Obituaries

Jeff Souders

Jeff Souders

Jan 8, 2026

Jeff Scott Souders, born on January 2, 1970, in Hillsboro, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on January 8, 2026. He was a beloved son of Encile and Barbara Souders, both of whom have passed on. Jeff was part of a large family with eight sisters and three brothers. His siblings include Betty Hansford (married to Jerry) from Topeka, Barbara...

William "Bill" Peden II

William "Bill" Peden II

Jan 8, 2026

Bill Peden, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by family. He was born on February 17, 1949, in Atchison, Kansas. Bill lived a life of dedication and service, working at Goodyear for 37 years before retiring in 2004.

A proud graduate of Jefferson West, where he finished...

James Thomas "Jim" Mitchell

James Thomas "Jim" Mitchell

Jan 6, 2026

James Thomas “Jim” Mitchell, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

He was born September 8, 1939, in Osage City, Kansas, the son of Clarence George and Francis Ellen (Bean) Mitchell. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War until being honorably discharged.

Jim was employed by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 40 years,...

Elwin K. Cooper

Elwin K. Cooper

Jan 5, 2026

Elwin Kenna Cooper, 91, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas after dementia robbed him of his memories, speech, and eventually his body.

He was born on February 20, 1934 in Norwich, Kansas, the son of George and Monta Mae (Williams) Cooper.

He moved to Yates Center, Kansas as a child and graduated from Yates Center High School in...

David S. Wyatt

David S. Wyatt

Jan 5, 2026

David Scott Wyatt (Dave), 57, of Hoyt, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1969 in Topeka the son of Robert and Edna Bent Wyatt. Following high school, Dave attended and graduated from Beloit Vo-tech. After graduation he returned to the Topeka area where he met his wife and eventually began a career at...

Berniece Mae Chadwell

Berniece Mae Chadwell

Jan 4, 2026

Berniece Mae Chadwell, 90, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born May 13, 1935, the daughter of Walter “Monroe” and Della “Fern” (Overstreet) Dye. She was raised and attended school in Callao, Missouri graduating with the class of 1953. After high school she moved to Ft. Madison, Iowa to work for the Santa Fe Railroad....

Vicky Lynn Cote`

Vicky Lynn Cote`

Jan 2, 2026

Vicky Lynn (Pasley) Cote`, 71, of Meriden passed away on January 2, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka with family and friends by her side. She was born on February 1, 1954 in San Bonito, Texas to Russell and Mildred “Swede" Zachariasen Pasley.

Vicky married Mike Cote` at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden on September 2, 2006.

She was a...

Kevin B. Guffey

Kevin B. Guffey

Jan 1, 2026

Kevin B. Guffey, 68, of Meriden, Kansas passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 with family at his side. He was born June 26, 1957 in Topeka the son of Warren and Margaret Guffey. He attended school in Meriden where he was an active member of FFA. He graduated from Jefferson West High School in 1975.

He held many jobs during...

Lawrence "Larry" Flott

Lawrence "Larry" Flott

Dec 30, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Albert Flott, 68, of Spring, Texas passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2025, after a long battle with kidney disease.

He was born on December 8, 1957, in Belleville, Kansas to Richard Flott, Sr. and Nancy Flott Currier. Larry was known for his love of technology innovations and his incredible ability to play music by ear. From...

Donald D. Lange Jr

Donald D. Lange Jr

Dec 30, 2025

Donald D. Lange Jr., 75, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025.

He was born August 31, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Donald and Princess (Hill) Lange.

He was a cabinet maker for many years at Topeka Cabinet. 

Cremation is planned. No services will be held. 

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Larry L. Selby

Larry L. Selby

Dec 29, 2025

Larry L. Selby, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born October 29, 1958, the son of Lyman and Darlene Wetzel Selby in Topeka.

Larry was raised in Topeka, growing up he was a member of Central Church of Christ and Boy Scout Troop #1. Larry attended State Street Grade School and graduated from Highland Park...

Dorothy E. Jones

Dorothy E. Jones

Dec 29, 2025

Dorothy Emma Jones (Honig) passed away peacefully in her apartment at Brookdale memory center on December 29, 2025. She was born the youngest of seven children of Frederick Honig and Emma (Brunkow) Honig on January 2, 1927 in Onaga, Kansas, where she grew up and graduated from Onaga Rural High School in 1944.

She trained in and developed a talent for...

Angela Renee Myrick-Reed

Angela Renee Myrick-Reed

Dec 29, 2025

Angela Renee Myrick-Reed, 57, of Galveston, Texas formerly of Grantville, Kansas passed away on December 29, 2025.   She was born December 31, 1968 in Topeka the daughter of Ronald and Nora Sumpter Myrick.    She attended Grantville Elementary School and Perry Lecompton and Jefferson West Schools.   She attended beauty school to become a nail technician.    She later...

Marie Eloise Hulsebusch

Marie Eloise Hulsebusch

Dec 28, 2025

Marie Eloise (Shimic) Hulsebusch was born December 28, 1926, in Guide Rock, NE, the third of six daughters, to Emil and Esther Shimic; and she passed away at age 99 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor on December 28, 2025.

Upon graduation from Guide Rock High School in 1945 she married her high school sweetheart Diederich (Dee) Hulsebusch in Mankato, KS, prior to...

Timothy E. "Tim" Adams

Timothy E. "Tim" Adams

Dec 26, 2025

Timothy Earl “Tim” Adams, 59, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.

He was born February 21, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William and Bonnie (Guffey) Adams.

Tim was employed by the City of Topeka for many years and Kansas Van and Storage Moving Company in Topeka.

Tim married Linda Crawford in Topeka. They later divorced. Survivors include two children,...

Jonathan Peffly

Jonathan Peffly

Dec 23, 2025

Jonathan Lee Peffly, a devoted family man and skilled carpenter, 84, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2025, at ParkView Heights Nursing facility. 

Jonathan was born on March 31, 1941, to Lawrence and Carmen Peffly. He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1959 and went on to attend Tribune University in San Antonio, Texas, where he earned a degree...

Richard Keith Laird

Richard Keith Laird

Dec 16, 2025

Richard Keith Laird, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital at the age of 83. Born on August 26, 1942, in Rock Island, Illinois, Richard was a man whose life was defined by faith, kindness, intelligence, and a touch of ornery fun with a great head of hair.

Educated at Denver...

Ralph Rosa

Ralph Rosa

Dec 16, 2025

Ralph F. Rosa, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

He leaves behind his sister, Lorraine Twombly and brother, Dean Rosa. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Agnes (McMaster) Rosa; his wife, Shirley and his son, Bryon. 

Cremation is planned. No services will be held. 

He will be laid to rest at Sutton Cemetery in Ottawa, Kansas. 

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Robert L. Whitehead

Robert L. Whitehead

Dec 15, 2025

Robert L. Whitehead, 92, of Topeka passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Robert was born in Topeka on June 9, 1933, the son of Marshall W. Whitehead and Mattie A. Powell. He attended several grade schools, Holiday Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School with the class of 1951.

After graduation, Robert attended Kansas State University before being...

Angie (Allendorf) Price

Angie (Allendorf) Price

Dec 15, 2025

Angie-Kristin Allendorf Price, 58 years young, passed peacefully among family on December 15, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. There are so many who will remember her as Miss Angie or Coach Ang, but her favorite title was Grandma Angie.

She was born on April 1, 1967, in Topeka, the daughter of Dan and Betsy Allendorf, who survive her. Angie...

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