Nov 2, 2017

Donna Jean (McCoy) Davis, 88, passed away Nov. 2, 2017 in Manhattan, KS of natural causes. Born in Greensburg, Indiana, she was the youngest of Hanora (Roberts) and Walter "Jit" McCoy's four children, which included Blaine, John Ed, and Wally. Donna is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jack H. Davis, daughter Jan and son Glen, both of...

Nov 1, 2017

Darrel Wayne Frey, who was born on February 4, 1946 to William Weir Frey and Betty Louise Mitchell, passed away on November 1, 2017. He is preceded in death by parents William and Betty and his brother William. Darrel was the oldest child of three and married Barbara Anne Kruger on February 24, 1967. Together they had two boys,...

Oct 29, 2017

Todd Philip Bowers, 48, Westmoreland, passed away October 29, 2017 after a fierce battle with cancer.

Todd was born September 7, 1969 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Sharon (Boe) Bowers, and Doug Bowers. He grew up in the St. George, Manhattan, and Westmoreland area, graduating from Westmoreland High in 1988. During and after high school, Todd worked at...

Oct 27, 2017

Francis Elden Sill, Jr., (Elden), 73, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, after a courageous battle with cancer at his home surrounded by his family. Elden was born on December 14, 1943 to Francis Elden Sill, Sr. and Betrice (Gaston) Sill in Strong City, Kansas.

Elden is survived by his wife of 49...

Oct 27, 2017

Gary Lee Haflich, age 78 of Meriden, KS passed away peacefully on October 27, 2017. Gary was born December 30, 1938 in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Topeka High School and Clark's School of Business, attended Washburn University, served in the Kansas National Guard, coached baseball, played golf, retired after many years with Sante Fe Railroad and delivered Meals...

Oct 26, 2017

Bobby had a heart of gold and was full of life and energy. He was the first grandchild with many following after, had lots of nieces and nephews, and especially loved spoiling and caring for kids of friends and family. He was an active role model for kids or anyone needing mentoring.

He struggled with his health...

Oct 17, 2017

Larry Lee Tucker, 78 of Auburn, KS passed away October 17, 2017 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born January 10, 1939 in Wakarusa, KS to Floyd and Freda Tucker. Larry was a graduate of Auburn High School. He served in the Navy for 2 years before becoming a local Truck Driver in the commuting area.

On...

Oct 17, 2017

Betty Louise (Anders) Couch, 92 of Topeka, Kansas passed away October 17, 2017. Betty was born to Wilbur and Lula Anders on June 23,1925 in Topeka. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert C. Couch and a brother Donald Anders and his wife Esther. Survived by her son Bruce and daughter-in-law Pat; daughter Barbara (Couch) Turner (of...

Oct 15, 2017

David L. Gerstner, age 68, of Berryton, KS, passed away on October 15, 2017, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, KS.

Dave was born on Nov 9, 1948, in Seneca, KS. He was the son of Harvey and Dorothy (Marcotte) Gerstner. He graduated from Frankfort High School, Frankfort, KS, and retired from the Kansas Highway Patrol. and Beloit...

Oct 14, 2017

Susan A. Springer, 70, died Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at St. Francis health Care Center in Topeka, after a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 11 1947, at Salem,OR. the daughter of Bill and Georgia Bench Lewis. She graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1965 and had attended Washburn University. Susan was a loving wife and homemaker. She...

Oct 9, 2017

Gloria "Glo" Mounkes Viau 68, passed peacefully in her sleep at her home in Emporia, Ks. following a 1 1/2 battle with cancer.

Born to Mr.& Mrs. Desiderio Carmona on January 14, 1949 in Big Spring, Tx. She left Big Spring to travel the world as a military wife to her 1st husband John R. Mounkes, Sr....

Oct 2, 2017

Danny C. Beckwith 63 of Topeka, passed away October 2, 2017.

Danny was born March 9, 1954 in Beaver, OK.

He was a Rural Carrier for the United States Postal Service for 30 years.

He loved his job. To him delivering the mail to his customers was like delivering the mail to his...

Oct 1, 2017

Jerry (Coach) Wright 74 was greeted by angles on September 29th. He was a teacher & coach with 501 for over 40 years. Jerry and Vera were married for 54 yrs. Jerry started his teaching career in Ellis Ks. in 1965 and Retired in 2009.

He was at Topeka West, Topeka High, Avendale East, Scott & Williams...

Sep 29, 2017

Wilma Lucile Rose, 93 of Baldwin City, KS passed away September 26, 2017 at Baldwin Care Center. She was born December 30, 1923 in Valley Falls, KS to John and Edna Searle. Wilma was a graduate of Valley Falls High School. She went on to work at the Coleman Defense plant in Wichita, Forbes Air Base in Topeka and...

Sep 25, 2017

Roger Allen Herpich, 68, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Monday Sept. 25, 2017 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born Oct 14th 1948 in Junction City Kansas, the son of K.W. and Eunice (Engel) Herpich. He grew up working on the family dairy farm while attending and graduating Dwight Rural High School. After graduation he...

Sep 24, 2017

Terry James Park, 70, of Rossville, KS passed away September 24, 2017 at his residence. A celebration of life will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday September 30, 2017 at Rossville Methodist Church, 411 Pearl St Rossville, KS.

Terry enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and loved animals. He worked for the Kansas City Star and the...

Sep 24, 2017

Charlotte Hetchens-Hysten, age 73, of Topeka, passed away on September 24, 2017. She was born in Atchison, KS on January 14, 1944 and most recently resided in Topeka. Grave side services are 11a.m. Saturday, October 14th, at Oak Hill Cemetery in Atchison, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Guy Hysten and is survived by her two...

Sep 23, 2017

Robert W Hinton (Bob) passed away peacefully at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on September 23, 2017 from congestive heart failure. He also battled Alzheimer's and Multiple Myeloma. He leaves behind two children, Heidi Silverson and Scott Hinton, two grandchildren Isaac B. Silverson and Mabel Ranger Hinton, two sisters, Shirley Rigg and Sharon Reiter. He was preceded in death by his...

Sep 20, 2017

Notice of the Death of our Friend

Jeannie Whightsil

August 2, 1934 - September 20, 2017

Born: Kansas City, MO to Buster and Dorothy Burel

Married: Forrest R. Whightsil on March 3, 1979

Children: Nancy (Mark) Benton, Lexington, KY

John (Lida) Rose, Omaha, NE

Stepchildren:...

Sep 19, 2017

Derald W. Hogan, 94, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, September 19th, 2017, at McCrite Plaza. He was surrounded by family, love and prayers as he encountered the incredible grace of Jesus and reunited with family waiting to greet him in heaven.

Derald was born in Marysville, Kansas on December 12, 1922 to Joseph and Estella...