Ronald "Ron" Dene Druse
Jul 13, 2026
Ronald "Ron" Dene Druse, 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home.
He was born March 13, 1943, in Hillsboro, KS the son of Charles and Palma (Young) Druse.
Ron married Judith "Judy" Ann Hunt of March 26, 1973, in Gladstone, MO. She survives of the home. He was loved by many friends and family.
Cremation has taken...
Sterling Ryder Whittle
Jul 12, 2026
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Sterling Ryder Whittle, on July 12, 2026, after a courageous 50-day fight.
Sterling was born on May 23, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Shortly after his birth, he was transferred to St. Louis Children's Hospital, where he spent every day surrounded by an incredible team of medical...
Harold Marvin Eldridge
Jul 11, 2026
Harold Marvin Eldridge, 82, of Topeka, KS passed away on July 11, 2026.
Harold was born on February 14, 1944 in Willard, KS, son of Lynn Boyd and Virgie (Keeton) Eldridge. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School. Harold was a carpenter by trade and owned his own construction company where he built custom homes and did remodeling. Prior to this,...
Bruce Charles Harrington
Jul 9, 2026
Bruce Charles Harrington, 83, made his grand exit on July 9th, 2026, surrounded by love in his Topeka home. He was born on May 26th, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Charles Herbert Harrington and Cecelia Antoinette Illosvay. He was soon joined by little sister Patti.
He graduated from Hayden High School and Washburn Law School. He worked for many...
Sandra Kay Covert (Curtis)
Jul 9, 2026
Sandra Kay Covert (Curtis)
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Kay Covert (Curtis), a beloved daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. After a courageous battle with cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer), Sandy passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, in Baldwin City, Kansas, on July 9, 2026, at the age of 56.
Born on...
William E. Carney
Jul 7, 2026
William E. Carney, 89, was born on November 8, 1936, in Urich, Missouri, and passed away on July 7, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.
William and his loving wife, Geraldine (Jerrie) Blankenship Carney, recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
He is survived by Geraldine and his two children, Douglas L. Carney and Kimberly J. Carney, and their families.
He had a lifelong passion for...
Jacqueline Sue Salsbury
Jul 6, 2026
Jacqueline Sue Salsbury, 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at the House at Midland Care.
She was born May 5, 1944, in Jefferson City, MO, the daughter of Vernon and Helen (Bratton) Minshall.
Jacqueline was the Registrar for the School of Psychiatry at The Menninger Foundation for 25 years. Upon her departure from Menninger’s she started her own...
Linda Ann Turner
Jul 6, 2026
Linda Ann Turner, 78, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on July 6, 2026 in Winchester, Kansas with her oldest daughter at her side.
Linda was born on September 11,1947 in Fresno, California to John Lee and Irene Pearlie Bussey and spent many of her formative childhood years growing up in Texas.
She married Thomas Brower in 1966, and they...
Johnathon Allen Levi Stephens
Jul 2, 2026
Johnathon Allen Levi Stephens, 38, of Strong City, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 2nd, 2026 at home with his wife by his side.
Levi was born February 15th, 1988, in Joplin, Missouri to Floyd Stephens and Agnes VanLuven. He graduated high school from Dewey, Oklahoma and went on to graduate with an associate's degree in welding from Coffeyville Community College.
Levi...
Shirley Ann Knight
Jul 1, 2026
In Loving Memory of Shirley Ann Knight
Shirley Ann Knight, 68, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on July 1, 2026.
Shirley was a hardworking and caring woman whose kindness and dedication touched the lives of those who knew and loved her. She will be remembered for her strength, compassion, and the love she shared with her family.
She was preceded in death by...
Jerry R. Liccardi
Jun 29, 2026
Jerry Liccardi, 75, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, with family by his side.
Born on October 21, 1950, in Junction City, Kansas, to Howard and Edna Liccardi, Jerry was raised in Chapman and graduated from Chapman High School. He later earned a degree in Graphic Design from Salina VoTech, beginning a creative career as a graphic designer and art...
William Lawrence "Bill" Ervin
Jun 26, 2026
William Lawrence (Bill) Ervin, passed away on June 26, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 4, 1939, to Lawrence and Euvela Ervin in Conway Springs, KS, and spent all the years of his youth in South Haven, KS, graduating high school in 1957. On June 5, 1959, Bill married his high school sweetheart, Marilyn Kay Hunt...
Edward J. Vyskocil Jr.
Jun 20, 2026
Edward J. Vyskocil Jr., 59, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
Edward was born on July 14, 1966. He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Vyskocil; his daughters, Heather Kristinat, Maxine Vyskocil, and Emily Vyskocil; and his brother, Paul Vyskocil.
Edward will be remembered for the love he shared with his family and friends. May his memory...
Michael Kevin Allen
Jun 20, 2026
Michael K. Allen passed away on June 20, 2026, at Midland Hospice House after a courageous 16-month battle with cancer.
Mike spent many years working in the HVAC industry. He worked on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence and later operated independently, taking on HVAC jobs throughout the area until health issues led to his disability.
Mike was happiest when he...
Hank Burch
Jun 19, 2026
Hank Burch, 46, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, June 19, 2026.
He was born May 21, 1980, in Topeka, KS, the son of Leann (Lloyd) Burch and Henry Burch.
Hank is survived by his partner Kristi Russell, mother Leann Burch, father Henry Burch, aunts Brenda (Tony) Amoroso and Elizabeth Rake, and sister Michele (Chris) Searls.
Hank loved...
Kendall Catlin-Boster
Jun 15, 2026
Kendall Catlin-Boster, 72, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on June 15, 2026.Kendall was born on May 25, 1954, in San Francisco, California, and grew up in Wichita, Kansas. She lived in Topeka for the past 43 years. Before retiring, she was employed by KNI.She is survived by her husband, Tim Boster; her sons, Robert (Kelly) Catlin,...
Perry Ray VanDeventer
Jun 12, 2026
Perry Ray VanDeventer passed away at home on June 12,2026. ‘
He was born on August 30, 1947, in Laramie, Wyoming to Robert and Bonnie VanDeventer.
Perry grew up in Wyoming and graduated high school from Natrona County Highschool in 1964 and went on to attend the University of Wyoming, where he earned a degree in accounting and practiced as a CPA...
Nicolas Cardenas
Jun 9, 2026
Surrounded by love and music, our forever loved dad and grandpa, Nicolas Cardenas was called to the heavens on June 9, 2026. No longer pained from sickness, he can rest peacefully. His legacy, wisdom, love and incredible stories will live on forever through anyone who was blessed enough to meet him.
His life began in Zacatecas Mexico on December 17, 1945,...
Samuel Walter Chase, Sr.
Jun 8, 2026
On June 8, 2026, Samuel Walter Chase, Sr, 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born February 17, 1948, in Modesto, CA the son of Floyd and Lenora (Currey) Chase.
Sam survived two tours in Vietnam before being discharged.
Sam was a well-known man to many persons. He was...
Gloria Jean Richers
Jun 6, 2026
Gloria Jean Richers, known lovingly as Jean, passed away on June 6, 2026, at her home at Shawnee Hills Senior Living Center.
Born on April 26, 1941, in Greeley, Colorado, to Veda "Ruth" Glendenning and Harvey John Adolph. Jean spent much of her childhood on a farm alongside her brother Dick, her Uncle Chetty Moore, and Aunt Veda. She remained there...
