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...

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"...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...