Jul 17, 2019

On Monday, July 15, 2019, Denise Ann Shontz, passed through this mortal realm and now awaits her place by her Savior, Jesus Christ.   Born on a blustering winter day in Monroe City, MO on December 6, 1956, Denise spent her whole life looking for that next adventure.  Never afraid to try something new, and doubly determined if someone told...

Jul 16, 2019

Loren Keith "Dusty" Greene, age 96, passed away at Brewster Health Center in Topeka on July 11, 2019. Dusty was born in Nortonville, Kansas on December 30, 1922.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Doris Montgomery Greene. Dusty and Doris have three children in Topeka: Kelly Neske (Steve), Kandis Barker (Jerry), and Russell T. Greene. They...

Jul 16, 2019

Jean E. Dixon of Lawrence passed away on July 9, 2019, in the company of family.

Jean E. was born in Lawrence on December 6, 1948 to Charlotte L. (Potts) Dixon and Lloyd J. Dixon.  Jean E. graduated from Lawrence High School in 1967 and retired from a job she loved as a medical assistant with Reed...

Jul 15, 2019

George (Grumpy) Finch, 78, Topeka, passed Monday July 15, 2019. Born in Parsons Ks to John Finch and Florence Carr Finch January 4, 1941. He graduated from Hayden High School 1959. He attended Washburn University later.

He married Elizabeth Kristina (Kris) Colombo in 1967. To this union were born Sean Thomas Finch, Topeka, and Elizabeth Ann (Beth)...

Jul 12, 2019

Dean Paul Hoffsommer, age 84, went to be with his family and friends in heaven on July 12, 2019, one day after his 65th wedding anniversary with his loving wife, Addie. His last days were spent at Brookside Manor, Overbrook, KS, receiving loving care from staff and many visits from family and friends.

Dean was born in...

Jul 10, 2019

Arnetta Lee Burgess (Perkins) age 81, Topeka, went to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 14 years to the day after her late husband, Harold's passing.

She was born May 26, 1938 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Madeline Perkins (Cooper). Arnetta married Charles Gillespie in 1954. To this union there...

Jul 9, 2019

Robert Marion Roberts Sr., 87, Council Grove, went to spend eternity with His savior on July 3, 2019.

He was born in Herington on Jan. 5, 1932, to Fred and Ruth (Cochran) Roberts, the seventh of eight children: Ila, who died in infancy, Fred, Tom, Marjorie, Janeice, Glenn, Robert and Kenneth. They preceded him in death.

Jul 8, 2019

Rex E. Ford, 81, of Tecumseh, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 08th, 2019, after his courageous battle with cancer. His wife Scarlett was by his side.  He lived a full life, and was a very decent man.

Visitation will be Friday, July 19th, from 6pm to 9pm, at Shawnee Heights United Methodist Church,...

Jul 6, 2019

Gregory Shawn Miles, 66, passed away on July 6, 2019

He was born in Modesto, CA on Aug 6, 1952 to Warren Miles and Daphene Rayburn.

He is survived by - 4 sisters and 7 brothers and too many nieces and nephews to count.

Gregory married the love of his life Bonnie Lou...

Jun 25, 2019

Thomas H. Robison (85), originally from Carbondale, KS and most recently of Topeka, died on June 25, 2019.

Tom was born October 23, 1933 in Topeka, KS, the son of Willard and Ethel (Smith) Robison. He attended Carbondale (KS) High School, graduated in 1951, and was a member of the State Championship Basketball Team in 1951.  Tom...

Jun 23, 2019

Phyllis Jean Michael, 66, passed away on June 23, 2019 in Topeka, Kansas.

Phyllis was born in Lola Kansas to Norman Ray Michael and Betty Jean Burris on August 26, 1952. She graduated from Iola High School in Iola Kansas in 1970. On June 19, 1970, Phyllis married Richard David Brundage in Iola Kansas, then moved to...

Jun 23, 2019

Anita Marie (Randall) Wilson, age 86 years, died Sunday June 23, 2019 after suffering a stroke earlier in the week. Anita was born December 12, 1932 to Ann and Syl Randall.  She attended school and grew up in Wamego, Ks.

Anita married the love of her life Donald Wilson on December 25, 1950. They were married 68...

Jun 22, 2019

Heather Joy Hartoebben, 36, passed away on June 22nd, 2019, at home after a long battle with health issues.  She is survived by her daughter, Hayli, of the home, her parents, Joe & Pam Hartoebben of Mayetta, her brothers, Ken (Amy) Hartoebben of Hoyt, Keith (Amy) Hartoebben of Lake St. Louis, MO, Kevin (Ashley) Hartoebben of Greeley, CO, and...

Jun 17, 2019

Herbert "Mac" McPartling  91,  passed away Thursday June 6.  He was born July 16, 1927 in Topeka, KS.  He is survived by his wife, Miriam and daughter, Mary in Overland Park.   Mac graduated from Topeka High School in 1945.  He was a Navy Veteran and had the privilege of attending the Kansas Honor Flight in 2018.  He worked at...

Jun 13, 2019

Ezell "E.M." Boyce, 94, was born March 24, 1925, in Humboldt, Kansas, the son of T.L. and Marie Martin Boyce.  He died June 13, 2019, at his home in Americus, Kansas.

E.M. is survived by his son, Steve, of Admire; a sister, Betty Kershaw and her husband, Jerry, of Norman, Oklahoma; grandchildren Jon Boyce, Dan Boyce, Hallie...

May 24, 2019

Victor Eugene Graybill, 65, of Auburn, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at Stormont-Vail Hospital on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Vic was born to Peggy Hoffman Graybill on June 29, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas.  When he was seven years old his mother married Roger Marteny, who raised Vic and his younger brother, Steven Ray, with...

May 23, 2019

Roberta "Bert" Morrissey was born on January 16, 1937 in Independence, MO to Harry and Helen Alexander.

She married James Leo Morrissey on February 14th, 1959. She had 4 children: James J Morrissey, Cleota Marie Morrissey, Janie Ramsdell (Joe Ramsdell) and Brenda Shoemaker (Jim Shoemaker).

She is preceded in Death by her husband.

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May 22, 2019

Anna Louise Hicks Goble - 81 Topeka, Kansas Lexington Park Assisted Living.03-17-1938 - 05-22-2019 Beckley West Virginia. Born 03-17-1938 to Roy and Gladys Hicks. Resided in Towanda, Kansas for 42 years. Owner/Operator of American Cleaners until retired. Anna loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren, gardening and loved laying in the sun. Anna was married to the late Ernest Goble...

May 17, 2019

Darrell O. McNeil, Colonel, US Army (Retired), 90, passed away on May 17, 2019 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  He was born January 17, 1929, in Delphos, Kansas, to Owen Renrick and Hazel Helen (Hart) McNeil.

Darrell had a happy childhood growing up in the small town of Delphos,...

May 11, 2019

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Gerald "Jerry" Stidham died peacefully on May 11, 2019 with family at Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. He was born on December 19, 1936 the son of Roy and Clara (Moore) Stidham. He was born in Toledo, Washington at the foot...