Dec 13, 2025

Margaret T. Abbott, maiden name Margaret Eugenia Thompson, passed away peacefully at home on 12/13/2025. She was born 11/26/1940 in York, South Carolina, to Virginia Dare Currence and Luther Thompson. She was raised with brothers Howard (deceased) and Butch, and sisters Ann and Cathy (deceased), all of SC.

Margaret joined the Navy in 1958. She was stationed at NAAS Whiting Field,...

Dec 12, 2025

Shirley Ann (Frost) Shay, 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, KS.

She was born May 11, 1940, in Lecompton, KS, the daughter of James and Eva (Schloetzer) Frost. Shirley married Geroge F. Shay on April 9, 1960. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2018. Shirley is survived by four...

Dec 12, 2025

Michael Shawn Donald, known to family and friends as Shawn, departed this world on December 12, 2025.

Michael was born on August 17, 1970, in Topeka, Kansas, to Michael and Pamela Donald (Dennis-Moore).

Shawn was preceded in death by his father, Michael Donald, and his son, Michael Donald.

He is survived by his...

Dec 11, 2025

Michael Lynn Shelton

With many hearts grieving, yet finding comfort in the assurance of God’s promises, we share that Michael was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 11, 2025.

Michael was born on May 10, 1946, in Amarillo, Texas, to Amos and Bessie Smith. She was one of seven children and was preceded in death by her...

Dec 10, 2025

Leia Raine Faith Austin passed away December 10, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Leia was born February 12, 1997 to Manda Finney and JoJo Austin in Topeka, Kansas.

Leia is proceeded in death by her mother, Manda, grandmother Margaret Mast, great grandmother Viola Edgeworth, great grandfather Kyle Wier, and her lovable uncle Eddie.

She is...

Dec 9, 2025

Fred Olan "F.O." Dice, 77, of Emporia, Kansas, died peacefully in the early morning hours of December 9, 2025, surrounded by family and love. True to his own storytelling style, Fred often joked that he had been a "groundbreaking" obituary writer in his early newspaper days—insisting on simply stating that someone died rather than using flowery euphemisms. In his...

Dec 8, 2025

Celebration of Life

William Jones

Sunrise Feb 29, 1956

Sunset December 8, 2025

William was born in Nurnberg Germany and later traveled to many places with his parents Othel Jones and Johanna Jones.

William loved music! He learned to play the guitar at an early age and as a...

Dec 8, 2025

Michael Eugene Boos, affectionately known as Mike to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas, where he was also born on March 21, 1949. Mike's life was marked by his enduring sense of humor, his adventurous spirit, and his remarkable handiness, traits that endeared him to all who had...

Dec 7, 2025

Linda Rae Franklin, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully in Topeka, Kansas, on December 7, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on June 14, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Linda's life was characterized by her spirited nature and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Linda's life journey took her from the...

Dec 5, 2025

Stanley Paul Thompson was born on May 7, 1939, son of Walter T. "Ted" Thompson and Carabelle Hitchings Thompson. He was born in the old Stormont Hospital in Potwin. Stan died December 5, 2025 while he and Julie were listening to Christmas music. Stan was surrounded by his sons and their families plus many close friends during his last...

Dec 4, 2025

Jesse Daniel Smith, (AKA: Brother, Beaner, JD, The Lippy Hippie, Son, and Rudy) passed away December 4, 2025.

Although our hearts are broken, we can't stop telling stories about his antics and orneriness. Everyone has a 'Jesse' story. Among those that will miss him immeasurably are his parents and stepparents (Maxine, Kenny, Charlie and Vicky), daughter (Payton), siblings, and many nieces...

Dec 2, 2025

William Lee Peek, known affectionately to all as WILLIAM, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 56, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on July 10, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Lois J. Gorage and William E Peek, WILLIAM was a beacon of strength and joy throughout his life, leaving an indelible mark on...

Dec 2, 2025

Josephine Lorraine Spatz, 95, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Topeka. Jo was born August 25, 1930, in Lebo, Kansas to Francis Eugene and Bertha Ercilla (Cartmell) Thorne. She was the youngest of nine children born to Francis and Bertha. Seven brothers – Nelson Eugene, Glen Evan, Russell Lowell, Alton Norman, Kenneth Duane, Dale Owen,...

Dec 2, 2025

Ronald W. Ryland was born in Clay Center, KS June 22, 1940, passed away December 2, 2025 at the age of 85.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife Joyce, both parents Orville and Hazel M. Ryland, and sister Darlyne Green.

In his lifetime Ron was enlisted in the Air Force, owned his own...

Nov 30, 2025

Helen Ann (Stout) Lamoureux of Emporia passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at Newman Regional Hospital in Emporia on Sunday, November 30, 2025. She was 96.

Helen was born on August 12, 1929, in a farmhouse across from the historic Santa Fe Trail Havana Stagecoach Station near Burlingame, Kansas, to Henson Rozell Stout and Marjorie (Lucille)...

Nov 29, 2025

Mary Jane Trulove Heacock, a cherished soul left this world for her heavenly home on November 29, 2025, at Midland Hospice House, following a massive stroke.

Mom was born on February 13, 1932, in Topeka, KS, to Rufus W. and Georgia F. Gurtler-Trulove the youngest of 5 children. Mom's life was a tapestry of love, faith, and...

Nov 28, 2025

Patricia S. Palmer passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at her home in Topeka, Kansas with her husband, Donald, nearby.

She was born on March 15, 1944 in Mt. Gilead, Ohio, the daughter of George Robert (G.R.) and Hazel (Bowman) Blose. After graduating from Mount Gilead High School, Pat married Donald G. Palmer on June 21,...

Nov 27, 2025

Danielle Nichelle Cox, a beacon of love and laughter, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2025, in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Born on March 4, 1995, to Sharon Fickel and Donald Cox, Danielle's vibrant spirit and infectious humor were a gift to all who knew her. She lived her thirty years to the fullest, leaving an indelible mark...

Nov 26, 2025

LAWRENCE WILLIAM "LARRY" IRWIN

(affectionately known as Bud by his family)

Lawrence William "Larry" Irwin, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025, at Onaga Health and Rehab in Onaga, Kansas. He was 70.

Born December 20, 1954, in Pratt, Kansas, to Lawrence and Darlene Irwin. Larry grew up in...

Nov 24, 2025

Melvin D. Embrey joined beloved family and friends in God's care on Monday, November 24, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born on November 30, 1937, in Stella, Missouri, to Herman and Pearl (Argabright) Embrey.

Melvin graduated from Fairview High School in 1955 and moved to Wichita, where he worked as a machinist at Boeing from 1956...