Rodreca "Roddy" L. Schwant
Dec 7, 2025
Rodreca “Roddy” Louise Schwant, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 4th, 1944, in Vancouver, Washington, and lived a life marked by grace, dedication, and deep, unwavering love for those around her.
Roddy graduated from West Salem High School in 1962 and later went on to complete...
Joan C. Speake
Dec 7, 2025
Joan Speake passed away at 95 years old on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at St Francis Hospital. Joan was born July 27, 1930, in Springfield MO, where she met and married Bob, her high school sweetheart in September 1950.
Joan was proceeded in death by husband Bob Speake, parents Bert and Ruby Morelock, brother Bert Morelock Jr., daughter-in-law Elaine Speake
Joan is...
Dennis "Denny" Lee Goodnow
Dec 5, 2025
Dennis “Denny” Lee Goodnow was born in Topeka, KS on April 21, 1951. He passed away on December 5, 2025, in his home after a long illness. He attended Silver Lake school and graduated in 1969. Denny was born to his parents, Clyde and Betty Goodnow. His father, Clyde preceded him in death on December 20, 2018. Denny was the...
Jerry Kleidosty
Dec 3, 2025
Jerry Kleidosty, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 3, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 75. Born on August 7, 1950, in Atwood, Kansas, Jerry was a dedicated and hardworking individual who touched the lives of many throughout his journey.
Jerry began his career at a young age, working for Vons Grocery when he was...
Jerry Thomas
Dec 2, 2025
Jerry was born Feb. 8, 1940, to Dee Thomas and Ouida Walling Thomas in Talihina Oklahoma. He later moved to Marlow, Oklahoma with his mother and step-father, Alvin Lee, when he was in school. He met Deanna Roberts from Rush Springs Oklahoma in 1957 while both were still in high school. After they both graduated, he in 1958 and she...
LeRoy Cornell
Dec 1, 2025
LeRoy C. Cornell, 88, of Topeka passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025. LeRoy was born April 28, 1937, at Hartwick, New York the son of Clyde E. and Inza E. (Whiting Cornell). His family moved to South Kortright, New York where LeRoy graduated. He served his country for four years in the United States Air Force. While in the...
Paul Walton
Nov 25, 2025
Paul Walton, a dedicated registered nurse, passed away on November 25, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on May 22, 1958, Paul was a caring individual who devoted his life to helping others through his nursing career. He traveled across the United States as a traveling nurse, bringing comfort and care wherever he went.
Paul graduated from Atwood High School,...
Gary L. Stewart
Nov 25, 2025
Gary L. Stewart, 88, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. He was born August 28, 1937, in Topeka the son of Raymond A. and Minnie Faye (Hess) Stewart, Sr. He attended Boswell Junior High and graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. During high school he began working at The Brown Laboratory. Gary continued to work...
Larry Buening Jr.
Nov 19, 2025
Larry T. Buening Jr, 75, of Topeka, KS died peacefully in a K-State t-shirt, surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025. Those who knew Larry knew him as a kind, gentle, generous man who cared deeply about his people and his community.
Larry was born in Kansas City, KS to Lawrence T. Buening Sr and Lua E. Bumgardner...
Doris Adella Kendall
Nov 18, 2025
Doris Adella Kendall, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in Topeka, Kansas, on November 18, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on December 11, 1931, in Topeka, Doris was a vibrant soul who brightened the lives of everyone around her.
Doris graduated Valedictorian from Seaman High School in 1949, a testament to her intelligence and dedication....
Julian A. Galicia
Nov 17, 2025
It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Julian Alejandro Galicia, a beloved son, brother, and father, who left us far too soon on November 17, 2025, in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Julian was born on October 26, 2000, in Topeka, where he spent his formative years surrounded by the love of his...
Jeanetta Sue (Agan) Boughn
Nov 14, 2025
Jeanetta Sue (Agan) Boughn, a beloved figure in the lives of many, passed away on November 14, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at Aldersgate Memory Care, at the age of 81. She was born on March 30, 1944, in Knoxville, Iowa, and raised in the Columbia area, where her deep roots and love for family were sown.
Sue's career was as diverse...
Claudia Mitchell
Nov 13, 2025
Claudia Mitchell, a cherished mother, devoted sister, and loving grandmother, peacefully departed this life on November 13, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Born on May 13, 1953, Claudia's journey through life was defined by her unwavering love for her family and her remarkable spirit.
As a graduate of Silver Lake High School in 1971 and later earning her...
Travis Hopp
Nov 12, 2025
Travis S. Hopp, 49, of Grantville, passed away on November 12, 2025. He was born October 21, 1976 in Topeka the son of Edwin and Carla J. Osburn Hopp. He was raised in Grantville and attended high school at Perry. Travis worked several jobs in his lifetime, including Resers and for Brown Tree Service.
He enjoyed spending time with his family....
Brian Eshom
Nov 9, 2025
Brian Eshom 56 years old passed away in an accident November 9, 2025 in Jackson, Mississippi.
He was born in Newton, Kansas, lived in Emmett, Kansas throughout his childhood and graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1987.
Brian loved the outdoors and sports. He loved to hunt and fish with his friends and then bring it all home to mom to...
Dean Landman
Nov 7, 2025
Errol Dean Landman died November 7, 2025 in Topeka. Dean was born March 30, 1940 at home north of Athol, Kansas the son of Elmer William and Anna Maxine (Gordon) Landman. Dean was baptized May 2, 1940 at St. John Lutheran Church, Kensington, Kansas. He was confirmed February 27, 1955 at First Lutheran Church, Sabetha.
When Dean was 12 years old...
Pamela Kay "Pam" Looney
Nov 6, 2025
Pamela Kay “Pam” Looney, 78, of Perry, Kansas, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025.
She was born July 21, 1947, in Osceola, Missouri, the daughter of Harry Stanley and Hazel Isabel (Aldridge) Gerster, Sr.
Pam was employed by True Green Lawn Service in Johnson County, Kansas until retiring.
Pam married James William Looney on April 3, 2009 in Oskaloosa, KS. They shared over...
Lowell Richard Kelsey
Nov 6, 2025
Lowell Richard Kelsey, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Topeka, Kansas, on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his immediate family. He was born on June 26, 1942, in Greeley, Kansas, and lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering integrity, and deep devotion to his family, community, and his Lord Jesus Christ.
Lowell grew up in rural Anderson...
CSM (Ret.) Robert "Bob" "Lewy" Lewis
Nov 5, 2025
CSM (Ret.) Robert "Bob" "Lewy" Lewis, a respected member of the Kansas community and a dedicated servant to his country, passed away on November 5, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on August 12, 1937, in Topeka, Bob devoted over 30 years to the Kansas Army National Guard, achieving the distinguished rank of Command Sergeant Major. His military training commenced at...
Danny Ray Akin
Nov 4, 2025
Danny R. Akin, 76, of Meriden, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born January 7, 1949, in Seneca, Kansas, the son of Lenard D. and Vivian L. (Schafer) Akin. Danny grew up in Vermillion and graduated from Frankfort High School, where he met his wife, Lorene (Longenecker). They were married on June 14,...
