Karen L. Werts
Jul 26, 2026
Karen Lee Werts, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026 at a Topeka care facility. She was born on February 25, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Raymond and Irene (McMinn) Sanford.
Karen graduated from Lecompton High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of Northland Christian Church.
Karen married Richard Werts, Sr. They later divorced.
Survivors...
Bruce Crawford Coffman
Jul 22, 2026
Chief Warrant Officer Bruce Crawford Coffman
Born-15 July 1946 Recalled - 22 July 2026
Bruce was born in Topeka to parents Floyd Hurst Coffman and Geraldine Crawford at Christ Hospital. His grandparents were Homer & Hazel Crawford and Clyde Wilson & Minerva Bragg Coffman.
Bruce was an original “baby boomer” and lived up to the name. He attended school in Ottawa graduating in...
Michael D. Frye
Jul 21, 2026
Michael “Mike” Duane Frye was born December 17th, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas. He was the first born son of Donna Theo Salyer and Donald Leroy Frye.
To know Mike is to know his whole life story. He never met a stranger and would tell you everything about himself the first time you talked to him. We often referred to him as...
Miguel W. Vincent
Jul 17, 2026
Miguel W. Vincent, 78, of Topeka passed away on July 17, 2026. He grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High School. Mike was born in 1948. Both his parents, Jack and Ethna Vincent, two brothers, Starks K. Vincent and Jared H. Vincent; sister, Ellen V. Martinez; nephew, John Vincent
He is survived by his nieces Amy Newell, Angela...
Debra "Deb" Lynn Garza
Jul 15, 2026
Debra "Deb" Garza, 69, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
She was born October 30, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of of Richard Gomel and Virginia (Moore) Braeuer. Deb graduated from Seaman High School and later furthered her education and earned her Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate.
She married Pedro G. Garza on March 11, 1981 in Topeka, KS.
Deb worked...
Jeffrey Charles Beam
Jul 14, 2026
Jeffrey Charles Beam was born to Larry and Beverly (Schumann) Beam on September 16, 1967, in Topeka, Kansas, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He passed away at his home in Topeka on July 14, 2026.
Jeff was a proud graduate of Seaman High School's Class of 1986. He excelled in football, track and field, and as...
Vernon "Skip" Prostler
Jul 12, 2026
Vernon “Skip” Prostler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on July 12, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on February 15, 1941, in Johnstown New York, Skip lived a life of integrity, marked by service to his community and commitment to his family and friends.
Skip graduated from Catskill High School in 1959 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps...
Janice L. Damron
Jul 11, 2026
Janice Lee Nangle Damron was born February 19, 1938, to Harold Atley Nangle and Olive Grace Clark Nangle in Burlington, Kansas. According to family lore, Janice was born in the family home during a snowstorm that made travel difficult. When Doctor A.B. McConnell was called for the delivery, he was unable to make it to the home because of the...
Darlene Pollom
Jul 10, 2026
Barbara “Darlene” Pollom, lifelong North Topeka resident, passed away July 10, 2026, at age 97.
She was born November 1, 1928, to parents Milton and Mabel Palmer. The oldest of four children, she grew up near Garfield Park off North Kansas Avenue.
Darlene graduated from Seaman High School, where she was elected FHA Kansas state president, homecoming queen and student council treasurer,...
Norma Jean Lister
Jul 9, 2026
Norma Jean Lister, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home. She was born on April 8, 1934, in Garnett, Kansas, to Edith Britton and Alva Macklin.
Norma first married Alvin McNaughton, and together they welcomed two children: Sandra Clear and Alvin Ray McNaughton. Later in life, Norma would marry Lawrence Lister. Their union brought two...
Barbra Ann Shelton
Jul 8, 2026
Barbra “Bobbi” Ann Shelton, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
She was born August 13, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Donald and Anne (Dister) Ostrander. She graduated from Topeka High School. After graduation, she attended Washburn University.
Bobbi dedicated 40 years of service to Stormont Vail Healthcare as a Radiology Technician until her retirement. She was a...
Melvin Kilgore
Jul 6, 2026
Melvin “Mel/Papa/Papa Mel” Kilgore, 68, of Topeka passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1957 at Wichita, Kansas the son of Melvin A. and Donna J. Bushnell Kilgore. He was raised in Wichita and Florida. Growing up in Wichita, Melvin, his brothers and friends were always working on cars. He...
Donna Marie Brandenburgh
Jul 6, 2026
Donna Marie Brandenburgh, 87, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026.
She was born January 12, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Don and Carrie (Peyton) Metzger. She attended Topeka High School.
She married Donald Brandenburgh on April 6, 1956 in Topeka, KS.
Donna dedicated over 15 years in the Mailroom at Jostens Publications.
Family meant the world to Donna and she...
James Thomas Stanley
Jul 2, 2026
James "Jim" Thomas Stanley, 89, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at his home. Jim was born February 1, 1937 at Coody's Bluff, Oklahoma, the son of James F. Stanley and Covie (Wheeler) Stanley. When Jim was 10 years old, his family settled in Topeka where he spent the rest of his childhood, graduating from Topeka...
Bonny L. Freeman
Jul 1, 2026
Bonny L. Freeman, 93, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. She was born in Topeka on March 9, 1933 the daughter of Charles S. and Ruth V. Beebe Harris. Bonny graduated from Topeka High School with the Class of 1950. She dedicated 32 years working for American Bindery. She was a lifetime supporter of VFW, and a...
Phillip A. Lawrence
Jun 30, 2026
Phillip A. Lawrence, 76, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026 peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
He was born October 25, 1949, in Jamestown, Alabama, the son of Dr. Daniel and Mercedes (Johnson) Lawrence. He was raised in Menlo, GA. After high school, he relocated to Topeka, KS.
Phil dedicated over 40 years of service to Hallmark Cards in Topeka, KS.
Phil...
Kay Wienck
Jun 30, 2026
Kay Wienck, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
She was born July 23, 1939, on the Talbot Family Farm near Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Sylvis and Roberta (Farrar) Talbot. Kay was proud of her farming heritage. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1957.
Kay married Charles Howard Wienck on December 29, 1962 in Miami, OK. They welcomed...
Roy Allen Sutton
Jun 26, 2026
Roy Allen Sutton, 79, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on June 26, 2026. He was born on December 18, 1946, and was a graduate of Topeka West High School. He married Sandra (Stover) on February 3, 1968. Roy worked in construction before beginning a distinguished career as a mechanic. He served Kansas Power and Light for several years and later...
Karen Ann Birt
Jun 26, 2026
A life well-lived ended for Karen Ann Birt, 81, on June 26, 2026. She was born April 4, 1945, the daughter of Vernon R. and Ruby M. Taylor.
Karen graduated from Burlingame High School in 1966. She was employed by King Radio in Ottawa, Kansas and moved to Topeka in 1989, where she was employed by Aldersgate Village before retiring.
Karen married...
Melvin Jay Frickey
Jun 25, 2026
Melvin Jay Frickey, 87, of Hoyt, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2026.
He was born April 22, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Ruth (Huntley) Frickey. Melvin graduated from Highland Park High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Army. He enjoyed telling stories about his youth and time in the Army.
Melvin married Marcella Kay Humble on...
