Oct 3, 2023

Helen Paxson, age 73, left her earthly home on October 3, 2023. She was born February 11, 1950, in Seneca, Kansas to Marvin and Mary (Harries) Cottrell. She spent the first eight years of her life growing up on the family farm southwest of Corning, Kansas.  Her family moved in 1958 to Onaga, Kansas.  Helen attended local schools in...

Oct 3, 2023

Ronald Lee Penry, Jr., 72, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023.He was born December 11, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ronald and Lola (Clark) Penry. He graduated from Meriden High School in 1968 and later attended Kansas City Community College.Ron's priority was his family. He shared his life with his soul mate Stella, who he loved...

Oct 1, 2023

Dorothy died October 1, 2023, at the Rossville Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 4, 1925 in Mercy Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Her parents were Nicholas B. Weber and Florence Mae (Bickford) Weber. Dorothy's paternal grandparents were Paul Pfeiffer and Mary Magdalena Redlinger who sailed from Antwerp, Germany in 1847 on the American ship "Charlemagne". They arrived in...

Oct 1, 2023

Patsy M. Kendall, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023.She was born June 18, 1934, in San Bernardino, California, the daughter of Francis N. Jones and Pearl (Rasmussen) Howell. She graduated from Perry High School in 1952. Patsy was employed by Ogden Publications as a Data Entry Supervisor.She enjoyed camping and fishing. Patsy was an avid bingo player...

Sep 28, 2023

Remfry, Andrew Scott, 38 of Topeka passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023 at his home.Son of Scott and Teresa (Stich) Remfry.Andy was a Sous Chef and worked at Washburn University.He is survived by his parents, siblings; Shawn (Aleysha) Remfry, Sarah (Brendan) Remfry-Bonavia, Sameul (Cassidy) Remfry.Andy went to Lungdren, Chase and Topeka High. He played football, basketball, and baseball, he was...

Sep 27, 2023

Arvis Aldeane Miller, 96, of Topeka passed away on September 27th, 2023. She was born on November 16th, 1926 in Admire, Kansas to William & Mary (Eisenhower) Olsen. After graduating Admire High School, Arvis moved to Topeka. After graduating, Arvis worked for Capper Publications for three years, and lived at the local YWCA. She worked at Stormont Vail in the...

Sep 27, 2023

Geraldine "Geri" (Masters) Davis, 82, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023.She was born November 20, 1940, in Bendina, Kansas, the only daughter of Leroy and Marie (Foster) Masters. She graduated in 1959 from Rossville High School. Geri enjoyed quilting, sewing and crocheting. She and her husband Gerald enjoyed working outside in their garden. They would grow their own...

Sep 26, 2023

Larry D. Peterson, 80, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Larry was born November 27, 1942 in Topeka. He graduated from Seaman High School. He started his truck driving career at the age of 16 for his father. After driving for his father he completed barber college. He continued with his barbering career until 1972. He returned to truck...

Sep 25, 2023

Douglas McMillan, 72, of Topeka, Ks passed away on 09/25/2023 in Topeka, Ks. Douglas was born in Holton, Ks to Nadine and Roy McMillan on February 2, 1951. He went to school at Highland Park in Topeka, Ks. He married Donna Vannordstrand on June 6, 1976 in Topeka, Ks at Donna’s parents’ home. Douglas worked as a motorcycle mechanic...

Sep 25, 2023

Lyle Brumley, 77, of Topeka passed way on September 25th, 2023. Cremation is planned and burial will take place at Buster Cemetery at a future date.

Sep 23, 2023

On the afternoon of Saturday, September 23, 2023, Joseph E. Prchal, loving husband and father of two passed away at the age of 66. As you know, it's hard to summarize a man's life, just know that Joe (or "Grumpy" as he referred to himself) was a very sweet, ornery and beautiful soul. The following are a few of...

Sep 23, 2023

Ernestine Ann Adams, 84, of Tecumseh, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2023.She was born at home on December 27, 1938, in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Alfred and Alice (Sutter) Adams.She graduated from Seaman High School in 1956. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1963 from The University of Kansas.Ernestine was employed with USD 450 for...

Sep 22, 2023

Sheree Lyn Gomez, 67, of Topeka passed away on September 22nd, 2023. She was born to John & Betty (Tice) Myers on February 17th, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas. Sheree graduated from Seaman High School in 1974. In 1974, Sheree married Dennis McDonald, and had two sons, Kyle & Bryan. They later divorced. In 1986, she married Christopher Gomez, and had...

Sep 21, 2023

Lyda S. Amon, 100, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Medicalodges Jackson County where she had resided since 2019.She was born August 3, 1923, in Whiting, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph A. and Johanna (Brackhahn) Davidson. Her father passed when she was five years old. She was raised by her mother and step-father, James C. Monhollon. She...

Sep 19, 2023

Mary Elizabeth (Rose) Simmons passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023 at home after a short bout with cancer. Her daughter Tamara was by her side. Mary was born to William Gene Rose Sr. and Annabelle Lavina Reedy Rose July 03 1944 in Topeka, KS. She married Terry A. Simmons September 17, 1994 and enjoyed 29 years together.

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Sep 19, 2023

Glen Sylvester Bayless, Jr. of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his home.He was born on May 30, 1949, to Glen Sylvester Bayless Sr. and Rosa Mae Gilbert Bayless in Topeka, KS. Glen graduated from Highland Park High School in 1967. After graduation he attended Washburn University and worked for the State of Kansas where he...

Sep 19, 2023

Irene L. Robertson, 91, of Topeka, passed away on September 19, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital.She was born on November 29, 1931 to Clarence and Jessie (Roberts) Chitwood, at their family home in Ozawkie, Kansas.After graduating from Seaman High School in 1949, she married Harold Robertson on December 23, 1950, in Arkansas. Together they grew their family and raised 2...

Sep 19, 2023

Dennis Delgadillo (Delge), 70, of Topeka, passed away, Tuesday, September 19, 2023.Visitation with the family receiving friends will be held from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Parker-Price Funeral Home. Cremation will follow per the families request. Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Sep 18, 2023

Joseph "Joey" Allen Martin, 34, of Topeka, passed away on September 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1989 to Joseph and Dana (Gabler) Martin in Topeka, Kansas. Joey worked as a Quality Inspector for Mars. Joey loved spending time with his family, friends, and dogs Shai and Khonsu. Joey enjoyed Marvel and DC comic books...

Sep 17, 2023

Gary E. Helmick, 82, of Grantville, passed away on September 17, 2023. Gary was born on June 21, 1941 to Clarence and Leota (Larson) Helmick in Osage City, Kansas. He attended Seaman High School then joined the United States Marine Corps, where he faithfully served from 1958 to 1964, before he was honorably discharged. On December 24, 1960, Gary married...