Wanda D. Carlson
Mar 17, 2025
Wanda D. Carlson, 77, of Topeka passed away on March 17, 2025. She was born on January 30, 1948 in Reno, Nevada. The daughter of William Dean Calvert Sr. and Wanda Lou Calvert (Griffith). Wanda graduated from Topeka High School in 1966. She attended Washburn University. She retired as an Administrative Assistant for Valeo Behavioral Health in 2013. She enjoyed...
Mark Stancliffe
Mar 15, 2025
Mark Stancliffe, 38, of Lecompton, Kansas, entered eternal rest on March 15, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1986, in Topeka, Kansas, to Kent and Linda (Ward) Stancliffe. Mark attended Seaman High School, where he worked on the farm and harvested hay during the summer months. After high school, he served in the United States Coast Guard and later...
Namon C. Calloway II
Mar 15, 2025
Namon C. Calloway II, a spirited and joyous soul with a heart full of love, departed this world on March 15, 2025, in his beloved hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Born on October 30, 1974, Namon was a beacon of light to all who were fortunate enough to cross his path. He was a dedicated forklift driver at Goodyear, a position...
Marianne Ihde
Mar 15, 2025
Marianne Ihde, born June 6, 1930 in Berkheim, Germany, passed away due to complications from a fall on March 15, 2025. She was 94 years old.
Marianne is survived by her three daughters, Annegret (Brian) Ball, Edeltraut Henry and Ursula (Lee) Corber. She was a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother - known as Oma to all generations. She was preceded...
Cristopher Allon Frye
Mar 15, 2025
Cristopher Allon Frye, a vibrant soul whose laughter and charisma drew people into his orbit, left this world far too soon due to a car accident on March 15, 2025, in Silver Lake, Kansas. Born on July 22, 2005, in Topeka, Cristopher made a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
As he navigated his teenage years, Cristopher engaged...
Walter Peach
Mar 14, 2025
Walter L. Peach, 79, of Topeka passed away on March 14, 2025. He was born April 24, 1945 at Owensville, Indiana the son of Henry and Delphia. He was raised on a farm at Owensville, Indiana and graduated from high school there. Follow his schooling, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. Walter served two different stints in the...
Ann D. Long
Mar 13, 2025
Ann D. Long, a spirited soul born on March 6, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas, left this world on March 13, 2025, at Cedarhurst of Topeka. Ann's vibrant personality was characterized by her feisty and sassy nature, always loving and observant, effortlessly striking up a conversation with anyone she encountered. She was a friend to all, radiating warmth and charm much...
Johnny C. Lindstrom
Mar 13, 2025
Johnny C. Lindstrom, 74, of Silver Lake, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was born April 26, 1950, in Topeka the son of James Harvey Lindstrom and Gladys Marie Koelling. Johnny grew up in Silver Lake and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1968 as class valedictorian. While in high school Johnny, not only excelled in academics...
Rex V. Fox
Mar 12, 2025
Rex Fox, 65, of Topeka passed away on March 12, 2025 following a short illness. He was born November 16, 1959 in San Bernardino, California the son of James W. and Hazel Fae Foster Fox. He moved to Topeka and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1978. He received his Associates Degree from Washburn University in Electronic Technology. Rex...
Karen J. Nicolay
Mar 12, 2025
Karen Jean Thomas-Nicolay, born June 16, 1941, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, in her home at Cedarhurst Senior Living in Topeka, Kansas, with her beloved husband of 44 years, Charles "Nick" Nicolay, by her side.
Karen was the youngest of two children born to Gilbert "Gib" Lilburn Thomas and Margaret Ellen (Yeager) Thomas. Her father owned...
Leonard David Wonnell
Mar 12, 2025
Leonard D. Wonnell, 85, Silver Lake, passed away on March 12, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born July 31, 1939 in Silver Lake, Kansas, the son of David and Arabelle (Shenk) Wonnell
Leonard graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics on June 3, 1962. He was a member of the Sigma Pi Sigma...
Lois M. Ausherman
Mar 10, 2025
Lois M. Ausherman, 94, of Topeka passed away on March 10, 2025. She was born August 26, 1930 in Ozawkie, Kansas the daughter of Clarence W. and Jessie M. (Roberts) Chitwood. Lois attended Seaman High School while growing up and graduated in 1948.
She was married to Harold Ausherman on April 25, 1950 at Topeka, Kansas. Harold preceded her in death...
Bonnie Lou Haas
Mar 8, 2025
Bonnie Lou Haas, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. She was born October 28, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of John Reamer and Grace Shetron. Bonnie grew up in Silver Lake and graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1949. After attending Clark’s Business School, Bonnie worked for the Bureau of Agriculture Economics. Bonnie married Clarence...
Gary Dalton Lloyd
Mar 5, 2025
Gary Dalton Lloyd, 79, died Wednesday, March 5th, at Topeka, KS, after suffering a heart attack the previous day.
Gary was born July 23,1945 at the KU V-12 Navy Hospital School in Kansas City, KS to Donald Eugene and Geraldine Mae (Speck) Lloyd, where Gary’s father was studying to be a navy doctor.
As a Navy brat, Gary lived at navy facilities...
Linda Rae Butler
Mar 4, 2025
Linda Rae Butler, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, gracefully departed this world on March 4, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 83. She was born on April 21, 1941, in Harveyville, Kansas, and though she was known for her shy demeanor, she possessed a delightful mix of ornery charm and sneaky humor that endeared her to all...
George Serene
Mar 3, 2025
George L. Serene, 93, Grantville, passed away on March 3, 2025 at his home. George was born August 17, 1931 in Welda Kansas, the son of George “Vernie” Serene and Emily E. (Riebe) Serene.
He made a lifelong career in the road construction industry beginning in 1948. An asphalt laborer to operator to general superintendent. And officially retiring in the 1990’s.
He...
Michael Allen Jr
Mar 2, 2025
Michael Allen Jr, born on December 14, 1993, left this world on March 2, 2025, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by the memories and love he cultivated throughout his life. A devoted father, Michael held a special pride in his heart for his daughter, Hannah Allen. She was his greatest treasure, and nothing brought him more joy than...
Steven Fitch
Feb 28, 2025
Steven P. Fitch, 67, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 28, 2025, from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident. Steve was preceded in death by his parents Harry Fitch, and Audrey Giordano (nee Dibble), and wife Linda Fitch (nee Bokay). Steve is survived by his sister Susan Alba, step sister Margaret Lane, and loving partner Barbara Hawkins....
Marvin E. Martin
Feb 28, 2025
Marvin E. Martin, a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 28, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in the presence of his loving family. Born on October 5, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas, Marvin was a remarkable individual whose legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those he touched.
As a welder and mechanic, Marvin honed...
Bruce J. Shaw
Feb 28, 2025
Bruce James Shaw, 73, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away February 28, 2025. Bruce was born July 7, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas to Howard Allen Shaw and Thelma Louise Bahnmaier.
Bruce grew up in Oakland and then North Topeka graduating from Seaman High School in 1969.
Bruce continued his education at Salina Area Technical College completing his welding and HVAC licensure and associates...
