Jan 27, 2023

Mary Kathleen Ottiwell sadly passed away on January 27th, 2023, at the age of 96. Her passing was very peaceful.

She is survived by her sister, JoAnn Ikenberry, a son, Doug and a daughter, JoAnn. Two daughter-in-laws, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive.

Per her request, no funeral will be held.  Plans are being...

Jan 27, 2023

Richard Leo Mason, 81, passed away peacefully at home on January 27, 2023, of natural causes.

He was born on October 22, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. As a child he also lived in Shreveport, Louisiana, but by high school his family had returned to the Chicago suburb of Park Forest, Illinois.

Before graduating high school,...

Jan 25, 2023

Carlyn R. Black, age 56, of Topeka, KS peacefully met her Lord and Savior at Midland Care's hospice house early Wednesday morning, January 25, 2023.

Carlyn Rochelle was born on March 3, 1966 in Oberlin, KS to Ron and Sharon Black. She spent much of her childhood life and

education in residence at the Capper...

Jan 23, 2023

In memory of Crosby LeRoy Nail

Crosby LeRoy Nail passed away early on Monday morning of January 23, 2023, after nearly fifty years as a quadriplegic, following a tragic motor vehicle accident in November 1973.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Irene Nail, and his sister Cherylene Lovett.

Crosby...

Jan 23, 2023

Emma Edwards, 93, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on January 23, 2023.

Emma was born on April 9, 1929, in Munich Germany to Emma and Wilhelm Strassgütl.

After finishing school, she was required to live with a family cleaning house and taking care of their children for a period of one year. This was a...

Jan 22, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Robert Beier, Sr, 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

He was born June 23, 1953, in Topeka, KS, the son of Carl and Maxine Beier, and step son of Joannie Beier. Joe is survived by his wife, Cheryl Beier, his children Melissa Beier Mulcahy and Neyl...

Jan 19, 2023

Dr. Joseph F. Martinak, 83 of Topeka, KS passed away January 19, 2023, surrounded by his family. He joined his loving wife in heaven on her birthday after 22 years apart. He was born June 15, 1939 in Endicott, NY, the son of Joseph and Stella Martinak. He was preceded in death by Jeanine R. Martinak, his wife of...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...