Obituaries
Jeffrey Lee Powell
May 9, 2024
Jeffrey Lee Powell went home to Jesus on Thursday, May 9, 2024, after suffering an unexpected cerebral hemorrhage on Saturday, May 4. Jeff was beloved by so many. He was characterized by family and friends alike as being a man of humility, kindness, and integrity.
Jeff was born August 14, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas to George Wallace...
Christopher Lee Evans
May 9, 2024
Christopher Lee Evans, 38, of Topeka, KS died at Stormont Vail Hospital on May 9, 2024.
He was born December 21, 1985, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Sonya Renae Christopher and Richard Lee Evans.
Christopher grew up in Topeka all his life and attended Topeka Public Schools and obtained his GED from the state...
Gene A. Berryman
May 8, 2024
Gene A. Beryman passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on May 8, 2024, in Topeka, KS, after a long but courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 29, 1945, in Greeley, CO, Gene's journey through life was marked by his kindness, quiet nature, and boundless creativity.
After graduating from Potwin High School in Potwin, KS,...
Jon Edward Zimmerman
May 8, 2024
Jon Edward Zimmerman, 87, of Topeka passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 8, 2024. Jon is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carolyn; son Patrick (Ulrica) of Avon, Co; daughter Angela Ely (Garth) of Newburyport, MA; granddaughter, Kit Ely of New York City; and grandson, Nolan Ely of Merrimac, MA; as well as numerous cousins, nieces,...
Robert "Bob" Eugene Boos
May 8, 2024
Robert "Bob" Eugene Boos, 52, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at his home.
He was born April 11, 1972 in Topeka, the son of Michael and Jacqueline (Kerly) Boos.
Bob is survived by his father, Michael, mother Jacqueline and a sister, Bonnie Boos.
Cremation has taken place.
Blaine E Funk
May 4, 2024
Blaine E.Funk,age 37, of Topeka, passed away May 4, 2024 at home.
Blaine was born May 19, 1986 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Clifford and Diana (Brandt) Funk. Blaine was active in Boy Scouts and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Blaine was preceeded in death by his father and his grandparents. He is...
Angela Kae Smith
May 4, 2024
Angela Kae Smith, a cherished beacon of joy, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024, in Manhattan, KS, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born on May 14, 1962, in Topeka, KS, Angela's life was a testament to the power of love, laughter, and selflessness.
Angela's journey began as the beloved daughter of Madeline Hosier and the...
Sibyl Jeannette York-Mauk
May 1, 2024
Sibyl Jeannette York-Mauk, beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully in Lawrence, Kansas, on May 1st, 2024, at the age of 101.
She was born Sibyl Jeannette York on April 24th, 1923, to Frank Hamilton York and Cora Edith Johnson-York in Ashland, Kansas, the youngest of seven children. She attended Sitka Elementary schools and graduated from...
James Leland Deselms
Apr 30, 2024
James Leland DeSelms, affectionately known as Jim to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024, at his rural home in Topeka, KS. Born on September 13, 1948, in Wichita, KS, Jim's life was marked by his creativity, wisdom, and loving nature. He leaves behind a legacy of warmth, artistry, and education that will continue...
Ricky "Rick" Joseph Schuetz
Apr 30, 2024
Ricky Joseph Schuetz, affectionately known as Rick to his family and friends, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 30, 2024, at Midland Care in Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 16, 1955, in Hiawatha, Kansas, Rick's journey through life was marked by an unwavering commitment to his loved ones.
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Doris Marie Gilbert Ottman
Apr 30, 2024
Doris Marie Gilbert Ottman, affectionally known as Grammy to many, passed away April 30, 2024, in Topeka, KS. She was born to Virgil Lamont Gilbert and Harriet (Hattie) Waneta (Henderson) Gilbert on February 21, 1931, in St. Joseph, MO. She grew up in Richmond, MO. and graduated from Richmond High in 1948.
She married Bill Gene Ottman...
Susan Lea Fowler-Hentzler
Apr 28, 2024
Susan Lea Fowler-Hentzler, age 64, passed away from rapidly progressing esophageal cancer on April 28, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Family and service were the two pillars of her life.
Susan was born on May 28, 1959, in Ottawa, Kansas, and grew up in Berryton, Kansas. She spent her formative years helping her parents on the family...
Dakota Warren
Apr 28, 2024
Dakota William Warren, known affectionately to all as Dakota, embarked on his final adventure on April 28, 2024. Born on April 10, 2003, in the small town of Ulysses, KS, he was a bright spark in the lives of his parents, Dan and Kelley Warren. He has a birth mother, Audrey Mangels. Dakota's laughter and creativity were a beacon...
Robert Allen Engler
Apr 27, 2024
Robert Allen "Bob" Engler, 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, in the comfort of his own home with his family by his bedside.
He was born November 22, 1935, in Topeka, the son of Karl and Reeda (Bybee) Engler.
Bob farmed most of his life but did work at various other...
Ricky Dale Ruby
Apr 26, 2024
Ricky Dale Ruby, 59, of Topeka, KS passed away April 26, 2024.
He was born on August 10, 1964, to Leonard and Neola Ruby in Wyandotte, KS.
Ricky was a long-time resident of the Kansas Neurological Institute in Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother...
Sandra Lee “Sandy” Bohnsack
Apr 25, 2024
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Bohnsack, a shining example of humor and heart, left us with a legacy of love and laughter on April 25, 2024. Sandy's life was a vibrant journey that started in Topeka, where she spent 86 years of her life and concluded in the loving community of Alma, KS, where she was surrounded by family and loved...
Sally Ann Corrier
Apr 25, 2024
Sally Ann Corrier left this world on April 25, 2024, at the age of 68, passing away due to natural causes in Topeka, Kansas. Born on December 16, 1955, in Washington, Missouri, Sally's early years were filled with the warmth of extended family living nearby.
Sally was the beloved daughter of the late Gus H. Boehm of...
Lois Juanita Urbanek
Apr 24, 2024
Lois Juanita Urbanek died on April 24, 2024, in Overbrook, Kansas. Lois was born to Howard and Dorothy Timbers on March 1, 1935, in Sterling, Kansas. Lois graduated from Sterling High School in 1953.
Lois worked in banking, working at Capital City Bank, in Topeka, for many years. However, her main job was being a mom and...
Sandra (Sandy) J. Haflich
Apr 20, 2024
Sandra Jean Haflich, age 82 of Meriden, KS passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024,
after a long battle with time, age and a short but valiant battle with cancer. Sandy was born
March 19,1942 in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Shawnee Mission East High
School, attended beauty school, raised two fabulous...
Cody Paul Cooper
Apr 19, 2024
Cody Paul Cooper, 22, passed away tragically from this life April 19, 2024.
Cody was born April 18, 2002 in Topeka, KS. At a young age, Cody was a busy body. As soon as his feet hit the floor, his crocs were in sport mode and he was on a mission. He would feed all of the...
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