Jan 14, 2026

Claude "Doodles" A. Gillum, 81, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.

He was born March 18, 1944, in Valley Falls, Kansas, the son of Charles Robert and Mary Margaret (Hollis) Gillum.

He received a High School Diploma from Valley Falls High School, Valley, Falls, KS.

He served in the National Guard and was activated in to the U.S. Army in June...

Jan 12, 2026

Arthur "Art" L. Koehlar, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026.

He was born November 15, 1939, in Rock Creek, Kansas, the son of Floyd Frederick and Ida Mae (Smith) Koehlar.

Arthur attended Washburn University.

He retired from Southwestern Bell in 1991.

Arthur married the love of his life Iris Jean Custer, May 24, 1977 in Dayton, Ohio. She preceded him in...

Jan 8, 2026

Norman L. “Stormin Norman” Enfield, 65, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.

He was born on March 23, 1960, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, the son of Roscoe and Hannelore Enfield.

Norman enjoyed gambling, fishing, spending time with friends, and always having a good time. He was well known for...

Jan 5, 2026

Clydette Marie (Shelley) Johnson, age 79, passed away on January 5, 2026.

Clydette was born on February 27, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde and Rita Shelley. She spent more than 46 years in the workforce, employed by the Santa Fe Rail Yard, later the Burlington Northern Railway, as well as CTA Corp and the State of Kansas. She...

Jan 3, 2026

William "Billy" Rogers, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 77 after a long, courageous battle to cancer. He was born on March 24, 1948.



A proud graduate of Topeka High School, he went on to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army after high school. During the Vietnam War, he held the important role...

Jan 3, 2026

Eleanor Ostler, age 103, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. Born in Chicago, Illinois, Eleanor lived a long, full life defined by love, family, and togetherness.

Eleanor was the true matriarch of her family. Nothing brought her greater joy than time spent with those she loved, especially watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. Whether gathered together or...

Jan 2, 2026

J. Krystal Henson, 75, of Carbondale, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026.

She was born July 3, 1950, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Ernest and Alice Marie (Dohring) Lee. She received her Bachelor's Degree in mathematics from the University of Alaska.

Mrs. Henson was a member of the Carbondale Church of Christian Fellowship, Carbondale, KS.

Survivors include her son, Lance Lingenfelter,...

Jan 1, 2026

Mary Elizabeth (Betty) Johnson, 82 of Topeka passed away on January 1, 2026.

She was born on November 23,1943 in Topeka Kansas, the daughter of Hubert and Evelyn Undorf.

Betty was a graduate of Wabaunsee High School and was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka for many years.

She was outgoing and enjoyed walking with her many friends at the...

Dec 29, 2025

Carol L. Williams was born on September 10, 1957, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. She was the youngest of five children born to Harold L. Williams (1918–2006) and Leota G. (Keitzman) Williams (1917–2012). Carol’s parents, along with her brothers David A. Williams and Randall E. Williams, and her sister Kaylene C. Williams, are laid to rest at West...

Dec 28, 2025

Thelma Jeanell Wilder passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, December 28th, 2025. Jeanell was born on June 13th, 1939, to Eugene W. Minor and Thelma (Kendall) Minor. She was proceded in death by her parents, her sister, Vana Edwards and her niece, Kelly Streeter.

Jeanell lived most of her life in Topeka where she was dedicated to being a...

Dec 26, 2025

John David Allen April 2nd, 1944, to December 26th, 2025, the world lost an American Patriot, a loving husband, and amazing father on December 26th, 2025. Known as Dave to his friends, and Doc to his military family, he left the earth at the age of 81.

After retiring from a career in the Air Force, Dave loved spending time traveling...

Dec 23, 2025

Louise Brown Rogers was born at home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on June 28, 1926, and passed away at the Gardens of Aldersgate in Topeka, Kansas on December 23, 2025, at 99 ½ years under the care of Prairie Wind Hospice.

After graduating from High School in Sperry, Oklahoma, she was married to Willie Rogers on January 10, 1947, for 70 years...

Dec 12, 2025

Shirley Ann (Frost) Shay, 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, KS.

She was born May 11, 1940, in Lecompton, KS, the daughter of James and Eva (Schloetzer) Frost. Shirley married Geroge F. Shay on April 9, 1960. He preceded her in death on September 25, 2018. Shirley is survived by four...

Dec 12, 2025

Michael Shawn Donald, known to family and friends as Shawn, departed this world on December 12, 2025.

Michael was born on August 17, 1970, in Topeka, Kansas, to Michael and Pamela Donald (Dennis-Moore).

Shawn was preceded in death by his father, Michael Donald, and his son, Michael Donald.

He is survived by his...

Dec 11, 2025

Michael Lynn Shelton

With many hearts grieving, yet finding comfort in the assurance of God’s promises, we share that Michael was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on December 11, 2025.

Michael was born on May 10, 1946, in Amarillo, Texas, to Amos and Bessie Smith. She was one of seven children and was preceded in death by her...

Dec 10, 2025

Leia Raine Faith Austin passed away December 10, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Leia was born February 12, 1997 to Manda Finney and JoJo Austin in Topeka, Kansas.

Leia is proceeded in death by her mother, Manda, grandmother Margaret Mast, great grandmother Viola Edgeworth, great grandfather Kyle Wier, and her lovable uncle Eddie.

She is...

Dec 9, 2025

Fred Olan "F.O." Dice, 77, of Emporia, Kansas, died peacefully in the early morning hours of December 9, 2025, surrounded by family and love. True to his own storytelling style, Fred often joked that he had been a "groundbreaking" obituary writer in his early newspaper days—insisting on simply stating that someone died rather than using flowery euphemisms. In his...

Dec 8, 2025

Celebration of Life

William Jones

Sunrise Feb 29, 1956

Sunset December 8, 2025

William was born in Nurnberg Germany and later traveled to many places with his parents Othel Jones and Johanna Jones.

William loved music! He learned to play the guitar at an early age and as a...

Dec 8, 2025

Michael Eugene Boos, affectionately known as Mike to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas, where he was also born on March 21, 1949. Mike's life was marked by his enduring sense of humor, his adventurous spirit, and his remarkable handiness, traits that endeared him to all who had...

Dec 7, 2025

Linda Rae Franklin, a beacon of love and generosity, passed away peacefully in Topeka, Kansas, on December 7, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on June 14, 1949, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Linda's life was characterized by her spirited nature and an unwavering commitment to her family and community.

Linda's life journey took her from the...