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...

Sep 22, 2020

William Joseph "Billy Joe" Meredith, 63 of Topeka, Ks passed away of Covid complications September 22, 2020 at University of Ks, St. Francis Hospital, Topeka.

He was known for BJ's Towing.  He had an independent towing service for 25 years.

BJ was born December 6, 1956 to Charles Edward and Gertrude Elizabeth Cunningham Meredith, Topeka,...

Sep 20, 2020

Jeanne Bellows, was born Norma Jeanne Henderson on March 3, 1928 in Fargo, ND to William Wallace Henderson and Alice Hill Henderson. She passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020 at Plaza West Nursing Facility, in Topeka. While attending North Dakota State University, she met and married her husband Kirk Bellows. They moved to Topeka, KS in 1952 to...

Sep 10, 2020

Glenn Eldon Anspaugh went to be with the Lord on September 10, 2020.  He was born on October 13, 1953 to Ray and Elizabeth (Lacey) Anspaugh in Topeka, Kansas.

Glenn was married to Susan M Cain on November 18, 1973 and together they had two children, Tanya Marie and Craig Ryan.  He was blessed with two grandsons...

Sep 8, 2020

Shirley Ann (Godfrey) Edelman was born January 6th, 1950. She peacefully fell asleep in death at home on September 8, 2020, at the age of 70. Shirley was born in Vancouver, Washington, one of 5 children to Lyle and Evelyn Godfrey.

Shirley grew up in the North Bonneville area in the Columbia River Gorge, graduating from Stevenson...

Sep 7, 2020

Daniel "Bam" Biggers, born August 20th, 1966 in Lawrence, Kansas died September 7th, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas.

Bam was a son to Mary and Clyde; a brother to Crystal, Doug, and Michelle; a father to Chad, Destinee, and JD; a grandfather to Nevaeh, Emma, Jaxon, and Kyrah. Bam was preceded in death by his father, Clyde, and...

Sep 7, 2020

Matthew Robert Ball, 52, passed away suddenly on September 7th, 2020. He passed away in the early morning due to a heart attack.

Matthew was born in Manhattan, KS, graduated from Central H.S. in St. Joseph, MO, and settled in the Emporia area 27 years ago. From an early age, he loved cars. As a child, he...

Sep 5, 2020

'Sunny skies, and open roads is all he sees. Motorcycle exhaust pipes and wind in his ears is all he hears. But, most of all; peace for his loved ones is all he feels!' -KF

Louis Eugene "Gene" Anderson started his earth journey on September 30th, 1957 by his parents Ivan Earl and Alice Marie Handley (both...

Sep 4, 2020

Harry (Bus) Stromgren passed peacefully on August 31st, 2020 after a short but mighty battle with cancer. Harry was born May 12th, 1934 in Michigan Valley, Kansas to Harry and Corene Stromgren. He was married to Betty Jo Cattani on August 22nd, 1954, she preceded him in death in 1997. Bus married Carol Lindsay in 2006, she passed away...

Sep 3, 2020

Bobby G Gryner Jr (58) of Emporia passed away on Thursday September 3, 2020, surrounded by his loved ones.

Bobby was born in La Crosse, KS to Bobby G Gryner Sr and Phillis L. (Glisson) Gryner.

Bobby met Melody Edmonds and married on March 11, 1983. They celebrated 37 years of marriage and have one...

Aug 31, 2020

Walter Roy Blanton of Onaga, KS. died peacefully, with family by his side, on  Monday, August 31, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS.  He was 69.

Walter was born April 14, 1951 in Topeka, KS. to Milton Blanton and Nettie Selby Blanton. Walter was raised in Topeka and graduated from Highland Park High School.  Walter...

Aug 20, 2020

Arlene Ellen Shafstall passed away August 20, 2020.  She was proceeded in death by her husband Glenn Allen Shafstall June 2, 2009. She is survived by her step-children Alenia (Shafstall) Cloud and Roger Shafstall. Her children Rick(Martha) Robb, Roxanne (Robb) Laughlin, Brenda (Cal) (Robb) Wrightsmen, John (Anita) Robb, Becky Robb, Chad (Karla) Shafstall.

She worked at Stokelys...

Aug 18, 2020

Beverly Jean Martin (79) passed away in her home surrounded by family August 16th 2020. She was born April 10th 1941. Bev was preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Frances Yungeberg. She worked many years at Luce Press. She is survived by her husband Chuck Martin who she was married to for 62 years, 7 siblings, 8...