Mildred Marie Olden, age 102, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Healthcare Resort of Topeka. Mildred was born November 27, 1918 on the family farm east of Denison, KS the daughter of Clarence and Lillie (Tosh) Gilleece. She grew up on the family farm, attending Denison schools before graduating from Valley Falls High School in 1936. She married Harold "Charles" Olden on November 5, 1940. Mildred was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Topeka for over 75 years. She was a lifetime member of the Community Concert, a member of Pleasant Hill HDU, Indian Creek Grange, Artists Associated, and was a project leader for 4-H. She helped many young girls learn to...

Thomas Marion Bunger passed away on July 10, 2021 in Topeka. Tom's request was to be cremated. A private family service with Military Honors will be held at the Eskridge Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Eric and Dawn Price for being good friends and good neighbors especially when Dad's health started to decline. Memorial contributions can be made to Midland Hospice Care and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com

Judith "Judy" Kay Phinney, age 78, was called to her Heavenly home Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Stormont Vail in Topeka. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grace Chapel in Carbondale, KS. Visitation will be one hour before services from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, at the church. Interment will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka. Memorials may be made to the Grace Church in Carbondale and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka. davidsonfuneral.com

Leonard Gene Cardwell, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Friday, July 2nd, 2021 at Midland Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, July 9th, 2021, at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Burial will follow at the Old Stone Church Cemetery in Maple Hill, KS. Leonard will lie in state Thursday from 3:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church with visitation from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Midland Care and may be sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home who is handling the arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be left online at www.davidsonfuneral.com.

Ilisha Lynn "LeeLee" McKnight, 29, of Topeka passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2021 at North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 am on Friday, July 16th at Central Park Christian Church in Topeka. Funeral services will follow beginning at 1:00 pm at the church. Interment will follow at Topeka Cemetery. To read her full obituary or to leave the family a message please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com

Virginia R. Lynn, age 93, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Aldersgate Village. Private family services are planned at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com.

Hermoine M. Lowe, 93, of Topeka died on June 23rd, 2021 at her home at Brewster Place in Topeka. Davidson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. No funeral services, no laying in state at the funeral home or family visitation is planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st Street, Topeka, Kansas 66604. To read her full obituary please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com

Barbara J. (Creek) Cramer, age 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Topeka. Funeral services will be Friday, June 25, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. She will lie in state from noon - 5:00 p.m. Thursday at the Davidson Funeral Home. To read her full obituary please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com

Lora V. Burton, age 99, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Oakley Place in Topeka. Graveside services will be Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. She will lie in state Monday from noon - 7:00 p.m. with visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneral.com

Thomas D. Frost, age 75, of Topeka passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Topeka. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home. Graveside services will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice Care and left in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. www.davidsonfuneral.com

Rosemary "Rosie" L. Lester, 81, of Meriden, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Scranton Cemetery on Friday, June 4, 2021. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Humane Shelter, 15295 K4 Highway, Valley Falls, Kansas 66088. www.davidsonfuneral.com

John H. Folds Sr., age 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 in Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 p.m. Friday at the church, with visitation from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph's Catholic Church and sent in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. www.davidsonfuneral.com.

Encile "Ed" Souders, Jr., 83, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 20th at Davidson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Helping Hands Humane Society. To leave the family a message please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com.

Michael "Mike" A. Stillie, age 60, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 in Topeka. Mike was born September 9, 1960 in Topeka the son of James and Irene (Lester) Stillie. He graduated from Highland Park High School and later graduated Valedictorian of his class at Washburn Technical School. Mike served in the U.S. Marine Corps for six years. Mike worked as a manager of the Oakland neighborhood Kwik Shop in Topeka. Mike was preceded in death by a brother, Andrew Stillie. He is survived by three brothers, Ed (Peggy) Stillie, Don (Hermelyn) Stillie and Robert "Bob" (Anna) Stillie, all of Topeka, along with several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, May 17, 2021 at 11:00...

Janet Sue Heston Usher, 76, born in Topeka, Kansas on March 16, 1945 and died May 8, 2021. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 at the Davidson Funeral Home. www.davidsonfuneral.com

Pamela G. Eshom, age 72, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Midland Hospice House. Pamela's family will honor her with a celebration of her life graveside service Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the West Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends Thursday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Grace Point Church, 5400 SW Huntoon, Topeka. Memorial contributions may be made to the Auburn Elementary School Work Room and left in care of the Davidson Funeral Home. davidsonfuneralcom

Elizabeth "Betty" Jane (Fowler) Wayman Knoll entered her heavenly home on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Funeral services will be Monday, May 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Disciples of Christ Church in Emporia, KS. She will lie in state Sunday from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka, with a visitation from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Emporia following the services. davidsonfuneral.com.

Hananiah I. Owens, age 32, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Highland Heights Christian Church. Visitation will be one hour before the services from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Quentin and Tabatha Owens Scholarship Fund, sent in care of Capital Federal Savings. davdisonfuneral.com.

James "Jim" Waldo Simpson, age 81, of Topeka, passed away April 18, 2021 in Topeka. Graveside services will be Friday, April 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grantville Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Thursday at the Davidson Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Davidson Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. davidsonfuneral.com

Eileen D. Bullington, age 99, of Topeka passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021. Cremation is planned. No services are scheduled. Davidson Funeral Home is assisting the family. davidsonfuneralhome.com