Obituaries

Ralph Stephen Carter

Ralph Stephen Carter

Jan 14, 2023

Ralph Stephen Carter, 68, of Meriden, KS, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, at his home.

He was born February 9, 1954, in Topeka, KS the son of Christopher and Norma (Swaim) Carter.

Ralph completed 6th grade and went on to be a successful ASE Certified mechanic. He owned and operated his own business, Midnight...

Scott  Wesley Barker

Scott Wesley Barker

Jan 14, 2023

Scott Wesley Barker, 36, of Topeka, KS passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

Scott was born on January 21, 1986 in Topeka and attended Randolph Elementary, Jardine Middle, and Topeka High Schools before earning his GED. He was currently employed at Reeser's Fine Foods and looking into going to trade school. Though he struggled most of...

Harvey  E. Garrett

Harvey E. Garrett

Jan 12, 2023

Harvey E. Garrett, 86, of Auburn, KS, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor.

He was born December 30, 1936, in Richland, TX the son of Coda and Della (Mulvehill) Garrett.

Harvey is survived by ten step-children, Linda (Jack) McCullum, Leslie (Martha) Dale, Debbie Troutt, Karen (Delaine) Willard, Robert (Kate) Dale,...

Benjamin "Ben" James Thompson

Benjamin "Ben" James Thompson

Jan 11, 2023

Benjamin "Ben" James Thompson, 32, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at his home.

He was born January 15, 1990, in Sacramento, California the son of James and Terri (Nelson) Thompson.

Ben enlisted in the US Army. In 2016 he was called to active duty serving in Iraq.

Ben is...

Audrey E. Bolton

Audrey E. Bolton

Jan 11, 2023

Audrey E. Bolton, 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, Topeka.

She is survived by a son, Keith Menke of Mattoon, IL

Cremation is planned.  A more complete and detailed obituary will be posted soon.

Kevin Paul Schilz

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

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

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

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.

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Gregory "Greg" Lynn Whitfield

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Terry Wayne Mechtley

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

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

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

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...

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