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...

Oct 2, 2020

Forest Franklin Sears, son of Don Sears and Beth Tinker was born June 9th, 1989 and passed away on October 2, 2020.  He met Heather Reynolds in 2011 and they were married in 2012 in Osawatomie, KS.  He adored children, loved nature and animals.  He enjoyed playing with his children, video games, superheroes, and movie nights with his wife. ...

Oct 1, 2020

Ruth Marie Kopietz, (54) passed away in Rossville, KS on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Ruth was born in Munich, Germany.

She leaves behind her husband of 20 years, David William Kopietz of Woodbine, Ks, as well as siblings Michael Dambrosi, of (IA) and William Dambrosi, (NM), daughter, MaryJo Cain in Woodbine, KS, son Daniel Paul Cain, Jr....

Sep 30, 2020

Dorothy M. Newton 88, lost her battle with cancer on September 26, 2020. She was born in St. Paul, Kansas to Charles and Myrtle Thompson. She married Charles Newton in 1957 but they later divorced. The family moved to Topeka where she raised her 5 children, attended Washburn University part time, and embarked on her career in State Government....

Sep 30, 2020

Richard Daryl Dreier, 75, of Topeka, KS passed away on September 30, 2020.

Richard was born in Topeka on September 10, 1945 to Carl & Grace Dreier. After graduation from Highland Park High School in 1963, he served in the Army & Kansas National Guard before attending vocational machine shop school at Kansas State College of Pittsburg....

Sep 29, 2020

Roger Leland Zlatnik passed away on September 29, 2020. He was born February 12, 1929 to Joseph and Cecil Zlatnik. His wife of 64 years, Joann, survives as do sons: Bret Zlatnik (St. Louis, MO) and Craig Zlatnik, wife Barbara (Houston, TX); son Aaron Zlatnik is deceased. There are six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Roger grew up in...

Sep 29, 2020

Sharon Ann Fields, neé Getsinger (73) passed away in Topeka, KS on Tuesday September 29, 2020. Sharon was born in Berkeley, CA and retired in 2011 after working for Golden Gate Petroleum (Diablo Petroleum) in Brentwood and Martinez for 30 years. After they retired, they moved to Kansas. She leaves behind her husband of 53 years Bill Fields of...

Sep 28, 2020

On Wednesday, September 16, 2020, Rick Tull, loving husband, son, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 67 in Topeka, KS.

Rick was born on July 31, 1953 in Independence, KS to Arthur and Norma Tull. He graduated from Independence High School in 1971 and attended Emporia State University School of Business until leaving to...

Sep 27, 2020

Myron Lloyd Iwig (Butch) 56 years old

Myron was born June 16th 1964 in Topeka KS and died from cancer September 27th 2020 in Topeka KS.

Parents were Leon Neil Iwig and Mary Lou Iwig.  He was a lifelong Topeka resident, attended Highland Park JR. High and Topeka West Highschool.  He worked as a mechanic,...

Sep 26, 2020

Ronald Lee Sanders born August 1, 1938 to Catherine and Lloyd Sanders in Michigan City, Indiana, passed away September 26, 2020.

He graduated from Grovertown High School in 1956.

He was a catcher who warmed up the pitchers for the Chicago Cubs.  He was in the US Navy and the Navy Reserves, where he served...

Sep 24, 2020

Charles (Chuck) William Wickham 85, of Topeka, died Thursday, September 24, 2020.

Chuck was born in Beloit, KS, April 3, 1935, to Laura & Roy Wickham. He graduated from Beloit High School. He married Frances Siegrist April 2, 1960. He later received his Associate Degree in July, 1982 from Barton County Community College.

He is...

Sep 23, 2020

David Max Betz, 58, Topeka, KSpassed away, Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital, after a long battle with cancer.

David was born, December 21, 1961, in Spokane, WA to Robert Richard Betz and Lorna (Chapman)Betz Hallam. David and his family lived all over the country, he called Topeka home since 1986.

David married...

Sep 23, 2020

Galen Keith Campbell of Dover, passed away on September 23, 2020, at his home. He was born March 21, 1942, to Delta "Deck" and Opal (Starbird) Campbell at their farm on Carlson Road. The two homes are within a mile - on the original farm.

Galen graduated with the Class of 1960 from Dover High School.  He...

Sep 22, 2020

Lawrence (Larry) Raymond Umscheid was born November 28th, 1954. He left us September 22nd, 2020 but his spirit will forever be with us. Larry was born to Charles Edward Umscheid and Elizabeth Louise Aubert.

Larry grew up in Topeka, KS for most of his childhood, his family moved to Cucamonga, CA where he graduated from Alta Loma...