Feb 12, 2020

Feb 11, 2020

Mrs. Emperley passed away after a short illness Wednesday at Stormont Vail Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her parents Theodore "Ted" and Inaz Williamson.  Mrs. Emperley is survived by her six children: Waunita A. Runyan and ex-partner Tina, Andrew R. "Wolf" Runyan and wife Barb, Ginger K. Gazaway Morris (Runyan) and husband Kevin, Kasy Quinn...

Feb 8, 2020

Jerome Allen Travis, 43, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8th, 2020. Jerome was born in Topeka on April 5th, 1976. Son of Ricky Harris Sr. and Leta Travis. He resided in Topeka for 43 years; where he was the owner, operator and producer at Pressha Entertainment. He was passionate about producing music with local artists...

Feb 7, 2020

Bryan Curtis Thomas of Salina, passed away Thursday, February 7th, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, KS.  Bryan was born April 20, 1958 to Howard and Lolita Thomas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and brothers, Donald and Joseph.

Survivors include daughters Chanel Thomas, Kansas City, MO and Erin (Cody) Bolye, Salina.  Granddaughters: ...

Feb 3, 2020

Cheryl Lyn (Shepherd) Sayler, 74, Topeka, KS, passed peacefully Tuesday, January 28th surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her husband Donald A. Sayler, daughters Amy O'Hara (Michael), Arin Clendening (Brent) and grandchildren Molly, Brady, Casey O'Hara and Ava Clendening. Her Celebration of Life will be held on February 9th at the Cyrus Hotel from 2-4.

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Feb 1, 2020

Agnes Bernice Steinhoff, a resident of Topeka, Kansas, went to God's open arms peacefully on February 1, 2020 at the age of 93, with her loving family by her side. Born on September 21, 1926 in Bancroft, Iowa, to the late Francis X. and Christina M. (Kellen) Wilhelmi. Agnes was the youngest and the last survivor of their family...

Jan 29, 2020

Edith Charlene (Thompson) McGurk, 88, died January 29, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born August 23, 1931 in Chanute, Kansas to Lester Thompson and Blanche Godding Thompson. She graduated from Ottawa University in 1954, then served for three years with American Baptist Missions teaching English Language at Soshin Girls School in Yokohama, Japan. While living in Japan she...

Jan 27, 2020

Albert William Sester completed his earthly journey Saturday night, January 18, 2020, in Topeka at home with his loving family caring for him. He was born in Wamego, KS on October 12, 1926, to Leo L. and Ethel M. (Pierson) Sester. Al was the second child of 3 boys and 6 girls. He spent summers on his grandparent's farm...

Jan 21, 2020

Born August 2, 1932, Dick passed peacefully into eternal life on January 21, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 64 years, Beverly (Connell); daughters Lesli and her husband Peter Abraham of Astoria, NY, and Cammy and her husband Channing Warbelton of Omaha, NE; son John and his wife Jean of Dudley, MA; and grandchildren Joseph...

Jan 20, 2020

Patricia Ann Bailey, born May 12, 1945 in Rolla, MO departed her Earthly shell on 1/17/2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was eagerly greeted by beloved family members, John (Father), Erma (Mother), Six Brothers; Walter, Everett, Jimmy, Roger, Johnny, LeRoy and Jenny (Sister) at the Gates of Heaven.

Pat's passing was unexpected although peaceful. ...

Jan 19, 2020

Irvin Calvin Metz, Topeka, whose daily generosity helped many throughout his journey, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House, Sunday January 19, 2020. He was 91. A World War II Veteran of the Navy stationed in the South Pacific, Mr. Metz was a businessman for over 70 years, most of those years in Topeka.

Mr. Metz was...

Jan 16, 2020

Raul Alonzo, 87, of Topeka, KS passed away on January 16, 2020.   Raul was born on January 14, 1933 in Topeka, KS the son of Tomas Alonzo and Maria Jacinta Zendejas.  He grew up at 136 Klein St and also South Chicago/Gary, Indiana.  He attended East Topeka Junior High and Topeka High School.  He was a hospital Corpsman in...

Jan 14, 2020

Suzan Lorraine Johnson, born 11/29/1953 in Emporia, KS, departed her Earthly shell on 1/10/2020 at Holiday Resort in Emporia, KS. She was eagerly greeted by beloved family members, Scherri Buchtel (sister), Cheyanne Watson (niece), Travis Watson (nephew), and Ross and Leah Crawford (parents) at the Gates of Heaven.

Suzan is survived by her daughters, Michelle Zumbrum of...

Jan 11, 2020

Shelly May Helmick-Murray, 51, of Topeka passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in her sleep on January 11, 2020.

She was born in Topeka, Kansas, the eldest child of Ronald and Eugena Helmick on June 27, 1968. Shelly was a dedicated mother, spouse, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who selflessly poured her whole life into fulfilling these...

Jan 10, 2020

Jim Bass, Kansas sculptor, 86, passed away at home January 10, 2020. Born in Topeka November 7, 1933 to Loren and Minnie Krasny Bass.  After graduating from Topeka High School and the University of Kansas, Jim studied lost-wax casting in Mexico. Jim married artist Jean Ison in 1965. Together they crafted a unique home on the Kansas prairie where...

Jan 7, 2020

John Wesley Melton, 48, of Alma, KS, passed away on December 31, 2019, at his home. He was born on August 20, 1971, to James Robert and Sharon (Weiler) Melton in Galesburg, IL.

John attended primary schools in Iowa, Illinois, and Kansas. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1989, and was an active member of...

Dec 23, 2019

Topeka, KS – Harry Freeman Jolley, age 80, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully at Midland Care Hospice on December 18 after a short illness.

Harry was a well-loved husband, father, grandfather and friend.  He touched many lives with his love, warmth, wit, and sense of humor.

He was born May 26, 1939 in Topeka...

Dec 21, 2019

Ralph G. Denny, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 21, 2019. He was born in Kansas City, MO on July 25, 1934, the son of Edward and Florence (Shrock) Denny. He retired as Training Director from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas on January 2, 1998. He was a member of Grace...

Dec 18, 2019

Robert E. "Bob" Jarrett, Lawrence, died Wednesday, December 18, 2019 in Lawrence, Kansas.

Bob was born on May 2, 1934 on a farm near Stockton, Kansas to Jesse and Anna Mae Jarrett. He was a graduate of Stockton High School.

Bob married Margery Eckman in Stockton, Kansas.

Bob operated service stations in Stockton,...

Dec 17, 2019

Jack Padgett passed away Tuesday the 10th of December. He was born in Atchison, KS on 10/27/1935. He moved to Topeka with his wife, Ruth Laverne Randall, who preceded him in death in January of 2016. They were married July 8th, 1972.

Jack served in the armed forces in Vietnam and Korea and won numerous medals, such...