Dec 5, 2014

Jack L. (Gander) Cox, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at his home in Topeka, KS.

Jack was born May 29, 1934 in Omaha, NE to Arthur and Augusta Cox, both preceded him in death.

He completed high school in Omaha and immediately went on to join the...

Dec 4, 2014

Benjamin Roth Brunson, 50, passedpeacefully on Monday, December 1st due to a long battlewithillness. Ben wasborn in Kansas City, Kansas on the 25th of December, 1963.

He is survived by his daughter Megan Jolee Brunson, Topeka, Kansas, brother Rodand sister in-law TonyaBrunson,theirchildren Kyle and Taylor, of Shawnee, Kansas,half sister Amber Hadigan of Hyde Park, New York, half...

Nov 30, 2014

Donald Gregory Stump, 51, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30th, 2014 at Midland Hospice. Donald (Donnie) was born on December 16, 1962 in Marysville, California. He was adopted at age 2 by Jesse Vernon Stump and Barbara Janet Stump. Donnie grew up in Tuolumne California and attended Summerville High School. Donnie was a true cowboy.

He...

Nov 23, 2014

(Luella) Marie/Priebe Peyton, 81, passed away, Sunday, November 23, 2014, at her home north of Topeka. Marie was born April 28, 1933, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of of Frank and Luella (Betterly) Baughman. She was later adopted by her Uncle Walter and Mildred Betterly. She graduated from Topeka High School, Class of 1951. She graduated from Cottey College,...

Nov 20, 2014

The Lord received a special Angel on November 20, 2014, when Esther Dornes Roberts (93) passed to heaven at Meadowlark Hills, Collins House, in Manhattan, KS. Esther was born January 27, 1921, in rural Geary County to Emil and Cora Sisson Dornes, the youngest of five daughters. She graduated from Alta Vista High School and went to Ohio to...

Nov 18, 2014

Gary G. Miller, J.D., was born September 9, 1947 and died unexpectedly November 18, 2014 after a lunchtime game of racquetball at the YMCA. He was born in Jina, Louisiana to J.D. and Norene Miller. He and his family moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1957 and wore (shocking!) red pants on the first day of school! After graduating from...

Nov 17, 2014

Gregory James Capoun, age 58 of Alma, Kansas passed away November 17, 2014 after a brief illness. Gregory was born October 25, 1956, the son of Richard and Geneva Haller Capoun. Gregory lived the majority of his life in Wabaunsee County Kansas, spending the last 12 years on Nehring Branch. He graduated from Alma High School in 1974 and...

Nov 14, 2014

Jeanette "Jan" Ann Madden-Goza, 63 passed away peacefully from lung cancer at home with the care and love provided by her husband David, her eldest son Donivan and her cherished friend Sheri on November 14, 2014.

Born in Emporia, Kansas on October 1, 1951 to Richard L. Madden and Mary A. Brickley Madden. Her father passed away...

Nov 10, 2014

Michael Anthony Vance passed away November 10, 2014 at Stormont Vail in Topeka Kansas. Survivors include his girlfriend Mandi Cashman, children Hailey, Austin, Clayton, Masyn and Madisyn. Step children Haileigh, Cole, Jesus Jr, and Cameryn. Parents Marie and Bill Brumley.Siblingsinclude Jennifer, Billy, Julie (Steve), Jerri (Leo),Jeanette and Troy. Mike was born July 10, 1980. Graduated from Highland Park High...

Nov 8, 2014

Donald L. Allegrucci September 19, 1936 - November 8, 2014

Former Kansas Supreme Court Justice and State Senator Donald L. Allegrucci died peacefully in his home with family on November 8, 2014 following a battle with cancer.

A 20-year member of the Kansas Supreme Court, Allegrucci was known as an incredibly tough but fair jurist....

Nov 5, 2014

On November 1, 2014 Serafina (Katsy) Griffin (Cabrerra) surrounded by her friends and family passed away at the age of 76 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on March 24, 1938 to Guadalupe and Elvira Cabrerra in Topeka KS. She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe grade school and graduated from Hayden High school. Serafina met her late husband...

Oct 30, 2014

Kendrah ("Kenni") Karen Swiercinsky, St. George, KS, passed away on October 30, 2014. Our bright, shining light left this world way too soon.

She was born in Topeka, KS on January 18, 1965 and was the beloved daughter of Kenneth and Karen Swiercinsky.

Kendrah grew up on the family farm near Maple Hill and Dover....

Oct 29, 2014

Bertie Mae Thompson (Mitchell) (77) was born in Milfay, Oklahoma on April 23, 1937 to Clyde and Zelda Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Abe Thompson; her brothers LeRoy Mitchell, and Don Mitchell; her sisters Audrey Pope, Alma Weymouth, Mary Mitchell; and her daughter Sherry Ward.

She is survived by her brother...

Oct 18, 2014

Melvin M. Cropper (Mel), 83, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House, Topeka Kansas on October 18, 2014.

Mel was born to Marvin and Mary Cropper in Valley Falls, Kansas on August 7, 1931. He graduated from Valley Falls High School. He began his career as an electrician for Kaw Valley Electric as a lineman. He continued...

Oct 15, 2014

Steven L. Cowen 50, born in Topeka Ks to Ralph and Hilda Cowen passed 10-12-14 in Lawrence Ks. Steve Graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 1982, Emporia State University in 1987 and received his Masters in Social Work from Washburn University. Steve was married in July of 1987 To Angela Fasse. Steve and Angie have two daughters...

Oct 14, 2014

Dave Mckee (59) passed away on October 10th 2014 surrounded by his friends and family after a three year battle with cancer. He is survived by; both parents Jim and Marietta, children, Heather Mckee (Jason), James (Britta), Christopher (Elisabeth) and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brother Douglas V. Mckee.

He attended Topeka West...

Oct 11, 2014

Judy Isabel Hemmert age 67 passed away at Topeka's Midland Hospice House on October 11, 2014. She had lived in the Oakland community for two years. Judy is survived by her son, Michael Duncan Hemmert, three grand children–Xavier Hemmert, Xoe Hemmert and Diago Juarez all of Topeka; three brothers, Joe Hemmert and Chris Foster, Seattle, Washington and Matt Foster,...

Oct 9, 2014

Lewis Warren Lamoureux

Lewis was born February 25, 1934 in Olpe, Kansas and passed October

6, 2014 with his loving wife of 61 years by his side. Lewis and Bonnie Jean

Busick were married May 25, 1954.

Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Ethel Lamoureux,

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Oct 9, 2014

James Lee Scott, 72, of Overland Park, passed away at home surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Jim is survived by his wife of 25 years, Patty. Their relationship modeled love, loyalty, and faith.

Known as "Papaw" to his 6 children – Tamara, Shawna, Christy, Carrie, Chris, and Jeff (who greeted...

Oct 3, 2014

Lillian Elnora (McBride) Bair passed away peacefully at home, away after a long life of 92 years on October 3rd, 2014. She was born to Alfred Lee McBride and Lillian (Andrews) Oct. 8, 1921 in Redfield, South Dakota. Lillian spent her formative years in Freeport, Illinois, following behind her older brother Andrew (Andy) and sister Katharine (Kay). She loved...