Norman Earl Dederick
Oct 24, 2026
Norman Earl Dederick, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and “Pop” great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in Topeka, Kansas, on October 24, 2026, at the age of 91.
Born in Ellsworth, Kansas, on December 18, 1934, to Norman and Thelma (Chase) Dederick, Norman grew up as an only child. His life was defined by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a...
Sandra Diane Lindsay
Oct 22, 2026
Sandra (Sandy) Diane Lindsay (Engelbrecht), 80, went home to be with her Lord on October 22, 2026. She was born on February 23, 1946, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She is predeceased by her father Kenneth Engelbrecht (1996), mother Leola Dunnivan (1994), bonus dad James Dunnivan (1995) bonus mom Mary Engelbrecht (1971), younger sister Kara Lee Pinkham (2026), brother-in-law Ben Hollingsworth (1997),...
John Denver Morgan
Oct 21, 2026
John Denver (Jack) Morgan, a forty year resident of Topeka Kansas, died peacefully on October 21st after a long illness.
As the eldest child of Ida Frances and Denver Lewis Morgan, Jack was born in Charleston, West Virginia on April 26, 1939. He is survived by his wife Carole Zehnpfennig Morgan (m. 1984), a sister, Mary Beth Morgan Hughes of Wheeling,...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...
