May 15, 2023

Juanita K. Redmond, 91, of Topeka, died Monday May 15th at Plaza West Healthcare and Rehab Center in Topeka. A graveside service will be held at Southlawn Cemetary 11AM Wednesday, July 19th in Severy. Memorials are suggested to Prairie Wind Hospice in Baldwin City which may be left with Davidson Funeral Home in Topeka. Mrs. Redmond was born...

May 14, 2023

Peggy J. Downs, 84, of Topeka passed away on May 14 th , 2023. Peggy was born on May 30 th , 1938 in Big Springs, Kansas to William & Mary (Baker) Shane.

Peggy married Robert Downs on December 17 th , 1958. He precedes her in passing. Peggy is survived by her five children,...

May 13, 2023

Laird S. Parks, 73, of Topeka passed away on May 13th, 2023. Laird was born to Darljean & Amos “AD” Parks on June 7th, 1949 in Maryland. He served in the United States Air Force. Military Honors will be rendered at Leavenworth National Cemetery on Thursday June 1st, at 2:30pm.

May 9, 2023

Eugene Barrand earned his heavenly wings on May 9th, 2023 from complications of Parkinson's. The oldest of four boys and two girls, born to Alvin Barrand and Faye Reamer. Jack, Gary, and Larry, all preceded him in death. His two sisters, Pat (Ron) Lierz and Linda (Bill) Sampson still reside in Topeka.

Gene was born in Wetmore,...

May 9, 2023

Leon Hayen was born on July 6, 1927, in Marion County, Grant Township, the son of Walter and Dorothy Collett Hayen.   He was the oldest of six children; Virginia, Marilyn, John, Max and Carmen followed.  He went to grade school in a two-room schoolhouse across the road from his childhood church, Youngtown Evangelical United Brethren.   He had many...

May 9, 2023

Jack Lee Benge, 82, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at a local hospital.Jack was born May 6, 1941, in Clyde, Kansas. He is the son of Harland and Jean (Boling) Benge.He attended Seaman High School in Topeka, Kansas, and Clyde High School in Clyde, Kansas. He honorably served in the U.S. Army until his discharge on September 30th,...

May 4, 2023

Carol Spence, 87, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was born December 18, 1937, the daughter of Walter L. and Ruth M. Anthony at Easton, Kansas. She was a hard worker. At one time Carol owned a café, managed a hotel and worked in Lawrence all at the same time. She and her husband...

May 4, 2023

Dustin Lee VanWagoner, 29, of Hoyt, passed away on May 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family after a very hard-fought battle with cancer.He was born on May 29, 1993 to Richard and Shelli (Schnacker) VanWagoner in Holton, Kansas. Dustin graduated in the class of 2011 from Royal Valley High School. He played football and did track and...

May 1, 2023

Charlotte "Charlie" Lorraine (Scofield) Burton, 69, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.She was born May 25, 1953, in Belleville, Kansas, the daughter of Elwin and Ellen (Levendofsky) Scofield. Charlotte graduated from Belleville High School in 1971. After graduation, she attended Cloud County Community College. Charlie dedicated 20 years to the Cotton O'Neil...

Apr 29, 2023

Judith Courtney, 78, of Topeka passed away at her home on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born July 23, 1944 in Topeka the daughter of Alvin and Leona Bateson Lowe. Judith grew up in North Topeka and attended Curtis Junior High. Years ago they had dance contests at Garfield Park Shelter House and she was named the Dance...

Apr 29, 2023

Ray Dean Cox, 87, of Topeka passed away at his home on Saturday, April 29, 2023. He was born on August 1, 1935 at Corning, Kansas, the son of Terrance and Wilma Ward Cox. He attended Seaman High School. Ray enjoyed hunting and fishing. Ray Dean often helped neighbors with small chores at their homes, he will be...

Apr 25, 2023

Joseph "Joe" Garrison, 82, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 after a battle with colon cancer.He was born July 25, 1940, in Triplett, Missouri, the son of Charles and Leona (Kornexl) Garrison. He graduated from Bosworth High School in 1959. Joe was employed by the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library for 20 years, retiring in January 1999....

Apr 24, 2023

Elvera L. "Bun" Wehmeier, 92, of Topeka, Kansas passed away April 24, 2023 at Ruble Ranch in Overbook, Kansas. She was born on November 16, 1930 at the family home near White City, Kansas, the daughter of Fred A. and Orlena (Kohls) Herpich. Elvera's brother used the nickname "Bunny" for Elvera. The name "Bun" stuck for the rest of her...

Apr 24, 2023

Dennis L. Willard, 59, of Topeka, passed away on April 24, 2023 at his home. Dennis was born on December 9, 1963 to Ronald and Barbara Artzer) Willard in Topeka, Kansas. He proudly earned his GED. Dennis worked as a truck driver for over 20 years. He enjoyed the open road and the freedom it gave him, especially on his...

Apr 24, 2023

Robert Gene Hinchsliff, 95, of Berryton, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023.He was born December 31, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Chester and Carolyn (Graft) Hinchsliff. He was a Topeka High School Graduate, class of 1947. Following high school, Robert joined the United States Army. He was honorably discharged on December 24, 1952. Robert married Barbara D....

Apr 23, 2023

here Opal M. Hart, 95, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Opal was a lifelong resident of Topeka, she graduated from Highland Park High School in 1945. She married James W. Hart they lived in the Oakland community. Opal raised her family and lived in the same house for over 65 years. Opal was all...

Apr 22, 2023

Mark Allen Mueller, 64, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, surrounded by his family.He was born August 29, 1958, in Hiawatha, Kansas, the son of Paul Alvin and Mildred Marie (Dean) Mueller. He was a 1976 graduate of Hiawatha High School and attended McPherson College, McPherson, KS. Mark was employed by Westar Energy later known as Evergy for...

Apr 20, 2023

Penny Ard, 60, of Topeka lost her courageous battle with cancer on April 20, 2023. She was born August 25, 1962 in Topeka Kansas to Ronald and Marilyn Gast. She worked for Shawnee County Youth Center for over 30 years before retiring. She continued working for Aldersgate where she loved visiting with residents at...

Apr 19, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Pagel, 90, of Hoyt, passed away on Wednesday, April 19 th , 2023. Mary was born on September 27 th , 1932 to George Edward & Zadelle Mary (Fletcher) Penry in Hoyt, Kansas. She attended North Star Grade School & Rising Sun One Room Country Grade School. In 1950, she graduated from Hoyt High School.

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Apr 19, 2023

Tina RoAnn Bledsoe, 54, of Silver Lake passed away on April 19th in her home surrounded by family. Tina was born on December 28, 1968 to LeRoy and Diana (Thompson) Grimm in Wellington, KS as the middle of what would be three children. After graduating from Conway Springs High School, she went on to attend Kansas State University where she...