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...

Dec 17, 2019

Agnes (Olejnik) (Koontz) Wike, 91 of Topeka, passed away peacefully Dec. 17, 2019 with her children by her side.  She was born on February 21, 1928 in Rossville, Kansas, the daughter of George and Rosie Olejnik.  She attended Victor 101 School, a one room school house now located at Ward Mead Park and Rossville High School.  Agnes was employed...

Dec 16, 2019

Elizabeth Anne McCourtie made her transition from this earth on December 11, 2019. Anne was born on November 2, 1944, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Beckham Ross and Martha Anne McCourtie.

She graduated from Eastern Hills High School in Ft. Worth, Texas, and from Tulsa University, Tulsa, Oklahoma, with a Bachelor of Science in psychology.

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Dec 14, 2019

James "Jimmy" Michael Bickell died on December 14, 2019 in Topeka, KS at the age of 51.

Jimmy is survived by his son James Michael Jr. of Lawrence, Mother Sally Degand of Topeka, Sisters Angela Bickell and Kimberly Acheson, both of Topeka. He is preceded in death by wife Julie Vawter of Berryton, and father James A....

Dec 13, 2019

Mark Lynn FitzGerald of Meriden, Kansas passed away peacefully on December 13, 2019 at his home, surrounded by loved ones.

Mark was born September 19, 1947, the son of Marie and Desmond FitzGerald of Beattie, KS.  He graduated from Beattie High School in 1965 along with 11 other classmates.

After high school, Mark joined the...

Dec 7, 2019

Carl "Gene" EugeneWhitesell, 86 of Scranton, Kansas Passed away peacefully onSaturday December 7, 2019at Midland Care, Topeka, Kansas after a short battle with Cancer. He was born onApril 8, 1933in Waterville, Kansas son of William and Ruby (Henrich)Whitesell. He married Anne Martin in Topeka, Kansas onFebuary15, 1958. Gene as almost everyone knew him served for the United States Navy,...

Dec 6, 2019

Jeffery Clay Black was born in Pensacola, Florida on September 19, 1958. He moved with his parents, Virgil and Lula, and two sisters, Lorinda and Sharon, to Topeka, Kansas, where they were raised. Jeff attended Eisenhower Junior High School and Topeka High School, for his education. He went on to obtain his CDL from Fort Scott Community College Truck...

Dec 6, 2019

Everett Worrell

(STAN THE BUD MAN)

Mr. Fixit, Friend, Cowboy, Sailor, Husband, Father, Grandpa, and Animal Lover

Stan Worrell, 79, of Topeka, Kansas, passed December 6, 2019 of Parkinson's at Midland Hospice. He was a great man and will be missed.  He was loved.

Stan was preceded in death by his...

Nov 27, 2019

Glenn "Gene" E. McKinzie

10/15/1960 - 11/27/2019

Born: St. Louis, MO

Resided: Harveyville, KS

Gene was known for his caring heart and how he overcame many adversities in his life.  He had a fighting spirit and a great love for his family.  He will be missed by many.

Memorial...

Nov 27, 2019

Vivian Lucille (Brawner) Pitts, 93, of Topeka, Kansas went to be with her Savior on November 24, 2019. Vivian was born in Wynne, Arkansas to MacCallister Bradford and Willie Ethyl (Kerr) Brawner on October 2, 1926. Vivian lived most of her life in Wynne but moved to Topeka in 2000 to be near her daughter Kathy Ellen and her...

Nov 25, 2019

Susan Marie Anspaugh was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on November 20, 2019. She was born on November 15, 1954 to John and Stella (Holler) Cain in Holton, Kansas.

She was married to Glenn E Anspaugh on November 18, 1973 and together they had two children, Tanya Marie and Craig Ryan. She was blessed with two...

Nov 22, 2019

Jo Leta Weems peacefully passed away Friday morning, November 22, 2019, at Brookside Retirement Community, Overbrook, Kansas.

Jo Leta Weems was born October 13, 1932 at Walters, Oklahoma, to Leta O'Reta (Wallen) and Cornelius Rudolphus (Rat) Wilson. Since her dad worked on highway/bridge construction, Jo Leta lived in a variety of Oklahoma towns until her parents moved...

Nov 21, 2019

Michael R. (Mike) Smith, 73, passed away on November 21, 2019 in Topeka. Mike was born July 20, 1946 in Tucumcari, NM, and the family moved to Hutchinson, KS when he was a young child. He served in the Army from 1964-1967. He married Jeanette in 1975, and worked at Superior Boiler Works for over 25 years. They moved...

Nov 18, 2019

John Joseph Sutton, 62 of rural Morganville passed away on November 7th at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan after a short illness.

John was born October 29, 1957 to John Nathan and Margaret Mary (Paoni) Sutton in Springfield, Illinois. Upon his mother's death in 1967 he moved to Kansas with his sisters and brother. John...

Nov 17, 2019

George Erna McGurk, 83, Topeka, Kansas, passed away November 17, 2019. He was born in Homestead, Pennsylvania to George Erna and Hilda Marion McGurk. He was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and studied at Moody Bible Institute of Chicago and Dallas Institute of Hebrew Studies. He was a veteran of the United States Army where he served with...

Nov 14, 2019

Peacefully and shortly following Prayers of Commendation, on November 14, 2019, Edward Klein (Ed) passed away at the age of 97, while comforted by his daughter Patti Petersen-Klein (Rick).

Ed, son of John and Emilia (Buch) Klein, is predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Wilhelmina, nee Ruppenthal (2013), sisters Margaret, Eva, Gertrude, and Evelyn; and brothers...

Nov 13, 2019

Harold Wayne Johnson Jr., "Junior" of Oskaloosa Kansas passed away Wednesday November 13th, 2019 at home in Valley Falls where he had been living with his son. He was born March 23, 1947 to Harold W. Johnson Sr. and Loretta, "Rita" J Terry in Topeka Kansas. He was a 1965 graduate of Seaman High School in Topeka. Kansas. He...