Jun 11, 2023

William Lawrence "Bill" Carson, 92, of Newton, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at the Kansas Christian Home. Bill was born in Fort Scott, Kansas on September 22, 1930 to Harmon Edward and Maryetta Perkins Carson. He attended school in Fort Scott and graduated from high school in Gravette, Arkansas in 1948.Bill worked 13 years at Western Union Telegraph Company...

Jun 9, 2023

Sidney “Gene” Vann, 90, of Topeka died on June 9, 2023.   He was born June 11, 1932 in Quinter, Kansas to Sidney A. and Florence Boitnott Vann.  He went to grade school at Overbrook, Kansas.   Gene graduated from Dover High School in 1950.

He served in the Korean War from 1952 until 1954, then was honorably discharged...

Jun 9, 2023

Reverend Eunice N. Brubaker, 68, of Topeka, passed from this life to eternal life with Jesus on September 6, 2023.She was born on May 4, 1955 to Ray and Dorothy (Jordan) Marlin in Indianapolis, IN.Eunice graduated from Franklin Central High School. She earned a bachelor's degree from MidAmerica Nazarene University, and a master's degree from Nazarene Theological Seminary.On March 6,...

Jun 8, 2023

The six of us, her children, announce the passing of our mother, Verna Mae Markham, age 92, of Topeka, Kansas. With her passing, she has stepped into that great hope of eternal life through her Savior Jesus Christ. She joins her beloved husband, Eugene A. Markham, who preceded her in death.

Verna Mae was a farmer's daughter,...

Jun 5, 2023

Verle A. Shelby Brown, 84, of Topeka passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023. She was born on May 24, 1939 at Manhattan, Kansas the daughter of Earl and Joy L. Ward Shelby. She moved to Topeka in 1956 and graduated from Seaman High School in 1958. Verle married John Brown on July 9, 1961 at Pleasant Hill United...

Jun 3, 2023

Mary C. (Doty) Jay, 84, of Topeka, left her journey of life on June 3, 2023 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born on July 31, 1938 in Topeka. Daughter of Amanda (Long) Turner. Mary was a graduate of Silver Lake High School, class of 1957. She worked for the VA Hospital, holding many titles, ending with EKG Technician, before...

Jun 3, 2023

Duane D. Benton, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023. He was born September 28, 1929 in Topeka, the son of Stephen and Mildred (Dinkle) Benton.Duane graduated from Highland Park High School in 1947. He was employed by Adams Business Forms as a Pressman for 43 years before retiring. He was a member of the Brush Busters...

May 31, 2023

Mary Ann Kirk, 94, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, May, 31st. Mary was born on November 5th, 1928 in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota to Charles & Olivia Koprek. She graduated from Cathedral High School in St. Cloud. In 1947, Mary married Leon Kirk at Sacred Heart Church in Sauk Rapids. Together they had three children.

Mary was...

May 28, 2023

Doris Anne Brown, 83, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023.   She was born September 17, 1939 at Perry the daughter of Everett Edward and Velma Edna Grandstaff Fowler.  Doris lived on farms north of Perry.  She attended school at Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1957 as an honor student.

She married...

May 27, 2023

Dustin Troy Pippin, 51 Years, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023.He was born December 18, 1971, in Emporia, Kansas, the son of Harold Dean and Jane Hope (Drinkwater) Pippin. He was a 1990 graduate of Marion High School. He began his military career with the Kansas Air National Guard in December of 1989 until retiring at the rank...

May 26, 2023

Kathleen J. Tilley, 79, lifelong resident of Topeka, passed away on May 26, 2023. She was born December 28, 1943 in Topeka the daughter of Vernon and Thelma Rossiter Sheldon. Kathleen graduated from Topeka High School in 1961. She was a homemaker. Kathleen enjoyed buying small kitchen appliances and gadgets. A trip out to eat, especially Red Lobster was greatly...

May 25, 2023

Jane L. Halseth, 77, of Rock Creek, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born February 25, 1946, in Horton, Kansas.

Jane was employed as a Meter Maid for 16 years, later becoming a office specialist with the City of Topeka retiring after 34 years of service in 2007.

May 22, 2023

Frances Ann Zachariasen Casey Brown, 90, of Topeka, passed away on May 22, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Fran was born on October 31, 1932 to Roy and Blanche (Francis) Zachariasen in Hoyt, Kansas. She was raised on a farm and was a graduate of Hoyt High School in 1950.Fran worked at Wentz Equipment for a few years than went...

May 22, 2023

Pamela Sue (Hutton) Shaffer, 70, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 12, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas to A. Clinton Hutton and Isabelle Riley Hutton, whom preceded her in passing. Pam was a 1971 graduate of Hayden High School. In 1978 she married the love of her life,...

May 20, 2023

Larry Foster Crady, 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, surrounded by his family.He was born December 5, 1944, in Modesto, California, the son of Teddy Dale "Ted" and Mary Ann (Peterson) Crady, Sr. He was a 1962 graduate of Lawrence High School where he served in the ROTC and was a Drum Major for the Lawrence High...

May 20, 2023

Fred Davis Walters, age 81 of Topeka, Kansas passed away Saturday May 20th, 2023 at Aldersgate. Fred was born August 16th, 1941 in Rock Springs, WY, a son of Fred W Walters and Neoma (Steers) Walters Koss. Fred was married to Gisela and divorced. Fred later married Anna (Hendrickson) on April 29, 2000. Fred was raised in Rock Springs and...

May 19, 2023

Paul D. Fecteau, 55, of Rossville, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023.He was born February 8, 1968, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Ronald and Linda (Livingston) Fecteau. He graduated from Manhattan High School. He received a Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State University and went on to obtain an MFA degree in Creative Writing from Wichita State University. He spent...

May 19, 2023

Cynthia "Cindy" Ketter, 66, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023.She was born March 16, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Fredrick and De Ella (Gee) Johnson. She attended Topeka High School. Later in life, Cindy went to Washburn University and graduated with a Bachelors in Social Work. Cindy "CJ" was a Corrections officer at YCAT for over...

May 18, 2023

Margery L. Reed, 87, went to be with the Lord on May 18, 2023 at home with her family by her side and beloved gospel music playing in the background.  She was born December 14, 1935 the daughter of Frank and Matie Watts the youngest of three children, on the family farm near Quenemo, Kansas.  She made her most...

May 17, 2023

Rose Shoulders, 80, of Topeka, Ks, passed away Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. Rose was born March 29, 1943 in Concordia, KS to Grace and Jerry Kolman. She lived on a farm in northern Kansas, attending school in Morrowville, KS. She graduated in 1961. After high school, Rose attended business school in Topeka, KS where she met Bob Kitts in 1964...