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...

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...