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...

Sep 4, 2021

Loran Dale George, 86, of Topeka, passed away on September 4, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on September 3, 1935 to Willis and Marie (Beard) George in Wamego, KS. Loran graduated from Havensville High School in 1952.Loran worked as a Car Inspector for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 39 years before retiring. He honorably served in...

Sep 3, 2021

Terral M. Counts, age 68, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, September 3, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Terral was born August 25, 1953 in Topeka the son of Robert and Lette (Martin) Counts.  He married Ramona Reece, June of 1974.  He worked as a roofer for Counts Roofing and the Topeka Housing Authority for over 20 years.   He...

Sep 1, 2021

Randal “Randy” A. Peavler, age 69, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at the University of Kansas, St. Francis Campus.  Randy was born August 31, 1952 in Topeka the son of Albert Henry and Dorothy Joan (Bouton) Peavler.  He grew up in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School and later graduated from Washburn University with a...

Aug 31, 2021

Henry “Russ” Kessler, age 80, of Holton, KS passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at a Topeka Hospital.  Russ was born October 18, 1940 in Roswell, New Mexico.  Russ graduated from Kirtland High School in Kirtland, New Mexico.  He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served from 1959 – 1970, serving on several bases including overseas.  He then...

Aug 31, 2021

Grace Eileen Deeter, age 62,  left her earthly family and friends to be welcomed into the arms of Jesus and began to experience a new life where she could walk, talk, sing, and dance.  She was born July 25, 1959 in Topeka,  into the family of Gary and Florence (Oyler) Deeter, the second of three children.  During the 17...

Aug 27, 2021

Robert “Danny” Bigler, 68, of Topeka passed away on Friday, August 27, 2021.  He was born November 11, 1952 at Marshall, Missouri the son of Paul L. and Mary L. Hall Bigler.   Danny was raised at Eudora and attended school at Eudora.   He attended the Assembly of God Church in Eudora.  Danny worked at the K-Mart Distribution Center in...

Aug 27, 2021

Joshua Uriah Crane Walters, 48, of Topeka, passed away on August 27, 2021 at the Topeka Veterans Affairs Medical Hospital. Josh was born on March 3, 1973 to Glenn and Mary "Betsi" (Stroup) Walters in Fankfort, Indiana. Josh was an Infantryman for the United States Army, where he served for over 13 years. He honorably and proudly served in Iraq...

Aug 25, 2021

Inez M. Smith, age 94, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Oakley Place in Topeka.  She was born December 8, 1926 at Kelly, Kansas, the daughter of Frank P. and Catherine (VonDenkamp) Fienhage.  Inez graduated from Holton High School in 1944.  She moved to Topeka and worked at the Santa Fe Corporate office.

She...

Aug 25, 2021

Kenneth L. Bednasek, 87, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.Ken was born February 7, 1934 in Holyrood, the son of John and Rose (Borecky) Bednasek. He graduated from Holyrood Rural Senior High School.He served in the U.S. Air Force.He was employed by the Topeka Fire Department for over 30 years, retiring with the rank of District Chief.He also owned...