Richard Keith Laird
Dec 16, 2025
Richard Keith Laird, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital at the age of 83. Born on August 26, 1942, in Rock Island, Illinois, Richard was a man whose life was defined by faith, kindness, intelligence, and a touch of ornery fun with a great head of hair.
Educated at Denver...
Ralph Rosa
Dec 16, 2025
Ralph F. Rosa, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
He leaves behind his sister, Lorraine Twombly and brother, Dean Rosa.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Agnes (McMaster) Rosa; his wife, Shirley and his son, Byron.
Cremation is planned. No services will be held.
He will be laid to rest at Sutton Cemetery in Ottawa, Kansas.
To leave...
Robert L. Whitehead
Dec 15, 2025
Robert L. Whitehead, 92, of Topeka passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Robert was born in Topeka on June 9, 1933, the son of Marshall W. Whitehead and Mattie A. Powell. He attended several grade schools, Holiday Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School with the class of 1951.
After graduation, Robert attended Kansas State University before being...
Angie (Allendorf) Price
Dec 15, 2025
Angie-Kristin Allendorf Price, 58 years young, passed peacefully among family on December 15, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. There are so many who will remember her as Miss Angie or Coach Ang, but her favorite title was Grandma Angie.
She was born on April 1, 1967, in Topeka, the daughter of Dan and Betsy Allendorf, who survive her. Angie...
Karen A. Foust
Dec 13, 2025
Karen A. Foust, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Sterling, Colorado. She was born August 17, 1941 the daughter of Edward G. and Bonna Mae (Barnes) Hinz at Horton, Kansas. As a small child she lived with her family at Powhattan before moving to Hiawatha. She attended grade school and high school at Hiawatha, graduating with the...
Phillip "Gene" Schoettlin
Dec 13, 2025
Phillip "Gene" Schoettlin, born on October 4, 1936, passed away on December 13, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.
A full obituary will be available shortly, please check back.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a visitation that will be held on January 3, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Parker-Price & Davidson, located at 245 NW Independence...
Donna Jo Koehn
Dec 13, 2025
Donna Jo Koehn, 65, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on December 13, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1960, in Topeka.
She is survived by her spouse, Luis M. Ogaz; her sons, Andrew Koehn (Jennifer), Aaron Koehn (Ana), and Adam Koehn; her grandchildren, Jonathan, Madison, Hektor, Jeremiah, Khloe, and Aden; and her brothers and sisters. Donna was a loving mother,...
Thelma Ann Parks
Dec 11, 2025
T.A. (Thelma Ann) Parks, 84, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. When asked what “T.A.” stands for, she would kindly inform you that “it’s the best kept secret in Topeka”. She was born March 28, 1941, in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of John and Neva (Giddings) Finley. T.A. graduated from high school at Beloit with the class...
Leslie Parrish
Dec 11, 2025
Leslie Parrish, a respected member of his community and a cherished family man, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 81. Born on December 7, 1944, in National City, California, Leslie’s life was one of adventure, dedication, and profound love for his family and country.
Leslie’s professional journey began after completing high school in California,...
Ronald A. Stevens
Dec 8, 2025
Ronald A. Stevens, 89, of Topeka passed away on December 8, 2025. He was born September 22, 1936 in Scranton, Pennsylvania the son of Alfred and Bloydwyn Aston Stevens. Ronald was raised in Scranton, PA and graduated from Scranton Tech. high school. Following high school, Ron joined the United States Air Force.
He was married to Emmy Scribner. Ron and Emmy...
Rodreca "Roddy" L. Schwant
Dec 7, 2025
Rodreca “Roddy” Louise Schwant, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 4th, 1944, in Vancouver, Washington, and lived a life marked by grace, dedication, and deep, unwavering love for those around her.
Roddy graduated from West Salem High School in 1962 and later went on to complete...
Joan C. Speake
Dec 7, 2025
Joan Speake passed away at 95 years old on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at St Francis Hospital. Joan was born July 27, 1930, in Springfield MO, where she met and married Bob, her high school sweetheart in September 1950.
Joan was proceeded in death by husband Bob Speake, parents Bert and Ruby Morelock, brother Bert Morelock Jr., daughter-in-law Elaine Speake
Joan is...
Dennis "Denny" Lee Goodnow
Dec 5, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Lee Goodnow was born in Topeka, KS on April 21, 1951. He passed away on December 5, 2025, in his home after a long illness. He attended Silver Lake school and graduated in 1969. Denny was born to his parents, Clyde and Betty Goodnow. His father, Clyde preceded him in death on December 20, 2018. Denny was the...
Jerry Kleidosty
Dec 3, 2025
Jerry Kleidosty, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 75. Born on August 7, 1950, in Atwood, Kansas, Jerry was a dedicated and hardworking individual who touched the lives of many throughout his journey.
Jerry began his career at a young age, working for Vons Grocery when he was...
Jerry Thomas
Dec 2, 2025
Jerry was born Feb. 8, 1940, to Dee Thomas and Ouida Walling Thomas in Talihina Oklahoma. He later moved to Marlow, Oklahoma with his mother and step-father, Alvin Lee, when he was in school. He met Deanna Roberts from Rush Springs Oklahoma in 1957 while both were still in high school. After they both graduated, he in 1958 and she...
LeRoy Cornell
Dec 1, 2025
LeRoy C. Cornell, 88, of Topeka passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. LeRoy was born April 28, 1937, at Hartwick, New York the son of Clyde E. and Inza E. (Whiting Cornell). His family moved to South Kortright, New York where LeRoy graduated. He served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. While in the...
Paul Walton
Nov 25, 2025
Paul Walton, a dedicated registered nurse, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on May 22, 1958, Paul was a caring individual who devoted his life to helping others through his nursing career. He traveled across the United States as a traveling nurse, bringing comfort and care wherever he went.
Paul graduated from Atwood High School,...
Gary L. Stewart
Nov 25, 2025
Gary L. Stewart, 88, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. He was born August 28, 1937, in Topeka the son of Raymond A. and Minnie Faye (Hess) Stewart, Sr. He attended Boswell Junior High and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. During high school he began working at The Brown Laboratory. Gary continued to work...
Larry Buening Jr.
Nov 19, 2025
Larry T. Buening Jr, 75, of Topeka, KS died peacefully in a K-State t-shirt, surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025. Those who knew Larry knew him as a kind, gentle, generous man who cared deeply about his people and his community.
Larry was born in Kansas City, KS to Lawrence T. Buening Sr and Lua E. Bumgardner...
Doris Adella Kendall
Nov 18, 2025
Doris Adella Kendall, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in Topeka, Kansas, on November 18, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 11, 1931, in Topeka, Doris was a vibrant soul who brightened the lives of everyone around her.
Doris graduated Valedictorian from Seaman High School in 1949, a testament to her intelligence and dedication....
