Mar 27, 2022

Barry S. Crawford, 75, died peacefully at his Topeka home on March 27. Though he was undergoing treatment for lymphoma, his death was unexpected. Barry was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, and colleague. He will be greatly missed. Unbeknownst to many in the community he called home for nearly 45 years, Barry, an emeritus professor of religious studies at...

Mar 26, 2022

Briana Marie Lane, age 32 tragically passed away on March 26, 2022, in an Automobile accident in Strong City, Kansas. She was born on March 12, 1990, in Emporia, Kansas to Cory Lane and Leona Hernandez. Briana had recently started working at Hostess Brands Inc. and had already left a lasting impression with her new coworkers. She had a beautiful...

Mar 25, 2022

Jimmie Ray "Jim" Wetzel of Morrill, Kansas, passed away March 25, 2022, peacefully at Amberwell/Hiawatha Hospital, where he had been a patient the past week, after a long battle with cancer. Jim was born to Daniel and May Ester Wetzel, Dec. 26, 1954. He graduated from Sabetha High School with the class of 1973. He is survived by his sister...

Mar 25, 2022

Charles "Bud" R. Griffths passed away March 25, 2022, at Stormont Vail hospital. He was born February 21, 1939, to Charles "Roy" and Dorothy Griffiths. He married Marilyn Wolfe on August 17, 1959. He grew up in Topeka and went on to become a barber. He barbered at the B.I.S. in Topeka for many years. He managed bowling lanes in...

Mar 22, 2022

Lester N. "Buddy" Smith, Jr, 68, of Valley Falls, KS entered eternal rest Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in the comfort of his own home with loved ones at his side. He was born January 9, 1954, in Topeka the son of Lester and Betty (Messick) Smith. Lester grew up in Maple Hill, KS and graduated from Rossville High School. He...

Mar 20, 2022

Tonya Sue Nitcher, 59, of Topeka, Ks died Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Topeka Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was born July 23, 1962 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Robert Cole and Jolene Nitcher. A celebration of her life was held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the Calvary Lutheran Church, 4211 NW Topeka Blvd.

Mar 18, 2022

Mary Anne Derstein, 85, of Topeka, KS died Friday, March 18, 2022, at her home. She was born April 9, 1936, in El Dorado, KS the daughter of Earl and Mabel (Crowther) Eaton. Anne was married to Robert L. Derstein on August 22, 1959. He preceded her in death. For many years she was an executive secretary at Martin Tractor...

Mar 18, 2022

James William Renbarger, 77, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022. James was born June 4, 1944, in Topeka, the son of Harry and Cleo Sealey Renbarger. He was a member of the first graduating class of Topeka West High School. James married Christine Walters. They enjoyed bowling, boating, camping, baseball, Ski Club at Lake Shawnee, and going...

Jan 15, 2022

Heather Marie Snyder age 39, passed January 15th, 2022 in Topeka, KS at Stormont Vail.

Heather graduated from Holton, KS in 2000. After school she had 3 beautiful kids. She loved tacos, listening to music, and mint chocolate chip ice cream.

She is survived by her 1 son, Coleby Snyder; 2 daughters, Miranda Stallard, and...

Jan 14, 2022

Ruth Annette (Evert) Winder was born on March 3, 1947 in her Grandparents' home in Elwood, KS, to Charles and Ruth (Mitchell) Evert. She was raised by Ruth and step- father Luther Hughes from 1956 in St. Joseph, MO, where she graduated from Central High School in 1966 and married William Earl Winder in Nov. 1966. They had 3...

Jan 13, 2022

Patricia Kay Johnson of Silver Lake passed away January 13, 2022 as a result of the covid virus. Patricia was born November 19, 1942 to Lewis and Leola Belle Hillebert.in Topeka, KS. She attended Topeka public schools, graduating from Kaw Area Vocational and Technical College with a degree in Business Administration. Patricia retired from the Human Resources Dept.of the...

Jan 10, 2022

Sharon Rae Gentry, 79, of Topeka passed away on Monday, January 10th 2022 at Lexington Park Rehabilitation Center. A Memorial service and Celebration will be held at a later date.

Sharon was born Oct 30, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas. Her birth name was Rosemary Wilkinson. She was later adopted by Thomas and Margaret (Sayler) Stuart, and was...

Jan 9, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. William Edward "Bill" Lockhart. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 9, 2022 in Overland Park, Kansas just a few weeks short of his ninety-second birthday.

Bill was born February 6, 1930 in Mascot, Tennessee. He was the son of Hazel Jackson Lockhart and...

Jan 5, 2022

Shirley J Kneisler Delija, 80, passed away January 5, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital, after many years of health issues.

She was born December 28th, 1941 in Portland, OR to Kenneth and  Edith Pierce Kneisler.

She attended Highland Park School District.  Shirley lived in Galveston, Tx for a number of years, before returning to Topeka. ...

Jan 2, 2022

Shirley Marie Morris was born on June 28,1948 in Fairbanks, AK to the parents of Lois Ann (Irvin) Baldwin and Jeff Albert Baldwin. She was the elder sister to Karen Baldwin Balala (Abea Balala) of Port Saint Lucie, FL and brother Richard J Baldwin (Lynette Baldwin) of Mulberry, FL. She was called home to paradise to be her with...

Dec 31, 2021

Dane Merle Clark was born March 26, 1955 in Topeka, KS.  He is the son of Edwin Merle Clark and Elizabeth  "Betty" Joan (Elliott) Clark.  He passed away December 31, 2021.  Dane graduated from Topeka High School and attended some college.  He formerly worked for Joe Warren Company and was an electrician and equipment operator for Torgeson electric since...

Dec 15, 2021

(May 15, 1977 - December 15, 2021)

Michael (Mike) Mowery, age 44, passed away unexpectedly at home in Topeka, KS.

Mike grew up in Carbondale, KS being the oldest child of four to Charles and Raymola Mowery.  Mike's siblings may have been a thorn in his side from time to time, especially when he was...

Dec 8, 2021

Deb Bruggen (Yonke), 63, of Alma, KS passed away December 8, 2021, with her family by her side.

Deb was born February 12, 1958 in Kansas City, MO to Connie and John Yonke, Jr. She graduated from Wabaunsee High School in 1976 and then attended barber school in Wichita, KS.

After barber school, Deb opened...

Dec 6, 2021

JoAnn Reynolds Doty, 72 gained her angel wings on December 6, 2021 at The Midland Hospice house. JoAnn was born on July 31, 1949 to Ernest LaVerne and Aeva (Kinder) Reynolds in Maryville, MO.

JoAnn met her husband and love of her life, Donald Doty at East Topeka Jr. high school in 1963. They were joined in...

Dec 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that I have to report my power partner of 42 years fell asleep and is awaiting the return of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Gayla and I met at a ministry function in Topeka in December 1978. We married one year later in December 1979 and had a Garden wedding celebration in July...