Mar 16, 2023

Marilyn Louise Mickey, 89, of Topeka, passed away on March 16, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 29, 1933 to Lester and Bertha (Eisenhower) Kendall in Topeka, Kansas. Marilyn graduated from Seaman High School. She was a homemaker for her entire life, providing for her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. On December 27, 1952, she married Raymond E....

Mar 15, 2023

Judith T. "Judy" Eikleberry, 82, Topeka, formerly of Wentzville, MO, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023.Judy was born February 24, 1941 in Osage City, the daughter of Quinto and Virginia (Vietta) Rosetta. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1959 where she was the head majorette.She was employed by Walgreens for over 25 years, retiring in 2018.She enjoyed playing golf,...

Mar 14, 2023

Alfred Eugene Mannell, 20, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.  He was born July 26, 2002, to Matthew B. and Debra (Pittman) Mannell.  He was a 2020 graduate of Seaman High School.  Alfred was a corrections officer at Topeka Correctional Facility and had been for over a year.

Alfred was musically inclined, starting violin in...

Mar 10, 2023

Stanley LeRoy Little, 87, of Rossville, Kansas passed away on March 10th, 2023. Stan was born January 18th, 1936 in Harrison County, MO to Darryl & Freda (Gibler) Little. He graduated from Bethany High School in 1953. In 1956, Stan moved to Silver Lake, KS and later married his wife of 67 years, Dixie Preston. Together they had three children....

Mar 9, 2023

Marjorie Doreen McDaniel, 98, of Silver Lake, passed away on March 9, 2023 at Oakley Place of Rossville. She was born on September 28, 1924 to Vince and Mary Martinek (Dvorak) in Topeka, Kansas. Marjorie graduated from Silver Lake High School. She worked as a secretary for USD #372 for over 25 years before retiring. On September 28, 1944, she...

Mar 9, 2023

Steven Joe Igercic, 73, of Topeka, passed away on March 9, 2023 at his home. He was born on March 22, 1949 to John and Delores (Trowbridge) Igercic in Los Angeles, CA. Steven graduated from Shawnee Heights High School 1967. Steven worked as a machinist for BNSF for 30 years before retiring. He loved watching sports such as football, baseball,...

Mar 7, 2023

Merle Edward White, 79, of Topeka, passed away March 7, 2023.  Merle was born December 11, 1943, in Topeka, the son of Woodrow and Violet (Massey) White.  Merle attended Seaman Schools and graduated in 1961.  Following graduation Merle joined the Army Reserves as a medic.  He worked for Southeastern Ice Company, Volume Shoe, Payless ShoeSource, Grandma Hoerner’s and Westlake...

Mar 6, 2023

Eldin Leo Shaw, 88, of Topeka, passed away March 6, 2023, at Oakley Place, 618 S.W. Oakley, Topeka, Kansas, 66606.Eldin was born on March 30, 1934, in Eskridge, Kansas, the son of Leo Warren Shaw and Nellie Mary (Henderson) Shaw. He graduated from Eskridge High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959.Eldin was employed by the...

Mar 5, 2023

Lucretia Dianne Johnson, 73, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on March 5, 2023 at her home, peacefully surrounded by her family's love. She was born on September 30, 1949, to Simon "Eugene" and Wilma (Kissinger) Smith in Horton, Ks. She graduated from Seaman High School in Topeka, Ks; Class of 1968. She worked at the Cloverleaf drive-in before starting her...

Mar 5, 2023

Daniel Lester Sipp, 82, of Topeka, passed away on March 5, 2023 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. Daniel was born on July 12, 1940 to Vernon and Eulavay (Malsbury) Sipp in Topeka, Kansas. Daniel worked at Kansas Sand and Concrete where he started as a laborer and truck driver, he eventually retired as superintendent after...

Mar 1, 2023

Linda D. Johnson, 71, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at a local care center.Linda was born March 27, 1951 in Topeka, the daughter of August and Josephine (Cox) Allen. She attended Topeka High School.She was employed by Luce Press Clippings for 35 years, retiring in 2010.She attended Northland Christian Church and Topeka Bible Church.She enjoyed gardening, camping, spending...

Feb 26, 2023

Willis “Wayne” Clark, 93, of Paxico passed away on Sunday, February 26 th . Wayne was born to Fred & Mabel(Miller) on December 23 rd , 1929 in Maple Hill, Kansas.  He attended Maple Hill High School, graduating in 1947. Wayne served in the Signal Corps of the United States Army Reserve for 12 years. In 1952, Wayne married...

Feb 26, 2023

Ava Jean (Amon) White, 77, died on February 26, 2023 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on March 10, 1945 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to Carl and Agnes Amon. Mrs. White graduated from Topeka High School in 1963, and Washburn University in 1967 with a degree in accounting. She was married on January 25, 1964 to Marvin White.Mrs. White loved...

Feb 24, 2023

Bobby passed away February 24, 2023. He was born June 15, 1936, to Robert M. and Minnie Katherine (Jeffers) Simpson in Blue Mound, Kansas, and graduated from Seaman High School. Bobby married his high school sweetheart, Hazel May Helmick, November 16, 1956. They had three children: Robert (Dianne) Simpson, Tamara (Ron) Vinduska, and Rhonda (Jeff) Tilton.Proceeding Bobby in death were...

Feb 22, 2023

Anna Jean Minihan, age 84, passed away peacefully on February 22nd, 2023 at Oakley Place in Topeka where she received loving care and support over her last years.  Ann is the daughter of Isabel and Leo Gareis. She was born and raised on a farm near Flush, KS.  Ann graduated from Flush High School in 1955 and attended Benedictine...

Feb 19, 2023

Robert Dean Duff Sr, 72, of Topeka passed away on February 19th, 2023. Robert was born on January 28th, 1951 to Orlie Robert Duff Jr. & Geneva (Germanprez) DeKeyser in Topeka, KS. He attended Highland Park High School, prior to joining the United States Marine Corps. As a 1st Infantryman, Robert was a veteran of the Vietnam War. Robert was...

Feb 18, 2023

Virginia (Norma) Penry, 88, of Meriden, Kansas passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Norma was born on August 25, 1934 to Onn and Grace Nunley of Neosho, Missouri.  She graduated from Anderson High School in 1953.   She was a member of the New Bethel Church at Anderson.

Norma married Cecil Penry of Hoyt in 1954.   Four...

Feb 16, 2023

William C. Ross, 66, of Topeka, KS, went to be with the Lord Thursday, February 16, 2023 in his home, surrounded by his loved ones.  William was born on December 26, 1956 to Thomas S. Ross and Marcia A. Owens.  On November 11, 1977 he married Hildred S. Childers.  They raised three daughters together, Angelica, Rhonda, and Elizabeth.  They...

Feb 15, 2023

Terry Lynn Stevens, 73, of Topeka passed away on February 15, 2023.   He was born on May 2, 1949 in Ohio the son of William Thomas and Alma Louise Brake Stevens.   He grew up in Ohio and later joined the Marine Corps.  He was a veteran of the Vietnam War.  He received a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.  He...

Feb 14, 2023

Julie Ann Fairhurst, 78, of Topeka, passed away on February 14, 2023 at Lexington Park Assisted Living in Topeka. She was born on August 16, 1944 to Alvin and Florence (Raub) Fairhurst in Topeka, Kansas. Julie worked for Stormont Vail Hospital for over 20 years as a Supply Technician. In her younger years she also worked for Madame Tussauds House...