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...
Jerry Jalenak
Jan 31, 2025
Jerry Jalenak, 64, of Lawrence, departed this world for whatever lies beyond on January 31, 2025, after a near decade long battle with cancer.
Jerry was born on March 14, 1960, the second son to August (Slim) and Lenora (Betty) Jalenak. He is preceded in death by both of his parents.
He is survived by...
Keith Raymond Lewis
Jan 29, 2025
Keith Raymond Lewis, 63, of Topeka, Kanas passed away on January 29, 2025, just shy of his 64th birthday after a long battle with Crohn's disease and ultimately a 3-year battle with cancer. Keith was born on February 2, 1961.
He was preceded in death by his mother Alice (Joann) Jahr Wilsey and stepfather Harold Wilsey as...
Paul Michael Watkins
Jan 28, 2025
Paul Michael Watkins, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend passed away peacefully at the age of 64. Born to Lawrence and Marcia (Roberson) Watkins in Topeka, KS. February 14th, 1960. The second child of 3. Paul worked as a mechanic all his adult life at several different places, with his last employer being Shawnee County Refuse.
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Mary Joyce Astry
Jan 28, 2025
Mary Joyce Astry, known to us all as Joyce, was a beacon of divine light in our community, who on the 28th day of January in the year of our Lord 2025, at the age of 83, returned to her heavenly Father after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on the 11th of April 1941 in the...
Anita Louise (Nichols) Swisher
Jan 28, 2025
Anita Louise (Nichols) Swisher peacefully passed away with family at her bedside on January 28, 2025. She was 71 years old.
She will be remembered for her caring heart, radiant smile and infectious laugh. Anita led a full and active life and was ready to be called into the Glory of her loving Savior and reunited with...
Geraldine Ruth Holdren
Jan 27, 2025
Geraldine Ruth Holdren, affectionately known as Jeri, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, in her home in Topeka, Kansas. Born December 24, 1950, in Concordia, Kansas, Jeri's life journey was marked by her loving and thoughtful nature, her courageous spirit, and her unwavering dedication to her family and friends.
Jeri was preceded in death by her...
Richard "Rich" Guy Douglass
Jan 25, 2025
Richard Guy Douglass, 80
Richard "Rich" Douglass, salesman extraordinaire, left his earthly body January 25, 2025.
Rich was born May 3, 1944, to Charles and Adeline Douglass. He was the youngest of the family and a favorite of his Grandma Ada.
After graduating from Scranton High School, he joined the Navy. He served...
Beverly Ann French
Jan 24, 2025
Beverly Ann French passed away January 24, 2025, at Newman Regional Health, Emporia, surrounded by family. She was 83.
She was born December 18, 1941 to James Joseph and Betty Louise (Mecham) Bomhoff in Wichita, KS. She spent her formative years in and around Wichita, where she graduated from Sacred Heart Academy High School.
She...
Rachel Scott
Jan 24, 2025
Rachel was born to Dr. William and Sara Hummel on June 18, 1953. The youngest of five, she has been proceeded in death by her parents, her brother Steve Hummel, and sister Kay Hummel-Nesbitt. So many friends and loved ones are gone. Some are remembered by their gift of generational love. Rachel is survived by her sister Sara Ekart...
Kerry Lee Miller
Jan 21, 2025
Kerry Lee Miller, 71, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on January 21, 2025, in the comfort of his own home.
Kerry was born January 12, 1954, to Irene (Fields) and James Miller (deceased). He leaves behind two brothers, Ronald (spouse Debbie) Miller of Lawrence and Scott (spouse Carla) of El Dorado, nephew Eric Miller of El Dorado...
Darlene Leola Kordes
Jan 19, 2025
Darlene Leola Kordes of Topeka KS passed away peacefully January 19, 2025, at the age of 93.
Darlene was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and a graduate of Kansas State University.
She was loved by many and will be missed by many. (Acts 24:15) "And I have a hope toward God... that there is going to...
Richard Malott
Jan 16, 2025
Richard Malott, age 72, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Topeka, Kansas on January 16, 2025.
Born in Topeka in 1952 to Ralph Alden and Elizabeth (Popelas) Malott, Richard graduated from Hayden Catholic High School before attending a local vocational-technical school. Upon completing his education, he was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber as a machinist...
David Ray “Dave” Stolzenberger
Jan 16, 2025
David Ray "Dave" Stolzenberger, 75, died at his home in Morrill, Kansas, on January 16th, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Dave was born on August 8th, 1949, at Holton Hospital. Dave was the son of John F. "Jack" and Betty (Ralston) Stolzenberger of Holton, Kansas.
Dave was united in marriage with Karen Lea Wilhelm on July...
Tricia Renee Failer
Jan 15, 2025
Tricia Renee Failer, 53, Topeka died January 15th 2025.
She was born April 12th 1971, in Topeka Kansas daughter of Dale Failer and Lori Oliver (VanSickle).
Tricia got her GED and studied phlebotomy at WTI. She had many hobbies including wood burning and writing poetry. Tricia was also a hardcore fan of music never resisting...
Richard (Dick) Leo Fiest
Jan 13, 2025
Richard (Dick) Leo Fiest, a cherished husband, brother, father, and grandfather, passed away on January 13, 2025, in Topeka, KS, at the age of 87. Born on November 28, 1937, in Junction City, KS, Dick's life was characterized by his humor, skillfulness, and deep love for his family.
Dick spent his formative years in Dwight, Kansas before...
