Obituaries

Candace "Candi" Ann Ricketts

Candace "Candi" Ann Ricketts

Oct 19, 2026

Candace “Candi” Ann Ricketts, 61, of Topeka, KS, passed away, Monday, October 19, 2026, at her home.

She was born February 10, 1965, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Daniel and Jeri (LaRue) Ricketts.

Candi worked for 25 years at Jostens Yearbook in Topeka as a press operator and in many other fields.

She is survived by a son, Shane Ricketts, two grandsons,...

John David Mangiaracino

John David Mangiaracino

Oct 17, 2026

John David Mangiaracino, 79, passed away on Saturday October 17th, 2026. John was born in Granite City Illinois on October 4th, 1947. John lived most of his life in the small towns of NE Kansas. He worked with computers and technology. He spent his life enjoying his family, music, and cars. Helping people in any way he could by repairing...

Carolyn June Cornwell

Carolyn June Cornwell

Oct 16, 2026

Carolyn was known as Carol to friends, but Meme to those who loved her most. If you asked anyone who knew her to describe her, the words that came to mind were spunky, sassy, ornery, and funny. She was one of a kind when it came to feisty comebacks and loved making people laugh.

Carolyn was born in Kansas City, Missouri....

Stephen Wayne Barfoot

Stephen Wayne Barfoot

Oct 12, 2026

Stephen Wayne Barfoot, 58, of Topeka, KS, passed way Monday, October 12, 2026, at his home.

He was born February 24, 1968, in Los Angeles, CA, the son of Paul and Kristina (Schlee) Barfoot.

Stephen is survived by his wife, Antonia Campos, four children, Alexandria Barfoot, Stephen Barfoot, Mariah Barfoot and Jessica Barfoot, a brother, Jason Barfoot along with four grandchildren, Sapphire,...

Chance Elliott Hupp

Chance Elliott Hupp

Oct 11, 2026

Chance Elliott Hupp, 36, of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, October 11, 2026, at his home.

He was born on March 29, 1990, in Topeka, KS, the son of Gary and Claudia Renee (Smiley) Hupp.

Chance is survived by his mother, Claudia Renee Smiley, a son, Javis Hupp, a daughter, Malia Hupp, and a sister Rhonda (Dean) Jones. Other survivors include a...

Margarita Sepulveda De Castro

Margarita Sepulveda De Castro

Oct 11, 2026

With heavy hearts and loving memories, we announce the passing of Margarita Sepulveda De Castro, 88, of Topeka, Kansas, who departed this life on October 11, 2026.

Born on April 23, 1938, in Rancho de la Isabel, Margarita lived a life centered around faith, family, and love.

Margarita found great joy in being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Family gatherings...

Agatha Frances Squires-Howard

Agatha Frances Squires-Howard

Oct 10, 2026

Agatha Frances Squires-Howard, 79 years old, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away after a courageous battle with Squamous cell lung cancer on Saturday, October 10, 2026 at Stormont Vail Health, surrounded by loved ones, and amazing staff.

Born on October 01, 1947 in Denton, Texas, to Zelda Christine Downey and Frank Dewey Squires. Zelda passed away September 6, 1952 due to...

Shirley Ann Streeter

Shirley Ann Streeter

Oct 10, 2026

Shirley Ann Streeter, 92, of Topeka, went home to heaven on October 10, 2026. Her prayers were answered as she came face-to-face with her Lord and Savior and was reunited with Bill, the love of her life, after 322 days apart.

She was born June 13, 1934, in her family’s farmhouse outside Holton, Kansas, to William and Jessie Mesmer. The oldest...

Charles David Huntsman

Charles David Huntsman

Oct 8, 2026

Charles David Huntsman, 98 of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2026 at his home. Charles was born at home August 28, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas to Charles William Huntsman and Edith Genevieve Huntsman. Five years later his sister Janice Elaine was born and despite the age difference, they were very close. Attending Topeka public schools, he graduated from Highland...

Michael Wayne Schmidt

Michael Wayne Schmidt

Oct 4, 2026

Michael Wayne Schmidt passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, on his 47th birthday.Born in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Perry and Debby Schmidt, Michael was one of those people you simply didn’t forget. With his outgoing personality, quick sense of humor, unmistakable gravelly voice, and generous heart, he had a way of leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met.But...

Clifford R. (Bob) Hutchinson

Clifford R. (Bob) Hutchinson

Oct 3, 2026

Clifford R. (Bob) Hutchinson, 76, passed away peacefully at home October 3, 2026. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, and cherished friend, was born on July 28, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas. The son of the late Clifford L. and Doris V. Hutchinson (Heying), Bob was a beacon of kindness and dedication throughout his life, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who...

Ernest Dale Schmidt

Ernest Dale Schmidt

Oct 2, 2026

Ernest Dale Schmidt, known affectionately to all as Ernie Schmidt, passed away peacefully in his home in Delia, Kansas, on October 2, 2026. He was born in Medford, Oklahoma, on June 19, 1942, to his parents, Erna (Fleming) Schmidt and Albert Schmidt. Ernie lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, faith, and love for those around him.

To know Ernie was...

Robert "Bob" Gary Cooper, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Gary Cooper, Sr.

Oct 2, 2026

Robert (Bob) Gary Cooper Sr. of Topeka, KS, passed away on October 2, 2026 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 86 years old.

Born on August 18, 1940, in Syracuse, NY to Garrett Cooper and Edna Samson, Bob grew up in Lacona, NY and graduated from Sandy Creek High School, NY.

At the age of...

Margaret Ann Stanley

Margaret Ann Stanley

Oct 1, 2026

Margaret A. Stanley, 82, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2026She was born on February 6th, 1944, in Corydon, Iowa to Everett and Mary Reser, she spent her life as a short order cook and then changed her occupation to a well aspired housekeeper in the Senior Care home industry, above all she was a great mother...

Brady Lynn Hight

Brady Lynn Hight

Sep 27, 2026

A Life Worth Celebrating

Brady Lynn Hight, 55, passed away on September 27, 2026. Born on November 4, 1970, in Mannheim, Germany, Brady lived a life defined by family, friendship, adventure, sports, and an appreciation for the simple pleasures that made life meaningful.

Brady grew up in Council Grove, Kansas. At the age of 12, he went to live with his grandparents,...

Anne Elizabeth Pritchard

Anne Elizabeth Pritchard

Sep 26, 2026

Anne Elizabeth Pritchard, 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on Sept. 26, 2026.Born 1935 in Uxbridge, England, she met and married an American GI and spent the rest of her adult life in the United States supporting and raising her three children on her own. She was a hard worker who dedicated 32 years to a...

Robert Glendon Freel

Robert Glendon Freel

Sep 26, 2026

Robert “Bob” G. Freel

Robert “Bob” G. Freel, 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1940, in Corning, Kansas, to John and Hilda Freel.

Bob graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958. He worked for Chevrolet for over 40 years and later worked in maintenance at Menninger’s. After retirement, Bob continued to...

Betty Jeanne Newell

Betty Jeanne Newell

Sep 25, 2026

Betty Jeanne (Selin) Newell, 92, passed away on September 25, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. She passed gracefully, surrounded by her family, after a brief struggle with breast cancer.

Betty was born May 28, 1934, in Davenport, Iowa, to Lawrence Leroy Selin and Mabel Eleanor (Hanson) Selin. As the daughter of a pastor, she spent her growing-up years in many different places....

Glenda Louise Fischer

Glenda Louise Fischer

Sep 22, 2026

Glenda Louise Fischer, 74, passed away at 7:22 a.m. on September 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Her sons Curtis and Cordell were with her at the time of her passing, following a season in which she was lovingly cared for by her youngest son, Curtis and wife Kirshel.

Glenda was born in November 1951 to Glen Lee Elliott and Betty Joan...

Teri Lynn Bullington

Teri Lynn Bullington

Sep 21, 2026

Teri L (Morton) Bullington was born on April 19, 1955, and went to be with Jesus on September 21, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was baptized March 17, 1968, and rededicated her life to Jesus, along with her husband Bob, who was baptized July 25, 2021. Both remain faithful servants of the Lord and worshipped at Rock...

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