Dec 28, 2016

David LeRoy Marks Sr., 63, Maple Hill, formerly of Scranton, Kansas and Ft. Supply, Oklahoma, lost his battle with cancer on December 24, 2016. He was born March 4, 1953 in La Junta, Colorado.

David worked as a diesel mechanic several years for the Topeka Truck Plaza before moving to Oklahoma where he drove a delivery truck...

Dec 18, 2016

Dale Grigsby, 69, of Holton, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 in his home.

He was born February 27, 1947, in Oroville, California to Murvin Grigsby and Grace McHenry.

Dale is survived by his wife Linda; four children, Michael (Cathy) Grigsby, Dianna (Ron) Burton, David Grigsby, Debbie Grigsby; and seven grandchildren, Jacob, Alexis, Joseph, Colton,...

Dec 18, 2016

Martin Daniel Hutcheson (Marty) - Born April 14 1945 St.Johnbury, VT. Passed December 18, 2016 at Stormont-Vail due to illness.

Survived by 2 brothers; Harvey Hutcheson of Ophelia, VA and Dean Hutcheson (Carole) of Olathe, KS, son, Daniel Hutcheson of Topeka, a daughter, Alora Mayer (Michael) of Topeka, 3 granddaughters; Josie and Julia Hutcheson, Emily Mayer, and...

Dec 15, 2016

Stacie Michelle Diehl-Raine, 47, passed away December 15th, 2016 after her long battle with Leukoencephalopathy. She was born February 28th, 1969. Her parents are Patty and Stephen Diehl. She has two sisters, Maggie and Sarah Diehl, and a brother, Jeff Diehl. Her two daughters are Brittany and Cortnie Raine. She also has two granddaughters, Keyleigh and Khloe.

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Dec 11, 2016

Ronald E. Burgoon (81), passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Midland Care Hospice House. Ron was born on October 8, 1935, in Ottawa, KS, the son of Bert and Ardith (Northway) Burgoon. Ron married Arlene Borland on March 20, 1960. Ron worked for Capitol Police for 34 years, retiring in June 1996. Survivors include wife, Arlene;...

Dec 10, 2016

Thomas Davidson Bridges born in San Jose, California, died unexpectedly on December 10, 2016 in Topeka, Kansas. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Marikay and Wally LeValley of Carmel Valley CA, nieces Alyse LeValley and Evynn LeValley, nephew-in-law Cord Bynum and great nephew West Bynum, and his dogs Jack and Buddha He was preceded in death by...

Dec 8, 2016

Janice L. Smeltzer Wipperman passed away on December 8th, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital surrounded by her husband and loving family. Jan was born in Topeka, Kansason January 20, 1932 to Vivian O. Smeltzer and Beulah E. Smeltzer, who have proceeded her in death, a long with her brother Robert E. Smeltzer. Jan graduated from Topeka High School, and Clark's...

Dec 7, 2016

Raymond E. "Butch" Bixby, age 65, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Stormant-Vail Hospital.

Raymond was born January 7, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Ray and Maxine Reamer Bixby. Raymond graduated from Silver Lake High School. He married Janice Backerman April 23, 1971 in Topeka. She survives. Raymond worked as an automotive mechanic...

Dec 6, 2016

Roberto Alonzo, 62, of Topeka, died December 6, 2016. He was born August 31,1954 in Topeka, son of Rudolfo Alonzo and Lupe Alonzo-Parks. Roberto retired from the Colmery-O'Neil VA Medical Center. He also worked for the Topeka Country Club and Kansas National Guard Security Company. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son,...

Nov 30, 2016

Shirley June Schmidt, 77, of Topeka, passed away on November 30, 2016, following a battle with cancer.

She was born on June 8, 1939, in North Platte, Nebraska, to Charley and Venona Moore. She married Harry Edward Schmidt on February 16, 1957, in Beardstown, Illinois.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters...

Nov 28, 2016

Shirley Marlene Criqui, 83, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully on November 28, 2016 after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Howard Dean Criqui of Meriden, Kansas, her two children, Bob (Linda) Criqui of Topeka, Kansas and Renee (Ceci) Criqui of Meriden, Kansas, her four grandchildren, Michele Criqui, Jason Criqui, Aron Criqui–her devoted...

Nov 24, 2016

"Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest."

Our sister, Anita Katherine Hunter, went into the open and waiting arms of our Lord on November 24, 2016. She had been in declining health for the past few years and succumbed to multiple health problems early this past Thanksgiving morning. She...

Nov 22, 2016

Dale M. Crafts, 85, of Ely, Nevada passed away peacefully at Midland Care Hospice on November 22nd, 2016. He was born February 6th, 1931 in Ely, Nevada to Marion and Nina Crafts. He married Sandra Reinertson on August 29th,1957 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister. He is survived by four...

Nov 19, 2016

Orlan Wayne McCollam, 80 of Emporia passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at his home. He was born January 23, 1936 on a farm near Kincaid, KS. Son of Clarence "Toots" and Velma McCollam. Orlan served in the Korean War in the United States Army. He was Co-Owner of IMP Boats for years in Lola, Kansas. He worked in...

Nov 17, 2016

Gary Lee Dorr, 47, of Saint George, Kansas, left us unexpectedly November 17, 2016. Gary was preceded in death by his mother Nancy Dorr (Furst). He is survived by his son David Dorr(McPherson), sister Lisa Dorr(St. George), brother Jeff Dorr(St. George) and brother in law Steve Zimmerman(St. George), and father Greg Dorr(Ottawa). Gary will be forever missed by his...

Nov 15, 2016

Mark L. Winters, 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, November 15, 2016. A graveside memorial will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Perry, KS, on 12/14/2016 at 10 am.

Mark was born in Chandler, OK. Most of his childhood was spent in Logan, Kansas. Mark attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS, taking degrees in...

Nov 15, 2016

Alvin B Thompson, 77, was born February 23, 1939 in Eagle Grove, IA and was raised around Renwick, Humboldt and Fort Dodge, IA.

On November 13, 2016, Alvin's guardian angels came to take him home where he will be joining his father and mother, Earl and Dorothy Thompson, brothers, Don Thompson, Jerry Thompson and Denny Thompson along...

Nov 12, 2016

Connie Lou Johnson 59, an amazing woman, left us on November 12, 2016 and is resting, waiting for her father to call her home. Connie was born on June 26th, 1957 in Alto, Illinois to Conard and Mary Lou Axelson. After surviving a difficult childhood, she married early to Clay Johnson. To this union there were three girls born...

Nov 7, 2016

Rita Napier, long-time resident of Lawrence, Kansas, and pioneering scholar and teacher at the University of Kansas, died November 7, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 27, 1940, in Sedalia, Missouri, the daughter of Delmar and Freta Napier. From her parents, she learned to stand up for herself and others and to love animals and...

Nov 4, 2016

Marvin Frank Long, age 71, was born on June 20, 1945 in Scranton, Kansasthe youngest son of Albert and Irene Long, where he lived throughout his life in the Topeka, Kansas area.

Marvin worked as a book binder for the State of Kansas for 25 years.

On June 28, 1975 Marvin married Connie Kay Coombs....