Jul 13, 2015

Michael Jon Coffman passed away Monday, July 13, 2015 at the age of 53 from a heart attack. He was born October 28, 1961 in Topeka, Kansas. He attended Lyman Elementary, Logan Junior High and graduated from Seaman High School in 1978. He worked for City Drainage and Forestry Disposalcombined 23 years and enjoyed mowing dikes andoperating heavy equipment....

Jul 10, 2015

Mark Allen Rasp born September 28, 1960 in Dighton, KS lost his battle with cancer on July 8, 2015. Mark married Yolanda de la Fuente on October 19, 2002 in Topeka, KS.

Mark is survived by his wife, Yolanda, sisters Carmen Johnson and Joy Peck, step-children Sheri (Rick) Kendall, Terry (Debbie) Allen, Amie (Brent) Landis, Jennifer (Bill)...

Jul 7, 2015

Sharon L. Hewitt , 72, of Topeka, KS passed away July 7, 2015. She was born to Reamer Tripp and Barbara M. Domme Tripp on June 23, 1943. Both parents preceded her in death.

Sharon graduated from Topeka High School in 1961.She worked at the Topeka Capital Journal most of her life where she spent most of...

Jul 7, 2015

……and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria……and in Blue Rapids, Bern, Oneida, Topeka…….and to the ends of the earth. Acts 1:8

Arlie Duane Persell, 83, began his life in Topeka Kansas on November 1, 1931 and flew on angel wings to be with his Lord and Savior on July 7,...

Jul 7, 2015

Kerry Maxwell Ash SR (POPS) went home to be with his family on July 5th, 2015. He will be cremated. He married PamelaJ.Ash on April 8th, 2000, she survives. He is survived by 8 children: Robert F. Kincade of Brainerd, Minn (Heidi). Robert W. Fortman II, of Santa Rosa, Calif. (Caitlyn), Starla D. Feagins (Jeffrey), Rebekah J. Ash (Shawn),...

Jul 7, 2015

Betty Jewel (Brown) Dunn Emporia, Kansas November 19, 1927 – July 2, 2015

Graveside inurnment services will be held for Betty Jewel Dunn, 87, Emporia, at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Olpe, Road 70 K5, Olpe, KS 66801.

On July 2, 2015, at 2:52 a.m. our family lost a...

Jul 5, 2015

Mari Jane Toso, 62 of Emporia, Kansas, died peacefully in her home. She had fought more than one battle against cancer, but said her final goodbye on July 2, 2015. She is survived by numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, in-laws, and friends and family in Kansas, Texas, Missouri, and Massachusetts. Mari was born on December 23, 1952 in St Louis,...

Jul 2, 2015

Norman Lee Leinacker, 85, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015. Norman was born 9/24/29 in Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Rose Leinacker , his children Joseph Norman and Sharon Lee at birth and brother, Larry Leinacker. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Virginia Gale and daughters...

Jul 2, 2015

Tony S. Stewart, 39, of Topeka, passed away July 2, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends following a battle with Cancer.

He was born January 26, 1976, in Topeka, Kansas. He is the son of Barbara Stewart, Topeka and David Stewart. He is preceded in death by his grandparents and an aunt.

Tony had...

Jun 17, 2015

On June 13, 2015 Mary Louise Wariner (89) went to join the choir of her Heavenly Father. Mary claimed Aldersgate Village as her home when she passed.

Mary was born in Anthony, KS on November 24, 1925 to Floyd Morgan Risch and Erma Irene Haltom. She married Robert Eugene Wariner on April 24, 1943 in Lawton, OK...

Jun 15, 2015

Jeanne Layport passed away June 15, 2015 at her home with her family around her. Jeanne worked for the State Of Kansas for many years. She is survived by her partner of 26 years, Cherl Dickeson, her daughter Christie and her fiance Mario Walker, a brother Everett and sister in law Judy Mongold, and a very close friend Pat...

Jun 9, 2015

Mary Stark, 55, passed away May 31,2015, in her home.

Mary was born June 22,1959 in Augusta, Georgia, the daughter of William and Mary Goodwin. She married Michael Stark and later divorced. She was engaged to marry John Welsh.

Survivors include daughters Chasity Stark of Arkansas City, Kansas. Theresa Dobson and husband Dustin of Emporia,...

May 27, 2015

Elaine Joan (Henson) Norris passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka after a short illness. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, June 1, 2015, at Lexington Park Independent Living, 1011 SW Cottonwood Court. Interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Council Grove, Kansas, will be at a later date. Elaine...

May 23, 2015

Kevin Lee Miller, 50, passed away on May 23, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born May 24,1964 in Salina, Kansas. He graduated from Seaman High School and obtained an Associates Degree at Hutchinson Junior College where he attended on a baseball scholarship. He married Angela E. Barnhart. They were divorced

He is...

May 23, 2015

Richard L. Hutton, 70, of Topeka passed in the presence of family on May 23, 2015 after a 14-year battle with cancer.

A Topeka resident for over 20 years, Richard was well known for his charismatic personality, his contagious laughter and his compassion for others. He was known as a father figure to many and a genuine...

May 22, 2015

Larry Wayne Hatton, 64, left this life Friday, May 22, 2015.

He leaves behind his daughter Michelle and son Kristopher, six grandchildren; Talon, Kaitlin, Khloe, Drew, Slade and Tracen, his sister Jacky and brother Michael along with other family members and many close friends.

An avid cabinet maker, Larry traveled the country and Puerto Rico...

May 19, 2015

Daniel Marc Tschantz, 63, of Topeka, KS passed away on May 19th, 2015 from complications due to a stroke suffered in January.

Dan was born October 26th, 1951 in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1970. He is survived by his mother, Elma; two brothers, Mike (Donna) and Rick; two sisters, Colleen (Brice)...

May 14, 2015

James Preston Huggins, "Huggie" age 73, peacefully went home on May 14th, 2015 at his residence.

He was born the son of Joseph V. and Muriel M. Huggins on Sept. 13th, 1941 in San Antonio, TX. He spent most of his childhood in Delia, KS and graduated from Delia High School in 1959. He served in the...

May 12, 2015

Ralph Richard Masson,born in Newport Michigan May 25,1939 passed away in Topeka Kansas May 8,2015. Ralph is survived bythree daughters and one son, Melinda A Stewart, Margaret Adkins, Robyn Short, and Russell Masson. Ralph also had six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Ralph loved his great grandchildren and will be missed,we love you.

May 9, 2015

Martin Eugene Bayless of Burlingame, KS, born December 17, 1948 to Harvey Eugene Bayless and Elberta (Hamner) Bayless Drennen, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by the following family members: his wife of 47 years, Alberta Marie (Rowe) Bayless of Burlingame; daughter Lesa Anne (Bayless) Brian and her husband,...