Rosemary Jean Munoz
Feb 3, 2024
Rosemary Jean Munoz, affectionately known as Jean, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, surrounded by her children, at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born on June 30, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Jenny Elwood and "Chuck" McMackin, Jean was a beacon of love and kindness throughout her 77 years...
Linda Jane Osborn
Feb 2, 2024
Linda Jane Osborn, 67, of Carbondale, KS, passed away February 2, 2024, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She was born September 5, 1956, in El Paso, TX the daughter of Lee and Iraleta (Taylor) Tevis.
Linda worked as a machine operator in the mailroom at Blue Cross and Blue Shield for many years.
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Stephen William Duffy
Feb 2, 2024
Stephen William Duffy, affectionately known as Steve by his friends and family, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on March 4, 1944, in Peoria, Illinois, Steve's life was marked by a joyous and adventurous spirit that touched everyone he knew.
Steve grew up in Peoria, the beloved son of the late Bernadette...
Gary Dean Burkett
Jan 31, 2024
Gary Dean Burkett, 83, of Topeka passed away surrounded by his family on January 31st, 2024.
He was the 5th child born to Paul W Burkett and Olive R (Newman) Burkett on February 24th, 1940, in Topeka, Ks. His family moved to Chillicothe Il. in his early childhood. He attended many Chicago Cubs games and became a...
Rae Pierce Hawks Palmer
Jan 30, 2024
Rae Pierce Hawks Palmer was born on January 7, 1942, accompanied by her twin sister, Faye Pierce Janes, in Strong City, KS. Their parents were Lester and Aileen Pierce and they had two brothers, John Layman Pierce, (deceased) and Lester Charles "Chuck" Pierce II.
After graduating high school in Strong City, Rae and Faye moved to Topeka...
Allyn Olson Lockner
Jan 29, 2024
Allyn Olson Lockner, age 92, died Monday, January 29, 2024 atTopeka, KS. He was born February 11, 1931, the oldest son of Frank M. and Agnes T, (Olson) Lockner on their farm in Hand County, South Dakota.
Allyn spent his childhood and youth living and working on his parents' farm. He was baptized in the Luther faith...
Vernon Thomas "Uncle Monk" Johnson
Jan 29, 2024
Good evening. As we gather our thoughts at the close of the day, we come together to
remember and celebrate the life of Vernon Johnson, a beloved member of our community who
passed away in Topeka, Kansas, on January 29th, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Vernon, a cherished soul known for...
Larry Dean Arb
Jan 28, 2024
Larry Dean Arb, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Osage City, Kansas, on January 28, 2024, at the age of 62.
Born on July 7, 1961, in Emporia, Kansas, to Lester and Dora Arb.
Larry's life was one of dedication, love, and joyful engagement with the world...
Ernesto "Ernie" Alonzo
Jan 26, 2024
Ernesto "Ernie" Alonzo, a cherished father, husband, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family in Topeka, Kansas, on January 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 18, 1967, in Union County, Oregon, Ernie was a beacon of light and joy to everyone who knew him.
Ernie's early life...
Martha Jean Witchley
Jan 25, 2024
Martha Jean Witchley, 66, of Carbondale, KS, passed away January 25, 2024 at the Univerist;y of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born December 7, 1957 in Topeka the daughter of Roy and Josephine (Devers) Collinge.
Martha was a kind soul, who just made you feel loved and accepted. She had a beautiful...
John Lee Sims
Jan 25, 2024
John L. Sims was born on September 13, 1946 to Alice McGinnis and Ralph "Curly" Sims in Topeka, KS. He is survived by his daughter's, Laurell Sims and Malia Nace, son-in-law, Jason Nace, grandson's Sam Barouch, Jackson Nace, and Joel Nace, sister Jody Bigler, and her family, Jeni Jeffrey, Haley Jeffrey, Luke Bigler (Jennifer Bigler), and Bella Craig.
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Willard Kent Smith
Jan 23, 2024
Willard Kent Smith, 88, of Topeka, Kansas peacefully passed away on Tuesday January 23rd, 2024, at Aldersgate Village surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Willard was born on August 26th, 1935, to Charles Redding and Jessie Violetta Lee Smith in Uvalda, Toombs County Georgia.
Willard attended Hialeah High School in Miami, Florida before...
Sondra Sue Johnson
Jan 20, 2024
In Loving Memory of Sondra Sue Johnson
Sondra Sue Johnson, 86, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 in Rossville, Kansas. She was born on August 16, 1936 in Montgomery County, Kansas to parents George Damewood and Ola Mae Smith. Adopted at age 4 by Alvin and Daisy Norman, she was raised in Topeka, Kansas and attended Washburn...
Howard H. Knowles
Jan 19, 2024
Howard H Knowles, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and Navy veteran, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, at the age of 93 in Topeka, Kansas. Born on January 12, 1931, in Jacksonville, Florida, Howard's life was marked by dedication to his family, his country, and his many creative passions.
After graduating from Hinsdale Central High School...
Adrian Lee Barnette
Jan 17, 2024
Adrian Lee Barnette, 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away January 17, 2024, at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born April 8, 1946, in Akron, OH the son of Audice and Ada (Whytsell) Barnette.
Adrian served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.
He was instrumental in having a positive impact on the...
Margaret Ann "Peg" Spencer
Jan 17, 2024
Margaret Ann (Peg) Spencer, 67, passed away on January 17, 2024, at her home in Topeka, KS.
Our beloved Peg was born in Minnesota on January 20, 1956, to Mary and C.C. Spencer. Growing up in a military family (Peg's mom was a retired Navy nurse and her dad was a retired Marine who spent the latter...
Marilyn Joan Robinson Williams
Jan 16, 2024
Marilyn Joan Robinson Williams
Marilyn Joan Robinson Williams began her journey as the youngest daughter of Charlie B. and Lula Mae Eslick Robinson on January 17, 1953, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Of course, as the youngest sister Marilyn mastered the art of manipulation, sometimes embellished with fabrications, especially after her youngest brother, Alfred Ray, was born a...
Robert L. "Nick" Nicolay
Jan 13, 2024
Robert L. "Nick" Nicolay passed away peacefully on January 13, 2024 at the age of 88. The youngest of Gertrude and Orrin Nicolay's eight children, he was born on February 11, 1935 in Osage City, KS. When Nick was a child, his family moved to Topeka where he lived the rest of his life. Nick enjoyed a full life...
Ralph Dean Nisbeth
Jan 11, 2024
Ralph Dean Nisbeth was born in Topeka on 5/20/57. Cancer took him from us on 1/11/24.
He was a good friend and much loved by family.
Ralph was born in Topeka where he was raised but also lived for many years in Hutchinson, KS and in Colorado before returning to Topeka. He trained at WU...
Roger Wayne Steinke
Jan 9, 2024
Roger Wayne Steinke was born February 23, 1956, in McCook NE, to Harry and Esther (Skraback) Steinke. He was raised on the farm south of Trenton NE. Roger loved the farm life and also loved sports which he played throughout his life. He earned many awards for his activities. He graduated in 1974 from Trenton High School. Roger was...
