Lura Sue Reeves
Apr 24, 2026
In loving memory of Lura Sue Reeves
Lura Sue Reeves of Topeka, Kansas, died April 24, 2026. She was 80.
Sue was born February 21, 1946, in Anthony, Kansas, to Vivian “Bud” East and Floydia June (Welch) East. She and four brothers were brought up on the family farm near Waldron. Stories of that time tell of a warm and hardworking farm...
Eva Marie Carlin
Apr 24, 2026
In loving memory of Eva Marie Carlin
Eva Marie Carlin (Spencer), 58, of Simpson, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her home on April 23, 2026, after a courageous battle with stage 4 lung cancer.
Born on July 2, 1967, in San Rafael, California, to Judy and Jerry Spencer. She spent the first half of her life in California before making Kansas her...
Lawrence Junior Brosemer
Apr 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lawrence ‘Larry’ Brosemer, who left us on April 21st, 2026 in Topeka, Ks at the age of 58.
Larry was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and a true family man at his core. He shared an incredible love story with his wife, Sheri Brosemer. The two had been...
Paul William Werle
Apr 20, 2026
Paul William Werle Sr, 72, of Ogden, Kansas, passed away April 20th,2026, in his home.
He was born on November 9, 1953, in Auckland, New Zealand, the son of Beverly and Guy Werle.
Paul is survived by his wife, Sharon (Tuttle) Werle, of the home. Two children, Paul Werle, Jr. of Ogden, and Christina Werle, of Manhattan. He is also survived by...
Raymond Lee Van Sickle
Apr 20, 2026
Raymond Van Sickle 95 of Emporia, Kansas passed away Monday, April 20, 2026 at his home.
Raymond was born on December 15,1930 in Americus, Kansas, the son of Lee Roy Francis Van Sickle and Bertha Mae (Smith) Van Sickle. He married his High School Sweetheart Shirley Ellen (Mays) on February 26,1952 at Castle Air Force Chapel in Merced California.
He is survived...
Linda Elaine Butler
Apr 20, 2026
Linda Elaine Butler was born to Dutch and Marjorie Schreuder on March 17, 1947, in Beloit, Kansas. She passed away on April 20, 2026, in Salina, Kansas.
Her early days were spent on a farm outside of Cawker City. In 1960, they moved into town, a transition that included the welcome addition of indoor plumbing.
She graduated from Cawker City High School...
Anthony Dean Marstall
Apr 17, 2026
Anthony (Tony) D. Marstall, 64, of Eskridge, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, just two weeks after receiving a cancer diagnosis.
He was born on September 14, 1961 in Topeka, Kansas, the oldest son of Norman and Shirley Marstall. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1979.
Tony retired in 2022 after dedicating 30 years to the Kansas Department...
Maria Elena Vick
Apr 16, 2026
Maria Elena Vick, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, peacefully went home to Jesus her Lord and Saviour on April 16, 2026.She was born in Denver, Colorado in 1941 to John Raymond Pigg and Alana Lulu Burns Pigg, living her beginning years in the care of her mother and grandmother. Maria received traditional elementary and secondary education; she also studied a great...
Sharon Kay Harrison
Apr 16, 2026
Sharon K. Harrison 10/15/1948 – 04/16/2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon K. Harrison.
She was born in Topeka, KS, to Claud and Marie Harrison (Watson). She lived a life marked by kindness, love, humor, and a dedication to her many friends and family. She will be remembered for her contagious laugh and her ability to...
Charlene Faith Horsechief
Apr 15, 2026
Charlene Horsechief, 82, of Topeka, fell asleep in death during the evening of April 15, 2026, at home, surrounded by her three daughters. She was born January 6, 1944, to the late Charles Rice and Freda Riding-In Rice. Her parents, brothers, and a daughter, Crystal, preceded her in death.
She is survived by three daughters, Christina Dirks (Jeffrey), Darlinda Ramirez, and...
Loretta Louise Smith
Apr 15, 2026
Loretta Louise “Rue” Smith passed away on April 15, 2026.
She is lovingly remembered by her life partner, Rick Silva; her brother, Mickey Smith; and her sister, Marlene. She also leaves behind her son, Shawn, and her daughter, Shannon, as well as her stepdaughters, Angie and Leslie.
Loretta was a proud grandmother to many grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived...
Sue Dovey
Apr 15, 2026
Sue Dovey passed away peacefully on 15 April 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born 18 August, 1939 in Montague County, Texas; Sue’s family moved to the Los Angeles, California area in her early years, where she graduated from Antelope Valley Joint Union High School, class of 1957. She married Donald Ora Van Zandt, and in 1960 had her only child, her...
Delores "Dee" Gale Layman
Apr 13, 2026
Delores Gale Layman, “Dee,” 74, of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away on April 13, 2026.
She was born on January 31, 1952, and was raised on a farm outside of Auburn, KS. Dee grew up with a deep love of animals—especially horses. Some hobbies included riding horses, gardening, sewing and just being outdoors. She often shared stories from her childhood growing up,...
Sandra K. Hohberg
Apr 10, 2026
Sandra K. Hohberg, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2026, surrounded by her close family.
Born on April 2, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, to Freeman and Marjorie Peterson, Sandra lived a life full of love, kindness, and dedication to her family. On August 21, 1959, she married Kenneth “Kenny” Hohberg, with whom she shared a...
William James McGann Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
William J McGann Jr.
William (Bill) J. McGann died on April 9, 2026, at Midland Care Hospice House, Topeka, Kansas. He was born on 10/18/1949 in Queens, New York, the son of William J. McGann Sr. and Jean M. Crall.
Bill grew up in Fort Wayne, Indianna. He honorably served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Bill moved to Peoria, Il area...
Pamela Sue Jones
Apr 8, 2026
Pamela “Pam” Sue Jones passed away on April 8, 2026. She was born on July 5, 1953, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to Paul Lowell Swearengin and Lorraine (Firkus) Swearengin.
Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Lorraine, her brother Mark, and her husband Arthur Jones.
She leaves behind her sister, Peggy Michael; her nephews, Dane Swearengin and Seth...
Dan Warford
Apr 7, 2026
Dan Warford passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.
He was born on August 31, 1945 in Alameda, California, to Lauren and Jessie Warford. His family moved to Kansas in 1950 and he graduated from Junction City High School in 1963. In 1966 he joined the Air Force and served his country in the Vietnam War. He was...
Robert Russell Calhoun Jr.
Apr 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of
Robert Russell Calhoun Jr.
September 19, 1947 – April 6, 2026Age 78 | Harveyville, Kansas
Robert Russell Calhoun Jr., 78, of Harveyville, passed away on April 6, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1947, to Robert Russell Calhoun Sr. and Darlene Croucher Calhoun, and lived a full and hardworking life centered around family and community.
Russell proudly served in...
Evelyn R. Warren
Apr 6, 2026
Evelyn R. (Heine) Warren, daughter of Fred and Elsie (Cheatwood) Heine, was born on March 7, 1934, near Alma, Kansas, and died in Topeka on April 6, 2026. She retired from the Topeka VA Hospital with 32 years of federal service.She is survived by two daughters, Kim Warren and Toni (Shane) Pierson, both of Topeka; four grandchildren, Kalli, Amanda, Dexter,...
Richard Lee Patterson
Apr 5, 2026
Richard (Dick) Patterson10/21/39 – 4/5/2026
Dick Patterson, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He grew up on a farm in Tecumseh, Kansas and learned early on the importance of teachers and community influence on kids. He played football while attending Highland Park High School and earned an athletic...
