Deborah Kay Taylor
Nov 8, 2025
Deborah Kay Taylor, 74, passed away on November 8, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on July 25, 1951, Deborah was a lifelong resident of Topeka and cherished member of the community.
Deborah was a devoted wife to Michael Kent Taylor and a loving mother to Scott Michael Taylor (Juanita, Wife) and Katherine Beth Creighton (Rebel, Husband). Her...
Edward “Ed” Dale Hogan
Nov 6, 2025
Edward "Ed" Dale Hogan, 89, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Midland Hospice House. He was born on February 11, 1936, to Thomas Burton Hogan and Lillion Ruth Bergstrom.
Ed graduated from Osage City High school in 1953. On July 7, 1958, Ed married Nellie Lou Myers.
Ed proudly served...
Phyllis Arlene Price
Nov 5, 2025
Phyllis Arlene Price, 85, passed away at Via Christi Village on November 5, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1940, in Iola, KS, the daughter of John and Gladie (Lewis) Brooks.
Phyllis attended school in Kansas and married, Gerold Bolin on May 29, 1958, who died on January 28, 1978. She later married Jessie Price on...
Elaine Janet O’Gara
Nov 4, 2025
Elaine Janet O'Gara, 80, passed away peacefully at Lexington Park assisted living on November 4, 2025. She had been living with progressive supranuclear palsy for several years.
Her loving husband of 48 years, Bob, was by her side when she passed.
Elaine was born in Topeka, Kansas, on December 8, 1944.
She was...
Howard Wayne Blackmon
Nov 4, 2025
Howard Wayne Blackmon, affectionately known as Howard, passed away on November 4, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 19, 1938, in Atchison, Kansas, Howard's life was marked by his unwavering kindness, wisdom, and love for his family and community.
Howard graduated from Atchison High School in 1956 and went on...
Stan Krien
Nov 4, 2025
Stan Krien, formerly of St. Francis, Kansas, passed away on November 4, 2025, at the age of 72. He was born on May 23, 1953, in Benkelman, Nebraska, to Dean and Deloris Krien. Stan grew up on the family farm in SW Cheyenne county, graduating from St Francis Community High School in 1971. He attended vo-tech in Goodland Kansas...
Richard R. “Dick” Boerger
Nov 1, 2025
Richard R. "Dick" Boerger passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by family at the Rossville Health and Rehabilitation Center, after a battle with dementia and pneumonia.
On August 7, 1937, Richard was born in Linn, Kansas to Marvin F. Boerger and Clara Koopman Boerger.
Richard was raised on...
Clara Lou (Anderson) Ward
Oct 31, 2025
Clara Lou (Anderson) Ward, a beacon of laughter and love, completed her grand tour of life on October 31, 2025, at the age of 83, in the same town where her story began—Topeka, Kansas. She was born on January 2, 1942, to the late Chester and Vivian (Lowe) Anderson and graduated from Topeka High School in 1960.
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Jane Ellen Dixon Scarffe
Oct 27, 2025
(1952-2025)
Jane Ellen (Dixon) Scarffe, 72, of Lawrence, Kansas, died after a long battle with illnesses on October 27, 2025.
She was born on December 10, 1952, in Pueblo, Colorado. Jane was the daughter of Wm Vern "Vee" Dixon, Jr, and Shirley Jane (Rudd) Dixon. Jane grew up in Tribune, Kansas and graduated high school...
Beverly Ann Mcmillian
Oct 26, 2025
Our beloved Beverly Ann McMillian passed away on October 26, 2025, at the age of 81 years old. She is survived by daughter Natalie Hogan (Chuck), daughter Angela Slayden (Michael), granddaughter Andrea Russell (Brian), granddaughter Erica Stoll (David), grandson Joel Hogan (Patrice), as well as her great-grandchildren Cai, Owen, and Lucas Russell; Ezra and Landry Stoll; Gabriella and Maddox...
Donald Edward Hanshaw
Oct 24, 2025
In Loving Memory
Donald Edward Hanshaw
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Donald Hanshaw, who departed this life on October 24, 2025. He died peacefully in his sleep at home. Don was known for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to...
Robert “Bobby” Irvin Goins
Oct 24, 2025
Robert "Bobby" Irvin Goins, 74, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, surrounded by his children. He was born on December 26, 1950, in Lawrence, Kansas to William and Betty (Church) Goins.
Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was known for his easygoing spirit, quick wit, and love of the outdoors. Some...
Ronald D. Wright
Oct 23, 2025
Ronald D. Wright, 77, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on October 23, 2025, at his daughter's home in Rossville, Kansas. He was born May 25, 1948, in Topeka to Gilbert and Orinda (Costa) Wright.
Ron grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1966. Ron worked as a printer for The Topeka Capital...
Walter Dean Cabbage
Oct 23, 2025
Walter Dean Cabbage, known affectionately as Dean to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, at the age of 84, in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas.
He was born on May 12, 1941, in Topeka, the son of Walter Gifford and Lucille (Dawdy) Cabbage.
Dean's life was a testament to the...
Harvey “Bud” E. Smith
Oct 21, 2025
Harvey "Bud" E. Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and proud U.S. Navy veteran, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He was 76 years old and, as Bud would've said with that familiar grin, "finally off duty."
Born on December 4, 1948, Bud lived a life full of grit, laughter, and love. A proud Seabee,...
Thomas Lee Richardson
Oct 19, 2025
Thomas Lee Richardson, a cherished father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on January 24, 1947, in Salina, Kansas, Thomas's life was a testament to his selfless nature, his generous spirit, and his ability to bring laughter to any room he entered.
Thomas grew up in Salina, where he...
Marco D. Adams
Oct 18, 2025
Marco D. Adams, affectionately known to all as Marco, passed away on October 18, 2025, in Topeka, KS, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Topeka on April 19, 1963, Marco's infectious smile and boundless warmth touched many throughout his 62 years of life.
Marco was a true family man, deeply devoted to his beloved...
Jessica Swarthout
Oct 13, 2025
Jessica Swarthout, known affectionately to friends and family as Jess, embarked on her final and most mysterious adventure on October 13, 2025. Born on November 8, 1978, in Kansas City, KS, Jess lived a life that was anything but ordinary. Whether it was the haunting melodies of an obscure indie band or the pulsing rhythms of a well-known rock...
Kenneth “Ken” Eugene Foth
Oct 12, 2025
Kenneth "Ken" Eugene Foth (86) of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 12, 2025, following a short illness.
Ken was born to Ervin and Laura (Peters) Foth in Gossel, Kansas, on December 22, 1938. His childhood was spent around Hillsboro and Walton, Kansas, where he was raised alongside his younger siblings, Delores, Lois,...
Charles Eugene “Gene” Bollinger
Oct 11, 2025
Charles Eugene "Gene" Bollinger passed away peacefully at home in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by his family, on October 11, 2025.
Gene was born on November 10, 1935, in Carterville, Illinois, to Charles and Louise Bollinger. He graduated from East Peoria High School in 1953 and began his lifelong career with the railroad shortly thereafter. Starting with the...
