May 7, 2019

William Joseph Ryan, III, age 79, of Topeka, Ks, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born in Osage City, Kansas on December 14, 1939 the son of William J. Ryan, Jr. and Irene (Masters) Ryan of Osage City, Kansas; both parents have predeceased him.

Bill married Collette Natalie Ryan...

Apr 28, 2019

Cornelia Curry Morrison Benfer, "Sally," age 87 of Topeka, died on April 28, 2019. She was born October 4, 1931 in Long Beach, CA, the daughter of Mar Alexander and Helen Cornelia Morrison. She attended schools in Seal Beach, CA and Topeka, KS. Sally was a 1949 graduate of Topeka High and 1953 graduate of Washburn University, (W.U.) earning...

Apr 23, 2019

Julie Ann Lewis age 60

Born January 4th 1959

Passed away peacefully on

April 17th 2019 at 9:00 p.m.

In Topeka Kansas at Stormont Vail Hospital.

Daughter too Wanda Jean Lewis passed at age75, and Roscoe Clark Lewis age 82.

Julie attended the California school for the...

Apr 17, 2019

Cleo Frances (Siegrist) Wickham, 80, of Topeka, died April 13. Frances was born in Simpson, KS, April 1, 1939, to Vivien & Cleo Siegrist. She was one of five children. Phyllis Wendling (Herb Wendling), Eloise Hillman (Chester "Bud" Hillman), William (Bill) Siegrist (Berta Lou Siegrist), and Elizabeth Carlson (Jack Carlson). She graduated from Simpson High School in 1957.

Apr 14, 2019

Juanita I. Hanika, 81 passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14th, 2019.  Nita was born on November 14th, 1937 to Mark and Iris Hanika in Shubert Nebraska and moved to Topeka in 1945.  She attended Highland Park High School.

Nita married George Behymer in 1956.  They had three children, Kirk (Missy), Shari Brandenburgh, and Mitch Behymer (Susan)...

Apr 13, 2019

Johnny Allen Gallion, age 74 passed away peacefully on Saturday April 13, 2019 at St Francis Hospital in Topeka, KS.  He was born October 13, 1944 in Springfield, MO to John and Cleo (Baker) Gallion.   He married Donna Murrell on August 15, 2009.  He is survived by his wife, Donna Gallion, two sisters, Connie Gallion Shumate of Bunceton, MO...

Apr 8, 2019

Billy Dean Gragg (66), a.k.a "The Blue Duck", passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS on Monday April 8th, 2019. He was born on August 4th, 1952 in Quenemo, KS. Billy was the youngest of four children and was preceded in death by one older sister Norma Dee Trendel, one older brother James Leroy Gragg (69) and...

Apr 8, 2019

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Margaret Ballenger 60 of Topeka Ks passed away April 8, 2019. Born in Holton Ks April 15, 1958 to Carol Gebhart and Brownie DuBois. She worked for many years in the food service industry, including several years with the Kansas Docking Center and Kansas Dept for the Blind. Margi was an...

Apr 3, 2019

Mildred Sue Gibbons, 76, of Lawrence  Kansas passed-away April 3, 2019. Born in Lawrence Kansas February 4th, 1943, the daughter of Mulford and Evelyn Gentry. Sue enjoyed crocheting, puzzle books, and spending time with her family. Survived by her children: sons Terry Davenport, Michael Brown, daughters Peggy Underwood, Deanna Brown, Cathy Brown all of Lawrence. Sue was blessed with...

Apr 2, 2019

James Thomas Case Jr., Emporia, passed away at Stormont Vail in Topeka Ks, April 2, 2019 at the age of 63.

James was born June, 30 1955 in Claremore, OK to James T. Case Sr. and Iva Nell Muskrat.  James was a truck driver for 26 years for the City of Emporia and a lifelong resident of...

Mar 27, 2019

Ryan John Ceballos, Age 38, tragically passed away 12/28/18 in a fire at his home. Preceded in death by father, Alfred J, he is survived by his mother, Patty L. and half-sisters Krista, Jolee, and Trina.

Ryan loved literature his entire life.  His literary works were published by a national children's magazine when he was only eight...

Mar 27, 2019

Alford Dean Shaver, commonly referred to as "Dean" or "Dino"was born March 28, 1962 and passed away peacfully at his home surrounded by family and friends on March 27, 2019. Dean was a resident of Topeka, KS at his time of passing. Dean is survived by his mother Sharon Caley and five children Linda Shaver, Ashley Shaver, Michael Shaver,...

Mar 24, 2019

Sondra  Crump (79) passed away on March 24th, 2019.   She was born on April 17th, 1939  to Frank and Jewell Craig in Bell, CA on her mother's birthday.  When she was 6 years old, the family  moved to Lakin, Kansas where Sondra eventually married Ed Eves and became the mother of four children.  In 1965, they moved their young...

Mar 15, 2019

Nancy Kay (Winklepleck) Gordon, 73 of Manhattan, KS went home to be with the lord on March 15, 2019.

Nancy was born to George and Margie Winklepleck on September 7, 1945 in Marysville, KS.  She graduated from St. George High School in 1963 and went on to marry Gary Neil Gordon of Wamego, KS.  Together they had...

Mar 11, 2019

Melvin E. Parks, "Mel," age 69, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2019, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Mel is survived by his three brothers, Gale, Rex, and Mike, his four children, Melvin Jr., Daniel, Matthew, and Christianne, and his four grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Sr. and Amanda, his three...

Mar 11, 2019

Joel Lee Harper of Topeka, Ks grew his wings and left this earth to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ March 7th at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Topeka. He was 68.

Joel was born January 26, 1951 in Topeka, Ks to Wesley S. Harper and Alice E. Harper. He is survived by...

Mar 3, 2019

Rodney William Gaston, 33, Topeka KS, passed away March 3rd, 2019. Rodney was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 23rd, 1986 to Rodney W. Gaston and Annette Eakes. Rodney is survived by parents Annette Eakes, Thomas Kelly, and Trina Gaston, siblings Hillary, Pamela, Bryan, Kaitlyn, and Mackenzie, and his grandparents Joseph Eakes, William & Geraldine Gaston, and Hal &...

Feb 27, 2019

Frank Chaffin, 76, of Topeka, died Wednesday, February 27, 2019.

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Frank was born January 5, 1943 in Newton, Kansas, the son of Frank W. and Sara Sue Ewing Chaffin. He was a 1961 graduate of Topeka High...

Feb 26, 2019

Loretta Louise Mulvihill 82, died Tuesday February 26th, 2019 at Midland Hospice House of Topeka KS, with her family by her side.  She was one of 5 children born to William and Jessie Allen on March 28, 1936. She worked for Stormont Vail Linen Services and after 30 plus years retired in 1999. She was married to Ray Vines...

Feb 25, 2019

Helen Brown Bailey Kassens passed away peacefully in her sleep at Emporia Place in Emporia, Kansas on February 25, 2019. She was 98 years old.   Helen was born on a farm north of Emporia September 8, 1920. She was the youngest daughter of Clyde and Edna Smith Brown. She graduated from Emporia High School.

Helen married the...