Rick "Ricky" Dewayne Diehl
Aug 15, 2022
Rick "Ricky" DeWayne Diehl, 67, of Topeka, died on August 15, 2022. Ricky was surrounded by his loving wife of 47 years, Loli, and only daughter, Enedina. Ricky was born in Columbus, Nebraska on August 30, 1954. He graduated from Rossville High School in 1972 a semester early to voluntarily enlist in the US Navy. He was stationed in Asmara,...
Arvid Leroy Johnson
Aug 14, 2022
Arvid Leroy Johnson, 89, died August 14th at Medicalodges in Holton, Kansas. Arvid was born March 20, 1933, in Eskridge, Kansas to Hjalmar and Blossom Davidson Johnson. He grew up in rural Eskridge and graduated from Eskridge High School. He served in the Army in Korea and Japan for two years. Arvid spent most of his career in Phoenix, AZ...
Gayla Christine Slusser
Aug 13, 2022
Gayla Christine Slusser, 55, passed away in her home in Topeka, Kansas on August 13, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gayla was born on December 21, 1966 in Topeka to Diane Burris and was adopted at just a few days old and raised by Gene and Nellie Slusser. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1985 and...
Louis David Wiggins, Jr.
Aug 12, 2022
Louis David Wiggins, Jr. was born August 24, 1950 to Louis David Wiggins, Sr. and Mary Lee Williams in Lubbock, TX. Louis, who went by his middle name, David was raised in Odessa, TX and attended public school there. After graduating from Ector High School, David joined the U.S. Army. He served in the 1st Infantry Division, served one tour...
Robert Melvin Fryman
Aug 11, 2022
Robert Melvin Fryman Age, 81,died unexpectedly August 11, 2022.
He was born Dec 12, 1942, in Lowell, OH to Robert William and Edith Fryman.
"Bob" aka "Bud" served in the US Air Force and was a proud Vietnam Veteran. He retired well in TN. He enjoyed antique and gun collecting and traveling the world in...
Jason H. Weaver
Aug 7, 2022
Jason H. Weaver passed away August 7th 2022 in Topeka, Kansas. He was born November 25th 1982 to Doreen Martin and John Geisler both proceeded in death. Jason attended Topeka West School and later became a CDL Driver. He took pride in his work traveling all over the United States. He worked with Durham School Services, Swift Transportation, Coor's Brewing...
Samuel Lee Varney
Aug 3, 2022
Samuel Lee "Sam" Varney, 67 years old, from Enterprise, KS, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 3rd at Salina Regional Hospital. Dedicated husband to Glenna, dad to Tina, Jesse and Samuel, and precious "Papa" to Austin and Tatum. He was born in Williamson, WV to Barbara and Robert Lee Varney. He was raised in Knox Creek, KY with his father and three...
Nellis M. (Chestnut) Shaw
Aug 3, 2022
Nellis M. (Chestnut) Shaw, 87, was received by her heavenly Father the morning of August 3, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Born January 28, 1935, to Nevin and Helen May (Tate) Chestnut in rural Clay County, Kansas. Nellis married LaMotte R. "Monty" Shaw August 5, 1954. They had five children Denise (Don), Curtis (Sue), Alan (Leanne), Brenda (Dennis)...
Paul Francis Heronime
Aug 2, 2022
Paul Francis Heronime, 83, of Topeka, KS passed away August 2, 2022, at the House at Midland Care Hospice. He was born April 2, 1939, the son of Gus and Elizabeth (Urban) Heronime. Paul spent most of his life ranching. He is survived by a longtime friend, Mary Nesbitt and her daughter, Brenda Meairs. Cremation has taken place. Memorial donations...
Judy E. Viers
Aug 2, 2022
Judy E. Viers, 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away August 2, 2022, at the House at Midland Care Hospice. She was born Mrac 24, 1947 in Emporia, KS the daughter of Earl, SR and Dorothy (Page) Gardner. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will begin at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Stillwaters Bible Church, 4412 SW 21st...
Joan Evelyn Krause Denny
Aug 1, 2022
Joan Evelyn Krause Denny Joan Denny (81) of Topeka passed away at St. Francis Hospital on August 1, 2022. She was born on August 26, 1941, in Clinton, Missouri to Elmer Krause and Sylvia Riffle. She married Jerry Denny on March 22, 1981, in Charleston, South Carolina. She attended Sunnydale Adventist Academy and graduated from Union College in 1963 with...
Robert W. Grobe, Iii
Jul 31, 2022
On July 31,2022, Robert Warren Grobe III, peacefully passed away at his home in Geary County, Kansas. Robert, known to his friends as Rob, was the first-born son to Kathryn Grobe and Robert Warren Grobe Jr., on August 15, 1983, in Brigham City, Utah. Anyone who knew Rob would describe him as intelligent, kind, quiet, and caring. He was one...
Dallas Ann Rench
Jul 27, 2022
Dallas Rench 41, entered this world May 31, 1980. She left this world July 27, 2022. She is the daughter of Robin Kreipe. Dallas was a graduate from Jeff West High, Meridan, Ks. in 1998. She was a very talented in art. She had taken third place in a All State Contest. She also wrote poetry. Dallas met Daniel in...
John Jeffrey Cox
Jul 24, 2022
John Jeffrey Cox, 67, died Sunday, July 24 at the University of Kansas-Saint Francis campus in Topeka, KS. He was born November 8, 1954 in Phillipsburg, KS to Robert H. and Betty C. Cox. He attended schools in Manhattan, KS, Centerville, IA and Sedalia, Missouri and graduated from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia. He was a graduate of Central Missouri...
Timothy Roy Benaka
Jul 20, 2022
Timothy Roy Benaka Tim Benaka, born September 11, 1956, to Roy and MaryAnn Benaka, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS, due to ongoing medical conditions. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Sue, his brothers Tom, John, Mark, and sister Sylvia Warner. Tim will also be missed by many nieces,...
Mark Shaler Wright
Jul 16, 2022
Mark Shaler Wright, 78, of Topeka, KS passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at the House at Midland Care. He was born June 11, 1944, in Abilene, KS the son of Hershel and Edna (Poister) Wright. Mark graduated from Abilene High School and attended Emporia State University. He served in the United States Army being honorably discharged in December of...
Ryan Phillip Bruggeman
Jul 15, 2022
Ryan P. Bruggeman, 52, of Topeka, KS passed away July 15, 2022 at his home. He was born October 8, 1969 the son of Ronald and Jane Bruggeman. He was a college graduate, served in the US Army and worked in law enforcement and Veterans Affairs. May he be at peace. Ryan is survived by five brothers, Bob Bruggeman, Russell...
Collette Peterman Coolidge
Jul 15, 2022
Collette Peterman Coolidge Collette Coolidge (87) of Topeka passed away at home on July 15, 2022. She was born on May 1, 1935 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Arthur and Bernice Peterman. She married Phil Coolidge on July 20, 1957 in Topeka. She attended Topeka High School and graduated from Kansas University in 1957 where she was a member of Kappa...
Earnest "Butch" E. Ables
Jul 14, 2022
Earnest E. "Butch" Ables Sr. 70 of Hiawatha Kansas passed on July 14, 2022, at Maple Heights Nursing Home in Hiawatha Kansas. Earnest was born July 5, 1952, to Ernest and Gwendolyn Ables in Topeka Kansas Earnest was in the trucking industry for many years. Survivors include his mother Gwendolyn "Gwen" of Topeka Kansas. Son Earnest Jr "BJ" (Angie) Ables...
Karen Lanell Dcclerck
Jul 14, 2022
Remembering a life of a loving Mother, Grandmother, Food Enthusiast and Servant to Jehovah. Karen DeClerck of Topeka, KS fell asleep in death on July 14, 2022, at the vivacious age of 46. She will e remembered for her contagious smile and her doting love for her children and grandchildren. Karen was born o her Mother, Inell Sowell, (Deceased), and...
