Robert Glendon Freel
Sep 26, 2026
Robert “Bob” G. Freel
Robert “Bob” G. Freel, 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1940, in Corning, Kansas, to John and Hilda Freel.
Bob graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958. He worked for Chevrolet for over 40 years and later worked in maintenance at Menninger’s. After retirement, Bob continued to...
Betty Jeanne Newell
Sep 25, 2026
Betty Jeanne (Selin) Newell, 92, passed away on September 25, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. She passed gracefully, surrounded by her family, after a brief struggle with breast cancer.
Betty was born May 28, 1934, in Davenport, Iowa, to Lawrence Leroy Selin and Mabel Eleanor (Hanson) Selin. As the daughter of a pastor, she spent her growing-up years in many different places....
Glenda Louise Fischer
Sep 22, 2026
Glenda Louise Fischer, 74, passed away at 7:22 a.m. on September 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Her sons Curtis and Cordell were with her at the time of her passing, following a season in which she was lovingly cared for by her youngest son, Curtis and wife Kirshel.
Glenda was born in November 1951 to Glen Lee Elliott and Betty Joan...
Teri Lynn Bullington
Sep 21, 2026
Teri L (Morton) Bullington was born on April 19, 1955, and went to be with Jesus on September 21, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was baptized March 17, 1968, and rededicated her life to Jesus, along with her husband Bob, who was baptized July 25, 2021. Both remain faithful servants of the Lord and worshipped at Rock...
Ronald Bradford
Sep 18, 2026
Ron was born December 2, 1939, in Boulder Colorado and died September 18, 2026. He was the son of Bea Wallace Bradford and Woodrow Arthur Bradford, but raised by Bea and John Shootman. In 1958, he married Dorothy Foster; they later divorced. That marriage produced three children: Rodney, Ginger and Randy. In 1975, he married Carol Bradford and they remained...
Corbie (Shannon Lorraine Gleason)
Sep 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Corbie (Shannon Lorraine Gleason) June 17, 1981 – September 18, 2026
Corbie, lovingly known as Shannon Lorraine Gleason, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, at the age of 45.
Corbie was a remarkably gifted and creative soul whose imagination touched everything she did. A talented author and passionate digital artist, she poured her heart and creativity into...
Carolyn Post
Sep 13, 2026
Carolyn Post, 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away September 13, 2026, at her home.
She was born on September 27, 1943, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Harry and Elsie (Krasny) Bosworth.
Carolyn was a lifelong Topeka resident graduating from Washburn Rural High School in 1961.
She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed playing bingo, going to garage sales and animals held...
Carie Ann Cortez
Sep 12, 2026
Carie passed on to eternal life with her savior Jesus, with family members present by her side.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas and lived most of her life in Topeka. She attended Topeka High School.
Carie married Scott Neff in 1996 and had a son they named him Geoffry. They later divorced.
She worked as a cashier at Loves on Highway 24...
Peggy Louise Bertels
Sep 10, 2026
Peggy Louise Bertels, age 71, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1955 in Nortonville, Kansas to the late Donald and Gladys Christie Bertels.
Peggy lived her entire life in the northeast Kansas area. She was a 1969 graduate of St. Joseph's Catholic School in Nortonville, KS. In 1973, she graduated from...
Tomicine "Tomi" Sweany
Sep 9, 2026
Tomi Sweany, 69, of Perry, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2026, after a short battle with brain cancer with her husband and daughter by her side.
Tomi was a graduate of Highland Park High School and went on to work at St. Francis Hospital for 25 years. She and her husband, Scott, celebrated 50 years of marriage...
Michael John Tschantz
Sep 8, 2026
Micheal John Tschantz, age 76, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 8th, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, on December 3rd, 1949.
He worked many different jobs, but mainly as a talented guitar player and singer. He played with many bands, including Moe Blues, Straight Juice, and Justwynmoore. He also worked in dry cleaning plants,...
William John Fitzgibbons
Sep 2, 2026
Bill lived a full life. He passed away three weeks before his 94th birthday. He is preceded in death by his son, Jeff, and brothers Jim, Terry, and Bob, and sisters Eileen, Pat, and Rosemary.
He is survived by Jean Beal Fitzgibbons, his wife of 56 years, and daughter Tiffany Beal, as well as his brother, Dan Fitzgibbons.
He was one of...
Phillip Gregory Wallsmith
Sep 2, 2026
Phill Wallsmith passed away September 2, 2026, at his home in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on April 27, 1945 to James Joseph and Betty Louise (Mecham) Bomhoff in Wichita, KS. Phil can be remembered for a great multitude of things but what he should definitely be recognized for is the great love and devotion he exuberated as the husband...
Judy Lynn Lotz
Aug 27, 2026
Judy Lynn Lotz, 75, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on August 27, 2026, with her devoted husband, John, by her side.
Born on July 30, 1951, to Herman and Christina Lehman, Judy was the youngest of 18 children. Being the family baby was a title she proudly held for 75 years, and one she never let her older siblings...
Reginia D. Mathis
Aug 26, 2026
Reginia D. Mathis (Smith) age 56 is no longer suffering for she has completed her journey here on Earth and is resting comfortably in the arms of our Heavenly Father. Reginia passed on August 26, 2026. She was born on June 19, 1970 in Leavenworth Kansas. She grew up in Leavenworth and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1988. She...
Billie Jean Bonnett
Aug 26, 2026
Billie Jean Bonnett, 77, of Topeka, KS, was born July 4, 1949, in Blue Springs, MO, from the love of William and Cleo Lutes. If she was a boy, they would have named her Jr, so instead they named her Billie.
Billie was humble, loving, dedicated, strong woman. She always fought for what she believed in because she knew it was...
Thomas Smith
Aug 26, 2026
Thomas Smith, 75, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026,
He was born January 17, 1951, in Topeka, KS the son of Wayne and Katheryn Nadene (Mendenhall) Smith.
Tom graduated high school while serving in the US Navy where he served for two years of active duty and another four years in the reserves.
He enjoyed music and played it all...
James Milton Meyer
Aug 25, 2026
James Milton Meyer, age 99, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on August 25, 2026.
He was born on February 23, 1927, in Milwaukie, Wisconsin, to Jacob and Lulu Meyer.
Jim will be remembered for his faith, quiet strength, and devotion to his family. He is survived by his children, Michael Meyer (Carol Meyer), Diana Redmann (Michael Redmann), and Susan Gray, his grandchildren,...
William Benwell Schaefer
Aug 24, 2026
Bill (William) Schaefer of Eskridge, Kansas, passed away peacefully in his wife’s arms on August 24, 2026 after several debilitating illnesses. He is predeceased by his father John, mother Omi Louse, sister Joanne, and niece Sophie. He leaves behind is wife Karre, two sons Brett Schaefer and Tristan Runyan, daughter-in-love Megan, grandchildren Ashlynn and Atlas, sister Karen (Kenny) Ray, brother...
Darrell Keith Weaverling
Aug 23, 2026
Darrell Keith Weaverling, 94, went home to Glory on Sunday, August 23, 2026. He was one of seven children born to Arch and Vera Weaverling and was born on October 6 or 12, 1931 (that’s a story for another time) in Hunter, Kansas. He graduated from Mankato High School in 1950 and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict...
