Keith E. Marshall
Sep 25, 2025
Keith Edward Marshall, 65, Topeka, passed away September 25, 2025. He was born November 28, 1959 in Topeka, KS. The son of James E. and Virginia L. (Speck) Marshall. Keith attended Rochester Grade School, Logan Junior High and graduated from Seaman High School in 1977. He also attended Kaw Area Technical School and Pittsburg State University. Keith married Kerry Roberts...
Ruth Price
Sep 23, 2025
Ruth Price, a beloved matriarch who devoted her life to family and faith, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 6, 1930, to Ira and Doney (Bryant) Burkhart, and from a young age, she exemplified a spirit of nurturing and care that...
Harold D. Hockenbarger
Sep 22, 2025
Harold Dean Hockenbarger, 70, of Topeka passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born September 5, 1955 in Topeka the son of Charles “Bill” and Mary Schwemmer Hockenbarger. He grew up in North Topeka and attended Pleasant Hill Grade School, Northern Hills Junior High and graduated from Seaman High School in 1973.
Harold worked at M&M Auto Salvage Yard,...
Patty Burks
Sep 20, 2025
Patty Burks, a beloved soul and devoted mother, daughter, wife, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, where she would go on to touch the lives of many through her warmth and vibrant spirit.
A graduate of Seaman High School in 1963, Patty...
Danny Worsley
Sep 17, 2025
Danny Worsley, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Carbondale, Kansas. He was born on August 19, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas.
Danny dedicated 32 years of his working life to KNI, showcasing his commitment and strong work ethic. He graduated from Carbondale High School. Danny also proudly served in the United States Air Force in the late 1960s, an experience that...
Conrad Max Fisher
Sep 13, 2025
Conrad Max Fisher entered the presence of His Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at FW Huston Medical Center in Winchester, KS, after a short illness. He was born in Topeka, KS on June 8, 1947, to Perl F. and Laura Josena (Miller) Fisher. He attended Seaman schools, graduating from Seaman High School in 1965. He then attended Baker University...
Ofelia Garza Arsipe
Sep 11, 2025
Ofelia Garza Arispe, 91 of Topeka passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born April 4, 1934 in Bigfoot, Texas. Ofelia lived in Texas until moving to Topeka nearly 20 years ago. She was a kind and loving person, who was very giving by nature. She was an extremely hard working, working countless hours to support her family....
Larry D. Watkins
Sep 10, 2025
Larry D. Watkins, 67, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Veterans Administration in Kansas City with his family by his side. Larry was born September 20, 1957 at Hutchinson, Kansas the son of Robert and Thelma Barnes Watkins. He lived at Burrton, Kansas through middle school and went to high school in Hutchinson High School...
Bill Fox
Sep 10, 2025
William ‘Bill’ Calvin Fox was born September 24, 1936 in Auburn Kansas and left this Earth on Wednesday September 10, 2025 just 2 weeks short of his 89th birthday. Bill was the cherished son of Wilbur and Edna (Gurss) Fox and grew up alongside his brother Dale (Lila) Fox.
Bill married Jane (Moser) Fox on a cold November 26th day in...
Joseph "Joey" Lee Kaberline
Sep 4, 2025
Joseph “Joey” Lee Kaberline, 37, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 4, 2025, at his home where he lived with his father.
Born in Topeka, Joey was known for his skill and dedication as a handyman. Whether it was fixing things around the house, taking on larger home projects, or tending to the garden, he approached every task with care...
Michael Stephen Lucas
Sep 2, 2025
Michael Stephen “Steve” Lucas, 82, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
He was born on April 1, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Francis and Irena (King) Lucas, Jr. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School. Steve was a Lithographer for several companies in Kansas City and Wichita and retired in 2005.
He was a member of...
Mary Kortan
Aug 29, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Mary Kortan, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us unexpectedly on August 29, 2025.
She was born on December 12, 1941 to Archie & Mary Dickson in Newton, Kansas and graduated from Newton High School in 1959. Mary worked as a bookkeeper, then later in life became a self-employed housecleaner.
Mary was...
Debbie Lake
Aug 28, 2025
Debbie Lake, a loving mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully departed this world on August 28, 2025, in her hometown of Topeka, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born January 21, 1956, also in Topeka, and her life was a reflection of simplicity, spirituality, and selflessness.
For 26 years, Debbie served as the Executive Director at Papan's Landing Senior Center,...
Joletta L. Cramer
Aug 26, 2025
Joletta Cramer, 71, of Topeka passed away on August 26, 2025. Joletta was born July 24, 1954 to Lyle Orland Eraas Sr. and Arletta Jolene Griswold Eraas in Topeka. Joletta attended Topeka West High School and graduated high school in 1972. She studied at Washburn University from 1972-1974.
In the 1980’s she worked for Premier Liquor as a regional sales rep....
Gail Albright
Aug 26, 2025
Gail Nicolay Albright, 83, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on February 3, 1942, in Rural Hanford, California, Gail lived a life marked by devotion to her family, friends and faith.
A graduate of Highland Park High School, Gail went on to build a long and dedicated career with Sears Roebuck & Company. She worked primarily...
Sawyer Wagers
Aug 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, and best friend, Sawyer Aiden Wagers, who left this world far too soon on Monday, August 25, 2025, at the age of 10.
Sawyer was a bright light in our lives—full of laughter, creativity, and an adventurous spirit that could not be contained. He loved deeply, dreamed boldly, and...
Mary Ellen Rees
Aug 24, 2025
Mary E. (Morehouse) Rees
May 28th, 1928-August 24th, 2025
Mary 97, and her twin sister Rose were born on May 28th, 1928 in Abilene, Ks. Mary was raised on a farm and use to farm life which installed a positive life outlook. Mary graduated from Dickinson Community High School in 1946. Mary taught one year in the Dickinson School District.
She married Harry...
Elisa E. Baker
Aug 24, 2025
Elisa Elaine Baker, 82, peacefully passed away on Sunday, August 24th at her home in Berryton, KS.
Lisa was born July 25, 1943, to Dean and Jeraldine (Johnson) Noll in Wichita, KS. She attended Southeast High School and graduated with her degree in Education from Kansas State University after marrying the love of her life, Jerry Baker on December 26, 1964....
Dennis W. Beach
Aug 24, 2025
Dennis W. Beach
Jan 26,1947 to August 24, 2025
Lawrence, Kansas
When attending just about any sporting event at the University of Kansas whether at home or away one most likely saw Dennis’s face. He was a true fan and supporter of KU student athletes as both a loyal and faithful contributor over his adult life in attendance and through the Williams Fund....
Sarah E. McLain
Aug 22, 2025
A beautiful soul, Sarah Elizabeth McLain, left this world on August 22, 2025. She is the daughter of Susie Davis of Columbia, Missouri and Charles McLain (deceased).
Sarah is survived by her beloved son, Collin Cruse and brother Daniel Davis. She also leaves behind her brother Ben McLain and sister Hannah McLain, along with many cherished aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and...
