Mar 15, 2025

Margie Pressgrove passed away on March 15, 2025, in Topeka, KS, at the age of 75. Born on December 11, 1949, in Seneca, KS,

Margie was a proud graduate of Frankfort High School in Frankfort, KS. Her thirst for knowledge and commitment to personal growth led her to further her education at Washburn University, where she earned...

Mar 14, 2025

Lauren E. Myers, a beacon of love and kindness, passed away on March 14, 2025, after a brave battle with metastatic cancer. Born on December 27, 1952, in Gothenburg, Nebraska, Lauren's life journey came to a peaceful end in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by her loved ones.

Lauren's journey began as a daughter to Harold and Edna Smith,...

Mar 12, 2025

James Frederick Labbe, Onaga, Kansas, died March 12, 2025, surrounded by family.

He was born on August 6, 1944, at the Nemaha County farm he called home his entire life, to Clifford and Marjorie (Ewing) Labbe.

His love of farming was nurtured by his father and grandfather as they worked together to maintain a self-sufficient...

Mar 10, 2025

Suzanne Penzenstadler, 82, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Salina, Kansas.

Born on March 21, 1943, in Omro, Wisconsin, Suzanne dedicated her life to education and family. She found great joy in teaching computer science at Kansas State University until her retirement at the age of 60. In addition to her career in education, she also...

Mar 9, 2025

James Carroll Sanner passed away peacefully at his home in Topeka, Kansas, on March 9, 2025, at the age of 96.

Born in Wellington, Kansas, to Ruth and Harold Sanner, Jim met the love of his life, Lee Becker, when she moved to town. He was smitten from the start. After graduating from high school, he served...

Mar 9, 2025

Donna Marie Cullins, 76, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025, at her son's home in Scranton, Kansas, after a courageous battle with ALS.

She was born on June 12, 1948, in Omak, Washington, and for many years called Scotland, AR home until she had to leave for medical reasons.

Donna's warmth and generosity touched...

Mar 7, 2025

Good evening, we come to you with a heartfelt reflection on the life of Larry Samuel Schmidt, a beloved member of our community, who passed away on March 7th, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on September 27th, 1948, in Sedalia, Missouri, Larry's journey through life was one marked by dedication, warmth, and a passion for the things he loved....

Mar 7, 2025

Rita Marie (Blomberg) Lewis Remmert was born in Manhattan, KS on August 10, 1941 and passed away from cancer on March 7, 2025 in Topeka, KS at the age of 83.

Rita was a loving soul who loved to laugh. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years, Olin Remmert, and her daughter,...

Mar 6, 2025

Stephen Craig Lincoln, known affectionately as Steve to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 59. Born on November 27, 1965, in Trenton, New Jersey, Steve was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and grandfather whose warmth and generosity touched all those around him.

Steve is...

Mar 4, 2025

Laurence Edward Stewart was born on May, 13th 1956 to Russell & Myrna Stewart.

Throughout the different chapters of his life, Larry enjoyed Acrylic Painting, bowling, playing drums during teen years, competing in foosball tournaments, playing pool, playing spades with his Navy friends, scuba diving, airbrush painting tee-shirts for his kids, working on his hotrods with his...

Mar 3, 2025

Catherine "Cathy" Nicolay passed away peacefully at McCrite Senior Living in her hometown of Topeka, KS on March 3 at age 87.

Cathy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Nick" Nicolay. She is survived by her children: Julie (Wayne) Larrivee, Rob (Gerry) Nicolay, Matt (Tracy) Nicolay and Chris Nicolay; and grandchildren: Scott (Rachel) Larrivee, Bryan...

Mar 2, 2025

Roberta Ann Lewis, age 74 of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on March 2nd, 2025. She was born in El Dorado, Kansas, on September 29th, 1950. Roberta is the daughter of Bert N. Duff & Annie Alvena Duff.

Roberta married Melvin H. Lewis III on July 30th, 1976. He preceded her in death. Survivors include daughter, Alicia...

Mar 1, 2025

Ernest Milton "Pete" Petry, 86 of Council Grove (Formerly of Lawrence) died on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after surgery to repair a broken hip and a stroke that he suffered shortly thereafter.

Pete was born on May 28, 1938, in Ellis, Kansas to Ernest Franklin Petry and Florence Irene Adamson. He was the middle child of 3....

Feb 28, 2025

Cheri Lynne Cherry Craft , 64, of Topeka passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025 at home, surrounded by love, after a hard fought battle with breast cancer.

Cheri was born on November 24, 1960 in Sayre, Oklahoma to Alvin and Mary Cherry while living in Delhi, Oklahoma before they moved to Amarillo, TX where Cheri went...

Feb 27, 2025

Roger Dean McCracken, known affectionately as Roger to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025, in his hometown of Topeka, KS, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born on May 18, 1960, in Topeka, Roger's life was one marked by devotion to his loved ones, a strong work ethic, and a passion for the simple...

Feb 27, 2025

Gabriel (Gabe) Dean Duran, 67, of Topeka, KS, unexpectedly took a wrong turn and exited the highway of life on February 27, 2025. Gabe was born in Topeka, KS to Augustine and Rosario Duran. He went to Topeka High School and ultimately ended up at the Goodyear Topeka Tire Distribution Plant for over a span of 20 years.

Feb 27, 2025

Ruby I. Davis, age 91 passed away February 27th, 2025.

Ruby was born on October 17th, 1933, in Butler Missouri, the daughter of Willard and Goldie Scholes Craft.

On December 14th, 1952, Ruby married Davey Lee Davis at the Olathe Naval Base.

Ruby is survived by daughters, Pamela G. Fisk and Dawn L....

Feb 26, 2025

Derek L. Ditmore, of Topeka, passed away on February 26, 2025, at 62 years old. Derek was born in Santa Maria, California on September 7, 1962, to Lynne Fesler and Terrill (Terry) Ditmore. Derek grew up and attended school in California on the Central Coast and in the Central Valley.

Derek moved to Topeka in 1984. He...

Feb 25, 2025

Pamela Jean Farris, affectionately known as Pam or Pammy to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Emporia, Kansas. She was born on November 11, 1958, at Fort Riley, Kansas. Pam's journey through life was one marked by devotion to her loved ones and serving others.

Pam's early years were spent moving...

Feb 24, 2025

Edward Leroy Nichols was a man who lived for his family. Born in Emporia, KS, Leroy grew up in a large family where he learned the values of loyalty, hard work, and looking out for those he loved.

Leroy proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1969 to 1975 stationed in the Philippines. He worked for years...