Sarah Anne (Schneider) Calderon
Feb 22, 2025
Sarah Anne (Schneider) Calderon, passed away on February 22, 2025, at the age of 51, due to renal failure in Topeka, KS. Born on April 2, 1973, in Winchester, KS, Sarah's infectious laughter and boundless spirit were her gifts to the world.
Sarah grew up in Nortonville, KS with her parents, Judith K. Maddux (Larry) of Overbrook,...
Lauralyn M. Hutchinson
Feb 22, 2025
Lauralyn M. Hutchinson, known affectionately as Lyn to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2025, in Topeka, KS, at the age of 73. Born on September 24, 1951, in Galesburg, IL, Lyn was a beacon of kindness and wisdom throughout her life, touching the hearts of all who knew her.
Lyn graduated from...
Mary Ellen Doyle
Feb 22, 2025
Mary Ellen Doyle of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2025. Mary was born July 5th, 1942, in Wamego, Kansas, and brought joy to everyone she came in contact with. She spent her working career at Security Benefit and Life Insurance, and after retiring, spent 15 years working part-time for Sodexo/Centerplate in their food service area at...
Darlene Sue Dinkel
Feb 20, 2025
We begin today with a celebration of the life of Darlene Sue Dinkel, an adventurous, friendly, and generous soul who left us peacefully on February 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 21, 1939, in Cardin, Oklahoma, Darlene's journey through life was marked by her infectious curiosity and her boundless sense of adventure. She passed away...
Bert R. Degand Sr.
Feb 19, 2025
Bert R. Degand Sr., 77, of Topeka, KS passed away at his home on February 19, 2025, after battling colon cancer.
Bert was born on September 24, 1947, in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Hayden High School and was a Vietnam veteran with the United States Army. Bert retired from Delmonte Pet Foods, but he later started...
Diana Sue Hanna
Feb 18, 2025
Diana Sue Hanna, 66, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on Sept. 29, 1958, in Topeka, the daughter of Robert "Bob" Gene Snickles and Ethel Fern "Toots" Snickles.
Survivors include sister, Kathy Smith (Greg) of Topeka; daughter, Lindsey Frye; grandchildren, Jaden and Simone; and 10 nieces and nephews....
Elaine Le Hartenbower Karr
Feb 17, 2025
Elaine Le Hartenbower Karr, age 87, died February 17, 2025. She was born September 15, 1937, at her parents, Leone Marie Lynn and Jerry Giles Hartenbower's farm, north of Neosho Rapids, Kansas. She grew up in the Emporia area and graduated from Emporia High School in 1955. On August 17, 1958, she was united in marriage to Robert Ira...
Harold Duane Thornton
Feb 15, 2025
Harold Duane Thornton, a cherished family man, and a beacon of kindness, passed away on February 15, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on April 6, 1960, in Chico, California, Harold's life was a testament to the power of love, service, and the simple joys of life.
The son of Patricia Macy and Harold "Buck" Thornton, and the...
Charles Wynton Alford
Feb 14, 2025
Charles Wynton Alford, age 70, passed away at home, surrounded by family, on February 14, 2025, in Topeka, KS. He was born on October 2, 1954, in Caney, KS, to Charles Leonard Alford and Ruby Lea (Darnall) Alford. Raised in Peru, KS, he graduated from Sedan High School in 1972 and attended Coffeyville Community College before joining the United...
John Francis Donnelly, Jr
Feb 11, 2025
John Francis Donnelly, Jr., 72, owner and operator of Amfast Delivery and Mail Service, LLC, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, with his wife and son, Sean, by his side, after a short and courageous battle with re-occurring cancer.
John was born October 5, 1952, in Topeka, the son of John F. "Jack"...
Sandra Lynn Taylor
Feb 10, 2025
Sandra Lynn Taylor, 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully Monday, February 10, 2025.
Sandy was born January 20, 1953, in Oklahoma City, OK, to Juanita and Jules DuBois. She and her future husband, Derek Taylor, met as students at the University of Kansas. Derek noticed her playing piano at church in Lawrence and introduced himself. Their...
Beulah Maria Carrington
Feb 10, 2025
Beulah Carrington, 92, of Topeka, KS, passed on February 10, 2025, at her home.
Her service will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ, 2420 SE Bellview Avenue, Topeka, KS 66605.
Michael Adrian Prato
Feb 9, 2025
Michael Adrian Prato, 59, of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Health.
He was born March 29, 1965, in Belton, MO, the son of Sam and Betty Lou (Warren) Prato.
Michael was Shift Plant Manager at Reeser's Fine Foods.
He is survived by five siblings, Edwin D. Prato, Mary...
Jack Carl Wagner
Feb 7, 2025
Jack Carl Wagner, 66, of Paxico, KS, passed away peacefully, Friday, Feb 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born September 9, 1958, in Wamego, Ks, the son of William "Bill" and Twyla (Martin) Wagner.
Jack was a husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many. He started his career with Baldersons and...
Arietta Marie Chisham
Feb 6, 2025
Arietta Marie Chisham, 66, of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully in her home on February 6th, 2025.
She was born September 19, 1958 in Neodesha, Kansas the daughter of Fred and Imogene Chisham. They preceded her death.
Arietta (Rita) went toTopeka High -Class of 1976. She was formerly a clothing distributor at the local homeless...
Karen Faye (Craig) Diehl
Feb 3, 2025
Karen Faye (Craig) Diehl, 90, of Topeka, died peacefully in her home on February 3rd, 2025.
Karen was born at home in Moorfield, Nebraska, on April 04, 1934. She graduated from Brady High School in 1951. Karen met the love of her life, Kenneth, in high school. The farm girl met the football star, fell in love...
Larry Dale Crawford, Jr.
Feb 3, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry Dale Crawford, Jr., who peacefully left us on February 3, 2025, at the age of 59.
Larry was born January 26, 1966, in Topeka, KS, he was a cherished husband. father; grandfather and brother.
Larry is survived by his wife, Elaine Crawford; daughter...
Terrance “Terry” L. Dewitt
Feb 3, 2025
Terrance "Terry" L. DeWitt, 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on February 3rd, 2025, at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, KS, after a courageous four year battle with cancer.
He was born January 2, 1956 to Earl and Leota DeWitt.
Terry was a veteran and served with the US Army being deployed to Germany...
Marilyn Ann Troutt
Feb 3, 2025
Today, a daughter of the King went home to dance in the streets of Heaven, and we rejoice because the hope we hold in our hearts is now her reality, thanks to a loving Savior.
A daughter, wife, mother, grandma, grammy, KU fan to the core, fierce card player, and weed-puller to the very end, she was...
Opal Loretta Davis
Feb 1, 2025
Opal Loretta Davis, passed away on February 1st, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Her reunion with her Lord and waiting departed was surely a joyful one. Born December 16, 1945 in Buchanan County, Virginia to Lee Roy Helton and Icy (Branham) Helton, she was the 2nd oldest of 10 children and helped raise...
