Carla K. K. Stringer
Jan 24, 2026
Carla Kay Stringer, 81, of Silver Lake, Kansas passed away on January 24, 2026. Carla was born at Battle Creek, Michigan on September 11, 1944 the daughter of Clyde E. and Frances Elizabeth Wolney Gallihugh. Carla was raised in Battle Creek, Michigan. She graduated from St Philips High School in Battle Creek. She moved to Clifton, Illinois and lived there...
Phoebe VanAnh Brodine
Jan 23, 2026
Phoebe VanAnh Brodine lived 18 years deeply loved by her family and friends.
Carrying Phoebe in their hearts and memories forever are her parents, Chris and Dianna; her sisters and brother-in-law, Anna, Natalie and Sam; and her very spoiled dog, Marvin (plus two guinea pigs and a grumpy cat). She will be incredibly missed by her grandparents, Bill and Rhonda; aunts,...
Thelma L. Bray
Jan 23, 2026
Thelma L. Bray, 100, passed away peacefully at home on January 23, 2026, in Silver Lake, Kansas.
A full obituary is pending, please check back.
The family will greet friends starting at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Silver Lake United Methodist Church 204 Madore St, Silver Lake, KS 66539. Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow...
Karla J. Cain
Jan 17, 2026
Karla J. Cain, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas, with her devoted husband Larry by her side. Born on March 16, 1963, Karla was a vibrant spirit who brought joy to the lives of those who knew her, and she leaves behind a rich legacy...
Kenneth Locke
Jan 17, 2026
Kenneth James Locke, 83, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born November 8, 1942, in Altadena California the son of James H. and Dora E. (Cook) Locke. His family moved to Kansas. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 1960. Kenneth later attended Kansas State University in Manhattan.
He had a love for photography from a...
Cindy "Honey" Price
Jan 15, 2026
Cindy Lou Price “Honey” passed away on January 15, 2026, in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 63. Cindy dedicated her life to those she loved and her work, leaving a legacy that will be cherished by many.
She was born on September 17, 1962, in Topeka, KS, daughter of Zeke and Eleanor (Thompson) Price. She graduated from...
Donald L. Hollister
Jan 14, 2026
Donald Lee Hollister, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
He was born March 2, 1934, in Hastings, Nebraska, the son of Millard Clair and Myrtle Zona (Markham) Hollister. He was a graduate of Hastings Nebraska High School.
Don was employed by Kriz-Davis Electrical for over 23 years until retiring.
He was a member of Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka.
Don married...
Dorothy J. Pokorney
Jan 14, 2026
Dorothy Joanne “Dottie” Pokorney, 87, of Silver Lake, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
She was born February 24, 1938, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and May (Nemnich) Streeter. She grew up in Clay Center and was a graduate of Clay Center Community High School.
Dottie and her husband Jim owned and operated Pokorney Construction in Silver Lake,...
Mark Cavender
Jan 12, 2026
Mark Alan Cavender, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on May 22, 1955, in Topeka, he dedicated much of his life to his passions, particularly as a talented bass player and an EMT.
Mark's commitment to music spanned the majority of his life; he was a member of the Topeka Blues Society and shared his...
Jenny Scheibe
Jan 12, 2026
Jenny Scheibe, born on October 31, 1972, in Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home in Topeka, Kansas, on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her life was a testament of strength, love and protecting those close to her.
A graduate of Seaman High School, class of 1991. Jenny devoted her professional career to caring for...
Richard G. Groff
Jan 8, 2026
Richard G. Groff was born on July 11, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas. His spirit encountered challenges early in life, culminating in a long and brave fight with Chronic Lung Disease. He passed away on January 8, 2026 in Edwardsville, KS
Richard graduated from Seaman High School. His pursuit of knowledge continued as he attended the Kaw Valley Area Vocational School and...
Jeff Souders
Jan 8, 2026
Jeff Scott Souders, born on January 2, 1970, in Hillsboro, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on January 8, 2026. He was a beloved son of Encile and Barbara Souders, both of whom have passed on. Jeff was part of a large family with eight sisters and three brothers. His siblings include Betty Hansford (married to Jerry) from Topeka, Barbara...
William "Bill" Peden II
Jan 8, 2026
Bill Peden, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by family. He was born on February 17, 1949, in Atchison, Kansas. Bill lived a life of dedication and service, working at Goodyear for 37 years before retiring in 2004.
A proud graduate of Jefferson West, where he finished...
James Thomas "Jim" Mitchell
Jan 6, 2026
James Thomas “Jim” Mitchell, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
He was born September 8, 1939, in Osage City, Kansas, the son of Clarence George and Francis Ellen (Bean) Mitchell. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War until being honorably discharged.
Jim was employed by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 40 years,...
Elwin K. Cooper
Jan 5, 2026
Elwin Kenna Cooper, 91, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas after dementia robbed him of his memories, speech, and eventually his body.
He was born on February 20, 1934 in Norwich, Kansas, the son of George and Monta Mae (Williams) Cooper.
He moved to Yates Center, Kansas as a child and graduated from Yates Center High School in...
David S. Wyatt
Jan 5, 2026
David Scott Wyatt (Dave), 57, of Hoyt, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1969 in Topeka the son of Robert and Edna Bent Wyatt. Following high school, Dave attended and graduated from Beloit Vo-tech. After graduation he returned to the Topeka area where he met his wife and eventually began a career at...
Berniece Mae Chadwell
Jan 4, 2026
Berniece Mae Chadwell, 90, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born May 13, 1935, the daughter of Walter “Monroe” and Della “Fern” (Overstreet) Dye. She was raised and attended school in Callao, Missouri graduating with the class of 1953. After high school she moved to Ft. Madison, Iowa to work for the Santa Fe Railroad....
Vicky Lynn Cote`
Jan 2, 2026
Vicky Lynn (Pasley) Cote`, 71, of Meriden passed away on January 2, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka with family and friends by her side. She was born on February 1, 1954 in San Bonito, Texas to Russell and Mildred “Swede" Zachariasen Pasley.
Vicky married Mike Cote` at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden on September 2, 2006.
She was a...
Kevin B. Guffey
Jan 1, 2026
Kevin B. Guffey, 68, of Meriden, Kansas passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 with family at his side. He was born June 26, 1957 in Topeka the son of Warren and Margaret Guffey. He attended school in Meriden where he was an active member of FFA. He graduated from Jefferson West High School in 1975.
He held many jobs during...
Lawrence "Larry" Flott
Dec 30, 2025
Lawrence (Larry) Albert Flott, 68, of Spring, Texas passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2025, after a long battle with kidney disease.
He was born on December 8, 1957, in Belleville, Kansas to Richard Flott, Sr. and Nancy Flott Currier. Larry was known for his love of technology innovations and his incredible ability to play music by ear. From...
