Dwayne Allen Bates
Oct 6, 2025
Dwayne Allen Bates, 40, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025.
He was born November 14, 1984, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Michael W. and Diana L. (Woodall) Bates. He was a 2006 graduate of Seaman High School.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Diana Bates of Topeka, two brothers, Derrick (Diane) Bates of Olathe, KS and Dustin Bates of...
James Chilson
Oct 6, 2025
James “Jimmy” E. Chilson, 66, of Topeka passed away on Monday October 6, 2025. He was born November 10, 1958 in Topeka the son of Charles and Vera Thomas Chilson. Jimmy served in the United States Army and later worked most of his life in Topeka. Do to failing health, Jimmy lived at a care facility at Nortonville for several...
William Wayne Smith
Oct 5, 2025
W. Wayne Smith, 72, Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am., Friday, October 10, 2025 at Rochester Cemetery. Reception will follow at Parker-Price & Davidson Reception Center.
Arleen Marston
Oct 2, 2025
Arleen Joyce Marston, (86), Topeka, was received into her Savior’s loving arms on (Thursday, October 2, 2025). She was born on November 20, 1938 at Goessel, KS, to Lavern and Maxine Heim. She married Donald (Bud) Marston on February 14, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Canton, KS. They had four children. Arleen spent her career as a Hairdresser. She was...
Donald L. Bartley
Sep 26, 2025
Donald L. Bartley, 87, of Hoyt, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025. He was born in Topeka the son of Kenneth and Wilma Bartley. He was raised in Highland Park and attended Belvoir Grade School, Highland Park Junior High and Highland Park High School.
Don was dedicated to taking care of his family and was a great provider for them....
Keith E. Marshall
Sep 25, 2025
Keith Edward Marshall, 65, Topeka, passed away September 25, 2025. He was born November 28, 1959 in Topeka, KS. The son of James E. and Virginia L. (Speck) Marshall. Keith attended Rochester Grade School, Logan Junior High and graduated from Seaman High School in 1977. He also attended Kaw Area Technical School and Pittsburg State University. Keith married Kerry Roberts...
Ruth Price
Sep 23, 2025
Ruth Price, a beloved matriarch who devoted her life to family and faith, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on February 6, 1930, to Ira and Doney (Bryant) Burkhart, and from a young age, she exemplified a spirit of nurturing and care that...
Harold D. Hockenbarger
Sep 22, 2025
Harold Dean Hockenbarger, 70, of Topeka passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born September 5, 1955 in Topeka the son of Charles “Bill” and Mary Schwemmer Hockenbarger. He grew up in North Topeka and attended Pleasant Hill Grade School, Northern Hills Junior High and graduated from Seaman High School in 1973.
Harold worked at M&M Auto Salvage Yard,...
Patty Burks
Sep 20, 2025
Patty Burks, a beloved soul and devoted mother, daughter, wife, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 27, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, where she would go on to touch the lives of many through her warmth and vibrant spirit.
A graduate of Seaman High School in 1963, Patty...
Danny Worsley
Sep 17, 2025
Danny Worsley, passed away on September 17, 2025, in Carbondale, Kansas. He was born on August 19, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas.
Danny dedicated 32 years of his working life to KNI, showcasing his commitment and strong work ethic. He graduated from Carbondale High School. Danny also proudly served in the United States Air Force in the late 1960s, an experience that...
Conrad Max Fisher
Sep 13, 2025
Conrad Max Fisher entered the presence of His Lord on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at FW Huston Medical Center in Winchester, KS, after a short illness. He was born in Topeka, KS on June 8, 1947, to Perl F. and Laura Josena (Miller) Fisher. He attended Seaman schools, graduating from Seaman High School in 1965. He then attended Baker University...
Ofelia Garza Arsipe
Sep 11, 2025
Ofelia Garza Arispe, 91 of Topeka passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born April 4, 1934 in Bigfoot, Texas. Ofelia lived in Texas until moving to Topeka nearly 20 years ago. She was a kind and loving person, who was very giving by nature. She was an extremely hard working, working countless hours to support her family....
Larry D. Watkins
Sep 10, 2025
Larry D. Watkins, 67, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at the Veterans Administration in Kansas City with his family by his side. Larry was born September 20, 1957 at Hutchinson, Kansas the son of Robert and Thelma Barnes Watkins. He lived at Burrton, Kansas through middle school and went to high school in Hutchinson High School...
Bill Fox
Sep 10, 2025
William ‘Bill’ Calvin Fox was born September 24, 1936 in Auburn Kansas and left this Earth on Wednesday September 10, 2025 just 2 weeks short of his 89th birthday. Bill was the cherished son of Wilbur and Edna (Gurss) Fox and grew up alongside his brother Dale (Lila) Fox.
Bill married Jane (Moser) Fox on a cold November 26th day in...
Joseph "Joey" Lee Kaberline
Sep 4, 2025
Joseph “Joey” Lee Kaberline, 37, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 4, 2025, at his home where he lived with his father.
Born in Topeka, Joey was known for his skill and dedication as a handyman. Whether it was fixing things around the house, taking on larger home projects, or tending to the garden, he approached every task with care...
Michael Stephen Lucas
Sep 2, 2025
Michael Stephen “Steve” Lucas, 82, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
He was born on April 1, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Francis and Irena (King) Lucas, Jr. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School. Steve was a Lithographer for several companies in Kansas City and Wichita and retired in 2005.
He was a member of...
Mary Kortan
Aug 29, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Mary Kortan, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who left us unexpectedly on August 29, 2025.
She was born on December 12, 1941 to Archie & Mary Dickson in Newton, Kansas and graduated from Newton High School in 1959. Mary worked as a bookkeeper, then later in life became a self-employed housecleaner.
Mary was...
Debbie Lake
Aug 28, 2025
Debbie Lake, a loving mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully departed this world on August 28, 2025, in her hometown of Topeka, surrounded by her beloved family. She was born January 21, 1956, also in Topeka, and her life was a reflection of simplicity, spirituality, and selflessness.
For 26 years, Debbie served as the Executive Director at Papan's Landing Senior Center,...
Joletta L. Cramer
Aug 26, 2025
Joletta Cramer, 71, of Topeka passed away on August 26, 2025. Joletta was born July 24, 1954 to Lyle Orland Eraas Sr. and Arletta Jolene Griswold Eraas in Topeka. Joletta attended Topeka West High School and graduated high school in 1972. She studied at Washburn University from 1972-1974.
In the 1980’s she worked for Premier Liquor as a regional sales rep....
Gail Albright
Aug 26, 2025
Gail Nicolay Albright, 83, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on February 3, 1942, in Rural Hanford, California, Gail lived a life marked by devotion to her family, friends and faith.
A graduate of Highland Park High School, Gail went on to build a long and dedicated career with Sears Roebuck & Company. She worked primarily...
