Aug 18, 2022

Julie R. Henry, 67, of Topeka, KS, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born July 26, 1955, in Chicago Heights, IL the daughter of Robert Sr. and Martha (Grange) Gilmore. Julie was a school bus driver for nearly 40 years, most recently in the Seamen School District. In her spare time, she enjoyed quilting. Julie...

Aug 17, 2022

Joshua J. Frank, 41, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at his home. He was born July 1, 1981 in Topeka. Josh is survived by his mother Jenny Frank, father, Rick Frank and a brother Ryan Frank. He was preceded in death by a brother Chris Frank. Family and friends are invited to join the family to...

Aug 17, 2022

Jerry William Overstreet, 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born July 5, 1950, in Topeka the son of William and Gertrude (Tommer) Overstreet. Jerry is survived by his wife, Tondra Overstreet, two sons, Jerry (Melissa) Overstreet and Corey (Nicole) Overstreet along with a sister, Joyce Voelker. Seven grandchildren, Mercedes (Mariah) Fredrickson, Megan (Loren) McDaniel,...

Aug 16, 2022

Robin C. Sanford, 59, of Topeka, KS passed away August 16, 2022. He was born April 5, 1963, in Topeka the son of Fred and Ruth (Quarles) Sanford. Robin is survived by a son, Yanez C. Sanford along with three siblings, Karen Alrid, Rico Quarles, and Pilar Herrera. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...