Marc Edward Fisher
Feb 2, 2026
Marc Edward Fisher, 77 passed February 2, 2026 at KU Med Center surrounded by his family. He was born December 25, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas to Carl A. Fisher and Nellie M. Waetzig Fisher.
Marc was preceded in death by his parents and his son Shannon Lee Fisher. He is survived by his wife Anne Tucker-Casebeer-Fisher, daughter Candice (Roy) Phillips of...
Alan Duane Smith
Jan 30, 2026
Alan Duane Smith
Jan 30, 2026
Alan D. Smith, 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 30th, 2026. He was born October 2nd, 1948, in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, the son of Waldo and Lottie (Kupp) Smith. Alan grew up with a strong work ethic and a generous spirit. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1966, served in the US Marine Corps Reserve...
Janet Mayree Haines
Jan 30, 2026
Janet Mayree Haines, 69, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 26, 1956, in Hutchinson, KS.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas R. Haines and Barbara J. Haines.
She is survived by her children, Janell (Jake) Corrigan and Mayree (Manuel) Gracia; her siblings, Debra (Keith) Hunter and Michael (Terri) Haines; five grandchildren,...
Jeanette Torrance
Jan 25, 2026
Jeanette Torrance 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, was joyfully welcomed into Heaven on January 25, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1946, in Eureka, Kansas, and grew up in Severy, Kansas, where her roots, faith, and love for community were first formed.
A woman of deep and abiding faith, Jeanette believed in Jesus Christ and...
Normajean J. Bennett
Jan 24, 2026
Normajean J (Schonfeldt) Bennett, age 92, of Topeka passed away onSaturday, January 24, 2026 at Brewster Community in Topeka. Normajeanwas born July 27, 1933 in Silver Lake, KS, the daughter of John C.Schonfeldt and Doris Armstrong. She graduated from Seaman High Schoolin 1950. She married Donald D. Bennett, Sept. 9, 1951 in Topeka. Later inlife, Normajean completed her Bachelor degree...
Larry Ronald Myers
Jan 23, 2026
Larry “Ron” Myers, age 65, of Topeka and formerly of Columbus, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026, after a long illness.
Born on July 7, 1960, in Columbus, Kansas, Ron was the son of Larry G. Myers and Helen(Delmont) Myers. His birth was memorable—he came into this world “butt first,” a sign even then that he was destined to...
Gerrald "Gary" Sleep
Jan 23, 2026
Gerrald "Gary" Sleep, 74, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born January 1, 1952, in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, the son of Lemuel and Irene (Tibbits) Sleep.
Over the years Gary was employed by Allis-Chalmers, Amarr Garage Doors of Lawrence, Capital Insulation and Smucker’s.
Gary Loved Harley Davidson motorcycles, Eagles and Jack Daniels. His favorite soda...
Michael Anthony Colombo
Jan 23, 2026
Michael Anthony Colombo, 38, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 after battling brain cancer. Michael was born August 8, 1987 in Topeka, KS, the son of Dana Renee and Jon (Tony) Anthony Colombo. He was a 2005 graduate of Seaman High School in Topeka, KS.
Michael was recently employed by Cabinetry and Millworks and FedEx in Topeka....
Beverly I Bynum
Jan 22, 2026
Beverly (Bev) Bynum Went with Jesus Thursday, to finally reunited with her husband - Buddy. Bev Worked and Retired from Capital Federal, shed loved working with people. After retirement Bev took care of her Granddaughter Faith until she started school, so she got to be a full-time Grandma. After enjoying Great Grandkids, Bev became GiGi and enjoyed spending all the...
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 Railway, later the Burlington Northern Railway, as well as CTA Corp and the State of Kansas. She retired...
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,...
