Dec 22, 2023

Daniel Burkhart 61, of Emporia Kansas passed away unexpectedly in his home on December 20th 2023.

He was born February 12, 1962 the son of Carl Burkhart and Betty Cates,

Daniel worked at Tyson for twenty plus years. He loved fishing and going to garage sales looking for treasures and driving around to find new...

Dec 21, 2023

It is with sadness that we must announce that my husband and father of our children Jon Phillip Hanna passed away peacefully on December 21st2023 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.

We would also like to recognize Midland Hospice Care which worked diligently with the Presbyterian Manor to provide his journey home pain-free at last!

He was...

Dec 14, 2023

David Wayne Pitt, a man who packed a lifetime of love, laughter, and kindness into his 48 years, left this stage for the grandest one of all on December 14, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas, after a final curtain call due to organ failure. Born on a sunny day in Homestead, Florida, in 1975, David brought light and warmth wherever...

Dec 13, 2023

Shirley Jo Wright, 82, of Topeka, KS passed away on December 13, 2023.

She was born to Joseph and Norma "Lucurn" (Shipman) Wright on June 5, 1941, in Olathe, Kansas.

Shirley's dad was in the Navy and her family moved around. She lived in New York, Virginia, Kansas, and Puerto Rico while growing up. In...

Dec 12, 2023

Floy Kathleen Mauk, a special education teacher and lifelong Wichita, Kansas native, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023, in the company of loved ones, at the age of 72.

Floy is survived by her mother, Sibyl Jeanette York-Mauk; her daughter, Christina Elizabeth Penn; her brother-in-law, Christopher Clark Penn; and many friends and family. She is predeceased...

Dec 11, 2023

Wilma Naedean Corkins, a beacon of love and faith, has two-stepped her way into heaven on December 11th , 2023 at the age of 81, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by the warmth of her loving family. Born on February 20, 1942, in the comforting embrace of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Wilma brought joy and laughter to all who were blessed...

Dec 11, 2023

Virginia Mary "Ginny" Boos, a lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her hometown on December 11, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on November 12, 1951, in Topeka, to the late Joseph and Virginia (Reeb) Schiefelbein.

She graduated from Highland Park High School and dedicated 30 years of service...

Dec 8, 2023

Eloise Denise Jimenez passed away unexpectedly on December 8th at her home in North Topeka. Eloise was 59 years old born on December 1st, 1964. Her family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.

Eloise is survived by her mother, Connie Jimenez, her son, Jesse CJ Jimenez and grandchildren Ariana, Emiliano and Lilliana. Also surviving is her...

Dec 8, 2023

Rosemarie Gudrun Howard (née Biemann), affectionately known as Rose, was a beacon of love and intelligence, a woman whose faith illuminated the paths of all who knew her. On December 8, 2023, Rose peacefully passed away at Midland Hospice House due to natural causes in Topeka, Kansas, concluding a life rich with compassion, service, and joy.

Born...

Dec 8, 2023

Cynthia Susan Shehata passed away peacefully in Manhattan, Kansas at Via Christie Village on Friday, December 8, 2023, after a very long battle with Kidney Cancer.

Cynthia Susan Shehata was born on January 25, 1953, in Fontana, California to John and Dorothy Petrich. She graduated from Fontana High School in 1971. While she was attending high school,...

Dec 7, 2023

Garry C. Anderson, 67, of Topeka, KS, passed on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his home.

He was born on August 30, 1956, the son of Curley C., Sr, and Delie (Swopes) Anderson.

Garry is survived by two sons, Tramale C. Anderson and Garry Anderson, Jr., both of Topeka, a sister, Laura Ann Washington of...

Dec 6, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Carol Ann Beaver, age 71, born September 14,1952 the daughter of Marion and Betty Gruber.

Carol was a graduate of Seamon High School. After high school she met and married William W. Beaver and although they later divorced, they kept in contact with each other and remained united for...

Dec 4, 2023

Evelyn Annette Anstaett passed away peacefully on December 4, in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 71. Born on May 15, 1952, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Marie and Donald Summers. She soon moved to Santa Clara, CA, where she was raised by her mom and stepdad Jim Allen.

Evelyn met her husband John William Anstaett...

Dec 4, 2023

William (Bill) Thomas Gordon (Age 80) passed away peacefully at home on December 4th, 2023, at 7:45 AM. Bill was born on July 1st, 1943, to Jane Alice (Adams) Gordon and COL (Ret) H.G. Gordon in Lafayette, Indiana.

Bill and his parents lived in Germany for a period of time throughout his formative years, but he returned...

Dec 2, 2023

Judith Kay (Gaffney) Crider-Fogel, Carbondale, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.

She was born on May 16, 1943, in Emporia, KS, the daughter of Edward K. Gaffney and Vesper A. (Grimmett) Gaffney McKeever. Judy graduated from Topeka High School in 1961, and later completed cosmetology school. She was married to...

Dec 2, 2023

Carl Gene Blume passed away peacefully in his home on the morning of December 2, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Carl was born August 28, 1955 in Montgomery, West Virginia to Wanda Gail Blume (Willis) and Forrest Eugene Blume. The family lived in Boomer before moving to Parsons, WV where Carl graduated from high school.

Nov 29, 2023

Howard Dale Masterson, a man whose life was as rich and robust as the Kansas farms and prairies he hailed from, left this world on November 29, 2023, at the age of 88. Born on August 20, 1935, in Osawatomie, Kansas, Howard's journey was one of purpose, strength, and unwavering commitment to his family and community. He passed away...

Nov 28, 2023

Melvin (Mel) E. Ketter Sr. passed November 28, 2023, at the age of 89, in Topeka, Kansas.

Mel was born April 12, 1934, in Hoyt, Kansas, the son of Lawrence and Alma Irene (Troughton) Ketter.

After graduating from Rossville High School in 1952, Mel attended Washburn University. He joined the US Army, serving between 1956-1958...

Nov 27, 2023

Ralph Andrew Gareis (1948 – 2023), age 75, died at the Valley Vista Nursing Home in Wamego, KS on 11/27/2023.

Ralph was passionate about Christmas, Case tractors, farming, old movies, and music of all kinds. He was a member of the final graduating class at Flush High School. Ralph studied geography at Kansas State University where he...

Nov 26, 2023

Terri Lea Visser, age 65 of Manhattan passed away peacefully Sunday November 26th, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Manhattan.

Terri was born May 28th, 1958, in Marysville, KS to Ed and Charlotte Berry.

Terri was a lifelong Manhattan resident and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1976.

In 1980 Terri was married...