Paul William Werle
Apr 20, 2026
Paul William Werle Sr, 72, of Ogden, Kansas, passed away April 20th,2026, in his home.
He was born on November 9, 1953, in Auckland, New Zealand, the son of Beverly and Guy Werle.
Paul is survived by his wife, Sharon (Tuttle) Werle, of the home. Two children, Paul Werle, Jr. of Ogden, and Christina Werle, of Manhattan. He is also survived by...
Raymond Lee Van Sickle
Apr 20, 2026
Raymond Van Sickle 95 of Emporia, Kansas passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.
Raymond was born on December 15,1930 in Americus, Kansas, the son of Lee Roy Francis Van Sickle and Bertha Mae (Smith) Van Sickle. He married his High School Sweetheart Shirley Ellen (Mays) on February 26,1952 at Castle Air Force Chapel in Merced California.
He is survived...
Linda Elaine Butler
Apr 20, 2026
Linda Elaine Butler was born to Dutch and Marjorie Schreuder on March 17, 1947, in Beloit, Kansas. She passed away on April 20, 2026, in Salina, Kansas.
Her early days were spent on a farm outside of Cawker City. In 1960, they moved into town, a transition that included the welcome addition of indoor plumbing.
She graduated from Cawker City High School...
Anthony Dean Marstall
Apr 17, 2026
Anthony (Tony) D. Marstall, 64, of Eskridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, just two weeks after receiving a cancer diagnosis.
He was born on September 14, 1961 in Topeka, Kansas, the oldest son of Norman and Shirley Marstall. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1979.
Tony retired in 2022 after dedicating 30 years to the Kansas Department...
Maria Elena Vick
Apr 16, 2026
Maria Elena Vick, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, peacefully went home to Jesus her Lord and Saviour on April 16, 2026.She was born in Denver, Colorado in 1941 to John Raymond Pigg and Alana Lulu Burns Pigg, living her beginning years in the care of her mother and grandmother. Maria received traditional elementary and secondary education; she also studied a great...
Sharon Kay Harrison
Apr 16, 2026
Sharon K. Harrison 10/15/1948 – 04/16/2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon K. Harrison.
She was born in Topeka, KS, to Claud and Marie Harrison (Watson). She lived a life marked by kindness, love, humor, and a dedication to her many friends and family. She will be remembered for her contagious laugh and her ability to...
Charlene Faith Horsechief
Apr 15, 2026
Charlene Horsechief, 82, of Topeka, fell asleep in death during the evening of April 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by her three daughters. She was born January 6, 1944, to the late Charles Rice and Freda Riding-In Rice. Her parents, brothers, and a daughter, Crystal, preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters, Christina Dirks (Jeffrey), Darlinda Ramirez, and...
Loretta Louise Smith
Apr 15, 2026
Loretta Louise “Rue” Smith passed away on April 15, 2026.
She is lovingly remembered by her life partner, Rick Silva; her brother, Mickey Smith; and her sister, Marlene. She also leaves behind her son, Shawn, and her daughter, Shannon, as well as her stepdaughters, Angie and Leslie.
Loretta was a proud grandmother to many grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived...
Sue Dovey
Apr 15, 2026
Sue Dovey passed away peacefully on 15 April 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born 18 August, 1939 in Montague County, Texas; Sue’s family moved to the Los Angeles, California area in her early years, where she graduated from Antelope Valley Joint Union High School, class of 1957. She married Donald Ora Van Zandt, and in 1960 had her only child, her...
Delores "Dee" Gale Layman
Apr 13, 2026
Delores Gale Layman, “Dee,” 74, of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away on April 13, 2026.
She was born on January 31, 1952, and was raised on a farm outside of Auburn, KS. Dee grew up with a deep love of animals—especially horses. Some hobbies included riding horses, gardening, sewing and just being outdoors. She often shared stories from her childhood growing up,...
Sandra K. Hohberg
Apr 10, 2026
Sandra K. Hohberg, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by her close family.
Born on April 2, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, to Freeman and Marjorie Peterson, Sandra lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family. On August 21, 1959, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Hohberg, with whom she shared a...
William James McGann Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
William J McGann Jr.
William (Bill) J. McGann died on April 9, 2026, at Midland Care Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas. He was born on 10/18/1949 in Queens, New York, the son of William J. McGann Sr. and Jean M. Crall.
Bill grew up in Fort Wayne, Indianna. He honorably served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Bill moved to Peoria, Il area...
Pamela Sue Jones
Apr 8, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Sue Jones passed away on April 8, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1953, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Paul Lowell Swearengin and Lorraine (Firkus) Swearengin.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lorraine, her brother Mark, and her husband Arthur Jones.
She leaves behind her sister, Peggy Michael; her nephews, Dane Swearengin and Seth...
Dan Warford
Apr 7, 2026
Dan Warford passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.
He was born on August 31, 1945 in Alameda, California, to Lauren and Jessie Warford. His family moved to Kansas in 1950 and he graduated from Junction City High School in 1963. In 1966 he joined the Air Force and served his country in the Vietnam War. He was...
Robert Russell Calhoun Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Robert Russell Calhoun Jr.
September 19, 1947 – April 6, 2026Age 78 | Harveyville, Kansas
Robert Russell Calhoun Jr., 78, of Harveyville, passed away on April 6, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1947, to Robert Russell Calhoun Sr. and Darlene Croucher Calhoun, and lived a full and hardworking life centered around family and community.
Russell proudly served in...
Evelyn R. Warren
Apr 6, 2026
Evelyn R. (Heine) Warren, daughter of Fred and Elsie (Cheatwood) Heine, was born on March 7, 1934, near Alma, Kansas, and died in Topeka on April 6, 2026. She retired from the Topeka VA Hospital with 32 years of federal service.She is survived by two daughters, Kim Warren and Toni (Shane) Pierson, both of Topeka; four grandchildren, Kalli, Amanda, Dexter,...
Richard Lee Patterson
Apr 5, 2026
Richard (Dick) Patterson10/21/39 – 4/5/2026
Dick Patterson, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He grew up on a farm in Tecumseh, Kansas and learned early on the importance of teachers and community influence on kids. He played football while attending Highland Park High School and earned an athletic...
Francis Schoovaerts
Apr 5, 2026
Francis “Frank” Schoovaerts passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and quiet compassion. He was born on November 10, 1954, in Brussels, Belgium, a vibrant city that shaped his early years and instilled in him a deep appreciation for family and connection.
Frank was the beloved son of Clementine and Henri...
Margie Roldan
Apr 3, 2026
Margie Roldan May 2, 1955 – April 3, 2026 It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Margie Roldan, who left this world on April 3, 2026, at the age of 70.
Margie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around her family. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Maribeth...
Earl Dean McWhorter
Mar 31, 2026
Earl Dean McWhorter, 43, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, while in hospice care at Midland Care in Topeka, Kansas.
Earl was born on January 15, 1983, at Denver Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, to Patricia Ann Jackson and Marvin Joe McWhorter Jr. Earl graduated from Baldwin High School and began his working life shortly after.
He went on to hold...
