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,...

Aug 5, 2023

Bill Gehrke, 75, passed away on Aug 5, 2023. He is a 1965 graduate from Topeka High School. Bill was a NASCAR enthusiast. He was married to Viola Jones for 57 years. They have a son, David and a daughter Paula. He was very proud of his family. He loved his Ford Mustang. Graveside memorial services will be held at...

Aug 4, 2023

Diana Rae Manger passed away August 4th, 2023. She was born March 12th, 1964 in Topeka KS.  She was the daughter of Herbert and Shirley Manger. She graduated from Seaman High in 1982. Diana ended up finding a love for her job as a Medical Biller/Coder which lead her back to school in the early 2000's and ended up...

Aug 4, 2023

Leonard (Lee) O . Rucker, Jr, 70, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023.

He was born June 22, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Sims) Rucker, Sr. He was a graduate of A.P. Leto High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971 through 1977.

Mr. Rucker had...

Aug 2, 2023

Dwayne A. Jones, 66, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Stormont Vail. Dwayne was born February 20, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Virgil and Dorothea (Simmons) Jones. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1975. He was employed by Topeka Metal Specialties before the start of a 34 year career as a truck driver for many different...

Jul 29, 2023

Marian Dean Thomas, born May 06, 1926, passed away July 29, 2023, at her daughter's home in Topeka, KS, surrounded by family and friends. Marian was a loving mother, grandmother, and caretaker. Marian enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the lake camping, going to the casino, and listening to country music, with the occasional Kid Rock. Marian also...

Jul 25, 2023

Paul Lucas passed away at Stormont -Vail Hospital early Monday morning.  He was 87. Paul was born to Harry and Laverna Lucas on April 30,1936 and was the youngest of 4 siblings, Alice, Richard, and Wayne have all passed away.

He was married to Mary Spangler.  They were later divorced.  To that union was born G. Paul...