Obituaries
Kathryn D. Falley
Oct 4, 2023
Kathryn D Falley, lovingly known as Kat, has embarked on her last, greatest adventure. Born on January 19, 1961, in Topeka, KS and passing away there on October 4, 2023, Kat's life was bright and vivid, painting a canvas filled with love, joy, and an indomitable spirit that still radiates warmth and inspiration.
Kat was a beautiful...
John Leland Sill
Oct 1, 2023
John Leland Sill February 13, 1947 – October 1, 2023
Orville Clifton Sill and Mary Virginia Morr proudly welcomed John Leland Sill at Indianola Hospital as the fifth child of six. John resided in Warren County Iowa his entire youth. He attended Ackworth Grade School kindergarten through seventh when the school closed. He then attended Indianola Community...
Carol Kay Griggs
Sep 30, 2023
Carol Kay Griggs, 84 was called home to be with our Lord on September 30, 2023.
She was born & raised in Topeka & lived here all her life. Carol graduated from Topeka High School & immediately began pursuing a career in the banking & financial services industry. She later received an associate degree in business from...
Lawrence "Larry" Willard Hahn, Jr.
Sep 30, 2023
Lawrence "Larry" Willard Hahn, Jr. was born and raised in Topeka, Kansas on February 24th, 1952. The only child born to Lawrence Willard Hahn, Sr. and Dorothea Dixon.
During his youth, Larry grew up on 631 Madison Street, then moved to 815 Strait Street in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka, Kansas.
His education consisted of...
Ronald Louis Joler
Sep 29, 2023
Ronald Louis Joler was born to Joyce and Jerry Joler, January 22, 1949, in Atchison, Kansas. Ron died at home in Lawrence, Kansas, September 29, 2023.
Ron grew up in Concordia, a pure Kansas boy. After high school he attended the University of Kansas where he met Linda Ramberg. They were married for 53 years.
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Maurice "Wayne" Slack, Sr.
Sep 23, 2023
Maurice Wayne Slack Sr., known affectionately as Wayne, passed away peacefully of natural causes on September 23, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on September 10, 1938, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, Wayne was a faith-filled man whose gentle spirit and optimistic outlook touched the lives of many.
The son of the late Harold Emerson Slack and Andre'Helene Chapman, Wayne...
Cherie Mae (Anderson) Mitchell
Sep 23, 2023
Cherie Mae (Anderson) Mitchell passed away peacefully of September 23rd, 2023 at the age of 85, at the Brookside Retirement Home in Overbrook Kansas.
A celebration of life will be held at the Maple Grove Cemetery in Lecompton, Kansas on Saturday November 25th, 2023 at 11am.
Cherie was born on June 10th, 1938 to Loyal...
Bobby Don "Bobby" Fields
Sep 23, 2023
Bobby "Bob" Don Fields passed away September 23, 2023, in Topeka Kansas.
Bob was born March 20, 1938, in Petrolia Texas to Orville and Pauline (Wood) Fields. After graduating high school in 1956, Bob enlisted into the United States Air Force, where he served his country for 20 years. He retired with the rank of Tech Sergeant....
Carl Alfred Lundquist
Sep 20, 2023
In the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and forty-two, on the twenty-ninth day of the first month, in the bustling city of Chicago, Illinois, Carl Alfred Lundquist was born unto this world.
The tale of Carl, a man of kindness, humor, and intelligence, begins and continues until the twentieth day of September, two thousand...
Dan (Joe) Marcoux
Sep 19, 2023
Dan (Joe) Marcoux was the third of eight siblings born to Art and Rae Marcoux.
He is survived by six siblings, two children by Lise Archambeau (Shannon and Tonya-deceased), and four grandchildren.
After serving in the Army during the Vietnam conflict, Dan worked in various areas. These included as an assistant manager at Arbichon's Hardware,...
William Harvey "Bill" Sumner
Sep 19, 2023
William Harvey Sumner, affectionately known as "Bill", passed away peacefully on September 19, 2023, in Topeka, KS. Born in Holton, KS, on August 22, 1936, Bill's life was a testament to family, hard work, perseverance, and the love of music.
Raised in the Holton area, Bill was the youngest of 10 children. He was preceded in death...
Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Young
Sep 19, 2023
Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Young, 71, of Melvern, Kansas, passed away after a five-year battle with pancreatic cancer on September 19, 2023. Kathy was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 2, 1952 to Vince Andre Young and Helen Mae Patterson Young.
Kathy owned and operated Kathy's Kitchen, formerly Whistle Stop Cafe, in Melvern, Kansas for approximately 25 years....
Kathleen Sue (Holdren) Tatro
Sep 18, 2023
Kathleen Sue (Holdren) Tatro, affectionately known as Kathy, was born on October 5, 1946, in Concordia, KS. She was the embodiment of love, kindness, and humor, and her spirit was contagious. She passed away on September 18, 2023, in Topeka, KS, after a spirited battle with pneumonia and sepsis. She fought hard, but the angels needed a good laugh,...
Anna Bell Sloop
Sep 18, 2023
Anna Bell (Parsley) Sloop passed away September 18, 2023.
She was born January 8, 1941, in Emly, Kentucky to Fannie and George Parsley. On December 25, 1961,
Anna Bell married Kenneth Wayne Sloop. She was preceded in death by her parents and all nine of her siblings. Anna Bell is survived by her husband of...
Joseph Eugene Davis, Jr.
Sep 17, 2023
Joseph Eugene Davis, Jr.
Surrounded by his loving family, Joe passed on September 17, 2023, at Midland Care Hospice House.
Joseph Eugene Davis, Jr. was born on August 13, 1953, in Lawrence, KS. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Karen, of Topeka, KS; son Bryce Kenton Davis and his wife Abby,...
Hudson Huston Hamilton
Sep 17, 2023
Hudson Huston Hamilton, was a man who knew how to make life interesting. Born on July 18, 1942, in Kansas City, MO, and passing away on September 17, 2023, in Topeka, KS, Hud drove in the fast lane but lived at his own leisurely pace. He was loving, kind, and generous, but he'd probably prefer to be remembered as...
Mary Victoria (Cummings) Samz
Sep 17, 2023
Mary Victoria "Cummings" Samz, known to all as Mary, has left the building! Born on February 24, 1947, in Topeka, KS, she decided to check out on September 17, 2023, in the same city, citing "natural causes" as her reason. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter and joy that will continue to echo through our hearts.
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Charles R. "Chuck" Hanshaw
Sep 16, 2023
TOPEKA - Charles R. "Chuck" Hanshaw, Sr., 69,
of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 16,
2023. He was born on January 30, 1954.
Chuck was known for being The All-American Dad and
will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Chuck  is survived by his loving wife...
Wilma Jean Eisenhut
Sep 15, 2023
Wilma Jean Eisenhut, 96, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023.
She was born September 2,1927, in Topeka, the daughter of Peter and Lucy VanEs.
She married Eugene Eisenhut in a double ring wedding ceremony with her sister Marjorie and Theodore Gehrt on April 17, 1949.
In addition to raising 4 children,...
Alicia Marie Tabares
Sep 14, 2023
Alicia Marie Tabares, 39, passed away on September 14th, 2023 at her home in Bushong, Ks. after an extended illness. She is survived by her son, Talan Tabares of Emporia, Ks. Father, Joseph Tabares and step mother Belinda Tabares. Brothers Paul Tabares, Julio Tabares, Joseph Tabares Jr, Jimmy Rangel and Elvis Tabares. Sisters, Jamie Tabares, Shelly Gutierrez all of...
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