Sharon Lea Holmes
Feb 14, 2026
Sharon Lea Holmes, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2026.
Sharon was born on June 28, 1941, in Maple Hill, Kansas, to Darreld and Mabel Sloan. At just 13 years old, she experienced the heartbreaking loss of her mother to cancer. From that young age, Sharon stepped into the role of caregiver for her younger...
Sandra Lee Stroup
Feb 7, 2026
Sandra Stroup
Sandra Stroup 82 of Topeka Ks passed peacefully February 7th, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born 11-19-1943 in Corpus Christi Tx. She worked for Topeka State Hospital and later retired from Valeo Behavioral Health Center
Sandra is survived by daughters Karen (Robert) Lewis and Patricia Dugan, 7 grandchildren Cristina, Melissa, Jennifer, Alex, Megan, Weston and Jodie and 12...
Tad Roger Estes
Feb 5, 2026
Tad R. Estes, 86, of Topeka, Ks, passed away February 5th, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.Tad was born October 19, 1939, in Topeka, Ks, to L. Keith and Lillian Elizabeth (Larson) Estes. He was the youngest brother to Jim and Jerry, growing up in the Potwin neighborhood of Topeka, Kansas. Tad attended Potwin Elementary, Roosevelt Jr High, Topeka...
Richard Anthony Libertine
Feb 2, 2026
Richard Anthony Libertine, 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026.
He was born June 18, 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Richard and Janet (Larson) Libertine.
Richard served honorably as a nurse in United States Army.
He had ten siblings, six sisters and four brothers.
Richard is survived by a daughter, Janise Tedlock and her husband, Daniel, of St. George,...
Jenny Lee Frank
Feb 2, 2026
Jenny Frank passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS February 2, 2026.
Jenny lived in Eskridge, KS. She worked several years as a 911 operator and also as a CNA at the Alma Nursing Home.
Jenny is survived by son, Ryan Frank and his three children, Jordan, Hailey, Brody and their mother, Heather Hill. Son, Chris Frank's three children, Mariah,...
Marc Edward Fisher
Feb 2, 2026
Marc Edward Fisher, 77 passed February 2, 2026 at KU Med Center surrounded by his family. He was born December 25, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas to Carl A. Fisher and Nellie M. Waetzig Fisher.
Marc was preceded in death by his parents and his son Shannon Lee Fisher. He is survived by his wife Anne Tucker-Casebeer-Fisher, daughter Candice (Roy) Phillips of...
Alan Duane Smith
Jan 30, 2026
Alan Duane Smith
Jan 30, 2026
Alan D. Smith, 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 30th, 2026. He was born October 2nd, 1948, in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, the son of Waldo and Lottie (Kupp) Smith. Alan grew up with a strong work ethic and a generous spirit. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1966, served in the US Marine Corps Reserve...
Janet Mayree Haines
Jan 30, 2026
Janet Mayree Haines, 69, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 26, 1956, in Hutchinson, KS.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas R. Haines and Barbara J. Haines.
She is survived by her children, Janell (Jake) Corrigan and Mayree (Manuel) Gracia; her siblings, Debra (Keith) Hunter and Michael (Terri) Haines; five grandchildren,...
Jeanette Torrance
Jan 25, 2026
Jeanette Torrance 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, was joyfully welcomed into Heaven on January 25, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1946, in Eureka, Kansas, and grew up in Severy, Kansas, where her roots, faith, and love for community were first formed.
A woman of deep and abiding faith, Jeanette believed in Jesus Christ and...
Normajean J. Bennett
Jan 24, 2026
Normajean J (Schonfeldt) Bennett, age 92, of Topeka passed away onSaturday, January 24, 2026 at Brewster Community in Topeka. Normajeanwas born July 27, 1933 in Silver Lake, KS, the daughter of John C.Schonfeldt and Doris Armstrong. She graduated from Seaman High Schoolin 1950. She married Donald D. Bennett, Sept. 9, 1951 in Topeka. Later inlife, Normajean completed her Bachelor degree...
Larry Ronald Myers
Jan 23, 2026
Larry “Ron” Myers, age 65, of Topeka and formerly of Columbus, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, after a long illness.
Born on July 7, 1960, in Columbus, Kansas, Ron was the son of Larry G. Myers and Helen(Delmont) Myers. His birth was memorable—he came into this world “butt first,” a sign even then that he was destined to...
Gerrald "Gary" Sleep
Jan 23, 2026
Gerrald "Gary" Sleep, 74, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born January 1, 1952, in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, the son of Lemuel and Irene (Tibbits) Sleep.
Over the years Gary was employed by Allis-Chalmers, Amarr Garage Doors of Lawrence, Capital Insulation and Smucker’s.
Gary Loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, Eagles and Jack Daniels. His favorite soda...
Michael Anthony Colombo
Jan 23, 2026
Michael Anthony Colombo, 38, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 after battling brain cancer. Michael was born August 8, 1987 in Topeka, KS, the son of Dana Renee and Jon (Tony) Anthony Colombo. He was a 2005 graduate of Seaman High School in Topeka, KS.
Michael was recently employed by Cabinetry and Millworks and FedEx in Topeka....
Beverly I Bynum
Jan 22, 2026
Beverly (Bev) Bynum Went with Jesus Thursday, to finally reunited with her husband - Buddy. Bev Worked and Retired from Capital Federal, shed loved working with people. After retirement Bev took care of her Granddaughter Faith until she started school, so she got to be a full-time Grandma. After enjoying Great Grandkids, Bev became GiGi and enjoyed spending all the...
Lawrence "Larry" Alan Cline
Jan 19, 2026
Lawrence "Larry" Cline, 64, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026 following a long illness.
Larry was cremated. A private memorial ceremony will be held at a later date.
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Harold Michael "Mike" Snyder, Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Harold Michael “Mike” Snyder Jr., 79, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Rolling Hills Nursing Home.
He was born August 10, 1946, in Zanesville, Ohio, and raised in New Lexington, Ohio. He was the son of Harold Snyder and Theo Snyder and the oldest of five siblings.
Mike graduated from New Lexington High School in 1965, where he...
Eula Mae Geyer Cowell
Jan 18, 2026
Eula Mae Geyer Cowell, 98, passed away on Jan 18,2026 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born December 23, 1927 to Arthur Walter Geyer and Ethel Frances Fireoved Geyer, she was their fourth child.
She was a 1945 graduate of Topeka High School and a 1949 graduate of Washburn University earning a BA degree in Education. Eula Mae and Forrest Edwin Cowell...
Gerald Lee Schweitzer
Jan 17, 2026
Gerald Lee Schweitzer, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on June 13, 1945, in Holton KS, a son of the late Harold Schweitzer and Bertha“Midge” Dunlap Smith.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Sandra Kay (Mayhew) Schweitzer; two daughters, DeAnna Wynkoop and Leann (Rob)...
Daniel "Dan" M Johnson
Jan 14, 2026
Daniel “Dan” M. Johnson, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, following a courageous battle with ALS. Throughout his illness, Dan faced each day with quiet strength and grace.
Dan was born on January 5, 1953, in Tulia, Texas, to James and Mary (Lange) Johnson. He spent his childhood in Texas and Oklahoma, later working as a custom...
Claude A. Gillum
Jan 14, 2026
Claude "Doodles" A. Gillum, 81, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
He was born March 18, 1944, in Valley Falls, Kansas, the son of Charles Frank and Mary Margaret (Hollis) Gillum.
He received a High School Diploma from Valley Falls High School, Valley, Falls, KS.
He served in the National Guard and was activated in to the U.S. Army in June...
