Joseph “Joey” Allen Mills
Aug 19, 2025
Joseph "Joey" Allen Mills, 31, of Edwardsville, Kansas, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas. Born on January 21, 1994, in Kansas City, Joey was a 2012 graduate of Bonner Springs High School and a dedicated employee of the Wyandotte County Unified Government.
Joey was a loving husband, father, son, and friend whose presence...
Clara M. Smith
Aug 17, 2025
Clara M. Smith, 87, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025.
Clara was born on May 10, 1938, in Harveyville, Kansas, to Claude and Fay Briant. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1956 and worked as a personal assistant and office manager at Jostens Printing and Publishing throughout her adult life.
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Kevin Hugh Maxwell
Aug 16, 2025
Kevin Hugh Maxwell passed away on August 16th, 2025, Saturday afternoon, at the age of 63. He is survived by his 2 brothers, 2 sisters, his wife Linda, his four sons Michael, Justin (Ashleigh), Danny, Liam, his daughter, Maggie, and his six grandchildren; Brayden, Sophia, Collin, Heidi, Olivia and Evelyn, as well as numerous friends.
Kevin and...
Dr. Heather Nicole Bliss
Aug 13, 2025
Dr. Heather Nicole Bliss, 38, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away at St. Francis hospital in Topeka, KS on August 13th, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on August 4, 1987, in Emporia, KS to Glenn (Joey) Bliss and Kimberly Messerschmidt Geiss.
Heather graduated from Emporia High School in 2005 and later received her bachelor's degree from...
Sharon Kaye Kimberly (Nuzzi)
Aug 11, 2025
Sharon Kaye Kimberly (Nuzzi), age 81, of Overbrook, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, surrounded by some of her family. Born on October 3, 1943, in Durant, Oklahoma, Sharon lived a full and fearless life, marked by adventure, determination, and a deep love for those around her.
A headstrong and independent woman, Sharon was known...
Mary Kathleen Edwards
Aug 11, 2025
Mary Kathleen Edwards, a beacon of love and faith, was called home to the Lord on August 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. Born on May 31, 1968, in Madison, Wisconsin, Mary's radiant spirit was a testament to the joy and light she brought into this world.
Mary's journey on earth was marked by her...
Christine Marie Walsh
Aug 6, 2025
Christine Marie Walsh, 60, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on August 6, 2025.
Born on December 23, 1964, to Richard L. Belin and Jeanette M. Holladay, in Manhattan, KS. Our mother will be remembered for her fierce devotion to her family, her compassion for animals, and her undeniable loyalty to the Kansas City Chiefs. Whether she...
Rose Mignon Rainey
Aug 5, 2025
Rose Mignon Rainey—known simply as "Mignon" to nearly everyone—was a rare soul who seemed to find beauty in everything and everyone. At 82 years old, she peacefully finished her life's race, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and unwavering love.
Mignon was born January 3, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Rose Walker and Walter Thurston....
Robert “Bob” M. Cooper
Aug 5, 2025
Robert "Bob" M. Cooper, 86, went home to heaven on August 5, 2025, in Hospice Care at Lexington Park in Topeka, KS. He was born on February 9, 1939, in Mankato, MN at St. Jospeh's Hospital to William "Don" D. and Hazel M. (Hake) Cooper.
Bob graduated from high school in Mankato, MN in May of 1957....
Michael Ray Brown
Aug 3, 2025
Michael Ray Brown, 64, of Topeka, KS passed away in his home on August 3rd, 2025.
He was born January 18th, 1961, in Wichita, KS, the son of Horace "Bud" Brown and Kathryn Brown (Prim).
Michael is survived by his mother, Kathryn Prim, his children: Michael Brown, Justin Brown, Jessica Schroedel, and Jenny Olivera, several...
Walter Joseph Scheck
Jul 30, 2025
Walter Joseph Scheck, known affectionately to many as Walt or Wally, passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 19, 1941, in St. Peter, KS to Frank and Eva (Richmeier) Scheck, Walt's journey came to an end at home in Paxico, Kansas, surrounded by the love of his family.
Walt graduated...
David Wayne Colvin
Jul 27, 2025
David Wayne Colvin, "Big Dave", a lifelong Kansan, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 61.
He was born on July 10, 1964, in Winchester, Kansas, to Violet Elizabeth Rhodes and Lester Alan Colvin.
David was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Leonard, Bonnie, Cathy,...
Sharyn Anson Mccoy Hulter
Jul 27, 2025
Sharyn Anson McCoy Hulter, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted follower of Christ, Sharyn lived her life with unwavering faith, fierce love, and a servant's heart always placing Jesus first, her family second, and her friends close behind.
Born on May 26, 1947, Sharyn...
John Thomas Schuetz
Jul 26, 2025
John Thomas Schuetz, 65, a well-known and cared for figure in the Northeast Kansas area, sadly passed from this world on July 26, 2025. After a happy life full of community, kindness, and devoted love. Known in diverse social circles for his willingness to help and friendly nature, John was a pillar of reliability and decency to all who...
George W. Lynn
Jul 24, 2025
George W. Lynn passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on Mother's Day, May 9, 1943, to Kenneth Lynn and Jean McComas.
George was a Master Carpenter, a trade he learned at a young age. He took great pride in his craft, and his attention to detail.
He...
Roberta Louise “Robbie” Bridges (Alterman, Spoonemore)
Jul 24, 2025
Roberta Louise "Robbie" Bridges (Alterman, Spoonemore)
Roberta Louise "Robbie" Bridges (Alterman, Spoonemore), 74, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on June 16, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, Robbie lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and deep devotion to her family.
Robbie earned her master's degree in Social Work from the University...
Marvin Louis Knox
Jul 21, 2025
Marvin Louis Knox,73, passed away July 21, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1952, to Leila and Marvin Knox in Salina Ks.
He graduated in 1970 as Class President from CCCHS and attended KSU.
He trekked through Europe and traveled to the South and Northwest states for many years. Marvin was an avid researcher,...
Ronald B. Johnson
Jul 18, 2025
Ronald B. Johnson passed peacefully from this life at Cambridge Place on July 18, 2025. He was born to Green and Stella Johnson in Sand Gap KY on August 2, 1939. In childhood the forests, mountains and rocky streams of the Appalachians were his playground.
In 1960 he joined the Army and was stationed at Fort. Riley....
Melba Kay Rucker
Jul 18, 2025
Melba Kay Rucker, also known as Kay or Sam, was a devoted sister, stepmother, and aunt. She died peacefully at her home in Topeka, KS on July 18, 2025, after a long illness. She was 85 years old.
Kay was born in McComb, Ohio. She married William H. Rucker on December 28, 1971, spending their lives together...
John Eugene Schmidtberger
Jul 15, 2025
John Eugene Schmidtberger, age 74, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away of natural causes in July 15, 2025, at the Midland Care Hospice House.
John was born on October 18, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, to Wilma (Swafford) Schmidtberger and Emmanuel Schmidtberger. A lifelong resident of Topeka, he graduated from Topeka West High School.
He spent many...
