Peggy Louise Bertels
Sep 10, 2026
Peggy Louise Bertels, age 71, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1955 in Nortonville, Kansas to the late Donald and Gladys Christie Bertels.
Peggy lived her entire life in the northeast Kansas area. She was a 1969 graduate of St. Joseph's Catholic School in Nortonville, KS. In 1973, she graduated from...
Tomicine "Tomi" Sweany
Sep 9, 2026
Tomi Sweany, 69, of Perry, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2026, after a short battle with brain cancer with her husband and daughter by her side.
Tomi was a graduate of Highland Park High School and went on to work at St. Francis Hospital for 25 years. She and her husband, Scott, celebrated 50 years of marriage...
Michael John Tschantz
Sep 8, 2026
Micheal John Tschantz, age 76, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 8th, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, on December 3rd, 1949.
He worked many different jobs, but mainly as a talented guitar player and singer. He played with many bands, including Moe Blues, Straight Juice, and Justwynmoore. He also worked in dry cleaning plants,...
William John Fitzgibbons
Sep 2, 2026
Bill lived a full life. He passed away three weeks before his 94th birthday. He is preceded in death by his son, Jeff, and brothers Jim, Terry, and Bob, and sisters Eileen, Pat, and Rosemary.
He is survived by Jean Beal Fitzgibbons, his wife of 56 years, and daughter Tiffany Beal, as well as his brother, Dan Fitzgibbons.
He was one of...
Phillip Gregory Wallsmith
Sep 2, 2026
Phill Wallsmith passed away September 2, 2026, at his home in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on April 27, 1945 to James Joseph and Betty Louise (Mecham) Bomhoff in Wichita, KS. Phil can be remembered for a great multitude of things but what he should definitely be recognized for is the great love and devotion he exuberated as the husband...
Judy Lynn Lotz
Aug 27, 2026
Judy Lynn Lotz, 75, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2026, with her devoted husband, John, by her side.
Born on July 30, 1951, to Herman and Christina Lehman, Judy was the youngest of 18 children. Being the family baby was a title she proudly held for 75 years, and one she never let her older siblings...
Reginia D. Mathis
Aug 26, 2026
Reginia D. Mathis (Smith) age 56 is no longer suffering for she has completed her journey here on Earth and is resting comfortably in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Reginia passed on August 26, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1970 in Leavenworth Kansas. She grew up in Leavenworth and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1988. She...
Billie Jean Bonnett
Aug 26, 2026
Billie Jean Bonnett, 77, of Topeka, KS, was born July 4, 1949, in Blue Springs, MO, from the love of William and Cleo Lutes. If she was a boy, they would have named her Jr, so instead they named her Billie.
Billie was humble, loving, dedicated, strong woman. She always fought for what she believed in because she knew it was...
Thomas Smith
Aug 26, 2026
Thomas Smith, 75, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026,
He was born January 17, 1951, in Topeka, KS the son of Wayne and Katheryn Nadene (Mendenhall) Smith.
Tom graduated high school while serving in the US Navy where he served for two years of active duty and another four years in the reserves.
He enjoyed music and played it all...
James Milton Meyer
Aug 25, 2026
James Milton Meyer, age 99, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on August 25, 2026.
He was born on February 23, 1927, in Milwaukie, Wisconsin, to Jacob and Lulu Meyer.
Jim will be remembered for his faith, quiet strength, and devotion to his family. He is survived by his children, Michael Meyer (Carol Meyer), Diana Redmann (Michael Redmann), and Susan Gray, his grandchildren,...
Darrell Keith Weaverling
Aug 23, 2026
Darrell Keith Weaverling, 94, went home to Glory on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was one of seven children born to Arch and Vera Weaverling and was born on October 6 or 12, 1931 (that’s a story for another time) in Hunter, Kansas. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1950 and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict...
Charles Franklin Ledford Jessepe
Aug 20, 2026
Charles Franklin Ledford Jessepe, 75, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
Charles was born on September 15, 1950. Throughout his life, he worked as a mechanic for the railroad, dedicating many years to a profession that required hard work, skill, and commitment.
Charles shared his life with his wife, Leslie Louise Jessepe. Though words can never fully...
Kenneth "Kenny" Edward Brown
Aug 20, 2026
In Remembrance of “The Jokester”
Kenneth “Kenny” Edward Brown, a caring father, proud grandfather, hardworking man, and unforgettable presence in the lives of those who knew him, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the age of 65.
Kenny was born on March 23, 1961, to Robert Lee Brown, Sr. and Lula Mae Brown (Mayfield), both of whom preceded him in...
Elwyn Lowell Miller
Aug 19, 2026
Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa Elwyn Lowell Miller, age 91, entered the loving arms of His Lord and Savior on August 19, 2026. Elwyn lived in the Topeka, Perry, and Silver Lake areas for most of his life.
Elwyn was born in Miller, Kansas, on January 18, 1935, to Hiram and Lois Miller. He grew up on a farm and...
Richard "Dick" A. Winkler
Aug 18, 2026
Richard A. Winkler, known to many as Dick, age88, of Wamego, Kansas passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026.
He was born on June 16, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas to Adrian and Louise Winkler.
Dick graduated from Bethany College, where he met the love of his life, Myrline, and worked for many years as a schoolteacher/librarian. Together they adopted 9 children....
David Lynn Rose
Aug 17, 2026
David Lynn Rose, 78, of Ottawa, Kansas, formerly of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1948, to Lyle Andrew Rose and Wilma Lucile (Searle) Rose.
David was a man of character who valued hard work, dedication, and family. He devoted 34 years to Hallmark Cards, where he worked as an Inventory Control...
RoseMary Phelps
Aug 16, 2026
Rose Mary Phelps passed away August 16th, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS.
Rose Mary was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 23, 1951, to William Junior Phelps and Mary Jane (Yanda) Phelps.
She graduated from West Branch High School in 1969.
She was employed at University of Iowa Hospitals for 15 years.
She was a member of Grace Community Church in...
Janet Lynn Zoble
Aug 15, 2026
Janet Lynn (née Pigman) Zoble, born to Stuart and Maude (née Hudson) Pigman passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 15, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas at Stormont Vail Hospital. Born March 27, 1946, she was the beloved youngest sibling of Anne (and Larry) Black, Stuart (and Eleanor) Pigman, Richard (and Nancy) Pigman, Herbert (and Betty) Pigman, and Judy...
Marla Sue Barker
Aug 15, 2026
Marla Sue Barker, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by the family and friends she loved so dearly.
Marla was born September 23, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas to Marlin and Elta Kerby. She grew up in Bonner Springs where she graduated from Bonner Springs High School in the class of 1972. After graduation she...
Norma Jane Hodges
Aug 11, 2026
Norma Jane (Wehking) Hodges, 82 of Emporia, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her home.
Norma was born November 19, 1943, in Horton, Kansas the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Poos) Wehking.
She was baptized April 9, 1944, and confirmed in October 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Lancaster, Kansas.
Norma attended Lancaster Elementary School and graduated from Atchison County...
