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 Lewis 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...
David Alan Esparza
Apr 20, 2026
David Alan Esparza
Born on April 4, 1957 to Angel and Mildred (Kiser) Esparza in Kingman, KS.
David passed away April 20, 2026 after he courageously fought a 2-year battle of small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, chemo, radiation, Immunotherapy, COPD, emphysema, and fibrosis.
David grew up in Harper, Ks and graduated from Chapparal High School in 1975.
He attended college at Tacoma Community...
Kaylia Sue Zirkle
Apr 20, 2026
Kaylia Sue Zirkle, 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026.
She was born July 13, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Milton C. and Frances H. (Bateson) Miller. She attended Quincy Elementary and Curtis Junior High School in Topeka.
Kaylia was employed by Andrews Asphalt and Construction in Topeka until retiring.
She was a member of LiUNA! International Union of...
Roy R. Brown
Apr 19, 2026
Roy Richard Brown, 80, of Grantville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19th 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his journey, he remained the kind, caring, genuine man that everyone has known and loved.
Roy is survived by his son Russel (Dina) Brown, daughter Rhonda (Ian) Johnson and grandchildren Payke (Jessica), Tucker, Lakin, Tabor, Hannah and Haylee as...
Elaine Elizabeth Worden
Apr 17, 2026
Elaine Elizabeth Worden (Baumgartner)
Born 7-19-1955 - April 17,2026
Elaine Elizabeth (Baumgartner) Worden 70, of Topeka, Kansas passed away, Friday April 17, 2026 surrounded by family.
Elaine was the eldest daughter of Denzel and Ethel Baumgartner of Sabetha. She attended Woodlawn until 5th grade then attended Sabetha High School and graduated in 1973. She went to Vo Tech in Atchison. She started working...
Pearl Jean Radefeld
Apr 17, 2026
Pearl Jean Radefeld, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on April 17, 2026. Born on February 9, 1930, Pearl lived a full and meaningful life, marked by her dedication to her career, her faith, and the cherished moments she shared with loved ones.
Pearl was a graduate of Seaman High School and went on...
Kenneth Anthony
Apr 15, 2026
Kenneth G. Anthony, 85, of Grantville passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born February 4, 1941 at Gray Ridge, Missouri the son of Bernard and Hazel Harmon Anthony. He was raised in southeastern Missouri, moving from place to place do to his father’s business in the cotton industry. He graduated from high school in 1959. Kenneth graduated from...
Joan L. Garrison
Apr 15, 2026
Joan L. Garrison, 94, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, April 15,2026. She was born July 27, 1931 at Rossville the daughter of Kermit L. and Mary Martha Loveland Patton. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1949 and later attended Clarks Business College.
During her career she was a Driver’s License Examiner for the State of Kansas and had worked...
Marilyn Kay Colhouer
Apr 15, 2026
Marilyn Kay Colhouer, 86, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
She was born July 6, 1939, in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of Gwilym and Abbevilla (Morton) Williams. She was a graduate of Irving High School, Irving, KS.
Marilyn was Network Manager for Bell Telephone Company in Topeka for 27 years until retiring in 1991.
She was a member of Pleasant Hill...
Bryant James Cochran
Apr 14, 2026
Bryant James Cochran, of Alexandria, Virginia, passed away on April 14, 2026, at the age of 75.
He was born in Arlington, Virginia, on August 31, 1950, to Burton Floyd Cochran and Anne Bryant Cochran. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister, Janet Hollier Cochran who passed December 16, 2020.
Bryant Cochran grew up in the Mount Vernon...
Sierra Grace Burchett
Apr 12, 2026
Sierra Grace Burchett July 5, 2001 – April 12, 2026
Sierra Grace Burchett, 24, passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on July 5, 2001, in Topeka, Kansas, to Laura and Nicholas Burchett.
Sierra lived in Wenatchee, Washington, where she shared an apartment with her two roommates, Isobel Burchett and Jess Pilgrim, who are grieving the loss of their friend....
