Mary R Manis
Oct 13, 2026
Mary Myers Manis, 92, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
She was born March 22, 1934, in Mayetta, Kansas, the daughter of Claude and Minnie (Delge) Myers. She graduated from Lecompton High School. She was part of the Pottawatomie Tribe.
Mary married Melvin L. Manis on May 3, 1952 in Kansas City, KS.
Mary was employed by Jostens as a group...
Ronald Quiett
Oct 11, 2026
Ronald F. Quiett, 90, of Topeka passed away October 11, 2026. He was born September 15, 1936 in Topeka, the son Floyd Z. and Marjorie E. (Lewis) Quiett. He was married to Delores “Dee” K. Beasterfield on September 28, 1957 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Topeka. “Dee” preceded him in death on February 6, 2011. Ron worked for over...
Daniel H. Saunders
Oct 10, 2026
Daniel Howard Saunders, 93, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026.
He was born June 11, 1933, in Gallipolis, Ohio, the son of Lester and Thelma (Dobbins) Saunders.
Daniel dedicated over twenty years to E.I. DuPont as a Machine Operator until his retirement. After retirement, he worked as a Maintenance Supervisor for Mission Towers in Topeka.
He was a faithful member of...
Brenda F. Bumgarner
Oct 9, 2026
Brenda Faye Bumgarner, 77, of Topeka, passed away on October 9, 2026. Born in Topeka on February 15, 1949, she was the daughter of Edward and Maxine Luellen Merritt. Brenda grew up in the Oakland neighborhood. She attended Seaman High School after her parents built a home north of Topeka in 1964.
She was married to Jerry Bumgarner on New Year’s...
Bonnie L. Thomas
Oct 4, 2026
Bonnie L. Thomas, 92, of Rossville, Kansas passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 31, 1934, at Rossville the daughter of Charles and Alice (Stum) DeGraff. She graduated from Topeka High School with the class of 1951.
She was married to Wayne G. Thomas June 17, 1952, in Topeka. Wayne preceded her in death...
Lonnie U. Hobbs
Oct 4, 2026
Lonnie U. Hobbs, 91, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026.
He was born June 11, 1935, in Valencia, Kansas, the son of Lonnie and Nancy (Johnson) Hobbs. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1953.
Lonnie married Carolyn Yvonne Hobbs on November 12, 1954 in Topeka, KS. They enjoyed traveling together through the years, going to the casino and...
Daniel J. Goble, Sr.
Oct 3, 2026
Daniel J. Goble Sr., 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026.
He was born March 28, 1934, in Cyril, Oklahoma, the son of George and Olive (Hollis) Goble.
He married Charlotte Cottle on July 21, 1954 in California. To their marriage, they welcomed four children. He was a loving father that worked hard to support his family. Daniel was always...
Rebecca J. Athon
Oct 1, 2026
Rebecca J. Athon, 83 of Topeka passed away on Thursday October 1, 2026. She was born December 11, 1942 the daughter of Melvin and Anna Dobrovolny Scheibe. She graduated from Waterville High School at Waterville, Kansas. Rebecca worked at KPL prior to retiring. She was a avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, and enjoyed frequenting garage sales, and bargain...
Faith Marie Judd
Sep 24, 2026
Faith Marie Judd, 71, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2026.
She was born July 21, 1955, in Sioux City, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Mary (Woten) Monell. Faith graduated from Topeka High School in 1972. Following graduation, she attended Washburn University and attended law classes that would set her up for success in the future.
Faith married David Mark...
Marlin E. Wiltz
Sep 23, 2026
Marlin Eugene Wiltz passed from this earthly realm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Marlin, along with his twin brother, Melvin were born May 6, 1942, to Andrew and Mary Wiltz at their home in Corning, Kansas.
Marlin attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School and graduated from Corning High School. He attended Highland Community College for a short time before he was drafted...
Charlene Sue Patton
Sep 20, 2026
Charlene Sue (Kendall) Patton, 73, of Grantville was born January 14, 1953 to John and Juanita (Uhl) Kendall. She passed away peacefully on September 20th, 2026 at the family farm, surrounded by her beloved husband, Dan, their loving daughters and family.
She grew up in Grantville and at the Grantville United Methodist Church where she was a life long member and...
Rachel E. Johnston
Sep 19, 2026
Rachel E. Johnston, 89, of Topeka, died on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born November 20, 1936, in Grand Junction, Colorado, the daughter of Raymond R. and Elsie Johnson Lane. She attended school in Grand Junction and Charter Oak, California, and had lived in Topeka since 1960.
Rachel was a member of the International Association of United Church of God...
Roberta Jean Freed
Sep 16, 2026
Roberta J. Freed, 95, of Silver Lake, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
She was born November 14, 1930, in Paxico, Kansas, the daughter of Hylas and Doris (Sloyer) Blankenship. She graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1949.
Roberta married Raymond K. Freed on September 12, 1950 in Topeka, KS. They had three children, Cheryl, Rhonda and Randy. She was blessed...
Michael Cool
Sep 15, 2026
Michael “Mike” Cool, 87, of Grantville, Kansas passed away on September 15, 2026. He was born July, 5, 1939 in Topeka the son of Howard and Florence (Kamer) Cool. He graduated from Perry High School in 1958 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War where Private First-Class Michael Cool distinguished himself by meritorious achievement...
Tyler Ryan Senne
Sep 15, 2026
Tyler Ryan “Straps” Senne, 35, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026 as the result of a motorcycle accident.
He was born December 4, 1990, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William “Bill” and Kathy (Reiff) Senne. He was a 2009 graduate of Royal Valley High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from November 4, 2009...
E. Louise Niebur
Sep 14, 2026
E. Louise Niebur, 79, of Topeka passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026. She was born April 10, 1947 in Ashland, Kansas the daughter of Clifford and Hazel (Haughey) Duncan. She moved to Topeka from Wichita in 1978. She worked at Stormont-Vail Hospital for 25 years prior to retiring. She enjoyed spending time working crossword puzzles. She will always be...
James "Jim" Delfelder
Sep 9, 2026
James “Jim” L. Delfelder, 62, of Meriden, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
He was born January 19, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John and Judith (Eagan) Delfelder. Jim graduated from Seaman High School in 1982.
Jim married Cindy (Raaf) Delfelder on July 6, 1988 in Miami, OK. They had two boys, C.J. and Connor.
He leaves behind his wife, Cindy...
Charles Edward Lewis, Jr.
Sep 8, 2026
Charles Edward Lewis Jr., 74, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. He passed of natural causes.
He was born February 18, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Charles Sr. and Betty (Day) Lewis. Growing up, Charles was known as a gear head. He built his first engine and hot rod, a 1955 Chevy,...
Victoria R. Sturgeon
Sep 8, 2026
Victoria (Vickie), Sturgeon, 78, of Topeka passed away on September 8, 2026.
She was born September 22, 1947, in Great Bend, Kansas the daughter of Raymond and Lilly (Boxberger) Funk. She attended high school at Hoisington and graduated in 1965. Later Victoria attended and graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1970 with a degree in General Sciences and her diploma...
Patsy R. Hogan (Cockerill)
Sep 7, 2026
Patsy R. Hogan, 89, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 7, 2026.
She was born July 10, 1937, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of William W. and Mary E. (Lloyd) Cockerill. She graduated from Marysville High School.
Patsy dedicated 34 years of service to the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Administration until her retirement.
She was a member of the Oakland Nazarene Church and enjoyed the...
