Elsie Barr
Apr 19, 2024
Elsie Elizabeth Barr, 87, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at Lexington Park Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas on Friday, April 19, 2024. Elsie was born on July 8, 1936 to Frank and Lillie “Grace” Hromada in Rossville, Kansas and grew up in Delia, Kansas. After graduating from Silver Lake High School, she married Robert Clark Barr on October 21, 1956...
Lewis Cook, Sr.
Apr 18, 2024
Lewis L. "Bud" Cook, 90, of Topeka, KS, passed while receiving hospice services on April 18, 2024. He was born on April 25, 1933, in Albuquerque, NM, the son of Ray E. Cook and Grace L. (Shaffer) Cook-Norris. It was in Albuquerque where Bud lived the greater parts of his formative and adolescent years. Following World War II, he moved...
Dorothy Lucille Bervert
Apr 17, 2024
Dorothy Lucille Bervert, 99, of Topeka, passed away, Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Gardens of Aldersgate. Dorothy was born April 7, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Joseph J. and Elizabeth (Schwartz) Bervert. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, James Bervert and Andrew Bervert, her sister, Irene Young, her sisters-in-law, Doris Bervert and Lois Bervert,...
Richard D. Jones
Apr 16, 2024
Richard D. Jones, 76, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024.He was born January 25, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son on Una and Leonard Jones.Richard had a strong faith. He attended Central Presbyterian Church for many years. He treasured his dear friend Wanda Barnes who would give him rides to church. He enjoyed crocheting afghans and pot holders...
Joann L. Harries
Apr 15, 2024
JoAnn L. Harries, 96, of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024, at her daughter's home. She was born on June 13, 1927 in Topeka, Kansas, to William H. and Laura Combs Dyal. She attended Quincy Grade School, Curtis Junior High, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. She was a homemaker most of her life, and...
Graciela Munoz
Apr 12, 2024
Graciela Anna Munoz, 37, of Topeka passed away on April 13, 2024. She was born January 18, 1987, the daughter of Armando and Maita Veasey. She lived her whole life in Topeka. She enjoyed making jewelry for her family and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, The Olive Garden was a favorite destination of hers to...
Rev. L. Callaway
Apr 12, 2024
Rev. Donald L. Callaway 88 of Topeka passed away on Friday evening April 12, 2024. He was born March 22, 1936 at Norton, Kansas the son of Fred and Grace Shewmake Callaway. Donald was reared in the Norton community and graduated from Norton Community High School.He served in the United States Army.At the age of 23, Donald accepted the Lord...
Roger Dean Shafstall
Apr 9, 2024
Roger Dean Shafstall, 71, of Topeka passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He was born January 13, 1953 in Lawrence, KS, the son of Glenn Allen Shafstall and Grace Marie "Ford" Shafstall.Roger was a 1972 graduate of Perry High School. He worked in Ellsworth, KS building wiring harnesses for Ford Motor Co before attending Emil Tories College for the Visually...
Margaret Harney
Apr 4, 2024
Margaret Jane Harney, 97, passed away on April 4, 2024 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born June 19, 1926 in Cherryvale, Kansas. The only child of Mettie Pearl Stevenson and Charles Elmer Robinson. She was a member of the Methodist Church in Cherryvale, KS. In 1944 she graduated from Cherryvale High School –"The Fighting Cherries!" December 9, 1944 Margaret married...
Dennis J. Dachenhausen
Apr 3, 2024
Dennis J. Dachenhausen, 67 passed away at home with family by his side on April 3, 2024. He was born on July 1, 1956 in Wamego, Kansas the son of Leroy and Carol Dachenhausen. He was raised in Topeka, Ks. He was a very hard worker on his home and his rental properties. He retired after 35 years from USD...
Philip Norsworthy
Apr 2, 2024
Philip Norsworthy, 79, passed away on April 24, 2024 in Topeka. He was born December 3, 1944 in Topeka the son of Alfred Norsworthy, Sr, and Esther Balka Norsworthy. Phil worked for Yellow Freight before retiring. Survivors include his sister, Ruth Tipton (Michael) of Topeka; three sons, Ryan Norsworthy, Austin Norsworthy, and Ethan Norsworthy of Topeka and four grandchildren.Phil was...
Bernita Preston
Mar 29, 2024
Bernita Charline (Skelton) Preston, 96, of Topeka Kansas passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 in Sarasota, FL where she was being cared for by her two daughters Candy Preston and Tosha Godbold. She was born October 2, 1927, about 12 minutes before her identical twin sister Juanita. She was born East of Hutchinson but was raised on a farm near...
Lorraine I. Hildreth
Mar 29, 2024
Lorraine I. Hildreth, 87, of Ozawkie, passed away on March 29, 2024. She was born June 1, 1936 in Lake City, Iowa. Lorraine was raised at Rockwell City, Iowa and graduated from high school there in 1955. Lorraine was married to Gary "Shorty" Ray Hildreth June 12, 1955 in Jolly, Iowa. She and Gary moved to the Topeka area. They...
Lori Hansen
Mar 28, 2024
Lori Ann Elizabeth Hansen, 61, of Topeka sadly left us on March 28th, 2024 following a long battle with kidney disease. Lori passed away in her home surrounded by her family and dogs.She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years Richard Hansen, her three children Gary Saunders, Candice Fowler, Elizabeth "Sue" Puckett, her five grandchildren RyAnn Fowler, Austin...
Anna Creevan
Mar 26, 2024
Anna Marie Creevan, 37, of rural Rossville, passed away on March 26, 2024. She was born November 18, 1986 in Holton the daughter of Steve and Kathy (Moore) Campbell. Anna grew up at Holton. She worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Anna was a member of the Laborers Union #1290 at St. Mary's Kansas and was a member of...
Timothy Adam Brumbaugh
Mar 24, 2024
Timothy Adam Brumbaugh, 38, of Topeka, passed away on March 24, 2024 in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on July 5, 1985 to Leslie and Sarah (McMinn) Brumbaugh in Topeka, KS. Timothy is survived by his parents; Bruce (Tammy) Brumbaugh, brothers; Randy Simonds, Gage Knoll, Step-Brothers; Paydon (Lisa) Shaw, Justin Shaw, and grandmother; Virginia Ruth Brumbaugh. He was preceded in...
Barbara Jessop
Mar 23, 2024
Barbara Jean (Stovall) Jessop, 77, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024.She was born September 25, 1946, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Orville and Eleanor (Johnson) Stovall. From age 5, she was raised by Benny Jewell and her mother. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964.Barbara worked various jobs throughout her lifetime. She started with Southwestern...
Lucy J. Brewer
Mar 23, 2024
Lucy J. Brewer, 76, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born July 28, 1946 in Kansas City Missouri the daughter of Ernest and Mary Prosser. She is survived by her children, Danelle Headrick, Kenneth Hughes and Sandra Hughes; her brother Ernest Prosser; grandkids, Matt Day, Johnathan Zirkle, Kimber Crowe, Paydon Lang and Gwendolyn Cabrales; and...
Doris Hurtig
Mar 23, 2024
Doris Jean (Kind) Hurtig died in peace surrounded by loving family on Saturday, March 23, 2024, the day before Palm Sunday, at the age of 95 years. She was graciously cared for over the past three years by an amazing team at The Healthcare Resort of Topeka, Kansas. Doris was born on November 5, 1928, the first child of Ruby...
Lee D. Conaway
Mar 22, 2024
Lee D. Conaway, 99 of rural Topeka, Kansas passed away Friday, March 22, 2024.Lee Daryl Conaway was born at home October 1, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas to James L. and Tressa C. Conaway. He was a 1942 graduate of Silver Lake High School. He married Betty L. Harris on July 28, 1948. They were married for 71 years. They lived...
