Aug 26, 2021

Toby Lee Luse passed away August 26, 2021 at Providence Medical Center Kansas City, KS. Toby was born June 7, 1957, the son of Wm Duane and Allora Ann (Burlew) Luse. He suffered with Spina Bifida resulting in numerous surgeries,. Toby participated in wheelchair basketball for several years. Toby was frequently seen riding his wheelchair on the Topeka streets....

Aug 23, 2021

She was born January 19, 1953 the daughter of Kenny & Mildred Heim Golder, both deceased.

Ginny attended Seaman schools & later received her GED.

She married Gerry Wenger, they divorced. To this marriage was born her four children.

Ginny married Lloyd Bennett, they divorced.

Ginny worked a few jobs throughout...

Aug 22, 2021

Dorothy Mildred Parman, 89, died August 22, 2021 at the Apostolic Christian Home in Sabetha, KS. She was born August 3, 1932 in Horton, KS, delivered by her great aunt, Dr. Alice May Brown and greeted by her parents, William L Coffland and Esther Nance Coffland. Brown County in northeast Kansas became home to Dorothy, as she moved with...

Aug 22, 2021

Patricia Ann (Radtke) Wild, age 93, died on August 22, 2021 in Topeka, Kansas after a short stay in hospice care.

Pat was born June 15, 1928 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Edwin H. and Lillian L. (Wilson) Radtke. She was one of two daughters.  Her older sister Aileen Mae (Radtke) Daily (Allen) of San Jose,...

Aug 21, 2021

LaVonne "Blondie" M. Smith, 93, of Topeka, KS, died August 21, 2021. LaVonne was born December 20, 1927 in her parent's home in Osage City, KS. Preceding her in death were her parents Emil and Bernice Mussatto, her husband of 63 years, Ted Smith, her son Steve Smith, and her brother Gary Mussatto. LaVonne is survived by two sisters,...

Aug 8, 2021

Suzanne Marie Sawyer-Burris, 57, passed away on August 8, 2021 at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis in Wichita, Kansas due to injuries sustained in an accident while visiting family and friends in Dodge City, Kansas.

She was born March 20, 1964 in Newton, Kansas to Norman and Gail (Meyer) Sawyer.

Suzanne graduated from Topeka West...

Jul 30, 2021

Topeka – Ellen May "Ms. Ellen" Ross , 67, passed away July 30, 2021. She was born November 29, 1953, in Topeka, KS, to William "Bill" Logan and Goldie (Parker) Logan. Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, brother Larry Logan, sisters Peggy Flott and Judy Fisher, granddaughter Leah Ross and spouse Richard Michael "Doggie" Thacher. She is...

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...