Dec 25, 2023

Virginia Curtis, 87, of Topeka passed away on December 25, 2023. Virginia was born at Marshfield, Missouri on January 25, 1936. Virginia was raised at Marshfield and attended school there.   She then moved to Kansas City Kansas she met Don C. Curtis, they were married on October 6, 1956.  In 1972 they settled in Topeka.   She attended several Topeka...

Dec 24, 2023

Barry Dean Thayer, 60, of Silver Lake, passed peacefully Sunday, December 24, 2023.He was born April 26, 1963, in Hebron, Nebraska, the son of Mervin and Ramona (Bohling) Thayer. He graduated from Ruskin High School in 1981. Barry married Janet Thayer on July 3, 1992 in Belleville, KS. They welcomed two children, Kayla and Travis.Barry was employed by Coca-Cola Industries...

Dec 23, 2023

Marie (Jensen) Bailey, 94, of Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.Marie was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe. Her native name is Note-no-quah. She was born August 1, 1929, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Viggo and Mary(Hale)(Pah-kish-ko-quah)Jensen. Marie also had two brothers, Edwin (Waubonsie) Jensen of Mayetta, KS, and Francis(Kitch-kum-me)Jensen of Holton, KS. She lived...

Dec 19, 2023

Barbara J. Hendrix, 91, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2023.

She was born September 19, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Alvin and Nellie (Clark) Henderson. She pursued and received her GED in her 50's.

Barbara was employed at Topeka High School 10 years. She was well known for her award-winning chili...

Dec 19, 2023

John Cyrus Stover age 61 years and 364 days, passed away on December 19, 2023 at his home in rural Topeka, Kansas. He was born on December 20, 1961, the only son to Joe and Helen Burress Stover.He attended Silver Lake Elementary School and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1980. John participated in Future Farmers of America and...

Dec 18, 2023

Karel K. Gassen, 85, of Topeka, passed away on December 18, 2023 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.    Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Davidson Funeral Home.   Karel was born on September 8, 1938 at Keene, the daughter of Clyde and Vida Bender.   She was raised at Keene and attended school there.

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Dec 17, 2023

Carolyn Rae (Pollom) Taylor, 88, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023.She was born March 7, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Edgar and Mildred (Stansbury) Pollom. She graduated from Topeka High School. Carolyn absolutely loved animals. From raccoons to lizards to snakes, they all shared a special place in her heart, especially cats.She was a faithful member...

Dec 13, 2023

In Loving Memory of

Jeanette Lorae Lohrbach

1956 – 2023

Jeanette Lorae Lohrbach, 67, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital.

She was born June 30, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas, daughter of Terrance and Flora (Kintz) Lohrbach, deceased.  She grew up in Meriden, and graduated from...

Dec 13, 2023

Melvin Arthur “Butch” Timmons III, 66, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.  He was born September 25, 1957 at Topeka the son of Melvin A. Timmons, Jr. and Barbara Ann Self Timmons.  He was raised in Topeka and attended Topeka schools.   Butch loved the Lord.  He was a member of Indiana Ave. Church of Christ.  He...

Dec 13, 2023

Joe Dean Stover age 95, passed away on December 13th, 2023 in Silver Lake, Kansas. He was the youngest son born to Harry and Lillian Christman Stover on March 9th, 1928. He attended West Indianola Elementary School and graduated from Seaman High School in 1946. Joe was a 4-year member of the Seaman High School football team which was undefeated...

Dec 12, 2023

Russell Shane Blevins, 35, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023.

He was born March 30, 1988, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Debra Blevins.

He received his GED.

Russell was wheelchair bound. However this did not change his optimistic outlook towards life. He was constantly on the go and often used...

Dec 12, 2023

Nina Ruth Skidmore, 89, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at a local hospital.Nina was born June 27, 1934, in Douglas Wyoming, the daughter of Charles and Phyllis (Brown) Ham. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1952 and Washburn University in 1981.She was an Alterationist at Pelletier's and later worked as an Accountant for the State of Kansas,...

Dec 11, 2023

Judith A. (Lee) Strawn, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 11, 2023.She was born September 11, 1939, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford and Florence (Mckinley) Lee. She attended school in Ottawa Kansas and graduated as the valedictorian of her class from Ottawa High School in 1957.After High School, Judy attended and graduated from Clark Business School in...

Dec 9, 2023

Warner L Ferguson, 88, of Silver Lake, passed away on December 9, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born January 21, 1935, to Oscar Nichols and Aline Woodard (Tilford) Ferguson, on a farm just South of Silver Lake and lived in Silver Lake his entire life. He was the youngest of six, with three brothers and two sisters. He...

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...