Sep 1, 2023

Rex R. Wiseman, 94, of Topeka, passed away on September 1, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 15, 1929 to Ray and Florence (Cashman) Wiseman in their family farm house, west of Centralia, Kansas known as the "Shrine". Rex graduated from Centralia High School in 1947. He was a proud farmer...

Aug 30, 2023

Dr. Dennis Ray Baker, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, died on August 30, 2023. He was born in Caldwell, Kansas, on March 25, 1943, to Kenneth Ralph and Alice Caroline (Balsley) Baker. He attended Bluff City, Kansas schools K-12, graduated from Emporia State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology Education, Pittsburg State University with a Masters in Science,...

Aug 25, 2023

Evelyn M Cropp (Ray), 97, of Topeka passed away on Friday, August 25th, 2023. She was born on March 13th, 1926 in Holton Kansas. Evelyn graduated from Mayetta High School in 1944, and later moved to Topeka.  In 1948, Evelyn married her husband of 46 years, Ray W. Cropp.

Before retirement in 1992, Evelyn held multiple positions,...

Aug 23, 2023

Our Mom, Ann Marie Carroll, nee: Donovan, was born in New York on October 14, 1939. She lived a full life and completed her earthly journey on August 23, 2023 at the age of 83.She grew up in the Bronx and raised her children on Long Island. While she was a New Yorker the majority of her life, she also...

Aug 20, 2023

Doris Marie Treiber, 84, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on August 20th, 2023 at Midland Hospice. She was born on August 24th, 1938 to Henry & Ruth (Miller) Frame in Eureka, Kansas. On November 11th, 1955, Doris married Harold Riner. Together, they had four children. They later divorced. On April 25th, 1980 Doris married Kenneth Treiber in California. Doris worked...

Aug 20, 2023

Robert Ralph Barnes, 83, of Topeka, passed away on August 20, 2023 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. Robert was born on April 6, 1940 to Leon and Edna (England) Barnes in Topeka, Kansas. Robert attended Topeka High School. He joined the United States Army and courageously served from 1957-1960 before he was honorably discharged. Robert was an entrepreneur his entire...

Aug 19, 2023

Ira Samuel Price, Jr. 77, of Topeka, passed away on August 19, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Ira was born on June 5, 1946 to Ira and Elizabeth (Burghart) Price in Topeka, Kansas. Ira worked at Hallmark Cards in Topeka as a foil stamp press operator for over 34 years before retiring. Ira married Dixie (Marconett) on June 4, 1977...

Aug 18, 2023

Pamela Sue Dreasher, 74, of Leroy, Kanas passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023.  She was born on June 16, 1949 in Topeka the daughter of Glenn A. Hawks, Sr. and Dorothy Hefner Hawks.   She attended Highland Park High School growing up.    She married Richard Lyda in May of 1966.  Together they had five children.  They later divorced.

Aug 17, 2023

Norma Jean Anderson, 84, of Topeka passed away on August 17th, 2023. She was born to John & Norma Saunders on March 26th, 1939 in Bonner Springs, KS. Norma attended Highland Park High School. In 1967, Norma married Roger T. Anderson in Topeka. Roger passed away in 2016.

Norma looks forward to seeing her granddaughter, Olivia while...

Aug 15, 2023

Sally Jo Hisey, 64, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 15. 2023.Sally was born June 7, 1959 in Topeka, the daughter of Gerald and Ruth (Carter) Brill. She attended schools in the Seaman district.She worked at Volume Shoe and later was a caregiver for numerous people.She was a member of Crossroad Community Church in Scranton.She enjoyed caring for others, and spending...

Aug 13, 2023

Tyler Weiss, 38, of Topeka, entered God's kingdom on August 13, 2023, after a long illness. He was born on January 28, 1985, in Ogden, Utah, to Lu "Nellie" and Erven "Butch" Weiss.Tyler, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, is survived by his wife, Donna; daughters, Emma and Madelyn; step children, Kendra Rutschman and Garrett Butler; his parents, Nellie...

Aug 12, 2023

Rhonda Leigh Bean Holloman passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12th, in her home, surrounded by family. Rhonda was born in 1964 in Coldwater, Kansas. She is survived by her husband Ken (Spike) Holloman, four children, Tyler (Morgan), Kendal Spangler (Jeff), Nathan (Brianna), and Luke, and two step-children, Alisha Darwent (Darren) and Brandon Holloman (Gina), five granddaughters, Ivy, Makayla, Isabelle,...

Aug 12, 2023

Randy W. Rahberg, 73, of Topeka, passed away on August 12, 2023 at his home. Randy was born on November 10, 1949 to Edward W. and Carol L. (Bowlin) Rahberg at Topeka, Kansas. He was a graduate of Topeka West High School, class of 1967. After graduating he attended Washburn University and graduated in 1971 with his Bachelors of Business...

Aug 11, 2023

John Paul Wheeler, 79, of Sunrise Beach, MO passed away on Friday, August 11th, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS. John was born on November 14th, 1943 to John & Katherine (Sharkey) Wheeler in Topeka. In 1961, John graduated from Topeka High School. After High School, John graduated from the Clark School of Business at Washburn University in...

Aug 11, 2023

William "Bill" Schultz, 71, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.He was born January 6, 1952, in Norfolk, Nebraska, the son of Gerhardt and Berdine (Wagner) Schultz. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1970. Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force and enlisted in April of 1971. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family. He...

Aug 7, 2023

Letha Ann Smith, 76, of Topeka passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023.  She was born on April 19, 1947 in Topeka, KS.  She was the oldest of four daughters born to Arnold and Darlene Meyer.  Letha graduated from Topeka High School with the class of 1965.  She worked at Brewster Place and then was a home daycare provider...

Aug 7, 2023

Billie Jo White, 74, of Topeka, lost her battle with cancer on August 7, 2023. She was born July 30, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of Arnold and Darlene Meyer. She was a member of the Topeka High Class of 1967. Billie Jo worked at Volume Shoe Source (Payless Shoes) for over 25 years, later she worked for Sutherlands...

Aug 7, 2023

H. Gede Frost, 59, of Topeka, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Stormont Vail in Topeka. He was born on August 12, 1963 to Charles and Judy (Griffiths) Frost in Holton, Kansas and was raised by his grandparents, William H. and Lucille I. Griffiths. He graduated from Rossville High School (Go Dawgs!) and worked at Josten's in Topeka for...

Aug 7, 2023

Harlan O. Magee, of Topeka, passed away August 7, 2023. He was surrounded by his family in his home on the same block where he had lived most of his 100 years. He was born in Oakland, Ks, to Ira O. and Floye V. (Snyder) Magee on March 14, 1923. Harlan attended Oakland Elementary and Holliday Jr. High through 9th...

Aug 5, 2023

Bill D. Gehrke, 75, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 in Reno, Nevada. Bill was born on October 16th, 1947 to Oscar & Betty (Smith) Gehrke in Topeka. He was the oldest of seven. In 1965, Bill graduated from Topeka High School. In 1966, Bill married Viola Jones in Topeka. They were married for 57 years,...