Obituaries
Sharon Marie Vaillancourt
May 22, 2024
Sharon Marie Vaillancourt, 82, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in the comfort of her home with her loving family and best friend at her bedside.
Cremation has taken place.
Timothy Andrew Dunn
May 19, 2024
Timothy Andrew Dunn in great peace went to join his Savior, Jesus Christ, seeing Him face to face on Sunday May 19, 2024, at the age of 57, after a short battle with cancer. He was surrounded at home by his loving wife, Janna, of 16 years and daughter Adria.
Tim was born September 16, 1966, to...
Sharil Kay Caldwell
May 19, 2024
Sharil Kay Caldwell passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, at the age of 68, in Topeka, KS. Born on June 22, 1955, also in Topeka, Sharil's life was a testament to her loving, courageous, and thoughtful nature.
Sharil's journey was marked by her unwavering dedication to her family, which was her greatest joy and pride. Her...
Nancie Johnson Snovelle
May 18, 2024
Nancie Johnson Snovelle, a beacon of warmth and kindness, passed away due to medical complications on May 18, 2024, at the age of 58 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. Born on July 2, 1965, in Fresno, California, Nancie's life was a testament to her loving nature and her unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and community.
Nancie was...
Bonnie Lee Morris
May 18, 2024
Bonnie Lee Morris, rural Emporia, died on May 18, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was 84.
Bonnie was born in Hartford, Kansas on February 4, 1940, to Raymond L. and Nola B. (Danford) Andrews. She married Virgil J. Morris on June 8, 1958, in Emporia, KS. They were married for nearly...
Chris Edward Kirkwood
May 17, 2024
The angels came down and collected Chris Edward Kirkwood, 74, Topeka, Kansas on Friday,
May 17th, 2024.
He was born on September 15, 1949, to Patience and John Kirkwood in Joplin, Missouri. Chris
is survived by his wife Donna, son Trevor, granddaughters Makenzie and Preslee, four nieces
and one nephew. He...
Robert "Bob" L. Swovelan
May 17, 2024
Robert "Bob" L. Swovelan, 67, of Topeka, KS, passed away, Friday, May 17, 2024, in the comfort of his home with his love, Nova, by his bedside.
He was born March 4, 1957, in Missouri the son of Marshall and Juanita (Booth) Swovelan.
Bob graduated from Richmond High School, Richmond Missouri and went on to...
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...
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