Jul 29, 2021

Pedro Lira, Sr., born April 27, 1928 in Barclay, KS, passed away peacefully at his home on July 29, 2021 in Topeka, KS.

Pedro was one of eleven children born to Eleuteria and Marcos Lira. His siblings, Manuel, Donald, Marcelino, Rosa, Guadalupe, Antonia, and John preceded him in death. His surviving siblings include Sylvester, Raymond, and Henry...

Jul 29, 2021

William "Bill" Roy Dean 73, passed away July 29, 2021 at his home surrounded by family after a long battle with cancer.

William was born in Atoka, Oklahoma to Leona Watkins and Valtion Dean.  He moved to California at an early age and attended Caruthers High.

He married Patricia (Patti) Ewing Sept. 12, 1969.  After...

Jul 26, 2021

Barbara Jean Stout Smith passed away July 26, 2021, at home with family and friends, at peace after a long illness.  Barbara was born February 17, 1947, in Garden City, Kansas, to Harold Lee Stout and Elva Inez Smith Stout.  Barbara grew up in Lone Elm, Lyndon, Valley Falls, and Ozawkie, Kansas.  She married Spencer Lee Smith of Larned,...

Jul 23, 2021

Alice Elizabeth Specht, 92, Topeka, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021 at Midland Hospice House after a brief illness.

Liz was born April 21, 1929 in Milford, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Lula Zoah (Martin) Rice and grew up in Manhattan.  She graduated from Manhattan High School in 1947.

She was employed by Capitol...

Jul 21, 2021

Doulgas "Doug" Scott Disney, 65 of Americus, KS died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home in Americus. He was born on February 8, 1956 in Emporia, KS to Delbert and Dorothy "Meisch" Disney.

Doug loved fishing, camping, and boating. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Survivors include his wife Jena...

Jul 19, 2021

Linda M. Baalman, born January 10, 1952, in Hays, Kansas, to her parents John H. and Ruth M. (Racette) Baalman. Passed away July 19, 2021 (69 yoa) at the Salina Regional Medical Center, Salina, Ks. Linda grew up in Oakley, KS and graduated from Oakley High School and from Colby Community College.

She later moved to Salina,...

Jul 14, 2021

Michael Leroy Arndt of Rural Emporia, KS passed away July 14, 2021, at his home.

Michael (Mike) was born June 26, 1948, in Emporia, KS, son of Frederick and Millicent (Murphy) Arndt.

Mike's hobbies included golfing, fishing, going on cruises, welding, and spending time with his family and friends.

Mike was a certified...

Jul 10, 2021

Shirley Jean (Persinger) Werner was born January 4, 1960 to Richard and Mary (Darbro) Persinger at Ponca City OK. She married Thomas Werner May 23, 1981 and had two children, Jennifer Werner and Aaron Werner.

Shirley passed away on July 10, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. She is survived by her son Aaron Werner, Grandson...

Jul 5, 2021

Celia Ann Bowers, 44, passed peacefully at home on July 5, 2021. She was born in Topeka on November 18, 1976 to Clifford Bowers (deceased) and Courtney (Bowers) Fulton. She was a graduate of Shawnee Heights high school. Celia was a CNA. She worked at The Farm. Celia leaves behind her loving children Casey, Johana, and Xaiver and her...

Jul 2, 2021

Benjamin Joel "Ben" "Joe" Campbell, age 58, died in his home in Sedgwick, KS. He is survived by hisdaughter, Lindsay (Austin) Adolphson; two loving granddaughters: Annabelle and Mila. He is also survived by two brothers; James Campbell, Dale Campbell; sister, Michelle Campbell.

Benjamin was a Captain in the Army Nurse Corps located in the Surgeon Cell ofthe...

Jul 1, 2021

Claudia Marie Devine, Boots. 1-20-1959 Born in Independence Missouri. Daughter of Claude and Zula Boots – Arnold.  Married Gerald (Jerry) Devine in 1982. Resided in Hutchinson, Kansas with her family for thirty years. Her family was blessed to have her move to Topeka, Kansas in 2019, where she helped with her family business, Jerry's Auto Repair llc.

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Jun 23, 2021

"Jenks" – Darrell Roy Jenkins, 63, Miller Kansas, passed away at home on the family farm June 23rd, 2021.

He was the 4th of 6 children born on July 3rd, 1957 in Emporia, Kansas to LeRoy S. Jenkins Jr and Mary Louise (Rolfsmeyer) on their 10th Anniversary.

Jenks grew up working on the family farm...

Jun 22, 2021

Willard "Bill" J Schleiger, 77, born July 20, 1943. Died June 22, 2021. Bill was a lifetime printer in both Lincoln, Nebraska and Manhattan Kansas. Bill is preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Mollie Schleiger and sister Beverly, all of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Donna Schleiger of 46 years, of...

Jun 22, 2021

William "Bill" Henry Cossairt, 99, of Emporia, Kansas, passed away on June 16th 2021 at the Holiday Resort Care Center in Emporia. Bill was born on February 22nd, 1922, in Eldorado, KS to Lester and Byra Cossairt, now deceased.

He is survived by his Wife of 39 years, Jestie Cossairt and his Children Cindy (Ron) Anderson of...

Jun 16, 2021

Harold O. Taylor Jr of Vassar, Kansas died June 16, 2021 at his home. He was 86 years old.

He was born April 14, 1935 in Stockton, Mo., to Harold Taylor Sr and Marie (Taylor) Gochanour.

He joined the Navy and served 4 years. He was stationed in Guam and served on a tender ship....

Jun 6, 2021

David Arlan Houser, 92, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on June 6, 2021.  David was born in Ottawa, Kansas, on September 29, 1928, to Willard and Cleo Houser.  His family later lived in Wellsville, Kansas, and moved to Topeka in 1942.

After graduating from Topeka High School, David earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree at Kansas State College. ...

Jun 3, 2021

Donald E. Ledford passed away June 3, 2021 in Topeka, Kansas. Don was born on December 24, 1929 to Glenn E. and Cora Ledford in Carlyle, KS.

Don spent his early childhood in Turner and Merriam, KS. His high school years were spent at Shawnee Mission Rural until his senior year, when his family moved to ElDorado...

Jun 2, 2021

Arthur "Barry" Gentry, (81) Of Topeka, KS, passed away on May 19th 2021. He was the son of Richard and Alice Gentry, now deceased. He is survived by his Wife Sharon Gentry and his Children Tim (Brenda), Steve (Marcy), Doug (Kelly) and Rhami Gentry Reutzel (Shelby). He has twelve Grandchildren and Six Greatgrandchildren. Barry had a 4th son, Thomas...

Jun 2, 2021

Nancy Reed Mason, 74, passed away peacefully at University of Kansas at Saint Francis Medical Center in Topeka, KS on June 2, 2021, following complications of type 2 diabetes.

She was born on July 11, 1946, in Sullivan, Indiana, and grew up in Park Forest, Illinois.

She graduated from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in...

May 28, 2021

Thomas J Branscom gained his angel wings on 5/7/2021 at 8:50am after several complications from a quadruple bypass surgery he had in February. HE WAS A FIGHTER FOR MONTHS! He was the father of two girls Trisha L Branscom and Ashley M Branscom and the (favorite) son of Karon L Lamoree (Smith). Thomas joined his father in heaven John...