Obituaries
Kevin Paul Schilz
Jan 11, 2023
Kevin Paul Schilz, 65. Of Topeka ,KS. Passed away in January 11 2023 in his home. Kevin was born on June 2 1958 to Ronald and Janice Schilz in Peoria Illinois.
He worked at Santa Fe in Arizona for years until he moved to Albuquerque New Mexico. After that he got transferred to Topeka KS As a...
Lucien E. Labrecque
Jan 8, 2023
Lucien E. LaBrecque, 84, 0f Topeka, KS, died Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his sons home in Hoyt, KS.
He was born September 1, 1938, the son of Silvio and Cecile (Beauregard) LaBrecque.
After graduating high school and at the age of 18 Lucien enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at...
Kelly Ann Rosevelt
Jan 8, 2023
On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Kelly Ann Rosevelt, beloved mother, passed away at the age of forty-nine. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 22nd, 1973, the daughter of Luella Ann Wabskie.
Kelly was a homemaker. She was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe. Kelly retired from the National Guard in 2001-2002. She...
Billy Dean Howell
Jan 5, 2023
Billy Dean Howell age 82 passed away on January 5th, 2023 surrounded by family.
He was born October 16th, 1940 to James and Bernice Howell in Logansport, Indiana.
He spent most of his life as a truck driver, hauling furniture for Chieftain Van Lines. After retiring, he drove school buses in Nebraska and Kansas.
...Gregory "Greg" Lynn Whitfield
Jan 2, 2023
Gregory Lynn Whitfield (Greg), 72, of Valley Falls, Kansas passed away on January 2, 2023.
Greg was born June 14, 1950, in Salina, Kansas to J.D. and Zelma (Hogarty) Whitfield of Kansas City, KS.
After graduated from Washington High School (1968), Greg enlisted in the United States Air Force where he proudly served his country...
Robert N. Dennison
Dec 31, 2022
Robert (Bob) Dennison moved on from this life on December 31, 2022. He was 76. He was preceded in death by his parents Norris E. and Betty Lou Dennison, and brother Marvin Dennison.
He is survived by his wife Renea, children Janel Ault, Andrea Rangel (Bobby), Amanda Gordon (Michael), Rebecca Glotzbach, 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren as...
Michael "Mike" R. Hawkins
Dec 30, 2022
Michael (Mike) R. Hawkins, 81, of Topeka, KS passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at the House at Midland Care.
He was born June 18, 1941, in Hutchison KS, the son of Richard R. and Virginia M. (Hoskinson) Hawkins.
Mike attended Arlington State College then finished his business degree at K-State. He was a regional...
Marjorie Rose Nordyke Jacques
Dec 29, 2022
Marjorie Rose Nordyke Jacques, 94.5 years old, passed away December 29, 2022 at her home.
She was born July 11, 1928, in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Ray and Lillian (Machlan) Nordyke.
Marjorie spent most of her youth in Ottawa. Her work history started with babysitting jobs and progressed to working in the local Scott's...
Jeremy Caleb Gifford
Dec 26, 2022
Jeremy Caleb Gifford, 27, was born August 2nd, 1995, in Topeka, Kansas. Son of Dennis Gifford and Martha Gifford and brother to many.
Jeremy graduated from Silver Lake High School in 2015 and pursued his career in wood
flooring and construction. Loved by many, Jeremy had a very lighthearted, radiant spirit. He had a shining...
Tyrone Jermane Bundy
Dec 26, 2022
Tyrone Jermane Bundy, 43, of Emporia, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, KS.
He was born January 30, 1979, in Topeka the son of Frank, Sr. and Amy (Mosby) Bundy.
Tyrone was an avid Las Vegas Raiders fan. He enjoyed watching WWE and spending time in...
Willard "Dug" Elmer Dugger
Dec 24, 2022
Willard "Dug" Elmer Dugger
Born March 30, 1928 - Passed December 24, 2022
Willard passed at the Brookdale Assisted Living Facility in Junction City, Kansas.
He was born in Blanchard, Oklahoma to Willard Kent Dugger and Audrey "Rosewell" Dugger.
The family moved to the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas.
...Terry Wayne Mechtley
Dec 23, 2022
Terry Wayne Mechtley, 70 of Topeka, KS passed away December 23, 2022.
Born April 20, 1952, in Emporia, KS to Robert and Mildred Mechtley.
Terry attended high school at Alma High School in Alma, Kansas. His senior year was 1970-1971. He was a photographer so a lot of the photos in the yearbook were taken...
Mary D. "Choo Choo" Sanchez
Dec 23, 2022
Mary D. "Choo Choo" Sanchez, 83, 0f Topeka, KS passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, in Topeka.
She was born March 16, 1939, in Mills, New Mexico the daughter of Frutoso Jose and Resauda (Maestas) Sanchez.
Choo Choo is survived by three children, Albert (Michelle) Thomas of Independence, MO, Sam Hutton of Topeka, Taryn Thomas...
Ronnie L. Warman
Dec 19, 2022
Ronnie Lynn Warman, Sr. died Dec.19, 2022 in Topeka, KS. He was born Oct. 22, 1933, in Logan, KS to Corrine Rundle and Lawrence Martin. His mother later married George Warman, who adopted him. Ron attended many different schools as his father, a master bricklayer, followed the government construction jobs during the WWII years. His family later settled in...
Wilma "Pat" Jeanne Everett
Dec 19, 2022
Wilma Jeanne Everett, 77, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on December 24, 1944 in Laredo, Texas, the daughter of William Harold and Frankie Jeanne (Shelley) Butts.
Pat, as she was known to all, had grown up around Quenemo. She lived in and near...
Patricia Lou Eberhart
Dec 18, 2022
Patricia Lou Eberhart, 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at her home.
She was born July 11, 1935, in Topeka the daughter of Edgar and Austia (Conrad) Wait.
Patricia is survived by a daughter, Chrystine Hannon, a granddaughter, Emily (Daniel Ritchie) Hannon and two great-grandchildren, Henly Ritchie and Oliver Ritchie.
...Marlene Falley Putnam
Dec 17, 2022
Our mother, Marlene Falley Putnam, 90, died on December 17, 2022, after living a long and full life. She was very loved and will be missed by her family and friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 21, 11 am, at the Hoyt United Methodist Church, 405 Highland Ave., in Hoyt, Kansas.
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Jeffrey Calvin
Dec 15, 2022
Jeff Calvin, 59, Carbondale, KS passed away Friday, December 15, 2023, at his home with his family by his side.
Jeffrey Eugene Calvin was born January 11, 1964, the son of Joseph and Mary Ellen Shay Calvin. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1982. Jeff served 14 years in the Kansas National Guard, attaining the rank...
Erin Anne Kelly
Dec 15, 2022
Erin Anne Kelly came into this world on February 2nd, 1958, in Atchison, KS as the first child to her father, Lawrence (Larry) Francis Kelly, and mother, Jacqueline (Jacquie) Agnes (White) Kelly.
Erin would soon be an older sister to five more girls born to Larry and Jacquie over the next few years. For the remainder of...
Candice Lynn Wilcox
Dec 8, 2022
Candice Lynn Wilcox of Topeka, KS sadly passed away on December 8th, 2022, after a long battle with illness. She departed peacefully in her sleep, comforted by her Pitbull, Millie. She was 38 years old.
Candice was born on August 10th, 1984. She was first daughter to Noble Weesner and Tammy Weesner. Birth took place at Kingwood...
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