Walter Peach
Mar 14, 2025
Walter L. Peach, 79, of Topeka passed away on March 14, 2025. He was born April 24, 1945 at Owensville, Indiana the son of Henry and Delphia. He was raised on a farm at Owensville, Indiana and graduated from high school there. Follow his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Walter served two different stints in the...
Ann D. Long
Mar 13, 2025
Ann D. Long, a spirited soul born on March 6, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas, left this world on March 13, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Topeka. Ann's vibrant personality was characterized by her feisty and sassy nature, always loving and observant, effortlessly striking up a conversation with anyone she encountered. She was a friend to all, radiating warmth and charm much...
Johnny C. Lindstrom
Mar 13, 2025
Johnny C. Lindstrom, 74, of Silver Lake, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born April 26, 1950, in Topeka the son of James Harvey Lindstrom and Gladys Marie Koelling. Johnny grew up in Silver Lake and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1968 as class valedictorian. While in high school Johnny, not only excelled in academics...
Rex V. Fox
Mar 12, 2025
Rex Fox, 65, of Topeka passed away on March 12, 2025 following a short illness. He was born November 16, 1959 in San Bernardino, California the son of James W. and Hazel Fae Foster Fox. He moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1978. He received his Associates Degree from Washburn University in Electronic Technology. Rex...
Karen J. Nicolay
Mar 12, 2025
Karen Jean Thomas-Nicolay, born June 16, 1941, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, in her home at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Topeka, Kansas, with her beloved husband of 44 years, Charles "Nick" Nicolay, by her side.
Karen was the youngest of two children born to Gilbert "Gib" Lilburn Thomas and Margaret Ellen (Yeager) Thomas. Her father owned...
Leonard David Wonnell
Mar 12, 2025
Leonard D. Wonnell, 85, Silver Lake, passed away on March 12, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born July 31, 1939 in Silver Lake, Kansas, the son of David and Arabelle (Shenk) Wonnell
Leonard graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics on June 3, 1962. He was a member of the Sigma Pi Sigma...
Lois M. Ausherman
Mar 10, 2025
Lois M. Ausherman, 94, of Topeka passed away on March 10, 2025. She was born August 26, 1930 in Ozawkie, Kansas the daughter of Clarence W. and Jessie M. (Roberts) Chitwood. Lois attended Seaman High School while growing up and graduated in 1948.
She was married to Harold Ausherman on April 25, 1950 at Topeka, Kansas. Harold preceded her in death...
Bonnie Lou Haas
Mar 8, 2025
Bonnie Lou Haas, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born October 28, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of John Reamer and Grace Shetron. Bonnie grew up in Silver Lake and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1949. After attending Clark’s Business School, Bonnie worked for the Bureau of Agriculture Economics. Bonnie married Clarence...
Gary Dalton Lloyd
Mar 5, 2025
Gary Dalton Lloyd, 79, died Wednesday, March 5th, at Topeka, KS, after suffering a heart attack the previous day.
Gary was born July 23,1945 at the KU V-12 Navy Hospital School in Kansas City, KS to Donald Eugene and Geraldine Mae (Speck) Lloyd, where Gary’s father was studying to be a navy doctor.
As a Navy brat, Gary lived at navy facilities...
Linda Rae Butler
Mar 4, 2025
Linda Rae Butler, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, gracefully departed this world on March 4, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 83. She was born on April 21, 1941, in Harveyville, Kansas, and though she was known for her shy demeanor, she possessed a delightful mix of ornery charm and sneaky humor that endeared her to all...
George Serene
Mar 3, 2025
George L. Serene, 93, Grantville, passed away on March 3, 2025 at his home. George was born August 17, 1931 in Welda Kansas, the son of George “Vernie” Serene and Emily E. (Riebe) Serene.
He made a lifelong career in the road construction industry beginning in 1948. An asphalt laborer to operator to general superintendent. And officially retiring in the 1990’s.
He...
Michael Allen Jr
Mar 2, 2025
Michael Allen Jr, born on December 14, 1993, left this world on March 2, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the memories and love he cultivated throughout his life. A devoted father, Michael held a special pride in his heart for his daughter, Hannah Allen. She was his greatest treasure, and nothing brought him more joy than...
Steven Fitch
Feb 28, 2025
Steven P. Fitch, 67, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2025, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Harry Fitch, and Audrey Giordano (nee Dibble), and wife Linda Fitch (nee Bokay). Steve is survived by his sister Susan Alba, step sister Margaret Lane, and loving partner Barbara Hawkins....
Marvin E. Martin
Feb 28, 2025
Marvin E. Martin, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 28, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in the presence of his loving family. Born on October 5, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, Marvin was a remarkable individual whose legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched.
As a welder and mechanic, Marvin honed...
Bruce J. Shaw
Feb 28, 2025
Bruce James Shaw, 73, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away February 28, 2025. Bruce was born July 7, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas to Howard Allen Shaw and Thelma Louise Bahnmaier.
Bruce grew up in Oakland and then North Topeka graduating from Seaman High School in 1969.
Bruce continued his education at Salina Area Technical College completing his welding and HVAC licensure and associates...
Dana L. Meinhardt
Feb 26, 2025
"A great soul serves everyone all the time. A great soul never dies. It brings us together again and again." - Maya Angelou
Dana Le’Ann (Gabler) Meinhardt, age 59, of Topeka, KS, passed away on February 26, 2025. She was born to Janice and Robert Gabler on February 16, 1966, in Alexandria, Virginia.
Dana was passionate about helping others from a very...
Henry Louis Beland
Feb 26, 2025
Henry Louis Beland, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, was born on July 8th, 1940, in Gardner, Massachusetts.
He passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas surrounded by his loving family.
Henry attended Gardner High School. After High School he was employed at various places but he spent most of his working career crafting beautiful furniture at Temple Stuarts and...
John Boyd
Feb 23, 2025
John Michael Boyd, 72, of Topeka, Kansas passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital, February 23, 2025.
He was born in Lawrence, Kansas the son of Keith and Dorothy Boyd. He was a 1970 graduate of Seaman High School.
John owned and operated JM Boyd Construction for over 40 years, was a member of THBA and retired in 2022. He was a member...
Teresa Fae Kern
Feb 22, 2025
Teresa "Terry" Fae Kern, 67, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on February 22, 2025. She was born on January 26, 1958, to Donald and Wilma (Baldwin) Kern in Topeka. Teresa graduated from Seaman High School in 1976.
She began her career at Brewster Place, followed by a position at Luce Press, before working for the state for over 30 years, retiring...
Shirley Faye Casto
Feb 22, 2025
Shirley Faye Casto, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was born on November 27, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas. After a life brimming with love, creativity, and a distinct touch of ornery spirit, she passed away peacefully in her hometown on February 22, 2025.
Shirley graduated from Topeka High School in 1974, where she began a journey that would see her...
