Sep 20, 2018

Christine A. DeLauro Ralph was born Christmas day, 1956, in Munich, Germany then went ahead of Kenny on September 14, 2018. The gift she had will be remembered by many for many years. She was friends with Bill W. for just 3 days short of 29 years.

She married Kenneth (Kenny) Ralph November 11, 1999 in Hawaii;...

Sep 19, 2018

Richard James, 70, of Council Grove, KS, passed away peacefully in his home on September 19, 2018.

Richard, son of the late Henry and Freda James, was born in Cumberland, Maryland on February 22, 1948. He married Linda Lechliter on November 8, 1967. This union gave forth four children and six grandchildren. Richard was a man of...

Sep 5, 2018

Darrel Dean Senne passed away 08/28/2018. He was born 01/11/1957 in Topeka, Kansas and lived there for much of his life. He worked as a drywall finisher for many years before his retirement and spent much of his free time hunting, fishing, collecting, and spending time with his many friends.

He is survived by his son, Aaron...

Sep 3, 2018

Bruce Duane Rieck, 70 (almost), Burlingame, KS, pass away at the home on September 3, 2018.

Bruce was born September 21, 1948 in Topeka, KS to Leonard and Elsie Rieck. Bruce is survived by a brother: Gary Rieck, children: Michelle (Rieck) Stovall and Aaron Rieck, grandchildren: Dalton Babbitt, Anastasha (Babbitt) Shockey, and Raven Rieck, and great-grandchildren: Alyce...

Sep 1, 2018

Lois Jean Jones Visser Ulrich, 69, of Topeka, Kansas. Passed away September 1, 2018 at the Aldersgate Village hospice room in Topeka, Kansas after a long bout of chronic illness. Born in Abilene, Texas on February 9, 1949, the daughter of Virginia Jones Crider. Lois and her husband, James, resided in Topeka for 16 years.

She worked...

Sep 1, 2018

Addison (Addi) Sue Jones, 18, of Topeka, Kansas passed away at her home September 1st, 2018. Addi was born November 12, 1999 in Amarillo, Texas. Daughter of Bo and Andria Jones.

Addi attended Washburn Rural High School, loved to play soccer, and was a part of YoungLife student ministry. Addi loved animals and worked for Doggy Dude...

Sep 1, 2018

Mark A. Harter, 51, of Salina, KS passed away September 1, 2018.

Mark graduated from Royal Valley High School and was involved with the

FFA program. He graduated from Kansas State University and was an

Agriculture Education teacher and FFA Adviser at Mankato High School.

For the past several years he...

Aug 31, 2018

Rebecca Jane (Kerr) Brown of Baldwin City passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 31st, 2018 at the age of 67. Rebecca "Becky" was born in Ohio, where she and her brother Bobby were adopted by Dr. Samuel Earl and Josephine Kerr. Becky went on to attend Baker University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. Becky was...

Aug 28, 2018

Ellis Lee Herrera, of Topeka, Kan., passed away peacefully in his home on August 25 at the age of 87. Lee was born to parents Joe and Maria Herrera on October 8, 1930, in Newell, S.D. He grew up as the third eldest of nine children.

Lee shared the last 40 years with his wife, Bette, who...

Aug 24, 2018

Francis James "Skeeter" Weas, 88, Holton, Kansas, passed away suddenly Aug. 24, 2018 at Holton Community Hospital. He was born June 8, 1930 in West Liberty, Iowa, to Fred and Mary Weas and grew up in West Liberty.

He joined the U.S. Army in 1949 and served four years during the Korean War, stationed at an Army...

Aug 17, 2018

Candis (Candy) Jolene Gustin, 59, bid us farewell on August 14th, 2018.

Candy had a contagious spirit that brought light to all she met. She found the beauty in everything she saw and everyone she met. She lived her life through music and dance and had a unique understanding of how everything in life was connected. She...

Aug 11, 2018

Phil died on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at the Life Care Center in Burlington. He was 61 years old. Phil lived all his life in the Emporia area. His major employment was at Modine's making radiators. Phil was a graduate of Hartford High School. He is survived by three children, A private family service will be held later.

Aug 10, 2018

Isaac 'John' Kennedy, 87, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018, at the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center in Topeka.

John was born May 17, 1931, in Checotah Oklahoma, the son of James Robert and Sarah Jane (Hamilton) Kennedy. He was the 6th of 9 children. His siblings and parents called him 'Ike'.

He attended...

Aug 8, 2018

Ken passed away Wednesday Aug. 8th 2018 after losing his battle with pulmonary fibrosis, which was diagnosed in November 2017. He was the eldest son born to Kenneth V. Johnson Sr. & Lorene Johnson on May 29th, 1952. Survivors include his wife, Karen- Topeka and three sons: Brian (Kimberly)- Topeka, Jeffrey (Christina)- Derby,KS, and Jerrod- Topeka. Also surviving are...

Aug 7, 2018

Phyllis Feldkamp Anderson of Centralia passed away August 7, 2018. She was born April 18, 1932 on a farm south of Seneca. She attended grade school at Pickney Country School from 1st grade thru 6th grade then 7th and 8th grade at St. Peter and Paul. She attended and graduated from Seneca Public High School in 1949. She worked...

Aug 6, 2018

Richard McConnell, 70, Lecompton, Kansas, passed away August 6, 2018. He was born September 6, 1947, the son of Dean and Jean McConnell. He is survived by wife, Karen Scarlett; sons, Richard (Robin) and Jesse (Aimee) and granddaughter Fiona.

Mother, Jean McConnell; brother, Royce (Grace); two sisters, Alcinda (Ed) Daniels; Alisa (Larry) Grollmes; brother-in-law, Terry (Debbie) Scarlett;...

Aug 3, 2018

Jeffrey Scott Runyan born May 20, 1962 in Topeka Kansas, died Friday August 3rd, 2018 at Legacy in Topeka, Kansas. Proceeded in death by Mother JoAnn Plackett Runyan, March 2012 and Father Wayne L. Runyan, August 2015. Survivors include Brother Danny J. Runyan (Pam), a niece and three nephews and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jeffrey graduated...

Jul 22, 2018

Ruth N. Driver, Topeka, KS, born on November 23, 1945 in Ottawa, KS, passed away at 72 years of age on July 22, 2018. She has suffered for several months from cancer.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Sara Driver, and son, Michael Driver and wife Annie, and two grandchildren, Blaise and Stacy. Ruth was united in...

Jul 21, 2018

Patricia Ann Norris November 1, 1932 - July 21, 2018.

Patricia Ann Norris died peacefully on 21 July 2018 after a long, valiant struggle with cancer. Her son, Peter Norris, and daughter, Jeni Norris were by her side.

Pat was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Alyce and Hal Boyd. She was raised by her mother...

Jul 12, 2018

Johnson, Beulah Mae (Jarrett), 77, went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2018, at her Westphalia, Kansas home with her family by her side.

The daughter of Troy Calvin Jarrett and Milderd Beatrice (Pipes) Jarrett, Beulah was born May 2, 1941 in Gilmore, Arkansas.

Beulah wore many hats throughout her lifetime. She was...