Margarita Sepulveda De Castro
Oct 11, 2026
With heavy hearts and loving memories, we announce the passing of Margarita Sepulveda De Castro, 88, of Topeka, Kansas, who departed this life on October 11, 2026.
Born on April 23, 1938, in Rancho de la Isabel, Margarita lived a life centered around faith, family, and love.
Margarita found great joy in being surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Family gatherings...
Clifford R. (Bob) Hutchinson
Oct 3, 2026
Clifford R. (Bob) Hutchinson, 76, passed away peacefully at home October 3, 2026. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, and cherished friend, was born on July 28, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas. The son of the late Clifford L. and Doris V. Hutchinson (Heying), Bob was a beacon of kindness and dedication throughout his life, leaving an indelible mark on everyone who...
Ernest Dale Schmidt
Oct 2, 2026
Ernest Dale Schmidt, known affectionately to all as Ernie Schmidt, passed away peacefully in his home in Delia, Kansas, on October 2, 2026. He was born in Medford, Oklahoma, on June 19, 1942, to his parents, Erna (Fleming) Schmidt and Albert Schmidt. Ernie lived a life filled with warmth, laughter, faith, and love for those around him.
To know Ernie was...
Robert "Bob" Gary Cooper, Sr.
Oct 2, 2026
Robert (Bob) Gary Cooper Sr. of Topeka, KS, passed away on October 2, 2026 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 86 years old.
Born on August 18, 1940, in Syracuse, NY to Garrett Cooper and Edna Samson, Bob grew up in Lacona, NY and graduated from Sandy Creek High School, NY.
At the age of...
Margaret Ann Stanley
Oct 1, 2026
Margaret A. Stanley, 82, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully on October 1st, 2026She was born on February 6th, 1944, in Corydon, Iowa to Everett and Mary Reser, she spent her life as a short order cook and then changed her occupation to a well aspired housekeeper in the Senior Care home industry, above all she was a great mother...
Brady Lynn Hight
Sep 27, 2026
A Life Worth Celebrating
Brady Lynn Hight, 55, passed away on September 27, 2026. Born on November 4, 1970, in Mannheim, Germany, Brady lived a life defined by family, friendship, adventure, sports, and an appreciation for the simple pleasures that made life meaningful.
Brady grew up in Council Grove, Kansas. At the age of 12, he went to live with his grandparents,...
Anne Elizabeth Pritchard
Sep 26, 2026
Anne Elizabeth Pritchard, 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully at her home on Sept. 26, 2026.Born 1935 in Uxbridge, England, she met and married an American GI and spent the rest of her adult life in the United States supporting and raising her three children on her own. She was a hard worker who dedicated 32 years to a...
Robert Glendon Freel
Sep 26, 2026
Robert “Bob” G. Freel
Robert “Bob” G. Freel, 85, passed away peacefully at home on September 26, 2026. He was born on October 24, 1940, in Corning, Kansas, to John and Hilda Freel.
Bob graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958. He worked for Chevrolet for over 40 years and later worked in maintenance at Menninger’s. After retirement, Bob continued to...
Betty Jeanne Newell
Sep 25, 2026
Betty Jeanne (Selin) Newell, 92, passed away on September 25, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. She passed gracefully, surrounded by her family, after a brief struggle with breast cancer.
Betty was born May 28, 1934, in Davenport, Iowa, to Lawrence Leroy Selin and Mabel Eleanor (Hanson) Selin. As the daughter of a pastor, she spent her growing-up years in many different places....
Glenda Louise Fischer
Sep 22, 2026
Glenda Louise Fischer, 74, passed away at 7:22 a.m. on September 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Her sons Curtis and Cordell were with her at the time of her passing, following a season in which she was lovingly cared for by her youngest son, Curtis and wife Kirshel.
Glenda was born in November 1951 to Glen Lee Elliott and Betty Joan...
Teri Lynn Bullington
Sep 21, 2026
Teri L (Morton) Bullington was born on April 19, 1955, and went to be with Jesus on September 21, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was baptized March 17, 1968, and rededicated her life to Jesus, along with her husband Bob, who was baptized July 25, 2021. Both remain faithful servants of the Lord and worshipped at Rock...
Ronald Bradford
Sep 18, 2026
Ron was born December 2, 1939, in Boulder Colorado and died September 18, 2026. He was the son of Bea Wallace Bradford and Woodrow Arthur Bradford, but raised by Bea and John Shootman. In 1958, he married Dorothy Foster; they later divorced. That marriage produced three children: Rodney, Ginger and Randy. In 1975, he married Carol Bradford and they remained...
Corbie (Shannon Lorraine Gleason)
Sep 18, 2026
In Loving Memory of Corbie (Shannon Lorraine Gleason) June 17, 1981 – September 18, 2026
Corbie, lovingly known as Shannon Lorraine Gleason, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, at the age of 45.
Corbie was a remarkably gifted and creative soul whose imagination touched everything she did. A talented author and passionate digital artist, she poured her heart and creativity into...
Carolyn Post
Sep 13, 2026
Carolyn Post, 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away September 13, 2026, at her home.
She was born on September 27, 1943, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Harry and Elsie (Krasny) Bosworth.
Carolyn was a lifelong Topeka resident graduating from Washburn Rural High School in 1961.
She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed playing bingo, going to garage sales and animals held...
Carie Ann Cortez
Sep 12, 2026
Carie passed on to eternal life with her savior Jesus, with family members present by her side.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas and lived most of her life in Topeka. She attended Topeka High School.
Carie married Scott Neff in 1996 and had a son they named him Geoffry. They later divorced.
She worked as a cashier at Loves on Highway 24...
Peggy Louise Bertels
Sep 10, 2026
Peggy Louise Bertels, age 71, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 10, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1955 in Nortonville, Kansas to the late Donald and Gladys Christie Bertels.
Peggy lived her entire life in the northeast Kansas area. She was a 1969 graduate of St. Joseph's Catholic School in Nortonville, KS. In 1973, she graduated from...
Tomicine "Tomi" Sweany
Sep 9, 2026
Tomi Sweany, 69, of Perry, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on September 9, 2026, after a short battle with brain cancer with her husband and daughter by her side.
Tomi was a graduate of Highland Park High School and went on to work at St. Francis Hospital for 25 years. She and her husband, Scott, celebrated 50 years of marriage...
Michael John Tschantz
Sep 8, 2026
Micheal John Tschantz, age 76, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 8th, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, on December 3rd, 1949.
He worked many different jobs, but mainly as a talented guitar player and singer. He played with many bands, including Moe Blues, Straight Juice, and Justwynmoore. He also worked in dry cleaning plants,...
William John Fitzgibbons
Sep 2, 2026
Bill lived a full life. He passed away three weeks before his 94th birthday. He is preceded in death by his son, Jeff, and brothers Jim, Terry, and Bob, and sisters Eileen, Pat, and Rosemary.
He is survived by Jean Beal Fitzgibbons, his wife of 56 years, and daughter Tiffany Beal, as well as his brother, Dan Fitzgibbons.
He was one of...
Phillip Gregory Wallsmith
Sep 2, 2026
Phill Wallsmith passed away September 2, 2026, at his home in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on April 27, 1945 to James Joseph and Betty Louise (Mecham) Bomhoff in Wichita, KS. Phil can be remembered for a great multitude of things but what he should definitely be recognized for is the great love and devotion he exuberated as the husband...
