Sep 17, 2024

Linda James 75, of Council Grove passed away September 17, 2024, at Morris County Hospital.

Linda was born to James Lechliter and Jane Lechliter on May 1, 1949, in Cumberland, Maryland. Linda treasured her High School days. Her year books and class ring were some of her most prized possessions. She graduated from Fort Hill High School...

Sep 17, 2024

Margaret June Bennight Strawn Deitz, cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024, in Overbrook, Kansas, at the age of 90. She was born on August 13, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Lillie Viola (Steadman) and James Miller Bennight.

Margaret's early years in Texas were marked by a strong sense of community...

Sep 17, 2024

Patty Marie (Stamm) Diehl (1949-2024)

Patty passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2024, surrounded by family, after many years battling Alzheimer's. Patty was born and raised in Topeka and spent most of her life there as well.

Patty was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, aunt, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved nothing more than watching...

Sep 15, 2024

Gregory Kevin Boyes, known to all as Greg, and always the life of the party, left us chuckling at the memories on September 15, 2024. Born on March 30, 1954, in the cheesehead capital of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Greg's infectious laughter and boundless love filled this world for a vibrant 70 years. Making his final curtain call in Auburn, Kansas,...

Sep 13, 2024

Charles Heeb Del Biaggio was born on May 23rd, 1947, in San Francisco, California to Amil (Del) and Thelma Del Biaggio. He passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

Charlie was born into a multi-generational highly decorated military family that included his grandfather and father. The family moved around to...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....