Dec 9, 2023

Beverly Jean (Zimmerman) Parnell, 86, Topeka, died Saturday, December 9, 2023, at The Gardens At Aldersgate, surrounded by her loving daughters.She was born October 24,1937 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of John and Teresa (Dornblaser) Zimmerman. Bev lived in Topeka most of her life, retiring from St. Francis Hospital. She shared a special loving relationship with her constant companion, John...

Dec 9, 2023

Larry Langley, 68, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023.Larry was born August 27th, 1955 in Topeka to Paul Langley Sr. and Vondalee (Mast) Langley. He is survived by his wife Eileen (Simpson) Langley and his sons Donald and Alexander. Larry is also survived by his brother Paul Langley, Jr. (Debbie) Eskridge, Sisters Mary Applehans (Mark), Topeka, Sandra Langley,...

Dec 8, 2023

Shirley (Boggs) Ruyack, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023.She was born July 6, 1936, in Eolia, Kentucky the daughter of Dock and Elizabeth (Blair) Boggs. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. She went on to attend Berea College in Kentucky. Shirley enjoyed being with her family and traveling. Especially on her annual trips to Kentucky...

Dec 7, 2023

Monty White (56), of Topeka, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023. He was born December 29, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas. Monty was the eldest son of Wayne and Carolyn White. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1985.

Monty spent many years as the General Manager of Jayhawk Delivery and Storage before pivoting...

Dec 6, 2023

Beverly Jane Minton-Eddins, 82, of Topeka passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.   She was born in Prairie County, Arkansas the daughter of David and Emmiline Minton.  She was raised in Arkansas and graduated from high school at Des Arc, Arkansas in 1959.   She later graduated from Arkansas State University with a degree in Elementary Education.  ...

Dec 6, 2023

Terry Simmons

Terry was a devoted loving husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Uncle.  He was born in Topeka, Ks on December 21, 1948 to Gerald and Frieda Simmons.  He passed quietly at Midland Hospice House, on December 6, 2023 at the age of 74.

Terry graduated from Topeka High School in 1964, and was...

Dec 4, 2023

Doreen J. Hudkins Stone, 91, of Topeka, KS passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023. She was born January 30, 1932 in Delia, KS. The daughter of Charley and Viola (Keller) Kovar. She was a member of Seaman Congregational Church and a member of Helena Chapter #210 Order of the Eastern Star. Doreen married Florris C. "Bud" Hudkins on August...

Dec 4, 2023

Kyle Lucian Snider, 52, of Silver Lake, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023.He was born May 7, 1971, in Topeka, Kansas the son of Lucian and Norma Jeanne (Clune) Snider. Kyle enjoyed playing guitar and his RC cars. He was a member of Silver Lake United Methodist Church. Survivors include his parents, Jeanne and Lou; daughter, Samantha (Charles Betty) Snider;...

Dec 3, 2023

In Loving Memory of Joseph “Joe” Ham.

Joseph Ham, a man of unyielding spirit and endless love for his family, peacefully passed away surrounded by family, on December 3rd, 2023 at the age of 94. Born in Topeka on December 2nd 1929, Joe’s life became a masterpiece of resilience, adventure, and love.

As a young...

Nov 30, 2023

Judith Ann Wendland (Judy) arrived on earth on March 9th, 1959 in Overland Park, Kansas, born to Robert and Hazel (Smith) Krekel.   She left her earthly body peacefully on November 30, 2023 to join the Lord after a nearly three-year battle with frontotemporal lobe dementia.  She was a devoted wife and mother who still managed to maintain her personality...

Nov 30, 2023

Marilyn J. Zinn, 88, passed away on November 30, 2023 at Midland Hospice House with her husband by her side.

She was born July 3, 1935 to Frank and Vera Hafer in Topeka.  She grew up in Mayetta and graduated from Mayetta High School in 1953.

Majoring with a degree in Education, she graduated from...

Nov 30, 2023

Cherie Sue Jeanneret was born on March 3, 1939 in her farmhouse in rural Hartford, Kansas to Evelyn Lucile (Storrer) and Harold J Jeanneret.  Cherie and her older sister, Beverly, grew up on the farm with early morning chores collecting eggs, cleaning pens, and feeding chickens before going to a one room schoolhouse with no running water.  Going to...

Nov 30, 2023

Jimmie E. Dyer, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in in Lawton, Oklahoma on July 12, 1938, to Otis Cecil Dyer and Pauline L. Whitson/Dyer/Aldrine. Jim attended his primary school years in Oklahoma and Dallas, Texas and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in Kansas. Jim married Barbara Vaughn on August 7, 1970....

Nov 30, 2023

Adeline "Jean" Penry, 97, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023.She was born April 1, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Bessie (Kasselhout) Hockett. Jean married John W. Penry on February 16, 1946 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2013. Jean had the best laugh. She adored her children and...

Nov 29, 2023

Robin J. Guerrero, 53, sadly left us on November 29, 2023.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep.   Robin worked for the Prairie Band of Pottawatomi Nation for years.   She loved traveling to different places and going to her Victory City Church.  Robin enjoyed and loved her two dogs, Bubby and Rosie.

Robin was a twin.

Nov 28, 2023

Linda "Mumsie" DeHart Hendrix, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.She was born November 2, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lester and Doris (Allen) DeHart. Linda was employed at Goodyear for 31 years, retiring in 2009. After retirement, she worked at Baker's Dozen in North Topeka and Herman's...

Nov 27, 2023

Gayla Rayls, 75, Topeka, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.Gayla was born September 25, 1948 in Salina, the daughter of Daniel and Blanche (Pratt) Smith.She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1966 and attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, TX.She was employed as an LPN with the Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center for...

Nov 26, 2023

Mary "Grace" Thompson Goodnow, 103, entered into her heavenly home on November 26, 2023. Grace was born on November 15, 1920, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to George and Hattie Thompson. Her family lovingly referred to her as their Georgia peach. Grace was met in heaven by her husband, Clinton, her parents and her siblings - Margaret, Carroll, Lee, Mark, John, Joy...

Nov 23, 2023

Terry Manis, 67, of Topeka passed away at home on November 23, 2023.   Terry was a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation.  He was born May 13, 1956 the son of Mary and Melvin Manis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Manis.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Manis; his children,...

Nov 23, 2023

Alan Eugene Rose was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 16, 1953. He was the son of Arvin Neil Rose and Barbara Lee (Rodecap) Rose. Alan was the oldest of the four Rose boys (Alan, Jim Mike and Gary), who terrorized the town of Meriden, especially the Family Room, where many a good story began. Meriden is where Alan lived...