Obituaries
Glen Allen Thompson
Mar 29, 2025
Glen Allen Thompson of Concordia, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at his granddaughter's home in Concordia, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Beloit, Kansas, Glen was the son of Glen S. Thompson and Iris A. Maley.
Glen began his adult life with a deep commitment to family and work. On April 4, 1969,...
Félida Violeta Ramírez
Mar 28, 2025
Our beloved mother, Félida Violeta Ramírez entered into her eternal rest on march 28th 2025
She passed away serenely, surrounded by her loved ones, due to natural causes at the age of 92 in Lawrence, Kansas.
Born on March 2, 1933, in Los Puertos de Altagracia, Zulia State, Venezuela and known affectionately as "Maestra Félida"....
Roseann Canada
Mar 27, 2025
RoseAnn Canada 73, passed on March 27th, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by love ones.
She was born on October 21st, 1951, in Charleston North Carolina to Lila and Walter Farrell. She grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1969.
RoseAnn married Henry Tompkins in 1970. They...
Sandra Lynn Hubble
Mar 23, 2025
Sandra Lynn Hubble, a beacon of love and generosity, departed from this world too soon on March 23, 2025, at the age of 32. Born on March 12, 1993, in Topeka, KS, Sandra's radiant spirit and infectious enthusiasm for life were evident from the very beginning. She passed away surrounded by love in Lawrence, KS, leaving behind a legacy...
Roy "Bulldog" Herbert Jolly Jr.
Mar 21, 2025
Roy Herbert Jolly Jr., known affectionately as "Bulldog" by his loved ones, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 59 in Topeka, Kansas. Born on July 8, 1965, in Portsmouth New Hampshire, Roy was a man of remarkable character, described by those who knew him as generous, handy, and friendly. He was a beloved father, son,...
Isaac Wayne Peterson
Mar 19, 2025
Isaac Wayne Peterson, a beacon of musical talent and compassionate care, left this world far too soon on March 19, 2025, in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Born on May 12, 2006, to Melissa (Pheasant) Siegfreid and Steven Peterson, Isaac's life was a melody composed of intelligence, passion, and friendliness that resonated with everyone he met.
Isaac's...
Joan Marie Anderson
Mar 17, 2025
Joan Marie Anderson, 80, of Rossville KS, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025 at the Healtcare Resort of Topeka.
She was born May 4, 1944, in Topeka KS the daughter of Ted and Marie (Graf) Dolezilek. She grew up in Rossville Kansas and graduated in 1962 from Rossville High School. Following graduation she worked for Stauffer Publications ...
Margie Pressgrove
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...
Lauren E. Myers
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,...
James Frederick Labbe
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...
Suzanne Penzenstadler
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...
James Carroll Sanner
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...
Donna Marie Cullins
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...
Larry Samuel Schmidt
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....
Rita Marie (Blomberg) Lewis Remmert
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,...
Stephen Craig Lincoln
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...
Laurence Edward Stewart
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...
Catherine "Cathy" Nicolay
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...
Roberta Ann Lewis
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...
Ernest Milton “Pete” Petry
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....
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