Nov 2, 2023

Lonny Ray Busey, 76, of Valley Falls, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023.He was born June 19, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Melvin and Betty Lou (Peterson) Busey. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1965. Lonny enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1966 and proudly served for four years.He was an avid hunter and fisherman....

Oct 29, 2023

Amy Lynn Kennedy, beloved wife, mom, grandma, daughter, and sister, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at her home in Hoyt, KS at age 65. She was born on December 22, 1957 in Topeka, KS to Lloyd and Mary Jo Rumold. From a young age Amy loved horses, and...

Oct 27, 2023

Viola M. Ireland, 100, of Topeka passed away on Friday morning, October 27, 2023 at her daughters’ home at Meriden.   She was born April 1, 1923 in Omaha the daughter of Lester and Charlotte “Pat” Davidson Babcock.  Growing up, Viola helped raise her siblings.  She lived most of her life in Topeka.  Viola was married to Earl on October...

Oct 25, 2023

Kathryn Isabelle Mack, our beloved mother, aunt, sister, grandparent, great-great grandparent and more, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 25, 2023.

She was born June 06, 1940, in Emporia, KS, to Thomas Smith Sr. and Hazel Lucy Murray. She later moved to Topeka, KS where she married T.W. Mack...

Oct 24, 2023

Richard L. Twombly, 70, of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.   He was born April 16, 1953 at Garnett, Kansas the son of Clarence and Mary Lawellian Twombly.

Richard graduated from Highland Park High School in 1971.  He lived and worked most of his life in Topeka.

He is survived by his brother,...

Oct 23, 2023

Dustin L. Carr, 51, of Rossville, Kansas passed away on October 23, 2023.   He was born December 9, 1971 in Topeka.   Dustin attended grade school at Emmett, then high school at St. Mary’s, later graduating from Silver Lake High School. Dustin attended Vo-Tech school at Manhattan and graduated from Washburn University.   He was a computer draftsman by trade.  He...

Oct 23, 2023

Vernest Howard Woodie, or  “Woodie” as he was called by his friends, 61, of Topeka passed away on Monday, October 23rd, 2023. Woodie was born on June 18th, 1962 at Forbes Field in Topeka, Kansas. He attended school in Topeka before his family moved to Alabama. Later, he moved to Germany when he was 16 and lived with his...

Oct 22, 2023

Katera was born November 13, 2001, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Kristina Benham and Nick Mayfield. She passed away October 22, 2023, near Carbondale, Kansas. She attended Rochester Elementary school and Seaman High School, where she played basketball. She was on an AAU basketball team, Ohlde Elite. She had the amazing opportunity to travel to London, England, to...

Oct 22, 2023

Patricia A. McCoy, 80, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

She was born on February 19, 1943 in Wichita the daughter of Lester O. and Dorothy R. Pierce Davis.   She was raised in Topeka and graduated high school from Seaman High School.   She moved to Los Angeles, California and lived out there for 20...

Oct 21, 2023

Robert “Mike” Brown, 80, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, October 21st, 2023. Mike was born to Robert & Bonita (Belcher) Brown in Holton, Kansas on March 23rd, 1943. He later graduated from Horton High School, and would study at Washburn University. In 1963, Mike married Dorothy Morfitt, they later divorced. They had one child.

Mike worked...

Oct 20, 2023

John R Miller, 60, passed away Friday, October 20, at Stormont Vail Hospital after a brief illness. John was born July 24, 1963 at Stormont Vail in Topeka to Robert and Joan Miller.Prior to graduating from Washburn Rural High School in 1981, he enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard. After working for various local businesses he joined the Topeka...

Oct 16, 2023

Roberta Lynne Maples, 77, of Topeka passed away on Monday, October 16th, 2023. She was born on December 9th, 1945 to Loyd & Hazel Wildman (Dent) in Emporia, Kansas. In 1963, Lynne graduated from Burlington High School.  In 1967, Lynne moved to Topeka, where she later married Lowell Maples. Together they had three children.

In 1999, Lynne...

Oct 15, 2023

William Roy "Bill" Cox, 88, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 in his home, after his fight with cancer. He was born December 22, 1934, in Onaga, Kansas, the son of Harold and Stella (Gideon) Cox. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1954 and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Washburn University. Roy was enlisted...

Oct 9, 2023

Donald Eugene Dechand, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.He was born December 21, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert and Helen Dechand. He was a graduate of Hayden High School. He proudly served in the United States Army.Don was employed as a journeyman sheet metal worker until retiring.He leaves behind his lifelong love, Rose...

Oct 9, 2023

Harlan May, 81, of Overbrook, passed away peacefully at his home, with his family by his side on Monday, October 9, 2023.He was born October 13, 1941, in Vienna Township (Onaga), Kansas, the son of Chester and Evelyn (Wilson) May.Harlan had a passion for playing horseshoes. He was a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and the K-State Football...

Oct 8, 2023

Eddie D. Traphagan, 73, of Carbondale passed away on Sunday October 8th, 2023. He was born on July 31st, 1950 to William & Flossie (Chase) Traphagan in Topeka, KS.  In 1969, Eddie joined the United States Navy where he served during the Vietnam War. In 1978, he married Deborah Cohorst in Blue Rapids, KS. Eddie worked at Goodyear Tire...

Oct 8, 2023

James "Jim" Stewart, 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023.He was born September 2, 1960, in McLouth, Kansas, the son of Earl and Clara (Rainbolt) Stewart. Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter. He enjoyed traveling with his family and above all else, his family meant the world to him. James married Inger Lea Boatman on October 2,...

Oct 7, 2023

Robert (Bob) Eugene Buscher, 86, left this world at his home on October 7, 2023. Bob was born December 17, 1936 in Hastings, Nebraska. Bob married his beloved wife Karen Marie Walker of Hastings, Nebraska on January 31, 1958. They moved to Topeka area where Bob worked at the DuPont plant and retired after working there for 35 years....

Oct 5, 2023

Paul E. Heston, 76, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka He was born in Topeka on May 27, 1947 the son of Carl O. and Margaret L. Failer Heston, Sr..  Paul grew up in the Highland Park area and graduated from Highland Park in 1965.   He worked at American Home...

Oct 5, 2023

Deonn K. Rukes, 69, of Perry, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023.She was born May 13, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Jack and Carol Doud. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1971. Deonn loved spending time with her family and was a homemaker for many years. She loved and enjoyed taking care of her animals, especially watching...