Aug 5, 2019

Forrest Edwin Cowell, 92, passed away August 4,2019 at Topeka, KS. He was born December 19, 1926 to John Imla and Edna Petermeyer Cowell at Clay Center, KS He moved with his family to Topeka, KS in 1943 and graduated from Topeka High School in 1944. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps. After his service, he entered...

Aug 3, 2019

Robert L. Derstein, 83, died August 3, 2019, at home in Topeka, Kansas.

He was born in Benton, Kansas, on November 6, 1935, to Florence Bonner and Kenneth Derstein.

After El Dorado High School, he graduated from Kansas State University in 1961, where he belonged to Acacia Fraternity, and received his Juris Doctorate Degree from...

Aug 2, 2019

Steven Ray Sample, 68, of Topeka, Kansas passed August 2, 2019, unto the place prepared for him by his Saviour Jesus Christ. Steven was born to Donna (Kinter) and Glen Sample on February 10, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas. Steven was a 1969 Graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps and lived the rest...

Jul 31, 2019

Cecilia Evans Clement, 91, passed away July 20th at the Ascension Via Christi hospital in Manhattan, KS with much of her family by her side.  Chronic heart failure and pneumonia caught up with her.

Cecilia, also known as Sheila, was the eldest daughter of James Carey Evans and Madeleine Bigger.  She was born in Buffalo, NY on...

Jul 30, 2019

Rick Cote was born January 3, 1954. He passed away at 65, after a hard battle with cancer at his home on July 30th, 2019.

He was born in Topeka but raised in Meriden, Kansas. He was a graduate of Jefferson West in 1972.

Rick was a hard working business owner, Ricks Home Repair. He...

Jul 23, 2019

Donald Wayne Lawton, 59, of Harveyville, Kan., died July 23, 2019, at his home after battling cancer for more than a year.

Services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, at the Harveyville Cemetery. A memorial has been established at Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.

Born Aug. 16,...

Jul 21, 2019

Catherine June Hoy died at her rural Emporia home on Sunday afternoon, July 21, 2019, after a short illness.  She was born January 12, 1944, in Chanute, Kansas, the daughter of Wilbur and Genevieve Thompson.  She was a graduate of Kansas State University and Emporia State University, where she earned a Ph.D. in Library and Information Management in 2001. ...

Jul 20, 2019

Carolyn Roudybush started her dash of life on February 21, 1968 in Manhattan, KS. On July 12, 2019 Carolyn's dash ended surrounded by her family and friends at Midland Care Hospice House.

Carolyn was the second born daughter to Larry and Shirley (Havenstein) Roudybush.  Carolyn lived in Wamego for the first few years of her life, starting...

Jul 19, 2019

Linda Rose Hutcherson of Topeka, KS  died Friday, July 19, 2019 at Stormont Vail hospital surrounded by loved ones.   She was born October 28, 1941, the 10th child of Charles A. and Frances L. (Allen) Hutcherson.  She was 77 years old.

Surviving family members include: Alvina Hutcherson of Topeka, KS, Sarah Guesby (Kevin) of Topeka, KS, Eva...

Jul 19, 2019

Mary Kathleen (Kathy) Clouse, 62, passed away July 19, 2019 at Midland Hospice House.

She was born July 23, 1956 in Topeka, KS.  Daughter of Harland "Hop" Clouse and Mary Jean Saville Clouse.  She was preceded in death by her parents.

Kathy attended Topeka Public Schools and was a Licensed Practical Nurse.  She worked in...

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...