Oct 12, 2023

Benita Kay (Adams) Wollen, 78, of Carbondale, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in the comfort of her own with her loved ones by her bedside.

She was born November 3, 1944, in Hardtner, KS, the daughter of Orville and Dora (Molz) Adams.

Benita was raised in Osawatomie, KS, and was a...

Oct 11, 2023

Frances Marie Hunt, 75, of Abilene, KS, passed away on October 11, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka, KS.

She was born August 11, 1948, in Tokyo, Japan, the daughter of Master Sergeant Albert F. Hunt and Sergeant First Class, Claudine (Dixon) Hunt.

After returning to the states,...

Oct 11, 2023

Linda M. Curry, 59, of Junction City, Kansas passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on October 11, 2023. Linda was born on May 30, 1964, to Frank Stevens and Mary Bayes in Junction City, Kansas. She was the fourth of seven children. Linda spent most of her life in Kansas but had the occasional opportunity to travel...

Oct 10, 2023

Corliss Ann (Ferguson) Wheatley, "Corky", went home to her Angels and beloved family on October 10th, 2023.

Corliss was born on June 23, 1949 in Pueblo, CO to her parents Earl and Lee Ferguson.

Corliss moved to Topeka in the 5th grade and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1967. She was married to...

Oct 10, 2023

Curtis Levon Easton Jr. born February 12th, 1985, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania passed away on October 10, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri due to complications of heart failure with family by his bedside.

Curtis moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1999 with his mother Sallie Easton. He was educated in the Seaman and 501 school...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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....

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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,...