Nov 17, 2023

Joye A. Slocum, 94, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, November 17, 2023.She was born January 4, 1929, in Nortonville, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Sylvia (Brunkow) Nieman. Joye graduated from Seaman High School in 1947. She started out her career as a teller with Merchants National Bank. She later went to work...

Nov 15, 2023

Timothy Earl Apodaca Sr., 62, passed away on November 15th, 2023. He was born to Bernard and Norma Apodaca on July 20, 1961, in Topeka, KS. Timothy graduated with the class of 1979 from Topeka High School. He was an avid saxophone player. He served in the United States Army for four years, including a tour in Germany. He and...

Nov 14, 2023

Sharon N. Pribil, 79, Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. Sharon was born April 6th, 1944, in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Denver and Luella (Ahrendt) Wheeler. She attended Wichita State University and was a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren, game shows, westerns, science fiction and...

Nov 13, 2023

Justin Lee Fisk, 46, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.

He was born July 14, 1977, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Gerald and Sandra (Payne) Fisk, Sr. He attended Topeka Public Schools.

Justin was worked at I-70 Auto Auction, Terry’s Bar and Grill, and various construction companies.

He had loved...

Nov 13, 2023

James "Jim" Trimble, 60, of Wakarusa, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.He was born May 28, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Marie (Harms) Trimble. He was the delight of his three older siblings in the home!His early years of education were in Topeka 501; they moved to the Seaman District when he was in Jr. high...

Nov 12, 2023

Tanner Blake Reed, 32, of Wamego, passed away on Sunday, November 12th, 2023. He was born on March 18th, 1991 in Topeka, the son of Derrick Reed and Valerie Beam. Survivors include his children, Bria Reed and Apollo Reed of Topeka, Kyden Reed of Kansas City, Talon Jenkins of Salina, his mother Valerie Beam of Topeka, his brothers Skylar Reed,...

Nov 11, 2023

Jimmy (Jim) R. Sturgeon, 79, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  He was born January 9, 1944 at Enid, Oklahoma the son of Curtis and Evelyn Sturgeon.    He lived at Meriden while growing up and graduated from Meriden High School in 1962 and Brown Mackey College in 1985.   He served in the United States Navy.  He...

Nov 10, 2023

Gary D. Smith, 80, of Topeka passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.   He was born on April 8, 1943 at Fredonia, Kansas.   Gary graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1961.  Gary served in the army along with his two brothers, Virgil and Delbert.  Gary was stationed in Germany.   He worked for the Us Army National...

Nov 8, 2023

Frank L. Shumway, 70, of Topeka, passed away on November 8, 2023.   He was born December 13, 1952 the son of Claude and Violet Shumway.   Frank is survived by two brothers Renne (Rhonda) Shumway and Russell Shumway; two sisters, Judy Womack and Joy (Charlie) Porubsky; three children, Jeremy Shumway, Justin Shumway and Melissa Shumway; his grandchildren, and great grandchildren;...

Nov 8, 2023

Anthony (Tony) Salzano died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Tecumseh KS on Nov 8, 2023.  He was born in the Bronx NY to Anthony and Angelina.  He had fond memories of his time near and around Arthur Ave and his childhood friends. Tony joined the navy and spent time on the YORKTOWN and the FORRESTAL often sharing...

Nov 7, 2023

Gary D. Wolfley, 69, of Meriden, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023.He was born June 25, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lloyd and Pauline (Everett) Wolfley. He graduated from Highland Park High School in the 1970s.Gary was a hands on guy. You could find him out in his garage tinkering on vehicles. For majority of his life he...

Nov 5, 2023

Terry Ann McCoy, 70, of Topeka passed away on November 5, 2023.

Terry was born on October 26, 1953 to Lark McCoy and Fern McGuire McCoy in Topeka. She was a graduate of Topeka High School and Vatterott College.

Terry is survived by her four children, Amy (Corey) Wallace, of Topeka; Dayna (Cody Dean) Burford,...

Nov 5, 2023

Marvin Eugene Main, 77 of Abilene Kansas entered eternal rest on November 5, 2023 in Lincoln, Nebraska surrounded by his children. Born February 7, 1946 to James Main and Mary Stout. He grew up in Topeka, Kansas and helped his dad remodel houses. Later he would drive a semi for Coca-Cola and mayflower around 1976 he joined the army. He...

Nov 3, 2023

Curtis Edward Strawn, fondly known as Curt, 86, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away November 3, 2023, with his family by his side.

Curt was born November 9, 1936, to Ellis Strawn and Harriett Gile in Valley Falls, KS.  He graduated High School in Denison, KS, in 1954.

While in High School, he participated in basketball,...

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...