Sep 22, 2021

Donald Edwin McCulley 84, Topeka, passed away September 22, 2021.Don was born February 4, 1937 in Mound City, Kansas. He was the son to James and Helen (Robinson) McCulley and brother to Helen Gillum and Frank McCulley. Don was raised in nearby Pleasanton, Kansas. Don was raised working as a farmer, enjoyed hunting, fishing and ran track and played football...

Sep 21, 2021

Flora E. Spotts, 93, of Topeka, passed away on September 21, 2021 at Lexington Park Nursing Home. She was born on September 14, 1928 to Chester and Agnes (Gordon) Hartzell in Topeka, KS. Flora graduated from Topeka High School. Flora was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed preserving fruits and vegetables from the family garden. Flora also collected...

Sep 19, 2021

Marcia Yvonne (Alumbaugh) Hamilton, 83, of Topeka, KS died peacefully on September 19, 2021, in the compassionate care of Lexington Park Assisted Living and Interim Hospice staff, and her daughters, Diane M. Welchhans (Michael) and Barbara A. Hughes (Scott), all of Topeka.

She was born on August 4, 1938 in Topeka, KS to C.B. (Burt) and Z....

Sep 19, 2021

Scott Eugene Whitmore, 62, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee alongside his wife Melanie K. Whitmore. Scott was born October 20, 1958 in Emporia, Kansas to Maurice Eugene and Virginia Maude (Deitrich) Whitmore.Scott graduated from Emporia High School in 1977. He went on to attend Emporia State University, Oklahoma University and Kansas University graduating...

Sep 18, 2021

Sandi E. Nakoneczny, age 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the University of Kansas, St. Francis Campus.  Sandi was born January 26, 1943 in Topeka, the daughter of Francis and Geraldine (Queen) Edwards.  She graduated from Junction City High School.  She married Edward Nakoneczny August 3, 1968 in Topeka.  Sandi worked in pastoral care for...

Sep 18, 2021

Frank Eugene Jaynes III, age 50, of Burlingame, KS, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Frank was born July 9, 1971 in Topeka, the son of Frank, Jr. and Sandy (Blodgett) Jaynes.  He attended and graduated from Highland Park High School.  He met his wife, Kayla when they were 15 and 16 years...

Sep 16, 2021

Jonathon "Tyler" Blaylock, 20, of Topeka, passed away on September 16, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. He was born on February 22, 2001 to Johnny and Kayla (Williams) Blaylock in Dallas, Georgia. Tyler graduated from Silver Lake High School in 2019. After graduating he attended Mid America Nazarene University and Johnson County Community College....

Sep 15, 2021

Gerald Shoemaker, 67, of Topeka. Kansas passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas.   He was born July 18, 1954 in Fort Madison, Iowa the son of Maurice and Hazel Pusser Shoemaker.   Gerald was raised in Burlington, Iowa.   He moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1996.  He worked as a machinist for the Burlington Northern...

Sep 14, 2021

Agnes Nitz, 91, of Topeka, passed away on September 14, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Agnes was born on August 25, 1930 to Theodor and Louise (Binneman) Engelhardt at Bremen, Germany. Agnes worked as an Accounts Payable Clerk for Goodyear for over 38 years before retiring. She loved to work and be outside. She was an avid crochet artist, making...

Sep 13, 2021

Selma "Ferne" Groves, 100, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.Ferne was born October 22, 1920, in Bellville, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver and Edith (Herbst) Burks. She attended high school in Eskridge and Harveyville graduating in 1940. She married Dr. Emory Allen Groves on August 22, 1940, in Council Grove, KS. The couple settled in Emporia, KS, where...

Sep 12, 2021

Virginia "Ginger" Lee Karnowski, 72, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021.Private burial will take place at Half Day Cemetery.

Sep 11, 2021

Marguerite A. Perez, (Bop or Babe) age 87, of Alma, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at her home in Alma.  Marguerite was born February 26, 1934 in Loma Linda, CA the daughter of George and Symona (Valdez) Carson.  She became the first female auto body painter in San Bernardino County, CA.  She also refurbished R.V.’s.  She recently worked...

Sep 11, 2021

William "Bill" Allen Johnson, 77, of Topeka, passed away on September 11, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on June 16, 1944 to Ruth Johnson at Louisville, KY. He attended Highland Park High School and later he joined the United States Marine Corps. Bill was honorably discharged after three years of service. During his service he received the...

Sep 10, 2021

Roberta P. (Tabbert) Doty Henley, 91, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 10, 2021.She was born May 21, 1930, in Oskaloosa, Kansas, the daughter of Louie and Alma (Dick) Tabbert. She graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1948 as Valedictorian.Roberta married Alvin Doty on December 31, 1949 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Alvin preceded her in passing on October 3, 1960. She...

Sep 9, 2021

Judith "Judy" Ann Bizoe, 73, of Topeka, passed away on September 9, 2021 at The University of Kansas Health System in Topeka. She was born on January 1, 1948 to Harry and Arlene (Allen) Griggs in Denver, CO. Judy graduated from Seaman High School then went on to graduate from Washburn University.Judy worked in the medical field her whole life....

Sep 9, 2021

Gene Ostrander, 89, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021.He was born February 11, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Edward and Blanche (Jackson) Ostrander. He received his High School Diploma from Seaman High School.He was very talented when it came to carpentry. He owned his own cabinet making shop for over 30 years. Gene loved all sports,...

Sep 8, 2021

Thomas L. Harkness, 75, of Topeka passed away on September 8, 2021.  He was born August 15, 1946 in Newberry, Michigan the son of Wilmer and Ruth A. Rushton Harkness.  Thomas served our country in the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.   He moved to Topeka from Wamego in 1973.   He was employed at Goodyear Tire and...

Sep 7, 2021

Terry E. Ledbetter, 56, of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.   He was born June 19, 1965 in Topeka the son of Darreld Ledbetter and Veronica Smith (Ledbetter).   Terry graduated from Topeka High School in 1983. He later attended Kaw Valley Vo-Tech.

He had worked at Ohse Meats, Flexel, State of Kansas, Topeka Shawnee County...

Sep 6, 2021

Eldon K. Adams, 90, Ozawkie, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021 at home with family at his side. He was born May 18, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri. The son of George and Lillian (Lang) Adams. He served in the United States Air Force until being honorably discharged. Eldon worked most of his career in the maintenance department for Santa...

Sep 4, 2021

Tonya P. Brown, age 67, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her home in Topeka.  Tonya was born October 4, 1953 in Wichita, KS and spent her early years in New Jersey.  She returned to Wichita, attending Dunbar, Horsemann, and graduating from Wichita North High School.  She worked as an LPN for the American Red Cross...