Jun 3, 2020

Kurt Leslie James passed peacefully at his home in Topeka, Kansas on June 3, 2020. His untimely passing was a shock to all who knew him. Kurt was born on January 11, 1952 in Topeka, Kansas to Howard and Helen James. Kurt is survived by his two sons, Dylan James, (29) and Daniel James, (27) his mother, Helen James,...

May 29, 2020

Robert William Richmond, a Topeka resident, died peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020. He was 92. Mr. Richmond was born on July 21, 1927, in Stockton, KS, the son of Emmett and Janet Richmond. He spent his childhood in Wellington, KS. He graduated from Wellington High School in 1944. After beginning his studies at Washburn University, he served two...

May 27, 2020

Gerald Francis Dinnen, 75, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Midland Hospice.

Jerry was born January 31, 1945 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Helen (Morrissey) Dinnen. He graduated from Maur Hill-Mount Academy in Atchison, Kansas in 1963 and attended Washburn University.

Jerry proudly served this country in the United...

May 18, 2020

Maurice E. "Moe" Johnson died peacefully after a brief illness on May 18, 2020 in Topeka, KS at the age of 90.

Moe is survived by his children Carl Johnson (spouse Phil Griffin) of Topeka and Jae Johnson (spouse Catherine Ford) of Austin, Texas; Grandson Ben Johnson (spouse Victoria) of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Granddaughter Jessie...

May 15, 2020

Michael Thomas Dreher, 68, of Topeka, passed away at home on May 15, 2020. He was born February 18, 1952, to Celestine "Joe" and Bernadette Dreher and was a 1970 graduate of Hayden High School and received a bachelor's degree in Recreation from Washburn University in 1975. Mike went on to hold several positions throughout his life, but his...

May 11, 2020

Letta was born November 6, 1944 in Salina, Kansas to Ralph and Velma (Hardisty) Ditto. She died May 6 at Alma Manor Nursing Center, Alma, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and twin sister, Roberta, who died at birth.

Letta grew up in Bennington and lived in Salina and Topeka, Kansas.

May 9, 2020

Michael David Jackson was born January 9, 1954, in Topeka Kansas. He was the sixth child born to the late Marvin and Jessie Wilson Jackson.

Mr. Jackson attended Topeka public schools and was a certified welder until he became disabled. Michael was a long-time member of

Zion Tabernacle Church and volunteered his services at the...

May 6, 2020

Darlene Sue Smith, 75, of Topeka, KS, died May 6, 2020 following a brief illness. She was born April 2, 1945 in Smith Center, KS, the daughter of Loyd and Clara Billings. She worked for many years at the North Topeka Food-4-Less, and then later at the North Topeka Walmart as a phone operator. Darlene graduated from Frankfort High...

Apr 30, 2020

Mary Karen Jungmann 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away April 25th at Midland Hospice.

She was born Oct 15 1944 in Carbondale, KS to Eugene (Dutch) and Sally Jungmann.

She is survived by her daughter Larrie Smith, (husband Jon), Four grandchildren, Sarah, Elizabeth (Seth) Gianessi, Jacob and Justin.

2 great granddaughters Nora and...

Apr 27, 2020

Roger F. DeVader passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 27, 2020 at the age of 72 years. He had been battling cancer.

Roger was born in Holton, KS to Henry and Ines DeVader. He attended school in Jackson County, KS. and later joined the US Navy where he served as an electrician on submarines. He...

Apr 18, 2020

Mary Sue (Kepner) Fountain, formerly of Linn County, Kansas, passed away on April 18, 2020 at Bridge Haven Memory Care. She was 85 years old. Mary Sue, the oldest child and daughter of Mary Lena (Hall) and Glenn Sterling Kepner, was born May 26, 1934 in Bogard Township east of Urich, Missouri on the family farm.

Mary...

Apr 16, 2020

Donna Lee Meggison, 72, of Holton, KS passed away Thursday April 16th, 2020 in the comfort of her home with family by her side from glioblastoma (brain cancer). She was born December 3rd, 1947 in Topeka, KS.

She had several hobbies including family history, collecting Elvis Presley, reading cookbooks, crocheting, sewing, and several other hobbies.

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Apr 7, 2020

Denise Louise Richards, 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on April 7, 2020.  She was born December 5, 1954 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Orville and Louise (Mayfield) Lister. Denise graduated from Topeka High School in 1972 and attended Washburn University.

Denise worked as an insurance supervisor for the Cotton O'Neil Clinic for 24 years. Most...

Apr 5, 2020

Evangelist-Missionary Jerrie Ann Yancey, 67, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS. She was born on July 25, 1952, in Moberly, MO. She graduated from Penn Foster University, where she received her bachelor's degree. Before passing, she worked as a nurse at Pearlie Mae's Compassion and Care, where she soon planned to...

Apr 4, 2020

Norman Dean "Norm" Herbel, 78, fell asleep in Jesus on Saturday, April 4, 2020 in his home near Abilene, Kansas, from congestive heart failure.

Norm was preceded in death by parents, Harry and Eva Herbel; brothers Charles Herbel of Shaffer, KS; Ray Herbel, of Niles, MI; Dale Herbel of Caldwell, ID, as well as one great-grand son....

Apr 2, 2020

Phillip Preston Morse,68, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 29, at his home, due to heart disease.

Phil was born Feb.3, 1952, at Topeka, son of Paul C. "Cody" Morse, Sr. and Bette Talbot Morst. He was preceeded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul C. Morse, Jr. (Boyd Fetterolf) and Timothy Owen Morse. He...

Mar 16, 2020

Lowell Dwayne Sears, 68, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2020 after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on December 17, 1951 to Harold and Geraldine (Riley) Sears in Atchison, Kansas.

Lowell worked at Topeka's Payless Shoesource Distribution Center for 32 years. He married Wendy Lee Shaw on August 9th, 1978 and...

Mar 16, 2020

Martha (Dianne) Manville, age 62, passed away at her home in Topeka, KS on Monday, February 17. Dianne was born on October 20, 1957 in Independence, Missouri to William and Betty (Sager) Law. In July 1970, following her father's passing, the family moved to Saint Joseph, Missouri where she graduated from Central High School. Dianne received her Bachelor's from...

Mar 11, 2020

Lisa Marie Hoffman (Smith), 56, of Topeka, KS succumbed to a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer in the evening of March 7th, 2020. Lisa was cared for in the comfort of her home where shortly after a gathering of friends and family, she was relieved of her symptoms. Lisa was born in Topeka, KS on September 30th, 1963 as the...

Mar 11, 2020

Anthony "Tony" Joseph Fox, of Topeka passed away March 11, 2020.  He was born

January 25, 1957 in Topeka, KS to Frank L. Fox and Rae Jeanine (Drake) Fox.

Tony was a long time employee of Walmart.  He was an avid model railroad enthusiast

and a member of the Topeka Model Railroad club,...