Obituaries

Dean Edward Robson

Dean Edward Robson

Feb 19, 2020

Dean Edward Robson, 88, of Abilene, passed away Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 at Village Manor after a long battle with Parkinson's. He was born December 29, 1931 in Abilene to Edward and Marie (Bross) Robson. He graduated from Abilene High School and Kansas State University. He lived his entire life in the Holland community except for 2 years in...

Charles E. Miller

Charles E. Miller

Feb 16, 2020

Charles E. (Chuck) Miller, 70, Berryton, KS passed away on February 16, 2020 following a brief, but brave battle with kidney cancer.

Chuck was born June 22, 1949 in Topeka to Kenneth and Dora Miller.  He graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University. Chuck worked for various employers including Ohse Meats and R&K Supply before establishing...

Shawn “Blueyez” Alexander

Shawn “Blueyez” Alexander

Feb 16, 2020

Shawn "Blueyez" Alexander, 39, of Topeka, passed away after more than a 7-year heroic fought battle with cancer and the effects from a donor stem cell transplant the morning of Sunday, February 16, 2020. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Shawn was born April 17, 1980, at St. Francis...

Kristen Lydia Proctor Edmonston

Kristen Lydia Proctor Edmonston

Feb 15, 2020

KRISTEN LYDIA PROCTOR EDMONSTON

Kristen Lydia Proctor Edmonston was called home to her Lord and Savior, Sunday, February 9, 2020, to retake her rightful place among the stars.

The story of the first child of Gerald and Anita Edwards Proctor, began January 3, 1967, a cold Tuesday in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kristen's family ...

Shirley Ann Emperley

Shirley Ann Emperley

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...

Jerome Allen Travis

Jerome Allen Travis

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...

Bryan Curtis Thomas

Bryan Curtis Thomas

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: ...

Cheryl Lyn Sayler

Cheryl Lyn Sayler

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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Agnes Bernice Steinhoff

Agnes Bernice Steinhoff

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...

Edith Charlene Mcgurk

Edith Charlene Mcgurk

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...

Albert William Sester

Albert William Sester

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...

John R. “Dick” Tilly

John R. “Dick” Tilly

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...

Patricia Ann Bailey

Patricia Ann Bailey

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. ...

Irvin Calvin Metz

Irvin Calvin Metz

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...

Raul Alonzo

Raul Alonzo

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...

Suzan Lorraine Johnson

Suzan Lorraine Johnson

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...

Shelly May Helmick

Shelly May Helmick

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...

Jim Bass

Jim Bass

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...

John Wesley Melton

John Wesley Melton

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...

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