Sharon Kay Harrison
Apr 16, 2026
Sharon K. Harrison 10/15/1948 – 04/16/2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon K. Harrison.
She was born in Topeka, KS, to Claud and Marie Harrison (Watson). She lived a life marked by kindness, love, humor, and a dedication to her many friends and family. She will be remembered for her contagious laugh and her ability to...
Isaac Matthew Hayes
Apr 15, 2026
Isaac Matthew Hayes passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2026 at the young age of 21 due to a training accident at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Isaac was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 1st, 2005 to Darryl Scott Hayes Jr. and Allison Marie Hayes (Phillips). He is lovingly known by his family nickname, Zizzle.
Isaac is survived by his mother Allison,...
Charlene Faith Horsechief
Apr 15, 2026
Charlene Horsechief, 82, of Topeka, fell asleep in death during the evening of April 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by her three daughters. She was born January 6, 1944, to the late Charles Rice and Freda Riding-In Rice. Her parents, brothers, and a daughter, Crystal, preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters, Christina Dirks (Jeffrey), Darlinda Ramirez, and...
Loretta Louise Smith
Apr 15, 2026
Loretta Louise “Rue” Smith passed away on April 15, 2026.
She is lovingly remembered by her life partner, Rick Silva; her brother, Mickey Smith; and her sister, Marlene. She also leaves behind her son, Shawn, and her daughter, Shannon, as well as her stepdaughters, Angie and Leslie.
Loretta was a proud grandmother to many grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived...
Sue Dovey
Apr 15, 2026
Sue Dovey passed away peacefully on 15 April 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born 18 August, 1939 in Montague County, Texas; Sue’s family moved to the Los Angeles, California area in her early years, where she graduated from Antelope Valley Joint Union High School, class of 1957. She married Donald Ora Van Zandt, and in 1960 had her only child, her...
Delores "Dee" Gale Layman
Apr 13, 2026
Delores Gale Layman, “Dee,” 74, of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away on April 13, 2026.
She was born on January 31, 1952, and was raised on a farm outside of Auburn, KS. Dee grew up with a deep love of animals—especially horses. Some hobbies included riding horses, gardening, sewing and just being outdoors. She often shared stories from her childhood growing up,...
Sandra K. Hohberg
Apr 10, 2026
Sandra K. Hohberg, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by her close family.
Born on April 2, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, to Freeman and Marjorie Peterson, Sandra lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family. On August 21, 1959, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Hohberg, with whom she shared a...
William James McGann Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
William J McGann Jr.
William (Bill) J. McGann died on April 9, 2026, at Midland Care Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas. He was born on 10/18/1949 in Queens, New York, the son of William J. McGann Sr. and Jean M. Crall.
Bill grew up in Fort Wayne, Indianna. He honorably served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Bill moved to Peoria, Il area...
Pamela Sue Jones
Apr 8, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Sue Jones passed away on April 8, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1953, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Paul Lowell Swearengin and Lorraine (Firkus) Swearengin.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lorraine, her brother Mark, and her husband Arthur Jones.
She leaves behind her sister, Peggy Michael; her nephews, Dane Swearengin and Seth...
Dan Warford
Apr 7, 2026
Dan Warford passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.
He was born on August 31, 1945 in Alameda, California, to Lauren and Jessie Warford. His family moved to Kansas in 1950 and he graduated from Junction City High School in 1963. In 1966 he joined the Air Force and served his country in the Vietnam War. He was...
Robert Russell Calhoun Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Robert Russell Calhoun Jr.
September 19, 1947 – April 6, 2026Age 78 | Harveyville, Kansas
Robert Russell Calhoun Jr., 78, of Harveyville, passed away on April 6, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1947, to Robert Russell Calhoun Sr. and Darlene Croucher Calhoun, and lived a full and hardworking life centered around family and community.
Russell proudly served in...
Evelyn R. Warren
Apr 6, 2026
Evelyn R. (Heine) Warren, daughter of Fred and Elsie (Cheatwood) Heine, was born on March 7, 1934, near Alma, Kansas, and died in Topeka on April 6, 2026. She retired from the Topeka VA Hospital with 32 years of federal service.She is survived by two daughters, Kim Warren and Toni (Shane) Pierson, both of Topeka; four grandchildren, Kalli, Amanda, Dexter,...
Richard Lee Patterson
Apr 5, 2026
Richard (Dick) Patterson10/21/39 – 4/5/2026
Dick Patterson, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He grew up on a farm in Tecumseh, Kansas and learned early on the importance of teachers and community influence on kids. He played football while attending Highland Park High School and earned an athletic...
Francis Schoovaerts
Apr 5, 2026
Francis “Frank” Schoovaerts passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and quiet compassion. He was born on November 10, 1954, in Brussels, Belgium, a vibrant city that shaped his early years and instilled in him a deep appreciation for family and connection.
Frank was the beloved son of Clementine and Henri...
Margie Roldan
Apr 3, 2026
Margie Roldan May 2, 1955 – April 3, 2026 It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Margie Roldan, who left this world on April 3, 2026, at the age of 70.
Margie was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was centered around her family. She is lovingly remembered by her children: Maribeth...
Earl Dean McWhorter
Mar 31, 2026
Earl Dean McWhorter, 43, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, while in hospice care at Midland Care in Topeka, Kansas.
Earl was born on January 15, 1983, at Denver Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, to Patricia Ann Jackson and Marvin Joe McWhorter Jr. Earl graduated from Baldwin High School and began his working life shortly after.
He went on to hold...
Carol Gick
Mar 31, 2026
We are heartbroken to announce that Carol Gick, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, March 31, 2026.
In Loving Memory of Carol Gick
Carol Gick, born August 30, 1944 — a woman shaped by hardship, driven by a sense of duty, and marked by a complex, enduring love for her family. Her life...
Marlene Faye (Altman) Harder
Mar 30, 2026
Marlene Faye (Altman) Harder, 87, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was welcomed into her heavenly home, leaving a legacy of faith, hope, and unwavering commitment to family.
Born on December 24, 1938, in Kennedy, Minnesota, to George and Sena Albertina (Kullberg) Altman, Marlene was the second of three children....
Cheryl Lynn McWithey
Mar 29, 2026
Cheryl Lynn McWithey went to Heaven on March 29, 2026. She was met by her mom and dad, whom she missed terribly.
Cheryl was born on March 3, 1956, to Virgil and Helen (Morgan) McWithey in Winfield, KS. She was a bright, stubborn, fun, redheaded, beautiful, blue-eyed lady who loved her family and friends. Cheryl was raised in Winfield and Rose...
Austin Storm Barnes
Mar 28, 2026
Austin was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and went on to earn his Associates Degree from Washburn University. He also graduated from Washburn Institute of Technology.
After driving a Semi for Van Wyke, he worked for the Kansas Department of Labor as a Special Investigator. Most recently he was employed by Conduent.
Growing up...
