Obituaries

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...

Patricia Lou Eberhart

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.

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Marlene Falley Putnam

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

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...

Candice Lynn Wilcox

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...

Barbara Jean (O'Connor) Gilkison

Barbara Jean (O'Connor) Gilkison

Dec 4, 2022

Barbara Jean (O'Connor) Gilkison was born in Coffey County, Kansas January 31, 1935 to Cecil O'Connor and Mildred (Castle) O'Connor. She grew up on the Ottumwa Homestead. As the oldest among her siblings Patrick, Nancy, and John O'Connor, Barbara shared a lot of responsibility for the younger ones. Especially John who was 10 years younger who she cared for...

Lonnie Leroy Gilbert

Lonnie Leroy Gilbert

Dec 3, 2022

Lonnie LeRoy Gilbert, Sabetha, Kansas was born on October 5, 1954 in Wichita, Kansas. He left this earth on December 3, 2022 at the age of 68.

He was the oldest of 7 children born to Alvin and Ethel Phillips Gilbert. Lonnie is survived by his sisters, Connie Eppens (Steve), Salem, Nebraska, Debbie Hewitt (Randy), Topeka, Kansas,...

Diana Marie Diggs

Diana Marie Diggs

Dec 1, 2022

Diana Marie Diggs, 76, of Topeka, passed away on 12/1/22.

Diana was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 30, 1946, the daughter of Marlin Joe and Frances A. McGuire. She was a 1964 graduate of Seaman High School.

She spent many years of her life caring for others in the medical field, with the breadth...

Pauline W. Pruyser

Pauline W. Pruyser

Dec 1, 2022

Pauline W. Pruyser, Topeka, died on December 1, 2022. She was born in Boston MA on June 18, 1950 to Paul W. and Jansje M. Pruyser. In 1954 her family moved to Topeka. She attended Topeka schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1968. Following her graduation from THS, she attended Tarkio College and Kansas University. She returned...

Rachel Ann Hewins

Rachel Ann Hewins

Dec 1, 2022

Rachel Ann Hewins, 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022, at the House at Midland Care.

She was born June 29, 1944 in Topeka, KS the daughter of William and Mildred (Best) Rees.

Rachel graduated from Hayden High School and attended Washburn University where she earned a Bachelor Degree.

She...

Mindy Leigh Hegwald

Mindy Leigh Hegwald

Dec 1, 2022

Mindy Leigh Hegwald, age 48, passed away surrounded by her family on December 1, 2022 at KU Medical Center from complications of Covid.

She was born in Burlington, Kansas on September 18, 1974 to James and Susie Hegwald (Metzger). She spent much of her childhood in Hutchinson, Kansas.

She earned her GED then studied hospital...

Bryan "Doc" Barr

Bryan "Doc" Barr

Nov 29, 2022

Bryan "Doc" Barr

Bryan faithfully entered into the arms of his Savior on November 29th. He is survived by many family, friends and animals that adored him.

Bryan was raised in the Deep Creek area of Manhattan Kansas. He graduated KSU with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine.

He devoted his life to serving...

Lindsay Rae Slater

Lindsay Rae Slater

Nov 28, 2022

Lindsay Rae Slater, 41, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, November 28, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.

She was born July 23, 1981 in Topeka the daughter of Charles and Patricia (Hopper) Slater.

She is survived by her father, Charles "Chuck" Slater and was preceded in death by her...

Mark Mckinley

Mark Mckinley

Nov 28, 2022

Mark McKinley, 55, of Topeka, KS, passed away from a massive heart attack on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus Emergency Room.  Mark was a tissue and organ donor.

He was born October 20, 1967, in Topeka the son of Marvin and Marcia (Joy) McKinley.

Mark was...

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