Nov 10, 2020

Phyllis Michaels, 93, passed away November 10, 2020, at Lexington Park Nursing and Rehab in Topeka. Phyllis was born August 30, 1927, to Erwin and Hazel Dutton Taber on their farm in rural Burlingame, KS. She was graduated from Harveyville Rural High School in 1945. After graduation, she moved to Topeka and was employed by the Selective Service Office....

Nov 9, 2020

Cheryl Ann Heider, 71, of Osage City, Kansas, passed away November 9, 2020. Cheryl was born February 22, 1949, in Osage City, to Charles and Sylvia (Hasty) Heider.

Cheryl graduated from Osage City High School in 1967, and went to work for Hallmark, where she worked for nearly 40 years before retiring.

Cheryl was preceded...

Nov 9, 2020

Larry M Logan, 81 of Ozawkie Ks. passed away on November,9 2020 at his assisted living facility in Topeka. Larry was born on October 20, 1939 in Norfolk Nebraska and relocated to Topeka when he was a child. He is survived by his long time companion Rosie Purvis of Topeka, 3 sisters, Debbie Whitfield , Ellen Ross, and Judy...

Nov 7, 2020

Barbara D. Beebe Riniker Bradley, 80, Wakarusa, KS, died November 7, 2020 at Stormont Vail Health surrounded by her children.

She was a homemaker and also worked as a paper carrier with her late husband Dan.

She had various jobs over the years.

She was born March 11, 1940 at Wamego to Earl...

Nov 4, 2020

Peggy E Hennessee passed away peacefully at her home on November 4th, 2020. She had 3 children, 8 grandkids and 4 great-grandkids. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Nov 4, 2020

Debra Jo Reilly, Debbie Lynn of Topeka Kansas passed away on November 4, 2020 at her home. She was born June 9, 1951 in Kansas City Missouri to Joseph and Josephine (Saia) Reilly.

Debbie graduated from Hayden High School Class of 1969.

Debbie enjoyed friends, good music and good times!

Survivors include her...

Nov 3, 2020

Joseph Kevin Fitzgibbon, 66, passed away on November 3, 2020, at his home in Chanute, KS.

He was born on September 10, 1953, to Francis and Marion Fitzgibbon in Vineland, New Jersey. Joseph took pride in his woodworking and construction abilities, as well as his profound guitar playing skills. He enjoyed sharing these gifts with others at...

Oct 25, 2020

Claude Ray "Pup" Crocker passed away at home on October 25, 2020. He was 83. He was born on June 26th, 1937 in Paola, KS., to William and Roxy Crocker, who proceed him in death. Claude was one of ten siblings, eight have gone before him.

Claude left Topeka to join the Marine Corp and was stationed...

Oct 24, 2020

Earlie (Earl) R. Klass III passed away Saturday October 24th, 2020. Earl was born June 30, 1959 in Topeka Kansas to Earlie R. Klass Jr. and Ethal (Steele) Klass.

He worked many years in heating and air conditioning maintenance. He enjoyed racing stock cars and watching Nascar. He also enjoyed spending time fishing with his friends and...

Oct 21, 2020

Duane Daniel Hunter, Jr., 67, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on October 21, 2020. He was born on February 13, 1953. Dan graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1971 and attended Washburn University. He married Pamela K. (Hunter) Cockerham in 1973. They resided in Topeka, where they raised their daughter, Stephanie (Ewan) Auguste. Dan worked for United Parcel Service...

Oct 20, 2020

Fred E. Adams Jr. passed away at the age of 56, due to medical conditions on October 20, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas.

He was born October 8, 1964 in Madesto, California.

The youngest of four siblings.  He was mainly raised in the Topeka and surrounding areas.  He did spend time in Arkansas City, Kansas and...

Oct 19, 2020

George Allen Smith, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2020 at Aldersgate Village, with his beloved wife Clara at his side.

George was born in Des Moines Iowa, on January 9, 1933, son of George and Margaret Smith. His father was active in the Army military and the family lived in many...

Oct 19, 2020

Louis Junior Johnico died suddenly at the age of 70 on October 19, 2020 in his home in Topeka, Kansas.   He was born on March 19, 1950 in Talihina, Oklahoma.  His parents were Louis and Lorency Johnico.  He is preceded in death by his oldest sister, Myrtle King.  He is survived by sisters Edna Johnico, Suzette Sims, and Mildred...

Oct 15, 2020

Edward Anthony "Ted" Marvin age 89, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on October 15, 2020 at McCrite Plaza Health Center. Born on January 30, 1931 in Charlottesville, Virginia to Samuel Wesley Marvin and Lois Bradford Marvin, he grew up on a peach and apple orchard in Greenwood, Virginia where he Greenwood Schools and Virginia Episcopal School.

He...

Oct 13, 2020

Jules Reece Malain, 71, of Melvern, Kansas, passed away from Covid-19 complications on October 13, 2020. Jules was born in Vancouver, Washington on January 15, 1949 to Arthur Leo Malain and Fanny Isobel Bloom. Jules co-owned and operated Kathy's Kitchen with his wife, Kathy Young, in Melvern. Jules was a brilliant mechanic, plumber, electrician, chef, musician, and inventor.

Oct 13, 2020

Laura Burk, 102, died October 13, 2020 at Brookside Retirement Community where she had resided for the past 7 years. She was born in Missouri to Carl (Fred) and Lillian Ward. She moved to Emporia at age 8 and attended Emporia schools. She received a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Emporia State...

Oct 8, 2020

Diana Faye Heidinger (Hafner) 71 departed this world Thursday, October 8, 2020 to be with her Lord, family, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and MaryJane Hafner, and her brother Terry Hafner. She was born February 9th, 1949, in Harvey North Dakota, and grew up on a farm just outside of Sykeston, North Dakota....

Oct 7, 2020

Kenneth Lyle Oppenlander, age 85 of Manhattan, died October 7, 2020 in Manhattan after a long battle with cancer. He was born on September 22, 1935 in Manhattan to Norman and Violet Oppenlander. He was united in marriage to Aileen on June 7, 1980

He was proceeded in death by both parents. He is survived by his...

Oct 3, 2020

Patricia "Pat" McRae (Day), 78, of Chapman, Kansas, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Good Shepherd Homecare Hospice in Manhattan, KS. Pat was born February 11, 1942 in Blue Rapids, KS.

Pat grew up in Junction City and attended Junction City schools.  She attended Topeka Barber College in Topeka, Kansas. After graduating Barber College, she owned a...

Oct 2, 2020

ReeneeA. Powell Hendrickson, 55, passed away courageously and peacefully, from this life, to eternal life on the morning of Oct 2nd2020, with her husband and son by her side.Reeneewas born in Wichita, KS on December 8th1964. At the time of her death, she was living in Topeka, KS with her husband and son.

Reeneelived her life to...