Obituaries

Ricky "Rick" Joseph  Schuetz

Ricky "Rick" Joseph Schuetz

Apr 30, 2024

Ricky Joseph Schuetz, affectionately known as Rick to his family and friends, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on April 30, 2024, at Midland Care in Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 16, 1955, in Hiawatha, Kansas, Rick's journey through life was marked by an unwavering commitment to his loved ones.

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Doris  Marie Gilbert  Ottman

Doris Marie Gilbert Ottman

Apr 30, 2024

Doris Marie Gilbert Ottman, affectionally known as Grammy to many, passed away April 30, 2024, in Topeka, KS. She was born to Virgil Lamont Gilbert and Harriet (Hattie) Waneta (Henderson) Gilbert on February 21, 1931, in St. Joseph, MO. She grew up in Richmond, MO. and graduated from Richmond High in 1948.

She married Bill Gene Ottman...

Susan   Lea  Fowler-Hentzler

Susan Lea Fowler-Hentzler

Apr 28, 2024

Susan Lea Fowler-Hentzler, age 64, passed away from rapidly progressing esophageal cancer on April 28, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Family and service were the two pillars of her life.

Susan was born on May 28, 1959, in Ottawa, Kansas, and grew up in Berryton, Kansas. She spent her formative years helping her parents on the family...

Dakota  Warren

Dakota Warren

Apr 28, 2024

Dakota William Warren, known affectionately to all as Dakota, embarked on his final adventure on April 28, 2024. Born on April 10, 2003, in the small town of Ulysses, KS, he was a bright spark in the lives of his parents, Dan and Kelley Warren. He has a birth mother, Audrey Mangels. Dakota's laughter and creativity were a beacon...

Robert Allen Engler

Robert Allen Engler

Apr 27, 2024

Robert Allen "Bob" Engler, 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024, in the comfort of his own home with his family by his bedside.

He was born November 22, 1935, in Topeka, the son of Karl and Reeda (Bybee) Engler.

Bob farmed most of his life but did work at various other...

Ricky Dale Ruby

Ricky Dale Ruby

Apr 26, 2024

Ricky Dale Ruby, 59, of Topeka, KS passed away April 26, 2024.

He was born on August 10, 1964, to Leonard and Neola Ruby in Wyandotte, KS.

Ricky was a long-time resident of the Kansas Neurological Institute in Topeka.

He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother...

Sandra  Lee “Sandy”  Bohnsack

Sandra Lee “Sandy” Bohnsack

Apr 25, 2024

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Bohnsack, a shining example of humor and heart, left us with a legacy of love and laughter on April 25, 2024. Sandy's life was a vibrant journey that started in Topeka, where she spent 86 years of her life and concluded in the loving community of Alma, KS, where she was surrounded by family and loved...

Sally Ann Corrier

Sally Ann Corrier

Apr 25, 2024

Sally Ann Corrier left this world on April 25, 2024, at the age of 68, passing away due to natural causes in Topeka, Kansas. Born on December 16, 1955, in Washington, Missouri, Sally's early years were filled with the warmth of extended family living nearby.

Sally was the beloved daughter of the late Gus H. Boehm of...

Lois  Juanita  Urbanek

Lois Juanita Urbanek

Apr 24, 2024

Lois Juanita Urbanek died on April 24, 2024, in Overbrook, Kansas. Lois was born to Howard and Dorothy Timbers on March 1, 1935, in Sterling, Kansas. Lois graduated from Sterling High School in 1953.

Lois worked in banking, working at Capital City Bank, in Topeka, for many years. However, her main job was being a mom and...

Sandra (Sandy)  J.  Haflich

Sandra (Sandy) J. Haflich

Apr 20, 2024

Sandra Jean Haflich, age 82 of Meriden, KS passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024,

after a long battle with time, age and a short but valiant battle with cancer. Sandy was born

March 19,1942 in Grand Rapids, MI. She graduated from Shawnee Mission East High

School, attended beauty school, raised two fabulous...

Cody Paul Cooper

Cody Paul Cooper

Apr 19, 2024

Cody Paul Cooper, 22, passed away tragically from this life April 19, 2024.

Cody was born April 18, 2002 in Topeka, KS. At a young age, Cody was a busy body. As soon as his feet hit the floor, his crocs were in sport mode and he was on a mission. He would feed all of the...

Darlene  Jo  Elwood

Darlene Jo Elwood

Apr 17, 2024

Darlene Jo Elwood, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on April 17, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas, after a brief battle with cancer. Born on July 19, 1946, in Nashville, Kansas, to Clem and Bernadine (Govert) Werner, Darlene lived a vibrant life characterized by kindness, generosity, and dedication to her community.

Darlene's early years began...

Ross L. Fapp

Ross L. Fapp

Apr 16, 2024

Ross L. Fapp passed on April 16, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas. Ross was born to Nadine (Ford) and Harry Fapp in Salina, Kansas on January 11, 1945. He attended Salina public schools and graduated from Salina Central High School in 1963. He was a member of the Methodist church in Salina. Following high school, Ross attended Kansas State University...

Rita L. Melton

Rita L. Melton

Apr 16, 2024

Rita L. Melton, age 89, a long-time resident of Topeka, KS & Phoenix, AZ, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's dementia.

Born on July 8, 1934, in Lyndon, KS., Rita was a beacon of light and love to all who knew her. Her life was a testament to her loving,...

Helen  Venita (Jager)  Simmons

Helen Venita (Jager) Simmons

Apr 13, 2024

Helen Venita (Jager) Simmons, 88 passed away at home Saturday, April 13th, 2024, surrounded by her loving children.

Helen was born in St. Marys, KS on November 28th, 1935, the youngest of nine children to Adam H. Jager and Helen Venita (Applegate) Jager. She moved to Topeka, KS when she was six years old. Helen graduated from...

Ellis Tucker

Ellis Tucker

Apr 12, 2024

Ellis Tucker, 88, passed away at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas on Friday, April 12, 2024, following complications from an auto accident.

He was born May 26, 1935, son of Floyd and Freda (Morris) Tucker.

Ellis was married to Linda (Whitten) Tucker on July 2, 1960. (64 years)

Survivors include his wife Linda,...

David W.  Baker

David W. Baker

Apr 11, 2024

David W. Baker, better known as Dave, Bake, Baker, Uncle Arkie and Dummy, passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas, after a two-year battle with cancer. Born on September 20, 1945, in Arkansas City, Kansas, Dave's stubborn and ornery nature and generous spirit were themes throughout his 78 years of life.

Dave...

Stephanie Rae Hellmuth

Stephanie Rae Hellmuth

Apr 11, 2024

Stephanie Rae Hellmuth passed away on April 11, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. She was born on June 3, 1978, in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Chris and Wendy (Scofield) Hellmuth. Her dad affectionately remembers singing with her when she rode in the pickup with him and being reprimanded often by Wendy for getting Steph...

Thomas  E.  "Tom" Noack Jr.

Thomas E. "Tom" Noack Jr.

Apr 10, 2024

Thomas E. Noack Jr., "Tom" to his friends and family, passed away on April 10, 2024, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Tom was born on August 12, 1959, to Thomas E. and Connie L. Noack Sr. and is survived by his loving spouse, Sharon Noack, with whom he shared a lifetime full of cherished memories.

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Jerry Lee  Satterfield

Jerry Lee Satterfield

Apr 6, 2024

Jerry Lee Satterfield, known affectionately as "Satchmo" to his friends and family, passed away April 6th, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Ks. He was born December 14, 1954, at Newman Memorial Hospital, in Emporia, Kansas, to his mother Phyllis and his father John. Jerry grew up in Burlingame, Kansas.

A masterful paint and body man...

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