Obituaries
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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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...
Arthur L. Koehlar
Jan 12, 2026
Arthur "Art" L. Koehlar, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026.
He was born November 15, 1939, in Rock Creek, Kansas, the son of Floyd Frederick and Ida Mae (Smith) Koehlar.
Arthur attended Washburn University.
He retired from Southwestern Bell in 1991.
Arthur married the love of his life Iris Jean Custer, May 24, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio. She preceded him in...
Norman "Stormin Norman" Enfield
Jan 8, 2026
Norman L. “Stormin Norman” Enfield, 65, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.
He was born on March 23, 1960, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the son of Roscoe and Hannelore Enfield.
Norman enjoyed gambling, fishing, spending time with friends, and always having a good time. He was well known for...
Clydette Marie Johnson
Jan 5, 2026
Clydette Marie (Shelley) Johnson, age 79, passed away on January 5, 2026.
Clydette was born on February 27, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde and Rita Shelley. She spent more than 46 years in the workforce, employed by the Santa Fe Rail Yard, later the Burlington Northern Railway, as well as CTA Corp and the State of Kansas. She...
William "Billy" Edward Rogers
Jan 3, 2026
William "Billy" Rogers, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 77 after a long, courageous battle to cancer. He was born on March 24, 1948.
A proud graduate of Topeka High School, he went on to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army after high school. During the Vietnam War, he held the important role...
Eleanor Ostler
Jan 3, 2026
Eleanor Ostler, age 103, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Eleanor lived a long, full life defined by love, family, and togetherness.
Eleanor was the true matriarch of her family. Nothing brought her greater joy than time spent with those she loved, especially watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. Whether gathered together or...
J Krystal Henson
Jan 2, 2026
J. Krystal Henson, 75, of Carbondale, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026.
She was born July 3, 1950, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Ernest and Alice Marie (Dohring) Lee. She received her Bachelor's Degree in mathematics from the University of Alaska.
Mrs. Henson was a member of the Carbondale Church of Christian Fellowship, Carbondale, KS.
Survivors include her son, Lance Lingenfelter,...
Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Johnson
Jan 1, 2026
Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson, 82 of Topeka passed away on January 1, 2026.
She was born on November 23,1943 in Topeka Kansas, the daughter of Hubert and Evelyn Undorf.
Betty was a graduate of Wabaunsee High School and was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka for many years.
She was outgoing and enjoyed walking with her many friends at the...
Carol L Williams
Dec 29, 2025
Carol L. Williams was born on September 10, 1957, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She was the youngest of five children born to Harold L. Williams (1918–2006) and Leota G. (Keitzman) Williams (1917–2012). Carol’s parents, along with her brothers David A. Williams and Randall E. Williams, and her sister Kaylene C. Williams, are laid to rest at West...
Thelma Jeanell Wilder
Dec 28, 2025
Thelma Jeanell Wilder passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Jeanell was born on June 13th, 1939, to Eugene W. Minor and Thelma (Kendall) Minor. She was proceded in death by her parents, her sister, Vana Edwards and her niece, Kelly Streeter.
Jeanell lived most of her life in Topeka where she was dedicated to being a...
John David Allen
Dec 26, 2025
John David Allen April 2nd, 1944, to December 26th, 2025, the world lost an American Patriot, a loving husband, and amazing father on December 26th, 2025. Known as Dave to his friends, and Doc to his military family, he left the earth at the age of 81.
After retiring from a career in the Air Force, Dave loved spending time traveling...
Louise Brown Rogers
Dec 23, 2025
Louise Brown Rogers was born at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 28, 1926, and passed away at the Gardens of Aldersgate in Topeka, Kansas on December 23, 2025, at 99 ½ years under the care of Prairie Wind Hospice.
After graduating from High School in Sperry, Oklahoma, she was married to Willie Rogers on January 10, 1947, for 70 years...
Shirley Ann (Frost) Shay
Dec 12, 2025
Shirley Ann (Frost) Shay, 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, KS.
She was born May 11, 1940, in Lecompton, KS, the daughter of James and Eva (Schloetzer) Frost. Shirley married Geroge F. Shay on April 9, 1960. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2018. Shirley is survived by four...
Michael Shawn Donald
Dec 12, 2025
Michael Shawn Donald, known to family and friends as Shawn, departed this world on December 12, 2025.
Michael was born on August 17, 1970, in Topeka, Kansas, to Michael and Pamela Donald (Dennis-Moore).
Shawn was preceded in death by his father, Michael Donald, and his son, Michael Donald.
He is survived by his...
Michael Lynn Shelton
Dec 11, 2025
Michael Lynn Shelton
With many hearts grieving, yet finding comfort in the assurance of God’s promises, we share that Michael was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 11, 2025.
Michael was born on May 10, 1946, in Amarillo, Texas, to Amos and Bessie Smith. She was one of seven children and was preceded in death by her...
Leia Raine Faith Austin
Dec 10, 2025
Leia Raine Faith Austin passed away December 10, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Leia was born February 12, 1997 to Manda Finney and JoJo Austin in Topeka, Kansas.
Leia is proceeded in death by her mother, Manda, grandmother Margaret Mast, great grandmother Viola Edgeworth, great grandfather Kyle Wier, and her lovable uncle Eddie.
She is...
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