Nov 30, 2023

Judith Ann Wendland (Judy) arrived on earth on March 9th, 1959 in Overland Park, Kansas, born to Robert and Hazel (Smith) Krekel.   She left her earthly body peacefully on November 30, 2023 to join the Lord after a nearly three-year battle with frontotemporal lobe dementia.  She was a devoted wife and mother who still managed to maintain her personality...

Nov 30, 2023

Marilyn J. Zinn, 88, passed away on November 30, 2023 at Midland Hospice House with her husband by her side.

She was born July 3, 1935 to Frank and Vera Hafer in Topeka.  She grew up in Mayetta and graduated from Mayetta High School in 1953.

Majoring with a degree in Education, she graduated from...

Nov 30, 2023

Cherie Sue Jeanneret was born on March 3, 1939 in her farmhouse in rural Hartford, Kansas to Evelyn Lucile (Storrer) and Harold J Jeanneret.  Cherie and her older sister, Beverly, grew up on the farm with early morning chores collecting eggs, cleaning pens, and feeding chickens before going to a one room schoolhouse with no running water.  Going to...

Nov 30, 2023

Jimmie E. Dyer, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. He was born in in Lawton, Oklahoma on July 12, 1938, to Otis Cecil Dyer and Pauline L. Whitson/Dyer/Aldrine. Jim attended his primary school years in Oklahoma and Dallas, Texas and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in Kansas. Jim married Barbara Vaughn on August 7, 1970....

Nov 30, 2023

Adeline "Jean" Penry, 97, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023.She was born April 1, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Bessie (Kasselhout) Hockett. Jean married John W. Penry on February 16, 1946 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on March 5, 2013. Jean had the best laugh. She adored her children and...

Nov 29, 2023

Robin J. Guerrero, 53, sadly left us on November 29, 2023.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep.   Robin worked for the Prairie Band of Pottawatomi Nation for years.   She loved traveling to different places and going to her Victory City Church.  Robin enjoyed and loved her two dogs, Bubby and Rosie.

Robin was a twin.

Nov 28, 2023

Linda "Mumsie" DeHart Hendrix, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.She was born November 2, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lester and Doris (Allen) DeHart. Linda was employed at Goodyear for 31 years, retiring in 2009. After retirement, she worked at Baker's Dozen in North Topeka and Herman's...

Nov 27, 2023

Gayla Rayls, 75, Topeka, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.Gayla was born September 25, 1948 in Salina, the daughter of Daniel and Blanche (Pratt) Smith.She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1966 and attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, TX.She was employed as an LPN with the Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center for...

Nov 26, 2023

Mary "Grace" Thompson Goodnow, 103, entered into her heavenly home on November 26, 2023. Grace was born on November 15, 1920, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to George and Hattie Thompson. Her family lovingly referred to her as their Georgia peach. Grace was met in heaven by her husband, Clinton, her parents and her siblings - Margaret, Carroll, Lee, Mark, John, Joy...

Nov 23, 2023

Terry Manis, 67, of Topeka passed away at home on November 23, 2023.   Terry was a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation.  He was born May 13, 1956 the son of Mary and Melvin Manis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Manis.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Manis; his children,...

Nov 23, 2023

Alan Eugene Rose was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 16, 1953. He was the son of Arvin Neil Rose and Barbara Lee (Rodecap) Rose. Alan was the oldest of the four Rose boys (Alan, Jim Mike and Gary), who terrorized the town of Meriden, especially the Family Room, where many a good story began. Meriden is where Alan lived...

Nov 22, 2023

Sandy Darnall, 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Brookside Retirement Community after a long fight with Alzheimer.She was born November 6, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Betty (Hess) Michael. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1960. She spent much of her career as the accounting bookkeeper at Northland Christian Church...

Nov 20, 2023

Jerry L. Godfrey, 74, of Valley Falls passed away on November 20 2023.   He was born on February 28, 1949 at Topeka the son of James Godfrey and Wilma Falley Godfrey. He was raised in Valley Falls and soon after High School enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the 35th Armor Division as a gunner on...

Nov 20, 2023

Mitchell Brice Beemer (Mitch), 57 of Topeka, KS, passed away on November 20, 2023.  Mitch’s life story began on January 10, 1966 in Emporia, KS, born to the parents of Robert E. Beemer (Bob) and Wanda L. Beemer (Jones).  He was the second of four children that would challenge the skill and fortitude of the Beemer household for decades...

Nov 19, 2023

Brian Paul Steinbock, 56, of Topeka passed away on November 19, 2023. Brian was born on April 19, 1967, to Richard and Carolyn Steinbock. He attended Seaman High School where he played football and was named to the All City First Team his senior year. After graduating in 1985, Brian was awarded a football scholarship and went on to Butler...

Nov 18, 2023

Gwenda Steele, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.She was born November 11, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Anna (Spaulding) Filkins. She graduated from Highland Park High School. Gwen loved to be outdoors and spend time with her family. She was blessed to be a stay at home mother for over 30 years. She...

Nov 18, 2023

Lori (Rice) Taylor, 59, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.She was born October 17, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Jerry and Delta (Mayfield) Rice. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1983. She later took classes at Washburn University and K-State. Lori worked for the State of Kansas serving in several departments over 30 years. Prior...

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...