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...
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...
Roger Owen Smith
Feb 26, 2026
RIP
Roger O. Smith
Washington, Kansas
1951-2026
I am asking for prayers for Tyler and our family. His father passed away peacefully tonight at Cambridge Place in Marysville, KS.
Survivors include son's Tyler Smith, Mike Riley (Christy), daughter Dara Smith (Canan) Phoenix, granddaughter Chase, Washington, Kansas, nieces and nephews
Ashley Weinkauf
Feb 23, 2026
Ashley Marie Weinkauf, 33, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away after a long battle with heart failure and addiction.
She was born on May 11, 1992, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Joe Weinkauf and Tina Weinkauf. Ashley grew up in Topeka and later in Scranton, Kansas, where she graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School.
She was many things: a mother, a...
Thomas "Tom" Dale Lehman, Jr
Feb 23, 2026
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” Dale Lehman Jr., a devoted husband, father, Pappy, son, brother, uncle, friend and coach, who went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 23, 2026. He was 56 years old.
Tom was born on September 7, 1969, in Marion, Ohio. He passed away peacefully at home in Rossville Kansas,...
Amy Linn Samsel
Feb 21, 2026
Amy L. Samsel, 62, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. Amy was born on March 14, 1963 in Marysville, Kansas. The daughter of Eldon J.and Jeannette A. (Newman) Zimmerman.
Amy attended grade school in Marysville, Blue Rapids, and Manhattan, Kansas. She also attended Riley County High School. Amy worked...
Patricia Lorraine Dugan
Feb 17, 2026
Patricia Lorraine Dugan, age 59, passed away on February 17, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born on August 30, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas, to Sandra Stroup and William Meredith.
Patricia attended Silver Lake High School and dedicated more than 11 years as kitchen manager at Pauline Central School, where she cared for her community with the same warmth she gave...
Sharon Lea Holmes
Feb 14, 2026
Sharon Lea Holmes, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on February 14, 2026.
Sharon was born on June 28, 1941, in Maple Hill, Kansas, to Darreld and Mabel Sloan. At just 13 years old, she experienced the heartbreaking loss of her mother to cancer. From that young age, Sharon stepped into the role of caregiver for her younger...
Jessica Amber McCracken
Feb 8, 2026
Jessica Amber McCracken, 44, of Topeka Kansas, passed away on February 8th, 2026.
Jessica was born on March 17th, 1981, in Knoxville Tennessee to Angela Moreland and Earnest McCracken. She later made her home in Topeka Kansas, where she built a life with family, friendship, laughter, and all the things that brought her joy.
She graduated from Topeka Highschool in 1999 and...
Sandra Lee Stroup
Feb 7, 2026
Sandra Stroup
Sandra Stroup 82 of Topeka Ks passed peacefully February 7th, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born 11-19-1943 in Corpus Christi Tx. She worked for Topeka State Hospital and later retired from Valeo Behavioral Health Center
Sandra is survived by daughters Karen (Robert) Lewis and Patricia Dugan, 7 grandchildren Cristina, Melissa, Jennifer, Alex, Megan, Weston and Jodie and 12...
Tad Roger Estes
Feb 5, 2026
Tad R. Estes, 86, of Topeka, Ks, passed away February 5th, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.Tad was born October 19, 1939, in Topeka, Ks, to L. Keith and Lillian Elizabeth (Larson) Estes. He was the youngest brother to Jim and Jerry, growing up in the Potwin neighborhood of Topeka, Kansas. Tad attended Potwin Elementary, Roosevelt Jr High, Topeka...
Richard Anthony Libertine
Feb 2, 2026
Richard Anthony Libertine, 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026.
He was born June 18, 1951, in Milwaukee, WI, the son of Richard and Janet (Larson) Libertine.
Richard served honorably as a nurse in United States Army.
He had ten siblings, six sisters and four brothers.
Richard is survived by a daughter, Janise Tedlock and her husband, Daniel, of St. George,...
Jenny Lee Frank
Feb 2, 2026
Jenny Frank passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice in Topeka, KS February 2, 2026.
Jenny lived in Eskridge, KS. She worked several years as a 911 operator and also as a CNA at the Alma Nursing Home.
Jenny is survived by son, Ryan Frank and his three children, Jordan, Hailey, Brody and their mother, Heather Hill. Son, Chris Frank's three children, Mariah,...
Marc Edward Fisher
Feb 2, 2026
Marc Edward Fisher, 77 passed February 2, 2026 at KU Med Center surrounded by his family. He was born December 25, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas to Carl A. Fisher and Nellie M. Waetzig Fisher.
Marc was preceded in death by his parents and his son Shannon Lee Fisher. He is survived by his wife Anne Tucker-Casebeer-Fisher, daughter Candice (Roy) Phillips of...
Alan Duane Smith
Jan 30, 2026
Alan Duane Smith
Jan 30, 2026
Alan D. Smith, 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 30th, 2026. He was born October 2nd, 1948, in Lacrosse, Wisconsin, the son of Waldo and Lottie (Kupp) Smith. Alan grew up with a strong work ethic and a generous spirit. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1966, served in the US Marine Corps Reserve...
Janet Mayree Haines
Jan 30, 2026
Janet Mayree Haines, 69, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was born March 26, 1956, in Hutchinson, KS.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas R. Haines and Barbara J. Haines.
She is survived by her children, Janell (Jake) Corrigan and Mayree (Manuel) Gracia; her siblings, Debra (Keith) Hunter and Michael (Terri) Haines; five grandchildren,...
Jeanette Torrance
Jan 25, 2026
Jeanette Torrance 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, was joyfully welcomed into Heaven on January 25, 2026. She was born on May 26, 1946, in Eureka, Kansas, and grew up in Severy, Kansas, where her roots, faith, and love for community were first formed.
A woman of deep and abiding faith, Jeanette believed in Jesus Christ and...
