Obituaries
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...
Gilbert "Bud" Arden Weidman
Jan 12, 2025
Gilbert "Bud" Arden Weidman, 80, went home to be with the Lord early in the morning on January 12, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.
Born on December 14, 1944, in San Francisco, California, to Gilbert and Ethel Weidman, Gilbert grew up in Lawrence, Kansas, where he graduated from Lawrence High School in 1963. Shortly after, he served his...
Chris Martinak
Jan 12, 2025
Chris Martinak, 60, Topeka, KS passed away January 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Buffalo, NY, September 12, 1964.
Survivors include his son, Austin Martinak, sister, Debbie Cochran (Mike), brother, Joey Martinak (Tami), nieces, Gwen Warton, Jackie Long, Taylor Martinak, nephews, Tyler Martinak, Tristan Cochran, Nick Cochran.
At Chris request, no...
The Reverend Craig Chandler Sweeney
Jan 12, 2025
The Reverend Craig Chandler Sweeney, 73, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2025, at his home in Topeka, Kansas. Craig was born April 7, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland to John Easter Sweeney and Virginia Lee [Jackson] Sweeney, who both preceded him in death. Craig met his wife Robin Jo Roy in 1970 and they married in Topeka on August 25,...
Jane Eileen Yocum
Jan 11, 2025
Jane Eileen Yocum (Young), 76, of Melvern, Kansas, peacefully passed away on January 11, 2025. Jane was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 10, 1948, to Vince Andre Young and Helen Mae Patterson Young, whom she loved very much. Jane was married to Kenneth Yocum for 57 truly beautiful years.
Jane graduated from Melvern High School in...
Michael Dean Phillips
Jan 10, 2025
Mike Phillips, 69, of Topeka, KS passed away at his home on January 10, 2025.
He was born November 2, 1955, in Kansas City, KS to Kenneth and Lona Phillips. He attended Highland Park High School, graduating in 1973.
Mike was employed by Samco, Inc. as a Master Plumber. He enjoyed work and would always...
Earl Howard
Jan 10, 2025
Earl Howard , 86, Topeka, KS, passed away January 10th, 2025. He was born in Windsor, VT, December 13, 1938.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Peggy (Reilly) Howard, sons Daron (Edgar Dacuba) and Alan (Erika Mailman), grandchildren Clara and Reid, brothers Bob and Wendell, sisters Reigh and Pauline.
Earl served four years in...
Robert "Currie" James Currie
Jan 9, 2025
Robert James Currie, 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the House at Midland Care.
He was born June 28, 1947, in Wichita, KS, the son of Frederick and Marjorie Currie. They preceded him in death as well as a sister, Joanne.
Currie grew up in Wichita and graduated from Wichita...
Richard D. Mcconnell, Jr
Jan 7, 2025
Richard D. McConnell Jr., known as Rich, was born on December 19, 1968, and passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 56 following a stroke.
Rich's surviving family include parent, Karen McConnell (Richard McConnell Sr - deceased). His brother, Jesse McConnell, his wife Aimee and their daughter, Fiona McConnell. Rich's zest for life were...
Cynthia L. Mack
Jan 3, 2025
It is with a great sadness that we announce on January 3, 2025 Cynthia L Mack became absent from her body to be present with the Lord. She was surrounded by her loving daughter (Crystal Brown) and best friend (Kathy Hawkins).
She was born November 19, 1956 at Stormont Vail in Topeka the daughter of Rebecca A....
Harlan Donald Mowbray Ii
Jan 3, 2025
Harlan Donald MowBray II, known fondly as Pud or HarHar to his friends and family, embarked on his final fishing trip to the great beyond, on January 3, 2025, after a two-month battle with an aggressive brain tumor. Born on June 18, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, Harlan's infectious humor and his "never knew a stranger" attitude left an unforgettable...
Patricia Irene Spinelli
Jan 1, 2025
Patricia Irene Spinelli was born on August 6, 1950, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Walter and Irene (Samolyk) Przedpelski, growing up on the east side of town in St. Hedwig's parish.
After high school and working for a while, she enlisted in the US Navy where she met her husband, Paul Spinelli.
She loved...
Sara Nicole Wolter White
Jan 1, 2025
Sara Nicole Wolter White, 50, passed away on January 1, 2025, at the Hospice House at Midland Care in Topeka, KS, from Wilson's Disease.
Sara was born on December 9, 1974, in Newton, KS, to Roger "Buzz" and Joy (Schwab) Wolter. As the youngest of three sisters, Sara brought joy, energy, and a fierce spirit to the...
Lynn R. (Heard) Keezer
Dec 30, 2024
Lynn R. (Heard) Keezer, 77, of Topeka KS passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving Husband Jim and Daughter Desiree. She was born on December 6, 1947, in Howell Michigan. She was the oldest of 4 children born to Charles and Jacqueline (Bippley) Heard.
She married Daryl Keezer in 1966 and had one...
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