Mar 23, 2023

Garry F. Cook passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 at his home.

Garry was born on June 4, 1941 in Logan, Oklahoma to Edgar F. and Ada Lucille Cook. Garry graduated from Topeka HS in 1960 and joined the Army and then switched to the Navy. Upon being honorably discharged, he was a welder and fabricator...

Mar 20, 2023

Carol Lea Trauer, a loving, faith-filled woman, passed away on March 20, 2023, in Topeka Kansas, after a courageous battle with chronic heart failure, pulmonary failure, and a rare, aggressive leukemia. Born on June 28, 1945, in Great Bend Kansas, Carol spent her early life living on the farm near Hanston Kansas. She dedicated her life to her family,...

Mar 20, 2023

Clyde Anthony Jones, 73, of Topeka, KS, exited this life on Monday, March 20, 2023.

He entered this life on March 23, 1949, in Topeka the son of Marion and Eleanora (Bryant) Jones.

Clyde graduated from Highland Park High School and worked as a custodian at Westridge Mall for over 30 years.

He...

Mar 17, 2023

Antione Donnell Smith, 46, of Topeka, KS, departed this life Friday, March 17, 2023. He began his life journey on November 1, 1976, in Topeka the son of Donald Albert Smith, III and Laura J. "Jan" Smith.

Antione was a graduate of Seaman High School and worked for temporary services for many years throughout the Topeka area....

Mar 16, 2023

Judy Kay Ray, a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on March 16, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on June 6, 1961, in Lawrence, Kansas, Judy was known for her kind and friendly nature, always making those around her feel welcomed and loved.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Ray...

Mar 16, 2023

Edward "Eddie" Wayne Mailen passed away at his home on March 16,2023. He was born on April 13,1946 to Kenneth Walstine and Doris Lucille (Wilson) Mailen at the Del Monte hotel that had been converted into a Naval hospital in Monterey, CA.

Eddie and Sherrie Lynne Bloomquist were united in marriage March 28,1972 in Las Vegas, NV....

Mar 13, 2023

Larry Frank Nigh, age 75, passed away in Lawrence, Kansas on March 13, 2023. He was the husband of Paula Helen Nigh.

Born in Mulberry, Arkansas, Larry was the oldest child of William (Bill) Frank Nigh and Beatrice (Betty) Virginia Paillet. He graduated from the University of Missouri—Columbia with a Bachelor's degree and Masters degree in Geography....

Mar 12, 2023

Shawn Paul Waldo, passed away on March 12, 2023, in Riverside, MO, just three days shy of his 48th birthday. Born on March 15, 1975, in Topeka, Shawn was a loving son, brother, and father who brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.

Shawn is survived by his daughter, Summer Waldo; sister, Crystal K. Weir;...

Mar 12, 2023

Ruth Jean Troth, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Dover, KS on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Ruth was born on March 23, 1934, in Iola, KS. She was the oldest of 5 children to her parents Vernon and Edith Thornbrugh. She attended high school at Horton High School in Horton, KS and...

Mar 10, 2023

Nolene N. Nehring McHugh (Manhattan) passed peacefully on March 10, 2023, after a brief illness. She was born August 30, 1935, the daughter of James Troy, Sr and Della Clark Altman in Pierce County, Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Joseph Alan (JA) Altman, James Troy Altman Jr, Walter Edgar and sisters...

Mar 9, 2023

David 'Dave' N. Holman, 65, of Junction City, Kansas passed away March 9, 2023. Dave was born January 11, 1958, in Wichita Falls, TX, the son of Milton and Betty (Raleigh) Holman and grew up in Junction City.

Dave loved to fish and take his boat out to Milford Lake any time he could and was always...

Mar 8, 2023

Albert "Bert" Willis Corwin, 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.

He was born May 29, 1945 in Topeka the son of Jack and Doris (Taylor) Corwin.

Bert was a self-employed Farrier and a cook and trainer at Denny's Restaurants. In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking, fishing, and...

Mar 7, 2023

Helen Irene Sands, 87, of Meriden, KS passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, in the comfort of her own home with her loved ones by her bedside.

She was born February 1, 1936, in Valley Falls, KS the daughter of William and LaVerne (Ferrell) Meyer.

She graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1954, and attended...

Mar 4, 2023

Gladys Elaine Woodyard, 70, Osage City: March 23, 1952 – March 4, 2023

OSAGE CITY, Kan. – With the paint finally dry on her eternal home in Heaven, God embraced Gladys Elaine Woodyard, 70, into his loving arms on March 4, 2023. Gladys was born March 23, 1952, to Harley Merle and Iva Jean (Griffin) Ard. She...

Mar 3, 2023

Robert Glen "RG" Shaffer passed away on March 3, 2023 at Midland Hospice House after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

RG is survived by his wife of 43 years, Diane (Rath) and their two sons Luke (April) Shaffer and Eric (Jamie) Shaffer and 4 grandchildren Kimber, Wyatt, James Shaffer and Hunter Morris. He is also survived...

Mar 2, 2023

Sandra Gayle Kampschroeder passed away on March 2, 2023 at the age of 70. She was born on November 13, 1952 and was a lifelong Topeka resident. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1970 and then attended Washburn University and Clark's School of Business. In 1973, Sandra was employed by the State of Kansas, first in the Department...

Feb 28, 2023

Eileen Marie Carroll, 76, of Effingham Ks passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

She was born Eileen Marie Mangan on March 6, 1946 to John and Loretta Mangan in Chicago, IL. Eileen married Marvin Eugene Carroll in Richmond, Va on November 13, 1964. They had two daughters, Kelli Parkey, Effingham KS; Traci (Bruce) Chinault of Sandston, VA...

Feb 27, 2023

Vance Leon Jensen Sr, 63 passed peacefully at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas on February 27th, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his Father Marvin Arthur Jensen and his Mother Carol Dawkins. He is survived by his bonus Mother Laurlie Jensen, of Newbern, North Carolina. His Daughter Vanessa Amsbary, and her better half, Shawn...

Feb 26, 2023

Verna Belle Pletcher, Lecompton, passed away February 26, 2023, after battling cancer.

Verna was born in Topeka, KS, on August 16, 1943, to the parents of Merton and Roberta Kent. She graduated from Lecompton High School in 1961. She had a son, Harold E. Becker Jr., on July 1, 1963, with her first husband.

Verna...

Feb 25, 2023

John D. Troth, 89, of Dover, KS, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

He was born on September 10, 1933, to Millard and Mabel Troth in Valley Falls, KS.

John attended high school in Horton, KS. In 1949, John enlisted in the Army National Guard of Kansas where...