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...

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...