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....

Nov 2, 2016

Colleen Ann Braden, 62, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 2, 2016. She was born December 30, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Evelyn Braden. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Jimmy Braden, and son, Billy Shotts. Survivors include the love of her life, Ralph Trekell, son, Joe...

Oct 24, 2016

Howard Cloyd States Jr. of Topeka, KS passed away October 24, 2016 at the age of 61 from cancer. He was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cloyd States Sr. (Aline) on August 16, 1955 at Barksdale Air Force Base, Shreveport, Louisiana.

Howard graduated from Topeka West High School in 1973. He worked for Gary Gilbert at...

Oct 21, 2016

Robert Charles Troutwine (Bob)63 Topeka, KS. Born November 23, 1952. Passed away October 21, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parent Jack E. and Mary M. Troutwine. He is survived by his sisters Cynthia (Cindy) Lovell and Karla Fortune both of Topeka.2 Children Richard Troutwine and Brandy Troutwineboth of Texas, 3...

Oct 18, 2016

Lori was born September 27, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas, to John Alvin Terry and Esther Lucille Terry. Lori peacefully went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2016 at Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas.

For Lori Harris memorial website, go to http://Lori-Ann-Harris.com

Lori Terry and Shawn Harris first got together in the summer...

Oct 15, 2016

Claude Wayne Icenogle 83 died October 15, 2016 at Colmery O'Neil Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born October 11, 1933 in Osawatomie, Kansas to Charles Otto and Helen Marie (Rice) Icenogle.

After High School, Wayne joined the Navy where he played basketball.

Upon returning home, he attended Baker University where he received his Degree...

Oct 12, 2016

Jack Leroy Thompson was born October 15, 1934 in his parents' home on Michigan Ave. in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka during the height of The Great Depression. June 3, 1960 at Eastside Baptist Church in Topeka, he married his sweetheart, Patricia (Stockdale) Thompson. He passed away from Alzheimer's on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 in their longtime residence in...

Oct 11, 2016

David B. Rigby, aged 62 passed October 11, 2016 in Topeka, Kansas after a valiant battle with multiple diseases.

Among his many qualities, David was a magnificent musician, singer, and song writer and will be missed by his many talented friends in Topeka and around the country. David is survived by his sisters Debbie Neuman, Diann Rigby...

Oct 7, 2016

Preston Wolfe Miller of Carbondale Kansas passed away October 7, 2016 at the age of 62 from cancer. He was born to Leland and Charlotte Miller on December 1, 1953, in Holton, Kansas.

Preston graduated from Seaman High School in 1971. He worked in construction before starting his own swimming pool company in 1988, Image Pools and...

Oct 5, 2016

Doris M. Miller age 83 passed away Wednesday October 5, 2016 at Midland Hospice House Topeka, Ks.

She was born December 20, 1932 El Dorado Ks. Her parents Guy and Laura Carey preceded her, She had had two sisters and one brother who also preceded her.

She was a proud grandmother of four grandchildren and...