Lawrence "Larry" Flott
Dec 30, 2025
Lawrence (Larry) Albert Flott, 68, of Spring, Texas passed away peacefully at home on December 30, 2025, after a long battle with kidney disease.
He was born on December 8, 1957, in Belleville, Kansas to Richard Flott, Sr. and Nancy Flott Currier. Larry was known for his love of technology innovations and his incredible ability to play music by ear. From...
Donald D. Lange Jr
Dec 30, 2025
Donald D. Lange Jr., 75, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
He was born August 31, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Donald and Princess (Hill) Lange.
He was a cabinet maker for many years at Topeka Cabinet.
Cremation is planned. No services will be held.
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Larry L. Selby
Dec 29, 2025
Larry L. Selby, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born October 29, 1958, the son of Lyman and Darlene Wetzel Selby in Topeka.
Larry was raised in Topeka, growing up he was a member of Central Church of Christ and Boy Scout Troop #1. Larry attended State Street Grade School and graduated from Highland Park...
Dorothy E. Jones
Dec 29, 2025
Dorothy Emma Jones (Honig) passed away peacefully in her apartment at Brookdale memory center on December 29, 2025. She was born the youngest of seven children of Frederick Honig and Emma (Brunkow) Honig on January 2, 1927 in Onaga, Kansas, where she grew up and graduated from Onaga Rural High School in 1944.
She trained in and developed a talent for...
Angela Renee Myrick-Reed
Dec 29, 2025
Angela Renee Myrick-Reed, 57, of Galveston, Texas formerly of Grantville, Kansas passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born December 31, 1968 in Topeka the daughter of Ronald and Nora Sumpter Myrick. She attended Grantville Elementary School and Perry Lecompton and Jefferson West Schools. She attended beauty school to become a nail technician. She later...
Marie Eloise Hulsebusch
Dec 28, 2025
Marie Eloise (Shimic) Hulsebusch was born December 28, 1926, in Guide Rock, NE, the third of six daughters, to Emil and Esther Shimic; and she passed away at age 99 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor on December 28, 2025.
Upon graduation from Guide Rock High School in 1945 she married her high school sweetheart Diederich (Dee) Hulsebusch in Mankato, KS, prior to...
Timothy E. "Tim" Adams
Dec 26, 2025
Timothy Earl “Tim” Adams, 59, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.
He was born February 21, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William and Bonnie (Guffey) Adams.
Tim was employed by the City of Topeka for many years and Kansas Van and Storage Moving Company in Topeka.
Tim married Linda Crawford in Topeka. They later divorced. Survivors include two children,...
Jonathan Peffly
Dec 23, 2025
Jonathan Lee Peffly, a devoted family man and skilled carpenter, 84, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2025, at ParkView Heights Nursing facility.
Jonathan was born on March 31, 1941, to Lawrence and Carmen Peffly. He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1959 and went on to attend Tribune University in San Antonio, Texas, where he earned a degree...
Richard Keith Laird
Dec 16, 2025
Richard Keith Laird, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on December 16, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital at the age of 83. Born on August 26, 1942, in Rock Island, Illinois, Richard was a man whose life was defined by faith, kindness, intelligence, and a touch of ornery fun with a great head of hair.
Educated at Denver...
Ralph Rosa
Dec 16, 2025
Ralph F. Rosa, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025.
He leaves behind his sister, Lorraine Twombly and brother, Dean Rosa.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Agnes (McMaster) Rosa; his wife, Shirley and his son, Bryon.
Cremation is planned. No services will be held.
He will be laid to rest at Sutton Cemetery in Ottawa, Kansas.
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Robert L. Whitehead
Dec 15, 2025
Robert L. Whitehead, 92, of Topeka passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025. Robert was born in Topeka on June 9, 1933, the son of Marshall W. Whitehead and Mattie A. Powell. He attended several grade schools, Holiday Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School with the class of 1951.
After graduation, Robert attended Kansas State University before being...
Angie (Allendorf) Price
Dec 15, 2025
Angie-Kristin Allendorf Price, 58 years young, passed peacefully among family on December 15, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. There are so many who will remember her as Miss Angie or Coach Ang, but her favorite title was Grandma Angie.
She was born on April 1, 1967, in Topeka, the daughter of Dan and Betsy Allendorf, who survive her. Angie...
Karen A. Foust
Dec 13, 2025
Karen A. Foust, 84, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 in Sterling, Colorado. She was born August 17, 1941 the daughter of Edward G. and Bonna Mae (Barnes) Hinz at Horton, Kansas. As a small child she lived with her family at Powhattan before moving to Hiawatha. She attended grade school and high school at Hiawatha, graduating with the...
Phillip "Gene" Schoettlin
Dec 13, 2025
Phillip “Gene” Schoettlin, 89, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025 at the Stormont Vail Medical Center. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 4, 1936. Gene lived in the Kansas City area, other than his time in the US Army, until sixteen years ago when he and his wife Camille moved to Shawnee County, just...
Donna Jo Koehn
Dec 13, 2025
Donna Jo Koehn, 65, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on December 13, 2025. She was born on January 8, 1960, in Topeka.
She is survived by her spouse, Luis M. Ogaz; her sons, Andrew Koehn (Jennifer), Aaron Koehn (Ana), and Adam Koehn; her grandchildren, Jonathan, Madison, Hektor, Jeremiah, Khloe, and Aden; and her brothers and sisters. Donna was a loving mother,...
Thelma Ann Parks
Dec 11, 2025
T.A. (Thelma Ann) Parks, 84, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025. When asked what “T.A.” stands for, she would kindly inform you that “it’s the best kept secret in Topeka”. She was born March 28, 1941, in Beloit, Kansas, the daughter of John and Neva (Giddings) Finley. T.A. graduated from high school at Beloit with the class...
Leslie Parrish
Dec 11, 2025
Leslie Parrish, a respected member of his community and a cherished family man, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 81. Born on December 7, 1944, in National City, California, Leslie’s life was one of adventure, dedication, and profound love for his family and country.
Leslie’s professional journey began after completing high school in California,...
Ronald A. Stevens
Dec 8, 2025
Ronald A. Stevens, 89, of Topeka passed away on December 8, 2025. He was born September 22, 1936 in Scranton, Pennsylvania the son of Alfred and Bloydwyn Aston Stevens. Ronald was raised in Scranton, PA and graduated from Scranton Tech. high school. Following high school, Ron joined the United States Air Force.
He was married to Emmy Scribner. Ron and Emmy...
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...
