Charles Franklin Ledford Jessepe
Aug 20, 2026
Charles Franklin Ledford Jessepe, 75, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
Charles was born on September 15, 1950. Throughout his life, he worked as a mechanic for the railroad, dedicating many years to a profession that required hard work, skill, and commitment.
Charles shared his life with his wife, Leslie Louise Jessepe. Though words can never fully...
Kenneth "Kenny" Edward Brown
Aug 20, 2026
In Remembrance of “The Jokester”
Kenneth “Kenny” Edward Brown, a caring father, proud grandfather, hardworking man, and unforgettable presence in the lives of those who knew him, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at the age of 65.
Kenny was born on March 23, 1961, to Robert Lee Brown, Sr. and Lula Mae Brown (Mayfield), both of whom preceded him in...
Elwyn Lowell Miller
Aug 19, 2026
Beloved Husband, Dad, Grandpa, and Great-Grandpa Elwyn Lowell Miller, age 91, entered the loving arms of His Lord and Savior on August 19, 2026. Elwyn lived in the Topeka, Perry, and Silver Lake areas for most of his life.
Elwyn was born in Miller, Kansas, on January 18, 1935, to Hiram and Lois Miller. He grew up on a farm and...
Richard "Dick" A. Winkler
Aug 18, 2026
Richard A. Winkler, known to many as Dick, age88, of Wamego, Kansas passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026.
He was born on June 16, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas to Adrian and Louise Winkler.
Dick graduated from Bethany College, where he met the love of his life, Myrline, and worked for many years as a schoolteacher/librarian. Together they adopted 9 children....
David Lynn Rose
Aug 17, 2026
David Lynn Rose, 78, of Ottawa, Kansas, formerly of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away on August 17, 2026. He was born on July 2, 1948, to Lyle Andrew Rose and Wilma Lucile (Searle) Rose.
David was a man of character who valued hard work, dedication, and family. He devoted 34 years to Hallmark Cards, where he worked as an Inventory Control...
RoseMary Phelps
Aug 16, 2026
Rose Mary Phelps passed away August 16th, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS.
Rose Mary was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on January 23, 1951, to William Junior Phelps and Mary Jane (Yanda) Phelps.
She graduated from West Branch High School in 1969.
She was employed at University of Iowa Hospitals for 15 years.
She was a member of Grace Community Church in...
Janet Lynn Zoble
Aug 15, 2026
Janet Lynn (née Pigman) Zoble, born to Stuart and Maude (née Hudson) Pigman passed away surrounded by family and friends on August 15, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas at Stormont Vail Hospital. Born March 27, 1946, she was the beloved youngest sibling of Anne (and Larry) Black, Stuart (and Eleanor) Pigman, Richard (and Nancy) Pigman, Herbert (and Betty) Pigman, and Judy...
Marla Sue Barker
Aug 15, 2026
Marla Sue Barker, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by the family and friends she loved so dearly.
Marla was born September 23, 1954, in Kansas City, Kansas to Marlin and Elta Kerby. She grew up in Bonner Springs where she graduated from Bonner Springs High School in the class of 1972. After graduation she...
Norma Jane Hodges
Aug 11, 2026
Norma Jane (Wehking) Hodges, 82 of Emporia, Kansas passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her home.
Norma was born November 19, 1943, in Horton, Kansas the daughter of Walter and Mabel (Poos) Wehking.
She was baptized April 9, 1944, and confirmed in October 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church of Lancaster, Kansas.
Norma attended Lancaster Elementary School and graduated from Atchison County...
Linda Ortiz
Aug 10, 2026
Linda Ortiz, 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at her home.
She was born February 13, 1952, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Martin and Catalina (Juarez) Ortiz.
Linda was a machine operator for many years retiring from Hallmark Cards.
She is survived by a son, Raymond Jimeniz, four siblings, Margaret Cardona, Martin (Mary) Ortiz, Jr., Maxine Ortega and...
Marjorie Jean Dickson
Aug 6, 2026
Marjorie Dickson, 82, of Carbondale, Kansas , passed away peacefully at her home on August 6, 2026.
Marjorie was born on March 9, 1944, in Wakarusa, Kansas, to Dwight and Doris (McMickell) Uhl. She married W. Austin Dickson, and together they raised three children.
She is survived by her children, Jean (Richard Lyda) White of Scranton, Kansas; Joanne Neu of Carbondale, Kansas;...
Tim Dennis McCracken
Aug 5, 2026
A wonderful man, Tim Dennis McCracken, age 73, passed from this life to eternity on August 5th, 2026. He courageously battled cancer until it was clear his only healing would be the ultimate kind.
Tim was a faithful, loving husband and dedicated father and a loyal and true friend. Since his passing, many people have reached out, especially neighbors and co-workers,...
Ammanuel "AJ" Jonathan Simpson
Aug 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Ammanuel “AJ” Jonathan Simpson
Ammanuel “AJ” Jonathan Simpson, beloved son, brother, grandson, and friend, passed away on Aug 5, 2026 at the age of 24.
His life was not always an easy one. He faced struggles and hardships that were sometimes difficult for those who loved him to understand or know how to help. He made choices that...
Wayne Ray "Pete" Moore
Aug 5, 2026
Wayne Ray “Pete” Moore, 74, of Harveyville, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Pete was born on August 9, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, to Charlie Wilson Moore and Edna Irene (Faust) Moore. He grew up on a farm in the rural Overbrook area. He started...
Mary Esther Wolc
Aug 3, 2026
Mary Esther (Hulse) Wolc, age 66, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on August 3, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Topeka, Mary attended Most Pure Heart and Hayden High School. She went on to pursue her interest in horticulture at VoTech and dedicated her career to service, eventually retiring from the VA Call Center. Mary enjoyed gardening, reading, and playing in a...
Charlotte M. Schwartz
Aug 1, 2026
Celebrating the Life of Charlotte "Granny" Schwartz
Charlotte Schwartz, known fondly to generations as "Granny," lived a life as rich, warm, and sweet as her favorite chocolate. On August 1, 2026, at the age of 92 (just a few weeks shy of her 93rd birthday), Granny peacefully set off on her final road trip, leaving behind a legacy of immense love,...
Kenneth James Jacobson
Aug 1, 2026
MSG Kenneth J (Jim) Jacobson (Ret.)
Ken was born on Aug 11th, 1936, at home in Ozawkie, KS. It was the hottest month and hottest day on record. He was born to Sarah Jacobson (Schmidt) and John Jacobson. He was the youngest of seven children.
He attended Ozawkie HS where he was valedictorian, class president, involved in student government, football and basketball.
After...
Betty JoAnn (Beverlin) Beseau
Jul 31, 2026
Betty JoAnn (Beverlin) Beseau, 96, chose for her last breath a gentle prouncement of her wish to speak with God and His angels without further delay and quietly passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, in her home in Topeka. She was born on May 1, 1930, in Winterset, IA, to Charles Dale and Anne Beverlin. They moved to Topeka...
Robert "Bob" Lee Randle
Jul 27, 2026
Robert "Bob" Lee Randle, age 77, of Oak Hill, KS, died on July 27, 2026. Bob was born July 27, 1949, in Miltonvale, KS.
The son of Louis Alton Randle and Dorothy Eleanor (Trickle) Randle, he grew up in the Clay County area. Graduated Longford High School in 1969. After high school, Bob was drafted into the military, where he served...
Catherine Joyce Combs
Jul 26, 2026
Catherine Joyce "Cathy" Combs (Oberle), 73, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Cathy was born on June 14, 1953, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Leonard and Audrie Oberle, who preceded her in death. She spent most of her life in Dodge City, a place she proudly called home, before relocating to Topeka, Kansas, in recent months to be closer to...
