Jul 24, 2023

Mary Kathryn Johnson, known lovingly as Mary, passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 24, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on August 20, 1927, in Wellington, Kansas, and lived a rich and fulfilling life of 96 years. With her passing, we remember and honor a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to her family and...

Jul 24, 2023

Timothy Ray Tracy, 52, passed away at his home in Topeka, Kansas on Monday, July 24, 2023.

A proud member of the Potawatomie Nation, Timothy (Tim) was born April 14, 1971 in Hiawatha, Kansas, the son of Jere Tracy and Bonnie (Tracy) Maschler. Tim lived with his grandmother, Mervene Tracy in White Cloud, Kansas before coming to...

Jul 24, 2023

Tina R. Hernandez age 46 of Topeka Kansas passed away on Monday July 24th, 2023.at her home.

Tina is survived by her mother Kathleen A Hernandez. Her stepparents Gilbert, Sr., and Sherry Gonzales. Her loving son Dauby Knight. A brother Anthony Hernandez and a nephew Ramsey Hernandez. A stepbrother Gilbert Gonzales, Jr. and stepsister Michelle Gonzales. Along...

Jul 20, 2023

Mike Counts died early in the morning on July 20, 2023. He was

born on May 28, 1952, to Neal E. and Gwendolyn J. (Bare) Counts in

Oakland, California.

While serving in the Air Force in Spain, Mike fell in love with

and later married fellow airman April Atkinson. They shared...

Jul 20, 2023

William Arthur "Art" Stone II 1955 - 2023 Never was one to back down from a fight and that is exactly what he did with determination and strength for many years through a battle with health issues and pancreatic cancer. In the face of life's challenges, he confronted them as he did with life, head-on with courage. True to...

Jul 16, 2023

In a world where she could have been anything, she lived her entire life kind.

Jane Morrissey, 80, of Topeka, Kansas passed on July 16, 2023. Jane was born on March 05, 1943. Jane left the world peacefully with her devoted husband by her side after spending the last few days of her life surrounded by her...

Jul 15, 2023

Tony Allen Briggs (59) aka "Cowboy"passed away on Saturday (July 15, 2023) at his residence in Carbondale, KS. Born in Topeka on September 23rd, 1963. Tony was the son of Calvin Briggs and Linda Saulter.

Tony was preceded in death by his father Calvin Briggs, brother Dustin Briggs and stepfather Jim Saulter. He is survived by his...

Jul 15, 2023

Terry L. Piper, a man known for his adventurous spirit and friendly disposition, passed away on July 15, 2023, in Americus, KS.

Born on December 14, 1952, in Emporia, KS, Terry's zest for life was contagious, and he made a lasting impact on everyone he met. Terry was a man of simple pleasures, finding joy in the...

Jul 14, 2023

Frederick Ray Hundley, 69, passed away at home on Friday, July 14, 2023, in Oakhill, Kansas, where he had been residing with his wife, Susan, since 2004.

Fred was born in Blue Island, Illinois to Harold H. Hundley and Edna (Stettler) Hundley, on June 13, 1954. He married the love of his life, Susan (Blaylock) in Kansas...

Jul 14, 2023

Justin Daniel Elnicki, age 45, Of Topeka KS. Passed away. Friday. July 14th, 2023, in Topeka, KS peacefully.

He was born November 8th, 1977, to Janiece K. Hernandez. His dad is Robert T Hernandez.

Justin is survived by both of his parents, his brother Laurance L. Elnicki, his children Dustin Tetuan, Rayna Elnicki, and Cameron...

Jul 14, 2023

Karen Lee Newman (Cripps) passed away in her home July 14, 2023. Karen was born February 21, 1937, to Noel and Marie Cripps and was a lifelong resident of Harveyville, Kansas.

Karen married Richard Newman on January 8, 1955. They were married 59 years before Richard passed in 2014. Karen was preceded in death by her parents...

Jul 13, 2023

John Edward Davis, 93, passed away at home on Thursday 7/13/2023 at midnight.

He was born June 23rd, 1930, in Blaine, KS, the son of Fred A. and Ella Holliday Davis.

John served in the US Army from 1953 until 1955.

After leaving the farm in 1957, John worked for Foremost Dairy for...

Jul 11, 2023

Shirley Ann Bernritter Barnes, 88, passed away at her home near Auburn, Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was born June 15, 1935, to John and Lillian Fogel Bernritter in St. Marys, Kansas.

Growing up in the Havensville area, Shirley either walked or rode her horse, Nellie, bareback two miles to attend Grandview Grade School, a one-room school....

Jul 10, 2023

Lea Ann Davidson passed away on July 10th, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Carthage, Missouri on April 19th, 1959.

She is survived by her daughter Jessie Pfannenstiel (Jake); her son Sam Davidson, and her brother Kevin Millikan (Laura). As well as her four grandchildren; Jackie, Jasmine, Nora, and Frankie. She was...

Jul 9, 2023

Theta Royce Kenney, 86 of Tecumseh Kansas, formerly of Port Aransas, Texas passed away July 9th, 2023. Theta was born on January 19, 1937, in Wayne Oklahoma. The daughter of Roy E and Edna Beck. She was the youngest of 5 children.

Theta was a homemaker with a few part-time jobs at an elementary school and a...

Jul 7, 2023

Norma Elizabeth Thompson (95) died Friday, July 7, 2023, at home in Lincoln, KS. She was born February 11, 1928, in Beloit, KS, to Norman and Clara (Koch) Wehl. They lived on a farm near Scottsville where she attended school until 1938 when the family moved to Beloit. She graduated from Beloit High School as valedictorian in 1946 with...

Jul 6, 2023

John Edward Thompson, a man of great intellect and warm spirit, passed away on July 6, 2023, at the age of 44 in Scranton, Kansas. Born on May 1, 1979, in Topeka, Kansas, John lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a profound dedication to his family, friends, and work.

John was the beloved husband to...

Jul 3, 2023

James (Jim) Milton Kring Jr., passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023, at the age of 80 years old in Topeka, Kansas. Jim was a man of intelligence, courage, and kindness, who left a profound impact on everyone he encountered.

Jim was proceeded in death by his parents, James Sr. and Lorene (Bryant) Kring, and his son-in-law...

Jul 3, 2023

James Albert Hannon, known by many as Jim, was born on the 2nd of December, 1947, in the humble town of Gardner, Kansas. It is with a heavy heart we announce his departure on the 3rd of July, 2023, in Emporia, Kansas, after a valiant and prolonged battle with cancer.

When one considers the life of Jim...

Jun 30, 2023

David Ephraim Beebe, age 85, died peacefully on June 30, 2023, at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, KS. He was born at home in St. Charles, MO to Ralph and Mary (Yerby) Beebe on August 17, 1937. David graduated from St. Charles High School in 1956 and then joined the Air Force.

He married Marie Elena...