Carol Gick
Mar 31, 2026
We are heartbroken to announce that Carol Gick, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, March 31, 2026.
In Loving Memory of Carol Gick
Carol Gick, born August 30, 1944 — a woman shaped by hardship, driven by a sense of duty, and marked by a complex, enduring love for her family. Her life...
Jana L. Beethe
Mar 25, 2026
Jana L. Beethe, 67, passed away on March 25, 2026 surrounded by family after a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born on April 4, 1958, in Hays, Kansas, and lived in Clay Center and Marysville, where she graduated high school in 1976. She often recounted her fond memories of participating in flag corps and chorale while in high school...
Connie Jean Asselin
Mar 24, 2026
Connie J Asselin, aged 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026. For 32 years Connie taught elementary education in the USD 501 school district before retiring. After her retirement she enjoyed a fulfilling life characterized by a range of interests and meaningful experiences. Her passions included country dancing with friends and family, playing golf,...
William Robert (Bob) Kramer
Mar 22, 2026
William Robert (Bob) Kramer, 78, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026 after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.
He was born June 16, 1947, in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Willard and Adeline (Hannigan) Kramer. He was a 1964 graduate of Chapman High School, and attended classes at Kansas State University.
Bob served in the Kansas Army National Guard...
Phyllis "Sue" Seaman Gill
Mar 21, 2026
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Phyllis "Sue" Seaman Gill, 90, of Topeka, Kansas. Sue passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at St Francis Hospital. She was the cornerstone of our family, a source of endless love and strength. A devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, she was known for her kindness and devotion to her...
Wanda Koerner
Mar 19, 2026
Wanda F Koerner
Born May 25th, 1945.
Passed on March 19th, 2026.
Wanda was born to Charlie and Leala Barlow in Skytooth Oklahoma. Her family moved to California in 1957. She married George Koerner on March 7th, 1964. They were married 62 years. She followed George to Topeka Ks in December of 1992.
She is proceeded by her parents, her son Randy Cornell, her...
Carl William Frye
Mar 17, 2026
Carl William Frye, 64, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away in early March 2026.He was born on August 5, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ernest Frye and Freida Fisher.Carl worked as a warehouse employee for Payless Shoes for many years.He is survived by his brother, Stan Wells; his sister, Holly Wells; his children, Carl Justus, Amanda Frye, and Ryan...
David Michael Amick
Mar 15, 2026
David Michael Amick, 80, passed away on March 15, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. Born on July 22, 1945, in Wichita, Kansas, David lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his community.
David graduated from Cunningham High School in May 1963 and pursued higher education at Pratt Community Junior College, earning an Associate in Arts degree in...
Charles "Chuck" Ward Palmer, Jr.
Mar 14, 2026
In Loving Memory of Charles "Chuck" Ward Palmer, Jr.
Charles Ward Palmer Jr., 76, of Topeka KS, passed away on March 14, 2026, at Midland Care Hospice. Though his final battle with illness was difficult, he faced it with the same strength that defined his life.
Known to friends and family as "Chuck," he was a man of quiet discipline and immense...
Julie Ann Eaton
Mar 13, 2026
Julie Ann Eaton
November 7, 1959 – March 13, 2026
Julie Ann Eaton, 66, of Topeka, passed away on March 13, 2026, following a short battle with cancer. Her daughter and niece were by her side. Julie was born in Topeka on November 7, 1959. A lifelong resident, she worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas for 35 years, retiring in...
Sharon Kay Kibbe
Mar 13, 2026
Sharon Kay Kibbe (Dalrymple)
Sharon Kibbe was born in Wichita, Kansas on April 27, 1944 to Floyd and Florence Dalrymple. She passed away on March 13, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas at the age of 81. She grew up in Osage City, Kansas with her three siblings: Floyd Eugene, Patricia (Pat) Greenwood, and Larry. On June 6, 1965, she married her high...
Heather Louise Leake
Mar 12, 2026
Heather Louise Leake, 50, of Iola, Kansas, passed away March 12, 2026, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Heather was born February 28, 1976, in Topeka, Kansas, to Pat and Vereta McDowell.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph Leake; her daughters, Allie Cornell, Jessica Fulton, Victoria Koch, Amanda Koch, and Alexa Leake; her son, Tyler Leake; and her stepson,...
Ronald "Ron" Wayne Kiely
Mar 11, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Wayne Kiely, 71, of Hoyt, KS passed away on Wednesday, March 11. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 27, 1954, in Ontario, Canada. He was adopted in 1954 by Thomas and Winnie Kiely from California.
He attended and graduated from Costa Mesa High School in California. After graduating, Ron joined the US Air Force....
Randy Joe Hughes
Mar 7, 2026
Randy Joe Hughes
Randy was born January 2,1952 in Smith Center, Kansas to Don and Wilma Hughes. He attended the Smith Center schools and was the amazing sports guy most kids dream of being, until a knee injury forced him out, playing football and basketball in school, and baseball throughout the summers. He attended KU, sold boots for Durango Boots in...
Patrick Martin Salsbury
Mar 5, 2026
Patrick Martin Salsbury passed away March 5, 2026. A lifelong Topeka resident, he was born to Albert “Blue” and Marie Decker Salsbury on the day after St. Patrick’s Day in 1946. He grew up in a loving home, learning the honor and value of hard work from his father, a skilled carpenter and tradesman. At the same time, he sharpened...
Kira Lynette Siebrand Welch
Mar 4, 2026
Kira Lynette Siebrand Welch
Kira Lynette Siebrand Welch was born on June 7, 1981, in Scottsdale, Arizona, to Pete and Becky Siebrand. After a courageous five-year battle with illness, Kira passed away on March 4, 2026, in Kansas.
Kira was a lover of the arts, especially music and dance. She trained for ten years under Mary Moe Adams of the Royal Academy...
John Francis Kuhn
Mar 3, 2026
John Francis Kuhn passed away peacefully in Emporia, Kansas, on March 3, 2026, at the age of 96.
John lived fully, cherished his deep faith, and never once passed up an opportunity to serve. Born July 9, 1929, on the family farm near Ellis, Kansas, he was the 15th of 17 children — a position that required resilience, negotiation skills, and...
Kenneth L. Minden
Mar 1, 2026
Kenneth Minden, 85, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026.
Ken found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved spending time fishing and dancing, activities that brought him happiness and many fond memories over the years.
Ken married Floy Pullen on November 4th of 2002, and together they shared years of companionship and love. Floy preceded him in death,...
Robert W. McGahee
Feb 27, 2026
Robert W. McGahee, 62, of Topeka, KS entered into eternal rest February 27, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Forrest and Mary E. McGahee, four brothers, Charles E. Peek, Edward L. McGahee, Johnnie T. Williams, and Donald J. McGahee.
He is survived by sons, Michael Shine and Xavier McGahee; granddaughter, London Shine; brothers, Forrest (Philura) McGahee and Franklin...
Matias Marcos Borjon
Feb 26, 2026
Matias Marcos Borjon, 73, of Topeka, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
He was born on June 9, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Matias Barrios and Elsie (McClure) Borjon. He graduated from Topeka High School.Matias was employed by Goodyear, Moore Refuge, and USD 450, where he worked as a custodian and bus driver. He was...
