Billy D. Lyden
Feb 21, 2025
Billy Dean Lyden, of Topeka, went home to be with our Lord and his beloved wife, JoAnn, after 91 years on this earth. He peacefully passed on February 21, 2025, surrounded with love and family.
Billy was born June 22, 1933 in Jerico Springs, Missouri, the son of Weldon and Mabel (Jenkins) Lyden. He served aboard the USS Pollux and was...
Lois Evelyn Troxel (Walker)
Feb 17, 2025
Lois Evelyn Troxel (Walker), a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2025, at Plaza West Regional Health Center. She was born on May 28, 1935, in Jersey City, New Jersey, the daughter of Carl and Charlotte Hirsch.
Lois dedicated many years of her life to her career as a waitress, where her vibrant personality shone brightly....
Patricia I. LeRette
Feb 13, 2025
Patricia Inez LeRette, 83, of Melvern, Kansas, was born in Richland, Kansas, February 23, 1942 to Raymond and Fern Spencer. She worked at Bobo’s Drive-Inn #1 for over 30 years where she made the onion Rings and Apple pies. She later worked for over 20 years in food services at the Menninger Foundation. She enjoyed crocheting, listening to country and...
Charles Lee Campbell
Feb 11, 2025
Charles Lee Campbell was born May 28, 1941 in Oneida, New York, the only surviving child of Durward & Nettie (Proctor) Campbell. On February 11, 2025 Charles’ body finally ran out of both "fuel & repair options" and he died peacefully at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas. Charles leaves a legacy of strength, humor, and an unwavering work ethic, qualities...
Debbie Irene Steinebach
Feb 11, 2025
Debbie I. Steinebach, 66, passed away February 11, 2025.
She was born on September 14, 1958 to LeRoy and Shirley Steinebach. Debbie was the oldest of five children. She leaves behind brother Jay and girlfriend Nadine, sister Vicki Meyer, sister in law Cindy Steinebach, great niece Paige (which she always called her baby), nephew Josh (Sarah) Meyer, Mathew Meyer, T.J (Mikayla)...
Dorothy M. Jones
Feb 11, 2025
Dorothy M. Jones, 96, of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born January 31, 1929 in Welda, Kansas, the daughter of George Vernie and Emily E. (Riebe) Serene. Dorothy was a tiny baby and her first bed was a shoe box which was kept near a stove to stay warm that first winter. She was raised...
Barbara Jean Zart
Feb 9, 2025
Barbara Jean Zart, 101, Topeka, died February 9, 2025. A private graveside service is planned.
Howard Johnston
Feb 7, 2025
Howard Johnston, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 20, 1939, in Wisner, Louisiana. Howard grew up in Silsbee, Texas, graduating from Silsbee High School. He later attended Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. He lived a life characterized by hard work and integrity, with commitment to both...
Melvin R. Keller
Feb 6, 2025
Melvin Keller, 79, of Meriden, Kansas passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born January 6, 1946 in Lyon County, Kansas the son of Charles and Marie Keller. He was raised at Reading and graduated from High School there in 1964. He graduated from Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia. Melvin began his teaching career at Eureka, Kansas....
Naomi M. Castleberry
Feb 6, 2025
Naomi M. Castleberry, a beloved figure in her community and a treasured matriarch of her family, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Meriden, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 4, 1936, in Osawatomie, Kansas, Naomi lived a full life, marked by dedication to her family, her work, and her community.
For over three decades, Naomi served as...
Almira Rae Catron
Feb 5, 2025
Almira Rae Catron born on December 22, 1940, in a cozy farmhouse north of Emmett, Kansas. She embarked on her earthly journey, filled with love and joy, on February 5, 2025, passing away peacefully with her family by her side.
A graduate of St. Marys High School in 1958, Almira’s spirit was as spunky as the life she led. She was...
Gary L. Lady
Feb 3, 2025
Gary was born April 19, 1947, to Helen (Myrick) and Herbert Lady in Topeka, Kansas. Gary was called to be with the Lord on February 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1966. Shortly after graduating high school, he joined the Marine Corps. Gary served two years in the Marine Corps including one...
Phyllis Barnard
Feb 3, 2025
Phyllis Mary Esther Barnard (Thomas), 81, of Lawrence, Kansas, transitioned peacefully with the support of her family on February 3, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. Per her request, no traditional viewing or services will be held. A private family interment will take place at a later date at Prairie Home Cemetery in Menoken,...
Howard A Jackson
Feb 2, 2025
Howard A. Jackson, a beloved member of his family, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Midland Care Hospice House after a brief battle with brain cancer. Born on June 12, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, and a 1972 graduate of Seaman High School, Howard lived a life with laughter, camaraderie, and devotion.
Howard was known for his outgoing personality, easily making...
Linda J. McDonald
Jan 30, 2025
Linda J. (Faulk) McDonald passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 after a three year battle with cancer. She was born on September 29, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas, the youngest child of Delbert E. Faulk, Sr. and Marie (Jacobs) Faulk.
Linda grew up on a farm near Keene, Kansas and attended Keene Methodist Church. She attended Dover Schools, graduating in the...
Tomas A. Munoz
Jan 27, 2025
Tomas A. Muñoz, 84, of Topeka passed away on January 27th, 2025, which sadly would have been he and his wife’s 62nd wedding anniversary. Tomas was born September 26th, 1940 in Silao, GTO, Mexico, the oldest of 12 children born to Tomas and Angelina Muñoz. Tomas was raised in Mexico.
He married Luz Maria on January 27th, 1963 in Silao. Tomas...
Jean Smith
Jan 25, 2025
It is with heavy, but grateful hearts, that the family of Irma “Jean” Smith, 86, announces her passing. Jean went home to be with her Lord on January 25, 2025.
Jean Smith was born and spent her early years in Goodland, KS where her father, Kenneth Carl, worked on the Rock Island Railroad. Her mother, Laurene Carl, was a hard-working homemaker...
Fonda M. Peavler
Jan 25, 2025
Fonda M. Peavler, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at a Topeka care facility. She was born November 1, 1942 in Topeka, the daughter of Roy and Marie (Clark) Peavler.
Fonda graduated from Highland Park High School. She was employed by Westar Energy, Evergy and later OneGas before retiring.
Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Jim (Sally) Worsley,...
Eldon "Ash" Aeschliman
Jan 24, 2025
Eldon E. “Ash” Aeschliman, age 91, of Topeka, Kansas, died on January 24, 2025 at The Gardens at Aldersgate, in Topeka KS. He was born February 24, 1933 at his family’s home west of Sabetha, Kansas. His parents were Chris William and Golda Lilly (Brammer) Aeschliman.
He attended Nemaha County National School #107 Northwest of Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High...
Betty Barngrover
Jan 24, 2025
Betty Barngrover, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, left this world peacefully on January 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 19, 1933, in Emporia, Kansas, Betty led a life filled with warmth, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved.
As a stay-at-home mom, Betty dedicated herself wholeheartedly to raising her children—Sherry (Gary) Meggison,...
