Nov 3, 2022

Arla J. Johnson, 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away November 3, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born August 31, 1936 and raised on a farm near Lebo, KS. Arla was the only child of Dean and Letha (King) Siebuhr.

She graduated from Lebo High School in 1955 and attended Clark's Business School in Topeka. Arla worked...

Nov 3, 2022

Carroll L. Morgenson, age 91, passed away on November 3, 2022 at St Francis Hospital, Topeka, KS.

Carroll was born July 5, 1931, and raised in Salina, KS. He graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Landscape Architecture in 1953. He served as an air intelligence officer in the US Air Force. He was later...

Nov 1, 2022

Chad E. States, 47, Topeka, committed suicide, Tuesday, November 1, 2022.

Chad was born in Topeka, Kansas, May 15, 1975 to Howard and Juanita States. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1993.

Chad is survived by his wife, Wendi; son, Caenan; son, Treven; mother, Juanita; brother, Travis (Sylvia); nephews, Brauner and Lane. In addition,...

Oct 30, 2022

Gerald A. Irving, 77, of Topeka, KS departed this world on Sunday, October 30, 2022. He was born December 23, 1944, in New Rochelle, NY the son of Charles and Dorothy (Irving) Griffin.

Gerald's family moved to Norfolk, VA where he grew up. He graduated from Booker T. High School and was drafted into the US Army....

Oct 28, 2022

Sophia Anne Shaw (Anne) our beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend passed away peacefully October 28, 2022, at the age of 80. Anne was born in 1942 in Spartanburg, SC to Thomas and Myrtle Lutz. She was the second of 4 Children.

At a young age Anne moved to Manhattan, KS. Where she lived for many...

Oct 28, 2022

Donna M. (Maggie) Kelley, 88, of Topeka, Kansas died on October 28, 2022, at the House at Midland Care Hospice.

She was born in 1934 in Junction City, KS to D. L. and Violet Huff Garrigues. The family moved to Topeka in 1941.

She graduated from Topeka High School in 1952, and attended Kansas State...

Oct 27, 2022

This is to announce Diana Marie Lemke back into the heavens.

Where she will join her beloved husband Gerald, Mother Erma, Father Oscar, Brother Michael. Leaving behind brother`s Daniel, David and Timothy. Sister Joann. Four children, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Whom will love and cherish her memory. And be truly happy for her ascending...

Oct 27, 2022

On October 27, 2022, Willadene Hudson passed away peacefully at her home. She was 93 years old. A long time Emporia native, Willadene was well-loved in her community. From her early years of working at Didde Corporation, to volunteering, and being an active member of the First Baptist Church, she always made time for the people she loved. Willadene...

Oct 26, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Kay Abitz, Onaga, formally from Wheaton. She died at the age of 79 on October 26, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones after a short battle with cancer. A grave side service and a celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be sent to the...

Oct 21, 2022

Craig was born October 12, 1951, in Pratt, Kansas. He left this earth on October 21, 2022.

He is survived by his two sisters, Vivian Johnson, Wichita, KS; Yvonne Carey (Steven) Murfreesboro, TN; nieces and nephews: Ernest Warren (Jaime) Wichita, KS, Angela Sanders, Dallas, TX; Amber Villa (Mike), Wichita, KS; Ebony Deputy, Orlando, Florida, Danisha McCloud, Wichita,...

Oct 18, 2022

Robert Dean Nelson (Bob) died at the Stoneybrook Care Center, Manhattan, Kansas, on

October 18, 2022. Bob was born on August 20, 1944, to Martin and Eulah Nelson, Olsburg,

Kansas. He graduated from Blue Valley High School, Randolph. Following graduation, he

resided in Manhattan for a short time where he was a member...

Oct 14, 2022

Donna Jean (Bell) Ethridge was born on December 26, 1943, in Ellsworth, Kansas. Her parents were Samuel Paul and Martha Kathryn (Belt) Bell. While very young, her family moved to Salina, Kansas where she graduated from Salina Central High School. Donna was known for her kind, loving, and compassionate personality so after graduation she moved to Topeka, Kansas where...

Oct 10, 2022

John "Jack" Wesley Tarvin, 86, of Oketo, KS, passed way Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Community Memorial Hospital in Marysville.

He was born October 22, 1935, in Marysville the son of Earl, Jr., and Genevieve (Koch) Tarvin.

Jack retired from the US Government where he worked as an Electronics' Technician.

He married...

Oct 8, 2022

John Graham Levin, 84, of Topeka, passed away on October 8, 2022, at McCrites Plaza Senior Living long-term care after a hard-fought battle with Leukemia. John was born in Fremont Nebraska, on January 10, 1938, to Fredrick H. Maryott and Florence Ella Wood Graham Maryott (Born in Oakland, CA. 1908, died Topeka 2005). He had a brother Fredrick (Barbara)...

Oct 8, 2022

Trace Gregory Henderson, 23, of Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at his home.

He was born December 9, 1998 in Topeka the son of Lance and Amber (Quinn) Henderson.

I have been unable to make myself write this as there are no words to describe the gapping hole in our lives. Trace...

Oct 4, 2022

Alan "Al" Johnston passed away on October 4th, 2022 at the age of 57. He was born on June 25th, 1965 to David and Donna Johnston. Al was a beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, and friend. He enjoyed football, NASCAR, and fixing, as well as playing games on, computers. A celebration of life will be held on October 22nd...

Oct 4, 2022

Shara "Stevie" Gilbert, 64, of Topeka, KS passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Stevie was born October 2, 1958, in Topeka, the daughter of John L. and Vera F. Gilbert.

She had many gifts and talents but her passion for fashion topped them all, she owned a clothing store by the name of "Now Shop". ...

Oct 2, 2022

On Sunday October 2, 2022 John A. Moore, Jr.passed away at the age of 78 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas; he was surrounded by family.

He was preceded in death by his mother Mae (Ramsey) Moore who passed July 1, 1999.

John is survived by his wife Deborah, to whom he was a...

Oct 1, 2022

Twila A. Oberhelman-Schneider (58), passed away at home October 1st, 2022. Born March 18, 1964 in Topeka, KS to Norman E. Oberhelman and Marie J. Bozarth-Oberhelman. Graduated St. Mary's High School in 1982 and attended Washburn University. Married July 31st, 1992, to Frank L. Schenider, who preceded her in May 2022. Survived by their son, Bren M. Schneider (28)....

Sep 27, 2022

Tanner Lucas Watson, 41, passed away peacefully from natural causes on September 27, 2022 at his home in Topeka. He was born on March 27, 1981.

Tanner grew up in Osage City and graduated high school in 1999. Tanner will be forever remembered for his kindness, humor and creative imagination.

Tanner is survived by his...