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...

Jul 5, 2018

Beloved husband and father, Christopher Scott McDuffee, 49, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away July 5, 2018, after a 7 month battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Chris is preceded in death by his father, Donald McDuffee. He is survived by his loving wife, Nicole; daughters Courtney and Kayelynn; sons Nicholas and Noah. Chris...

Jul 3, 2018

Tommie Don (TD) Chamberlain, 59, passed away on July 3, 2018 at home in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born on January 14, 1959 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Robert Charles (RC) and Elizabeth Chamberlain. TD grew up in Muskogee but later moved to Wichita, Kansas. He moved to the Lawrence area in 2000. TD enjoyed working outside and being with...

Jun 29, 2018

LINDA JENNIE (WEAKLEY) CRISP THE WIFE OF RICHARD A. CRISP PASSED AWAY JUNE 29, 2018 AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH ALZHEIMER'S AT THE HOLIDAY RESORT IN EMPORIA. SHE WAS BORN NOVEMBER 8, 1948 IN EMPORIA, KANSAS, SHE WAS RETIRED FROM NEWMAN REGIONAL HEALTH IN 2012. SHE IS SURVIVED BY HER HUSBAND OF THE HOME, AND A SON JEFFREY ALLEN...

Jun 26, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Wallace

On Thursday June 21st, 2018, Mary Elizabeth Wallace, beloved friend, died at the age of 84. She was born on October 12th, 1933 in New Orleans, LA to her parents Homer Stanley Wallace and Mollie Kavanaugh Wallace

She is survived by her family of friends Becky Hauer, Jennifer and Conor McAmis, Libby...

Jun 25, 2018

Kenneth Michael Breen , 49, of Topeka , passed away June 25, 2018. He was the son of Kenneth C. and Bonnie Breen and his birth mother Nancy Jo Raines. He was born December 3, 1968.

Kenneth had worked for several construction companies and had been a groundskeeper for Topeka Country Club. He also worked various jobs...

Jun 23, 2018

Donald Leroy Fischer, 84, of Topeka, Ks passed away on June 23, 2018 at Midland Hospice Care. Due to complications from cancer and dementia.

He was born October 7, 1933 in Leroy, Kansas the son of Max and Dona(Bowie) Fischer.

Don graduated from Burlington High School in 1951, where he played his favorite sport of...

Jun 18, 2018

Dennis Lowell Washburn

Born December 10, 1945 Pasadena, CA

Died June 18, 2018 Wamego, KS

Dennis was born December 10, 1945 in Pasadena, CA to James Raymond (Ray) Washburn and Waneta Fry Washburn. He passed away on June 18, 2018 in Wamego, KS.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Jun 15, 2018

Jack D. Lister passed away on June 12 due to illness. He was born in Topeka, KS on July 2, 1947 to Cecil and Ethel Lister. Jack was known for his talent and creative ability to draw anything. He was a Graphic Arts Designer and worked at Jostens Printing company for many years.

August 10, 1974, he...

Jun 12, 2018

Vicki J. Eaton, 74, has died after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Stan and Anna Jean Broadhurst.

A lifelong resident of the Manhattan area, she graduated from the Manhattan public school system and attended KSU for two years. There, she met and married Dallas Livengood. They had two sons and later divorced.

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