Obituaries

Glory  Kay  Hemmingway

Glory Kay Hemmingway

May 26, 2025

Glory Kay Hemmingway

Topeka, KS

April 7, 1940 - May 26, 2025

Glory Kay Hemmingway, 85, of Topeka, Kansas went to the arms of her heavenly father on May 26, 2025. She was born in Portis, Kansas on April 7, 1940 to John and Fern Bodge. Her favorite family trip was to the...

Gary  James  Crawford

Gary James Crawford

May 25, 2025

Gary James Crawford of Topeka, KS died peacefully, surrounded by family, Sunday, May 25, 2025. He was a loving husband, a great Dad, and a very proud grandfather.

Gary was born April 30, 1942 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Edward James Crawford and Lena Violet Schleif. He had a brother, Edward Eugene, and a sister, Margaret Marie....

Beverly  Diane  Bergman

Beverly Diane Bergman

May 25, 2025

Beverly Diane Bergman, known to all as Bev, whose warmth and spirit shone brightly even through the hardest of times, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at the age of 61 in Topeka, Kansas, after a brave battle with stage 4 lung cancer. Born on January 4,1964, in Abilene, Texas, Bev was a beacon of love and exuberance...

Bonnie  Audrey Paul  Fitzmaurice

Bonnie Audrey Paul Fitzmaurice

May 25, 2025

Bonnie was 59 1/2 years old when she passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus, at Holton Healthcare in Holton Kansas.

She was the daughter of Edward Paul, and Phoebe Greenwood Paul. Bonnie grew up in Humboldt, Kansas, and Colony Kansas, where she attended Humboldt Elementary and later Crest School District. She received her GED from...

Steven  Lester  Manis

Steven Lester Manis

May 25, 2025

Steven Lester Manis also known as "Steve or Uncle Steve" of Auburn, Kansas lived life in the fast lane-even if it was just down an old country road. Born November 22, 1952, Steve crossed his final finish line on May 25, 2025 in the same Town where his journey began, Topeka, Kansas at the age of 72.

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Earl  W. Benson

Earl W. Benson

May 22, 2025

Earl W. Benson, age 86, passed away from this life and joined Jesus on May 22, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.

Earl was born on August 3, 1938, in Idabel, Oklahoma. He began working for the Santa Fe Railroad in 1959 in San Bernardino, California at the age of 21. He retired in 2001 in Topeka, Kansas after...

Ray  Allen  Santin

Ray Allen Santin

May 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ray Allen Santin

Ray Allen Santin was taken to his Savior, Jesus Christ on May 20, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1971 in Stroud, Oklahoma to Karen June (McElroy) and Henry Ray Santin. Ray lived a life that was far from ordinary. From the very beginning, Ray had a passion for...

Ronald  Robert  Deweese

Ronald Robert Deweese

May 17, 2025

Ronald Robert DeWeese, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away on May 17, 2025. Born on July 12, 1942 to the late Ronald Oliver DeWeese and Helen Katherine Flanagan DeWeese in Kansas City, MO, Ron was a cherished husband, father, and friend who left an indelible mark on the hearts of those he touched.

Ron was the...

Sandra Sue "Sandy" Bumgarner

Sandra Sue "Sandy" Bumgarner

May 16, 2025

Sandra Sue Bumgarner, known affectionately as Sandy to her friends and loved ones, embarked on her final, grand adventure on May 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy filled with laughter, generosity, and an enviable collection of shopping bags. Born on November 23, 1951, in McPherson, Kansas, she grew up to be the kind of person who lit up the...

Jeffrie  Allen  Dilliehunt

Jeffrie Allen Dilliehunt

May 16, 2025

Jeffrie Allen Dilliehunt, known as Jeff, of Topeka, Ks, passed away on May 16th, 2025, at the age of 73. Jeff was born on May 14, 1952, to the late Charles Lee Dilliehunt and Ida Belle Black.

He attended Topeka High School, graduating in 1970, and was a lifelong Topeka resident. He worked at various places, including...

Christopher  Raymond "Chris" Robbins

Christopher Raymond "Chris" Robbins

May 14, 2025

Christopher Raymond Robbins, known affectionately as Chris, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, at the age of 69 in his native Kansas, surrounded by the soothing whispers of the plains he so deeply cherished. Born on Christmas Day in 1955, Chris's life was a celebration of quiet generosity, perpetual selflessness, and a delightful knack for all things hands-on...

Dixie M.  (Wendland)  Mann

Dixie M. (Wendland) Mann

May 14, 2025

Dixie M. (Wendland) Mann, 86, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday May 14, 2025, surrounded by all her loved ones.

Born September 9, 1938, in Vassar, KS, Dixie was the daughter of Richard and Hazel (Evinger) Wendland.

She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1956 and soon after married Charles E (Chuck) Mann, on February...

Emma  B.  Ward

Emma B. Ward

May 13, 2025

Emma B. Ward, affectionately known as Kelly to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 85, in Meriden, Kansas. Born on April 28, 1940, in the serene town of Saltcoats, Scotland, Kelly's vibrant spirit and warm heart touched the lives of all who knew her.

Kelly embarked on a...

Barbara  Elaine  Walters

Barbara Elaine Walters

May 13, 2025

Barbara Elaine Walters was born June 17, 1954 in Lindsborg, Kansas, to James Jacob (JJ) and Kathryn Grace (Snyder) Walters. She died unexpectedly on May 13, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Barbara grew up in Marquette, Kansas; Blair, Nebraska; and Lindsborg, Kansas, graduating from Lindsborg High school in 1972. She attended Kansas State University and worked for KSU printing services....

Richard  Mccormack  Schroeder

Richard Mccormack Schroeder

May 13, 2025

Richard McCormack Schroeder, affectionately known as Butch to those who knew him best, departed this world on May 13, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on October 10, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, to John and Blossom Schroeder, Butch's life journey came full circle as he passed away in the same city that presented him to the world.

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Kimberly  Gene  Terhune

Kimberly Gene Terhune

May 13, 2025

Kimberly Gene Terhune of Maple Hill, Kansas, passed away on May 13, 2025. She was born on July 17, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the beloved daughter of the late Lois and Les Kelly.

Kim graduated from Topeka High School, class of 1978. She continued her education at Washburn University, where she was a proud member of Delta...

Noel  Shannon  Feuerbacher

Noel Shannon Feuerbacher

May 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Noel Shannon Feuerbacher on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas. He was 48 years old.

Noel will always be remembered for his humor, wit, and captivating stories. During his life, he put these qualities to use serving as a Paraprofessional in the Seaman school district where he aided...

Garald “Jerry”  Dean  Ribordy

Garald “Jerry” Dean Ribordy

May 10, 2025

Garald "Jerry" Dean Ribordy, 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Midland Care Hospice House after battling cancer.

Jerry was born August 31, 1950, in Cheyenne, Wyoming the son of Lawrence W. and Naomi Lincoln Ribordy.

He attended Seaman schools and was a lifelong Topeka resident. He worked as a carpenter,...

Jonathan  Edward  Brickman

Jonathan Edward Brickman

May 9, 2025

Jonathan Edward Brickman of Topeka, Kansas is survived by his dear wife of 28 years, Thyde "Lori" Brickman of Lawrence, Kansas.

The beloved son of Norman and Barbara Brickman of Potomac, Maryland, he is in the sibling of Melanie ( Harry) Dankowicz and Aaron Brickman (Anne Seymour) and uncle to Even, Lia, Zachary, Aviva, Dalya, and Micah....

Anna Marie Mckee

Anna Marie Mckee

May 8, 2025

Anna McKee was born 12-4-1957 to William Payne and Pearl Heinrich.

She passed away 5-8-2025 due to health issues.

She left behind a daughter (Melissa Winter),

2 sisters Carolyn Riggs (Rodney and children) Dolly Harder(Tyler and her children) and a brother Mike payne(Sandy and kids).

She loved to read, crosswords and...

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