Feb 7, 2022

Derek A. Meek, age 61, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home in the Oakland neighborhood of North Topeka.  Derek was born July 30, 1960 in Topeka, the son of Rayburn “Jake” and Elizabeth (Isaacs) Meek.  Derek graduated from Highland Park High School.  He worked as a dump truck driver.  Derek loved fishing and Harley...

Feb 6, 2022

Veta "Joy" Rhoades, 89, of Wichita, passed away on February 6, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. Joy was born on January 28, 1933 in Amarillo, Texas. She was raised by her parents, Glenn and Gertrude (Carlton) Lawson. Later in life she moved to Altamont, Kansas where she attended a school and graduated from LaBette County Community High School in 1950.On July...

Feb 5, 2022

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Husband and Son, Rudolph Nicklos Benton was born on May 7th 1931 in McAlester Oklahoma and born into eternity February 5th 2022 in Lancaster, California at the age of 90.Rudolph or "Rudy" as most knew him was raised in Haileyville, Oklahoma to Russell H Benton and Carrie Giacomo Benton. He grew up in a large family...

Feb 4, 2022

Carolyn “Susie” Sue Mosher, 72, of Topeka passed Friday, February 4, 2022 at her home. She was born Carolyn Sue Mentzer on August 16, 1949 in Topeka the daughter of Otho and Claudia Stolz Mentzer.

Susie graduated from Seaman High School in 1967. Susie and her husband, Bugsy, owned and operated their store, That...

Feb 4, 2022

Johnny Davis was born on November 7, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas and remained there the rest of his life.  Johnny pursed many talents and interest throughout his lifetime which included photography, writing on various subjects and he was an amazing artist.   Johnny was also an accomplished musician, playing several stringed instruments such as the five-stringed banjo, bass guitar, and...

Feb 4, 2022

“Jack” Essman, 77, of Topeka passed away on February 4, 2022. He was born March 11, 1944 at Lawrence, Kansas the son of Elmer and Etta Ryles Essman. He grew up at Grantville and attended grade school there. He went on to high school at Perry. He graduated from Perry High School in 1962. Jack played baseball and basketball. Several...

Feb 4, 2022

David Joseph Saile, 75, of Topeka, passed away on February 4, 2022 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. David was born on December 15, 1946 to Clifford and Rowena (Potter) Saile in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1965. David married Penny Wood on August 8, 1965. Together they had 2 children. They...

Feb 3, 2022

Michael K. "Spot" Kesel, found his forever wings on the evening of Thursday, February 3rd, 2022, as he was attempting to make his way home to Flagler Beach, FL., on his motorcycle.Riding and that wind therapy was something he always loved. Some of his other loves are the children and grandchildren he leaves behind, a legacy he was always proud...

Feb 1, 2022

Robert D. Groves, 75, of Topeka passed away on February 1, 2022. He was born November 5, 1946 in Topeka the son of Arthur and Gracie Louber Groves. Robert had seven siblings. Robert grew up in Topeka and attended Highland Park High School. He was on the gymnastics team at Highland Park. After high school he was drafted into the...

Feb 1, 2022

Edward John Kombacher, 70, of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1951 to Edward and Dorothy (Heinrich) Kombacher in Watertown, NY. Edward volunteered at the Topeka Rescue Mission where he later worked as a security officer. He enjoyed reading the Bible and teaching faith to others. Edward liked to listen...

Jan 31, 2022

Jonathan Daniel Vazquez, 23, of Topeka, passed away on January 31, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1998 to Alfredo and Olga (Perez) Vazquez in Pamona, CA. Jonathan graduated from Seaman High School in 2017. He was attending Allen County Community College, studying business. Jonathan was a member of Jehovah's Witness. He loved to make...

Jan 30, 2022

Our loving mother Carol Lynn Willey, 76, of Silver Lake, KS went to live with Jesus on January 30, 2022 after battling viral pneumonia at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, KS.

Carol Lynn Riddle was born on September 30, 1945 to Samuel Baird Riddle and Bertha Ellen Sill of Emporia, KS.   After graduating from Emporia High School in...

Jan 30, 2022

Seth Randolph Rakestraw, 57, of Silver Lake, passed away on January 30, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on October 31, 1964 to Harris and Virginia (McCall) Rakestraw in Topeka, KS. Seth worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 35 years before retiring. Seth is survived by his daughter, Heather (Dustin) Rakestraw; brothers, Ken Rakestraw, Jeff (Mary)...

Jan 30, 2022

Lester Lee Wenger, 95, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022.He was born March 4, 1926, in Powhattan, Kansas, the son of Gottlieb and Anna (Finger) Wenger, Jr. He was a 1944 graduate of Powhattan High School, Powhattan, KS. He married Eula Mae Nicolay in June 1948. They divorced in 1997. He was drafted into the U.S. Army immediately...

Jan 29, 2022

Mildred "Millie" F. Wray, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022.She was born January 15, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William and Elva (Rich) Tipton. She was a graduate of Topeka High School, received her bachelor's degree in education and her master's degree in literacy. Millie married Charles Lee Wray on August 26, 1960 in Topeka....

Jan 27, 2022

Arlene S. Dyche, age 71, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 in Topeka.  Arlene was born July 1, 1950 in Santa Monica, CA, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth (Reitman) Pupkin.  She married Robert Dyche October 4, 1970.

She is survived by her husband, Robert, of over 51 years; two sons, Aaron and Jared Dyche,...

Jan 26, 2022

Linda S. Bass, 66 of Topeka passed away Wednesday January 26, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital.  She was born November 21, 1955 in Holton, KS daughter of George and Beverly Wamego Nocktonick.  She was a member of Northside Church of Christ.  She loved her family and grandchildren very much.

Survivors include daughter, Tara Bass; grandchildren, Auzure, Amara,...

Jan 26, 2022

Russell R. Burton, 90, formerly of San Antonio, Texas passed away on January 26, 2022.   He was born January 15, 1932 at Chico, California the son of Russell H. and Merle Rohan Burton.  Russell was raised in California and graduated with a master’s and doctorate from U.C. Davis.   He was a research scientist by trade.   He was a civilian...

Jan 26, 2022

Linda Sue Loveall, age 82, of Meriden, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her son’s home in Meriden.  Linda was born January 2, 1940 in Seneca, KS the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Olberding) Grollmes.  The family moved to Laramie, Wyoming where her father was a fireman for the Union Pacific Railroad.  In 1946, the family returned to...

Jan 25, 2022

Michael Lee Schaefer, 71, of Hoyt, passed away on January 25, 2022 at St. John Hospital. He was born on May 27, 1950 to Robert and Eleanor (Sheridan) Schaefer at Ellsworth, Kansas. He graduated from Holyrood High School in 1968. He then graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1974.Michael taught at Royal Valley High School from 1974-1979, where he...