Marshall James McLin
May 23, 2026
Marshall was born on June 21, 1939 on one of the hottest and longest days in 1939. Marshall passed away peacefully surrounded by all his loving family members on May 23, 2026. Marshall was born to James Gordon and Mary Pauline (Mongold) McLin in Grove, Kansas.
Marshall was preceded in death by his Parents James Gordon and Mary Pauline (Mongold) and Grandson...
Margaret M. Shrimplin
May 22, 2026
Margaret Marie Shrimplin, 85, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026.
Margaret was born May 11, 1941, in Carbondale, Colorado, to Earl F. and Ruby M. Reser Fulton. She attended Topeka High School and later served as the Food Service Manager at French Junior High School for 25 years.
Margaret married Leslie W. Shrimplin on September 6, 1958, at Seward Avenue...
Connie Ann Funk
May 22, 2026
Connie passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 at her Topeka home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Connie was born February 25, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas daughter of Orville and Lois Sinsabaugh. She graduated from Topeka West high school in 1966.
Connie resided in Topeka until 1980 when she moved to Dodge City, Kansas where she met her significant other Rick...
Michael Eugene "Mike" Herman
May 22, 2026
Michael Eugene “Mike” Herman, 78, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026.
He was born June 15, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Anthony and Mary Catherine (Newell) Herman. He was a 1965 graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam until being honorably discharged.
Mike was employed by Goodyear Tire &...
Marcia Harvey
May 21, 2026
Marcia Harvey, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21st. 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her children. She was born April 23, 1946, in Topeka, the daughter of Alfred R. and Ellen Lucille Myers Murray. Marcia worked as a Supervisor for the Shawnee County Limited Actions Division before retiring.
She married Gerald (Jerry) Dean Harvey Sr. on...
Michelle Ann Neiswender
May 20, 2026
Michelle Ann "Shelly" Neiswender, beloved wife, sister, aunt, friend, and the quiet strength behind so many people she loved, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, surrounded by love after a courageous battle with cancer.
To know Shelly was to know loyalty, wit, resilience, and fierce love. Though a deeply private person, those lucky enough to truly know her understood her...
Dennis "Scott" Barnes
May 19, 2026
Dennis "Scott" Barnes, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on May 19, 2026, in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Born on January 29, 1967, Scott lived a life marked by warmth, humor, and a deep love for his family and community.
A proud graduate of Seaman High School’s class of 1985, Scott devoted much of his career to...
Lola Hess
May 15, 2026
Lola B. Hess, 92, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026. She was born September 30, 1933, near Saffordville, Kansas, the daughter of George F. and Marie (Davis) Irey. She attended college in Texas before returning to the Midwest.
Lola married the love of her life, Glen R. Hess, on May 26, 1957. Together they shared 63 beautiful...
Kevin Lee McLeod
May 15, 2026
Kevin Lee McLeod was born on December 5, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, where he also passed away on May 15, 2026.
Kevin graduated from KNI and worked for Topeka Public Library for 30 years.
In 2001, Kevin made a life-changing decision to move in with Connie Anstaett and her family. This new chapter brought joy and a sense of family that he...
Dick Streeter
May 10, 2026
Dick Streeter, a devoted family man, dedicated maintenance professional, and skilled craftsman, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by his loved ones. Born in Topeka on September 3, 1943, Dick’s life was marked by unwavering commitment to his family, community, and his many talents.
Dick graduated from Topeka High School in 1962 and furthered his education...
Donald "Don" D. Campbell
May 7, 2026
Donald "Don" Campbell, 85, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born November 15, 1940, in Beloit, Kansas, the son of Lloyd Louis and Alice Virginia "Pat" (Winsell) Campbell. Throughout his childhood, his family lived in Kansas, South Dakota and Texas because of his father's profession. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1959.
He...
Nicole "Aunt Cola" Martens
May 6, 2026
Nicole "Aunt Cola" Martens passed away on May 6, 2026 in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born January 5, 1979 in Kansas City, Missouri. Her parents adopted and brought her home on January 11th. Nicole lived a life defined by unwavering loyalty, strength, and generosity. Her love and fierce dedication to the people closest to her was unmatched. She is...
Rose Mary Herring
May 4, 2026
Rose Mary Herring, 82, of Meriden, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Heritage Gardens in Oskaloosa. She was born February 12, 1944 in Winchester the daughter of Theodore Francis and Kathryn Josephine Brose Wistuba. Rose was a 1962 graduate of Winchester High School.
She was married to Glen E. Herring on May 11, 1963 in Easton.
Rose worked in...
Nicholas M. Crump
May 3, 2026
Nicholas M. Crump, 27 of Silver Lake passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, and he is now in the arms of Jesus. Nicholas was born March 18, 1999, in Topeka the son of Jake and Mendy Crump. Nicholas came into this world with a full head of hair and a captivating personality! He was an Amazing Son and a...
James F. Barkley
May 2, 2026
James F. Barkley was born on January 30, 1943, in Baldwin City, Kansas. He grew up in this community and completed his education at Baldwin High School, graduating in 1961. James dedicated part of his early life to serving his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. His commitment was marked by honorable recognition when he was...
Michael E. Sleep
Apr 29, 2026
Michael (Mike) Eugene Sleep (PamPaw) was born October 5,1957 in St. Johnsbury Vermont to Lemuel and Irene Sleep. He passed away quietly on April 29th, 2026, surrounded by his family and was 68 years old.
Mike spent his life being a very loud and opinionated man. He fiercely loved his wife kids’ grandbabies great grandbabies and fur babies. He was the...
William Paul Hamlin, Sr.
Apr 28, 2026
William Paul Hamlin Sr., lovingly known as Paul Hamlin Sr., was born on May 11, 1936, in Topeka, Kansas, where he passed away April 28 2026. He was the son of Roy Hamlin and Alda Adams of Tecumseh, Kansas. Paul was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Letha Hamlin, Mag Hamlin, June Hamlin, Jean Hamlin, Web Hamlin,...
Tony Lloyd Brandenburg
Apr 22, 2026
Tony Lloyd Brandenburg, 75, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 26, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lester Lloyd and Rosemary (O’Bryan) Brandenburg.
He served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam from March 6, 1971 and later transitioned into the U.S. Air Force until being honorably discharged April 18, 1979, achieving...
Veronica Kay Lewis
Apr 22, 2026
Veronica Kay (Artzer) Lewis, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family.
She was born March 1, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Eugene Joseph and Mary Jo (Otney) Artzer. She was a 1965 graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka.
Veronica was employed as a Legal Secretary and was a homemaker for many years.
She...
Thomas McClure
Apr 21, 2026
Thomas McClure, born on December 14, 1942, in Atchison, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Home of the Flint Hills of Silver Lake. His journey through life was marked by dedication, a spirited personality, and a profound love for those around him.
Thomas’s early years were rooted in Kansas, where he graduated from Topeka High School and went on to...
