Feb 14, 2024

Robert Michael Brady passed away peacefully on February 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. "Mike", as he was affectionately known, was born on December 31, 1954 to William and Mary Lu Brady in Topeka, Kansas. He attended Topeka West High school and graduated in 1972. In 1981 Mike began working as a manager at the East Topeka Kmart and...

Feb 12, 2024

Ken E. Merritt, 76, of Meriden, Kansas passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Campus in Topeka. He was born July 7, 1947 in Topeka the son of Edward. and Vivian M. Luellen Merritt. He was raised in Topeka and attended Highland Park until his senior year, graduating from Seaman in 1965. Ken...

Feb 10, 2024

Elaine Cecelia (Herr) Allen, 96, of Meriden, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 10, 2024.She was born August 27, 1927, in Crocker, South Dakota, the daughter of William and Diana (Regnier) Herr. Elaine loved to square dance and polka dance. She was member of several different quilting clubs early in her life. She enjoyed making quilts for several family members...

Feb 8, 2024

Anita Ellen (Smith) Freeman, 70, of Tecumseh, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.She was born July 15, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Eugene and Mary (Ausherman) Smith. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1971. Anita had a creative mind. Crafting came very natural to her. She enjoyed putting together all sorts of crafts throughout her life....

Feb 8, 2024

Harry Vaughn Lane, 75, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024.He was born May 16, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Harry and Lucille (Neiswender) Lane. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1966. He continued his education at Johnson & Wales University.He proudly served in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged in 1971.He was...

Feb 7, 2024

Douglas LeRoy DeHart, 68, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in his homeon Wednesday, February 7, 2024.He was born July 27, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lester and Doris(Allen) DeHart.He attended high school in Topeka and was a lifelong resident. After highschool, Doug joined the United States Marine Corps and proudly served from1972-1976. He was honorably discharged and left...

Feb 6, 2024

Georgia H. Loya, 72, of Topeka passed away on February 6, 2024. She was born July 20, 1951 at Topeka athe daughter of Frank Akin and Opal Stewart. She was raised in Topeka. Georgia worked at a cleaners, and was a caregiver earlier in her life. She was married to Henry Loya on March 10, 1970 in Oskaloosa. She enjoyed...

Feb 5, 2024

Roger Lynn Hibbs, 81, of Topeka, passed away on February 5, 2024 at Kelly House. He was born on May 14, 1942 to Harold and Caroline (Stielow) Hibbs in Norton, KS. He went to school in the Highland Park school system through his junior year when he moved to Seaman High School where he graduated. He attended Clark's School of...

Feb 3, 2024

Patricia A. Hogan, 68, of Silver Lake, Kansas, passed away in her home on February 3, 2024. She was born January 28, 1956 in Topeka, the daughter of Patrick Eugene Hogan and Marjora Jean Puffer. She was raised in Topeka and attended Most Pure Heart where she first aspired to be a nun. Later the Family moved to North Topeka...

Feb 2, 2024

Margaret Louise (Chapman) Williams, 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024.She was born July 30, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Mark and Margaret (Harries) Chapman. Margaret loved to travel. She traveled to all 52 states, whether that was by bus, train or cruises. She enjoyed playing cards, dominoes, BINGO and reading. She was also a member...

Jan 31, 2024

Byron "RRRich" Richardson, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024.He was born December 30, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Glenn and Lila (Wray) Richardson.He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1963.He proudly served in the Army National Guard, serving as a mechanic at Fort Carson during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1969.He...

Jan 31, 2024

Brenda Kay Hart, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024.She was born March 18, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Herbert Preston and Esther (Nisbeth) Bennett. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1964. Brenda was employed part-time at a fabric store while raising her children, where she developed her love for sewing. She finished her career...

Jan 30, 2024

Danny W. Simpson, 84, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024.Danny was born September 30, 1939, in King City, Missouri, the son of Daniel and Dorothy (Raines) Simpson. He graduated from Union Star High School in 1957. Danny was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Carolyn Johnson and brothers Richard, Robert and Melvin Simpson. On September 6, 1959...

Jan 29, 2024

Ivan F. Ostrander, 86, of Topeka passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024.   He was born in Elmont, Kansas on September 30, 1937 the son of Edward and Blanch Jackson Ostrander.  Ivan grew up in North Topeka and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1957.   He worked at Hankamers Construction from 1957 to 1962, He worked at the...

Jan 29, 2024

Duane Smith, 76, of Grantville, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024.He was born June 13, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Wayne and Katheryn (Mendenhall) Smith. He graduated from Perry High School. Duane proudly served in the United States Navy. He enjoyed working and raising his cattle and working outside. If he wasn't working cattle you could find him...

Jan 29, 2024

Darrell James "D.J." Hanvy, 57, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024.He was born February 18, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Doyle E. and Josephine A. (Ditch) Hanvy, Sr.. He was a graduate of Seaman High School. D.J. was employed as an independent contractor for various construction companies. Survivors include three children, Jessica (Chris) Brockett of Trinity,...

Jan 28, 2024

Rita Jayne Jenson Rarrick was born on October 28, 1960 at Stormont Vail hospital in Topeka, KS. She passed away at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka, KS on January 28, 2024.

Jayne grew up on her parent’s farm 2 miles east of Denison, KS where she began a lifetime of participation in sports and survived at least...

Jan 27, 2024

Diana Lynn Littlehawk, 70, of Topeka, died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Lexington Park following a long illness.

Cremation is planned. Arrangements are in care of Davidson Funeral Home.

Jan 27, 2024

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lena (Halstead) Fellows, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024.She was born March 31, 1931, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, the daughter of Homer and Ruth (Gallant) Halstead. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. Jackie married Robert (Bob) L. Fellows on March 4, 1951 in Fort Riley, Kansas. He preceded her in death on April...

Jan 25, 2024

**In Loving Memory of Franklin Johnson**Franklin Johnson, a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born on July 1, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, to Benjamin (Ben) and Rosella (Rose) Johnson, who preceded him in death. Franklin spent most of his life in...