Rose Mignon Rainey
Aug 5, 2025
Rose Mignon Rainey—known simply as "Mignon" to nearly everyone—was a rare soul who seemed to find beauty in everything and everyone. At 82 years old, she peacefully finished her life's race, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, faith, and unwavering love.
Mignon was born January 3, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Rose Walker and Walter Thurston....
Robert “Bob” M. Cooper
Aug 5, 2025
Robert "Bob" M. Cooper, 86, went home to heaven on August 5, 2025, in Hospice Care at Lexington Park in Topeka, KS. He was born on February 9, 1939, in Mankato, MN at St. Jospeh's Hospital to William "Don" D. and Hazel M. (Hake) Cooper.
Bob graduated from high school in Mankato, MN in May of 1957....
Michael Ray Brown
Aug 3, 2025
Michael Ray Brown, 64, of Topeka, KS passed away in his home on August 3rd, 2025.
He was born January 18th, 1961, in Wichita, KS, the son of Horace "Bud" Brown and Kathryn Brown (Prim).
Michael is survived by his mother, Kathryn Prim, his children: Michael Brown, Justin Brown, Jessica Schroedel, and Jenny Olivera, several...
Walter Joseph Scheck
Jul 30, 2025
Walter Joseph Scheck, known affectionately to many as Walt or Wally, passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on June 19, 1941, in St. Peter, KS to Frank and Eva (Richmeier) Scheck, Walt's journey came to an end at home in Paxico, Kansas, surrounded by the love of his family.
Walt graduated...
David Wayne Colvin
Jul 27, 2025
David Wayne Colvin, "Big Dave", a lifelong Kansan, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 61.
He was born on July 10, 1964, in Winchester, Kansas, to Violet Elizabeth Rhodes and Lester Alan Colvin.
David was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Leonard, Bonnie, Cathy,...
Sharyn Anson Mccoy Hulter
Jul 27, 2025
Sharyn Anson McCoy Hulter, age 78, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted follower of Christ, Sharyn lived her life with unwavering faith, fierce love, and a servant's heart always placing Jesus first, her family second, and her friends close behind.
Born on May 26, 1947, Sharyn...
John Thomas Schuetz
Jul 26, 2025
John Thomas Schuetz, 65, a well-known and cared for figure in the Northeast Kansas area, sadly passed from this world on July 26, 2025. After a happy life full of community, kindness, and devoted love. Known in diverse social circles for his willingness to help and friendly nature, John was a pillar of reliability and decency to all who...
George W. Lynn
Jul 24, 2025
George W. Lynn passed away on July 24, 2025, at the age of 82. He was born on Mother's Day, May 9, 1943, to Kenneth Lynn and Jean McComas.
George was a Master Carpenter, a trade he learned at a young age. He took great pride in his craft, and his attention to detail.
He...
Roberta Louise “Robbie” Bridges (Alterman, Spoonemore)
Jul 24, 2025
Roberta Louise "Robbie" Bridges (Alterman, Spoonemore)
Roberta Louise "Robbie" Bridges (Alterman, Spoonemore), 74, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on June 16, 1951, in Wichita, Kansas, Robbie lived a life marked by compassion, creativity, and deep devotion to her family.
Robbie earned her master's degree in Social Work from the University...
Marvin Louis Knox
Jul 21, 2025
Marvin Louis Knox,73, passed away July 21, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1952, to Leila and Marvin Knox in Salina Ks.
He graduated in 1970 as Class President from CCCHS and attended KSU.
He trekked through Europe and traveled to the South and Northwest states for many years. Marvin was an avid researcher,...
Ronald B. Johnson
Jul 18, 2025
Ronald B. Johnson passed peacefully from this life at Cambridge Place on July 18, 2025. He was born to Green and Stella Johnson in Sand Gap KY on August 2, 1939. In childhood the forests, mountains and rocky streams of the Appalachians were his playground.
In 1960 he joined the Army and was stationed at Fort. Riley....
Melba Kay Rucker
Jul 18, 2025
Melba Kay Rucker, also known as Kay or Sam, was a devoted sister, stepmother, and aunt. She died peacefully at her home in Topeka, KS on July 18, 2025, after a long illness. She was 85 years old.
Kay was born in McComb, Ohio. She married William H. Rucker on December 28, 1971, spending their lives together...
John Eugene Schmidtberger
Jul 15, 2025
John Eugene Schmidtberger, age 74, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away of natural causes in July 15, 2025, at the Midland Care Hospice House.
John was born on October 18, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, to Wilma (Swafford) Schmidtberger and Emmanuel Schmidtberger. A lifelong resident of Topeka, he graduated from Topeka West High School.
He spent many...
Chandra Marie (Chico) Beam
Jul 14, 2025
Chandra Marie (Chico) Beam, 47, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, surrounded by love and family.
Born on November 13, 1977, in Topeka, Chandra was a vibrant, kind-hearted woman who cherished her faith and found deep joy in the quiet companionship of her beloved dog, Bastian.
Chandra is survived by her...
Christie Cheri Jacobs
Jul 14, 2025
A loving wife, a mother true and kind,
A guiding light, a spirit well-defined.
As a devoted wife, your love shone bright,
A cherished partner, bringing endless light.
As a mother, your wisdom gently steered,
Nurturing dreams, conquering every fear.
With endless patience and a tender grace,...
Martha Jane Stanford
Jul 13, 2025
Martha Jane Stanford, passed away Sunday morning in Topeka Kansas at the age of 61.
She was born on January 15, 1964, in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
She loved life and loved her family very much. She loved listening to gospel music and singing and spending time with her family and friends, the outdoors and getting...
Ronald Scott Elsen
Jul 10, 2025
Ronald Scott Elsen, 66, longtime resident of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, July 10th, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, on August 18, 1958, and moved to Sheridan, Colorado, in 1966. He graduated from Sheridan High School and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1976 to 1980. He went on to...
Gary Allen Hobbs
Jul 10, 2025
Gary Allen Hobbs, lovingly known as "Hobbs," passed away on July 10, 2025, at the age of 47, surrounded by his family. Born in Ottawa, Kansas, on April 20, 1978, to Gary O. Hobbs and Catherine A. (Rybolt) Hobbs, Gary lived a life full of heart, humor, and devotion to those he loved.
He graduated from Hutchinson...
Roy D. Graham
Jul 9, 2025
Roy D. Graham, 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
He was born on March 15, 1955, the son of Dale & Helen Graham of Topeka.
Roy had a kind heart and was always wanting to give "a little something" to whomever.
He loved...
Brigitte Ann Mccall
Jul 6, 2025
Brigitte Ann McCall, 79, passed away on Sunday, July 6th, 2025, in the comfort of her own home, following a long battle with lung and heart diseases.
Brigitte was born on Saturday, April 20th, 1946, in Darmstadt, Germany. She immigrated to the U.S.A. with her mother and adoptive father, Joseph and Tilly Aunkst, in the late 1950's....
