Obituaries
Robert Dean Cooper
Sep 12, 2024
Robert Dean Cooper, a cherished family man, proud veteran, and avid sports enthusiast, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 12, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on April 24, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, Robert spent his entire life in the community he loved, surrounded by friends, family, and the sports teams that ignited his passion.
...Dorothy "Dottie" M. (Orlowski) Edens
Sep 9, 2024
Dorothy "Dottie" M. (Orlowski) Edens, age 95, passed away on September 9, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on April 9, 1929, in Wallula, Kansas. Dottie lived a life marked by devotion to her family and her faith.
Dottie was a lifelong Lutheran, where she found spiritual solace and community. Her commitment to her faith was evident in...
Bertha “Mae” Gallagher (Dickson) Vanderburg
Sep 7, 2024
Bertha "Mae" Gallagher (Dickson) Vanderburg, known affectionately as Mae to all who were dazzled by her infectious laughter, has taken her final bow on the grand stage of life. Born on October 11, 1936, in the humble town of Winthrop, AR, Mae embarked on a journey filled with joy and jest that lasted until September 7, 2024, when she...
Raymond Roy Murphy
Sep 6, 2024
Raymond Roy Murphy, 77, passed away at his home in Marysville, KS, on September 6, 2024.
He was born July 20, 1947, in Norfolk County, VA, the son of Byron and Betty (McCaig) Murphy. Later his family moved to Centralia, KS, where he graduated from Centralia High School.
Ray worked for Gilbert Central, then Peter...
Craig Eugene Collins
Sep 6, 2024
Craig Eugene Collins, 72, Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS, following a long illness.
He was born in Concordia, KS on May 3, 1952 to Robert (Bob) and Betty Collins of Jamestown, KS. Craig grew up on the family farm west of Jamestown and graduated from Jamestown...
Gayle Ford Sewell
Sep 6, 2024
Gayle Ford Sewell was born June 20th, 1947 in Brookville, Pennsylvania, to Ray Leonard Ford and Marjorie Olive (McFadden) Ford. She passed away on September 6th, 2024 in Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 77.
Gayle grew up in Brookville PA. She received a Bachelor's of Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania in 1969. She spent some...
Kathlin Marie Olson
Aug 29, 2024
Kathlin Marie Olson passed away peacefully in her home on August 29th, 2024, surrounded by love and light. She has gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 75 years old. Kathlin "Kathi" was born on January 18th, 1949, in Flandreau, South Dakota to Geraldine and Roy Bowen. Roy passed shortly after Kathi's...
Angela Rae Kling
Aug 29, 2024
It is with a heavy heart and profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our mother, Angela Rae Kling, on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was 51 years old.
Throughout her life, Angela displayed compassion, love, strength, and selflessness as a mother and friend. Her love knew no bounds as she welcomed people into her...
Eric "E-Dubb" Dewayne Whetstone
Aug 25, 2024
We come together to celebrate the life of Eric DeWayne Whetstone, affectionately known as E-Dubb, a man whose vibrant spirit and generous heart left an indelible mark on all who knew him. Born on January 31, 1976, in the city of Topeka, Kansas, Eric's journey came to a peaceful end in his hometown on August 25, 2024.
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Nathan Ervin Mellot, Jr
Aug 20, 2024
Nathan Ervin Mellot, Jr., of Topeka, KS, died August 20, 2024, at the age of 52.
He was born November 6,1971, in Lawrence Kansas the son of Nathan E. Mellott, Sr and Gayle (Lister) Mellott.
Nathan graduated from Highland Park High School. Some of his favorite things to do were to go fishing, volunteering for...
Marcy D. Bilynsky
Aug 17, 2024
Marcy D. Bilynsky passed into the afterlife, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Marcy was born in Merced California, the daughter of Senior Master Sargent Kenith Edens and Dottie Edens. She moved in following the career of her father to Oklamoma, then England for 4 years where she first came to love horses. This was...
Eldon Carl Rice
Aug 16, 2024
Eldon Carl Rice, 69, Topeka died Friday, August 16, 2024, following his courageous cancer battle at Midland Care Hospice House.
He was born April 25, 1955, in Topeka.
Eldon graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1973 and attended Kaw Area Vocational Technical School in 1974. He worked at Topeka Foundry and Iron Works as...
Lenita Kae Mcgreevy-Hunter
Aug 15, 2024
Lenita Kae McGreevy-Hunter
Age-68
She was born April 12 1956 in Topeka Ks., the daughter of Emmett McGreevy and Waneitta ( Haas ) Hudson.
Lenita was 1974 Graduate from Highland Park High School.
She was a Daycare Provider in the Berryton area for 14 years, and worked at Jostens printing for...
Victor “Lance” Mckee
Aug 14, 2024
Victor "Lance" McKee
August 2, 1942 - August 14, 2024
Lance McKee, 82, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of August 14th, 2024, after a battle with Alzheimer's, surrounded by his loving family.
Lance was born on August 2nd, 1942, in Colby, Kansas, to Victor I. and Ruby McKee. Shortly after...
Steven Michael Magistro
Aug 12, 2024
Steven M. Magistro, passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 74. Born to
Margaret and Frank Magistro.
Steve served in the U. S. Navy and then worked at the U.S. Postal Service where he
retired from. After retirement Steve worked for Capital City Mail Service for several
years....
Jeffrey Lang Good
Aug 12, 2024
Jeffrey Lang Good, known affectionately as Jeff to his friends and family, passed away on August 12, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on September 21, 1956, in Coffeyville, Kansas, Jeffrey's life journey came to a peaceful end in Topeka, Kansas, following a courageous battle with cancer. Jeffrey was a beacon of kindness and spirit throughout his life,...
Charles "Chuck" Eugene Whitmarsh Jr.
Aug 11, 2024
Charles Eugene Whitmarsh Jr., known affectionately to friends and family as Chuck, passed away on the 11th of August 2024, following a car accident in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Born in the same city on September 29, 1949, Chuck's journey through life was characterized by his loving nature, his humorous spirit, and his thoughtful demeanor, traits that endeared...
Darrell “Tom” Keith Thomas
Aug 8, 2024
Darrell "Tom" Keith Thomas
"Gone from my life forever, but never gone from my heart. Life is not forever, love is!"
Tom was born on August 1, 1942, in Shawnee County, the son of Ernest and Lillian Thomas. He passed away August 8, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House. Tom was born into a well-known...
Victor (Sam) Eugene Hammonds
Aug 8, 2024
Victor (Sam) Eugene Hammonds, born on December 10, 1957, in Missouri, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Hartford, Kansas. Known affectionately as Sam, he was a beloved father, brother, and friend, whose warm spirit and caring nature touched the lives of many.
Sam's love for fishing was matched only by the joy he found in spending...
Douglas Sean Tyree
Aug 7, 2024
Douglas Sean Tyree, known affectionately as Doug to his loved ones, passed away on August 7, 2024, at the age of 61. Born on August 9, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, he remained a lifelong resident of the city he loved. Doug's life was a testament to resilience, humor, and dedication, leaving a legacy of strength in the face of...
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