Henry Thomas Silvestri
May 7, 2026
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Henry Silvestri passed away suddenly, unexpectedly and without suffering on May 7. He was 84 years old. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Diane, their two children and five grandchildren.Born in Vandergrift, PA the youngest of ten children in a big Italian family, he moved to Las Vegas, NV as a...
Diana D. Davis
Apr 29, 2026
Diane D. Davis, 77, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 29, 2026. She was born September 10, 1948, in Topeka to John F. Duley and Marquita Francis, who preceded her in death.
Diane graduated from Girls Home in Beloit, Kansas, and later attended cosmetology school. She worked for many years at Volume Shoe Distribution until its closure and continued her...
James Reneau Williamson
Apr 28, 2026
James Reneau Williamson (Jim) passed away April 28, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, with his wife by his side. He was born on August 27, 1952, in Ottawa, to Charles Reneau Williamson and Lorena Jane Bisbee.
Jim attended Ottawa Public Schools and graduated from Ottawa High School. He lived in Kansas for the majority of his life. After graduating...
Micheal O'Shea McDonald
Apr 28, 2026
Micheal “Mike/Mikey” O’Shea McDonald, age 67, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
He was born on November 24, 1958, in Kansas City, Missouri, to John “JC” McDonald and Dorris “Dody” Fines. He was a husband, father, papa, friend to many, and will always be remembered for his ornery sense of humor, hard work...
Lura Sue Reeves
Apr 24, 2026
In loving memory of Lura Sue Reeves
Lura Sue Reeves of Topeka, Kansas, died April 24, 2026. She was 80.
Sue was born February 21, 1946, in Anthony, Kansas, to Vivian “Bud” East and Floydia June (Welch) East. She and four brothers were brought up on the family farm near Waldron. Stories of that time tell of a warm and hardworking farm...
Eva Marie Carlin
Apr 24, 2026
In loving memory of Eva Marie Carlin
Eva Marie Carlin (Spencer), 58, of Simpson, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home on April 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
Born on July 2, 1967, in San Rafael, California, to Judy and Jerry Spencer. She spent the first half of her life in California before making Kansas her...
Christopher Robert Poare
Apr 23, 2026
"A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles." - Christopher Reeve
Christopher Robert Poare, 41, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2026, in Geary County, Kansas, following a vehicle accident during a storm.
Born in Escondido, California, Chris grew up in Southern California and Myrtle Creek, Oregon. A...
Lawrence Junior Brosemer
Apr 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence ‘Larry’ Brosemer, who left us on April 21st, 2026 in Topeka, Ks at the age of 58.
Larry was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a true family man at his core. He shared an incredible love story with his wife, Sheri Brosemer. The two had been...
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...
