Jun 4, 2023

Arturo Anaya, 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, in the comfort of his home with his loved ones by his bedside.

Cremation has taken place.  A Celebration of Life will begin at 7:00 PM Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Jerusalem Asamblea De Dios, 1407 SE 6th Avenue.

May 28, 2023

Donald G. Murphy passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at the age of 93. Don was born August 8, 1929, in Woodston, Kansas to Elton J. & Alice M. (Manion) Murphy. Don and his sisters Irma, Elaine and June grew up on their family farm. Don graduated from Woodston High School in 1947 and attended Kansas State University,...

May 26, 2023

Darrell W. Denman fought the good fight and finished the race God laid out for him on May 26, 2023, 9 days short of 72 years old. He was born in Carthage, Texas to Aubrey and Loye Denman and had two older brothers. His father worked for Lone Star Gas in East Texas, so Darrell had several moves during...

May 23, 2023

Jerry Eugene Blankenship, 75, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 23rd, 2023. He was born May 18th, 1948, to Lavonne and Robert Blankenship Jr. He was a lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas.

Jerry was preceded in death by both of his parents. He is survived by his sister Tammy Blankenship, son Rick Blankenship, daughter Trisha Breese,...

May 23, 2023

Michael Morse Jackson (74), of Topeka, KS, passed away on May 23, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born to Dr. Robert Doster and Margaret Anne Jackson in Madison, Wisconsin, April 1, 1949. Mike was the second oldest of seven children. He graduated from Topeka High, attended University of...

May 22, 2023

Michael James Ottman, affectionately known as Mike to his family and friends, was born on February 4, 1989, in Topeka, Kansas, and passed away on May 22, 2023, in the same city. He was the beloved son of Bruce and Susan Ottman, and a cherished brother to Matt (Rachel) Ottman and Mark Ottman. Mike was also a loving grandson...

May 18, 2023

Warren Charles Swartz, 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away May 18, 2023, after a short stay at Aldersgate Village.

He was born July 2, 1929, in Lincoln, NE the son of Chauncy and Irma (Watkins) Swartz.

Warren graduated from the University of Denver with a BS and BA Business Administration, 1953 and worked for Swift...

May 16, 2023

Ricky Lee Garland, 63, passed asway peacefully on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, with family by his side.

He was born August 19, 1959, to Katheryn (Adams) and Cecil F. Garland. Rick lived his young life in Topeka with his brother Turk along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends nearby.

He received his elementary education...

May 15, 2023

Michael David Garrett, 70, of Wakarusa, KS went to be with Jesus on May 15, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, KS.

Mike was born November 9, 1952, in Topeka, KS to Rex E. and Mary D. Garrett. He served in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1977....

May 11, 2023

Ingeborg Rosmarie Nicely, 82, of Topeka, KS, died May 27, 2023, at her home.

She was born June 11, 1940, in Frankfurt, Germany the daughter of Johan and Berta Seindenthal.

Ingeborg was united in marriage to Glenn Nicely, he preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Angela Godin and her husband, Mark...

May 8, 2023

Larry Berkley Jones, 84, of Topeka and formerly of Humboldt, died Monday, May 8, 2023, at The House at Midland Care in Topeka, Kansas.

Larry was born on October 29, 1938, in Blue Rapids, Kansas, to Horace and Mary Jones. He was one of four sons.

He graduated from Humboldt High School in 1956, joined...

May 3, 2023

Ervin Leo Cole, aka, "Papa Erv", 83, of Carbondale, KS, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2023, at Homestead of Auburn.

He was born April 9, 1940, in Bakersfield, CA the son of Corda and Ellie (Merchant) Cole.

Papa Erv served in the US Air Force and retired from Sprint where he worked as a Fiber...

May 2, 2023

Juanna Marie Jackson (nèe Sapere), 53, completed her final journey to join her husband, father, and grandparents in Heaven, after a 10-month battle with brain and lung cancer on May 2, 2023.

She was born as Wanna Wunan Pientasong on July 26, 1969 in Korat, Thailand. She was half Thai and half Chinese or Japanese. Her first...

May 1, 2023

Orlyn Kenneth "Ken" Johnson, 84, of Emporia, KS, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, KS.

Ken was born February 13, 1939, in Emporia, the son of Orlyn Warner and Juanita (Cooley) Johnson.

He was a 1957 graduate of Emporia High School and attended KSTC which is now Emporia State University....

Apr 28, 2023

Michael "Mike" Vance, a man known for his quick wit and wicked sense of humor, took his final curtain call on April 28, 2023, at the age of 57. Born on December 16, 1965, in Kansas City, KS. He passed away in Topeka, KS, but not before leaving a lasting impression on everyone he met.

Mike is...

Apr 26, 2023

Shirley Marie Koci was born (December 10th, 1936) and raised in Spiro, OK where she attended Spiro High School. She left this earth on April 26th, 2023.

She married Donald H. Koci, Sr. November 30th 1956 in Spiro, OK after which he whisked her away to Auburn, KS and a brand new house he'd built for her,...

Apr 25, 2023

Always in Our Hearts

Sandra 'Sandy' Kay Lemke, 77, of Topeka peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on April 25th, 2023 surrounded by family.

She was born November 17, 1945, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas and Rosa Beers. She attended the Lawrence School District. Throughout her life she worked hard to support...

Apr 24, 2023

Matthew Robert Williams passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 48.

Everyone that knew Matt knew he was a lifelong fan of the KU Jayhawks and the Kansas City Chiefs. When he wasn't watching his favorite teams, he was playing in pool leagues and tournaments.

Matt is survived by his children...

Apr 22, 2023

Darryl Scott Hayes Jr., affectionately known as D.J., was born on March 29, 1976, in Siloam

Springs, Arkansas, and passed away on April 22, 2023, he passed away in Topeka, Kansas, due to

a tragic car accident. Despite the sorrow of his untimely passing, we choose to remember the

light he brought into...

Apr 21, 2023

Lois Elaine Kelly, 86, of Topeka, passed away April 21, 2023. She was born February 7, 1937, in Manhattan, KS, the daughter of Arthur and Doris (Lundin) Allen.

She was a graduate of Topeka High School in 1955 and Washburn University in 1959. Lois was crowned homecoming queen during her senior year at Topeka High and sophomore...