Michael L. Morris
Nov 16, 2024
Michael L. Morris (55), passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, after a long battle of metastatic melanoma. He was born in Emporia, KS on November 18th, 1968, to Virgil and Bonnie (Andrews) Morris.
He was apart of 4-H, FFA and Shooting Sports growing up. He graduated from Emporia High...
Ida Marie Loppnow
Nov 15, 2024
Ida Marie Loppnow passed away peacefully on November 15, 2024, in home hospice, at Topeka, Kansas. She was born September 11, 1933, in Asher, Oklahoma. Ida attended high school in Paris, Texas. She obtained a Bachelor of Music from Stephen F. Austin State College, Nacogdoches, Texas, in 1954. In 1970, Ida went on to obtain a Master of Arts...
Rocky Gene Elliott, Jr
Nov 13, 2024
Rocky Gene Elliott Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the age of 44 in Nortonville, KS. Born on October 27, 1980, in Lawrence, KS
Rocky's life was characterized by his humor, creativity, and loving nature. Rocky, known affectionately by his friends and family, graduated from Central...
Elizabeth (Betty) Tidquist Mullet
Nov 12, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Tidquist Mullet passed away November 12, 2024, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. She was born October 11, 1936, to Thure & Flossie (Mitchell) Tidquist of Cleburne, Kansas. Betty, as she was always called, graduated from CRHS in May 1954. She went on to be employed at Farm Bureau Insurance, retiring in 1995. She was...
Victoria Lewis-Ashburn
Nov 11, 2024
Victoria Lewis-Ashburn, affectionately known as Victoria to her friends and family, passed away on November 11, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas, due to medical reasons. Born on July 29, 1966, Victoria's life was marked by her loving nature, kindness, and intelligence that touched everyone she encountered.
Victoria was a beacon of light in the lives of many, especially...
Serena Ann Holston
Nov 10, 2024
Serena Ann Holston, 81 passed away November 10, 2024, at McCrite Plaza in Topeka Kansas after a long illness caused by multiple strokes. She was born Cecilia Irene Owens on April 29, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas to Henrietta Bertha Owens. In March 1945 she was lovingly adopted by Loren and Margaret (Hatteburg) Clark.
Serena graduated from Topeka...
Kathy Elane Stevens
Nov 8, 2024
Kathy Elane Stevens, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, in her hometown of Topeka, KS, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 26, 1949, Kathy's life was a testament to her loving nature and her unwavering strength.
Kathy was a graduate of Topeka High School, class of...
Terry Lee Ogle
Nov 6, 2024
Terry Lee Ogle, 66, passed away on November 6, 2024. Born on April 24, 1958, to the late Paul W. and Audrey G. Ogle. Terry's journey through life was one marked by dedication, compassion, and an unwavering spirit of generosity.
Terry graduated from Topeka West High School in 1976, Terry's work ethic was evident from an early...
Robert (Bob) Burton Oroke
Nov 5, 2024
Robert (Bob) Burton Oroke passed away peacefully on November 5th, 2024, at his home with his loved ones by his side. As was his style…he left this world his way, under his terms, just how he wanted. He had celebrated his 85th birthday on August 29th, 2024, and was overjoyed with all the cards he received. Bob was a...
Benita Arlene Essary
Nov 3, 2024
Benita Arlene Essary, affectionately known as "Bee" and "Auntie Ben", passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024, at the age of 97 in Topeka, KS. Born on October 18, 1927, in Rock Creek Township, now referred to as Eskridge, KS, Benita lived in many places across the country before returning home to Kansas. Her spirit was characterized by her...
Courtney Lynn Canfield
Nov 3, 2024
Courtney Lynn Canfield, 47, of Topeka passed away on November 3, 2024. Courtney was born in Richardson, Texas on March 11, 1977. She was a lifelong resident of Topeka. Courtney was a fan of Snoopy and loved collecting Snoopy. She had many furry companions - Fuzz Wuzz, Murphy, Bailey, Scout and Tyson - during her lifetime.
Courtney...
Phillip Leroy Williams, Ii
Nov 1, 2024
Phillip LeRoy Williams II, age 56, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024. He left behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
He was a devoted husband and father, known for his unwavering love, support and kindness. His enthusiasm for sports was matched only by his collection of memorabilia, which he treasured and often shared...
Robert Eugene Mock, Jr.
Nov 1, 2024
Robert Eugene Mock, Jr. was born on January 27, 1948, in Leavenworth, Kansas and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on November 1, 2024, in Holton, Kansas. Robert's life was a testament to resilience, camaraderie, and dedication to family.
Bob's early years were spent in the Leavenworth Kansas area, where he learned commercial fishing from his...
Dr. Myron Joseph Zeller
Oct 30, 2024
Dr. Myron Joseph Zeller, a loving husband, devoted physician, and cherished Papa, joined his Heavenly Father on October 30, 2024. He was 86 years old.
Born on June 25, 1938, in Paxico, Kansas, Myron was raised in Kansas City, Kansas, where he graduated from Maur Hill High School. He went on to pursue higher education at St....
Sharon Simons
Oct 28, 2024
Sharon Simons, a cherished mother, grandmother, sibling, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at the age of 76 in Topeka, Kansas. Born on May 11, 1948, in Emporia, Kansas, Sharon's life was a testament to the power of love, family, and the joy found in the simple pleasures of life.
She is remembered with...
Gary Wayne Rose
Oct 27, 2024
Gary Wayne Rose, known affectionately to all as Gary, embarked on his final adventure on October 27, 2024. Born on April 28, 1961, in Topeka, Gary's life was a vibrant tapestry woven with love, laughter, and the kind of stories that would make even the sternest of faces crack a smile. He was a man who saw life through...
Melvin Vincent "Skip" Hansen, Jr.
Oct 24, 2024
Melvin Vincent "Skip" Hansen Jr., a beloved husband, father, entrepreneur, outdoorsman, and U.S. Navy veteran passed away peacefully on the evening of Oct 24th after a long courageous battle with cancer leaving behind a legacy of outdoor sportsmanship, hard work, and dedication to everyone and everything he loved. Born on January 17, 1948, in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Skip proudly...
Christy Ruth Ann (Simon) Hatfield
Oct 24, 2024
Brethren, it is with a heart full of bittersweet joy that I stand before you today to celebrate the homegoing of a truly remarkable child of God, Sister Christy Ruth Ann (Simon) Hatfield. On the 24th of October, 2024, our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, called her home from Topeka, Kansas, where she had been a beacon of...
Robert Livingston Longyear Iii
Oct 23, 2024
Robert Livingston Longyear III passed away On October 23,2024 at the age of 76 at The University of Kansas Health System (Topeka, Ks.) surrounded by family and friends.
Robert was born on November 24,1947 to Mariam Crispell (Mother) and Robert Livingston Jr. (Father) in Mexico City, Mexico.
Robert graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy (Wayne ...
Rory Jay Dake
Oct 21, 2024
Rory Jay Dake, known as "RJ" and later affectionately as "Papa Dake," went to be with the Lord on October 21, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on August 3, 1959, in Lincoln, Nebraska, RJ grew up in Orleans, Nebraska, raised with a love of faith, farming, family, and community.
RJ's living family include his wife...
