Apr 8, 2021

Weary of reading obituaries noting someone's courageous battle with death, Gary L. Lane wanted it known that he died as a result of being stubborn, drinking beer, and raising hell for more than eight decades.  He enjoyed booze, guns, motorcycles, fishing, camping, golf, and most of all, a fan of younger women until the day he died, April 8,...

Apr 7, 2021

Dorothy Kay Miller, 81, of Topeka, passed away on April 7, 2021 at Oakley Place. She was born on December 4, 1939. Daughter of Harry and Margaret (Jackson) Glasgow.Dorothy graduated from Seaman High School in 1957. She worked as a Real Estate Broker for over 45 years of her life. She married Joseph L. Miller Sr. in 1957. Together they...

Apr 6, 2021

Charles R. “Skip” Hull, 75, of Overbrook, Kansas passed away on April 6, 2021.   He was born January 16, 1946 at Ottawa, Kansas, the son of Joseph William and Wilma Jean Bethell Hull.  Skip graduated from Waverly High School in 1964 and Pittsburg State College in 1969 with a degree in engineering technology.  He was commissioned 2nd Lt. in...

Apr 5, 2021

Peter "Pete" William Smith, 79, of Topeka, passed away on April 5, 2021 at his home. Pete was born on August 28, 1941 to Clyde and Florence (Anderson) Smith in a small town outside of Topeka.He married Karen Vandiver on March 25, 1962 in Topeka at Second Presbyterian Church. They met each other at Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, and were...

Apr 4, 2021

Marlene “Shuggie” L. Baldwin, age 41, of Topeka, passed away at her home in Topeka Sunday, April 4, 2021.  Marlene was born July 23, 1979 in Topeka the daughter of George and Arlene (Brown) Baldwin.  Marlene grew up in Topeka, attending Highland Park High School.  She had worked as a parole officer at the Kickapoo Courthouse and later at...

Apr 3, 2021

Michael (Mike) A. Lake, Sr., age 68, of Topeka, KS, died Friday, April 30, 2021 at a local hospital.  He was born July 20, 1952 in Topeka, KS, the son of the late LeRoy C. and Lena E. Newton Lake.  Mike grew up in the Topeka area where he attended Topeka Public Schools. Michael married Debbra A. Biggs Lake...

Mar 28, 2021

Barbara Ann Wydman, also known as “Barbara Jean”, age 96, passed away on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021 in her home at Brewster Place in Topeka, Kansas.  Barbara was born on November 28, 1924 in Centerville, Iowa.  She is the daughter of George and Cora (Hoffman) Armstrong.  The family moved to Wichita, Kansas where George founded Armstrong Creamery.  Barbara...

Mar 27, 2021

Cordelia A. “Dee” Hawks, age 86, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Cordelia was born August 14, 1934 in Alexander, Kansas the daughter of Levi and Elma (Muck) Schadel.  Cordelia grew up in Alexander, graduating from high school there. She married Don Hawks April 17, 1954.

Dee was preceded...

Mar 26, 2021

Carolyn M. Simpson, age 77, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 in Topeka.  Carolyn was born November 21, 1943 in Topeka the daughter of Thomas and Christine (Percifield) Lemons.  She graduated from Seaman High School.  She married Peter Augustine Engroff.  He preceded her in death in 1967.  She married James “Jim” Simpson December 9, 1971. Carolyn enjoyed...

Mar 24, 2021

Ann Louise (Magnuson) Navarre of Topeka, Kansas, and known simply as "Annie" to many friends and loved ones, was born to the union of William and Anne L. (Olsen) Magnuson, on July 26, 1936.  Ann lived her entire life in Topeka, and on May 20, 1967, was united in marriage to John E. Navarre.  Her beloved John preceded her...

Mar 23, 2021

Ricky McMahon, age 63, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Ricky was born August 8, 1957 in Topeka the son of Cleo and Jackie (Reece) McMahon.  Ricky worked construction in Topeka.  He is survived by his wife, Kathy; a son, Cleo McMahon of Topeka; three daughters, Mary Lou McMahon of Topeka, Amanda...

Mar 21, 2021

Van C. Williams, age 74, currently of Topeka, formerly of Las Vegas, NV, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021 in Topeka.  Van was born August 20, 1946 in Cambodia.  She married George Montgomery, they later divorced.  She married James “Jim” Williams December 6, 2006.  She worked as a blackjack dealer at Prairie Band Casino and formerly at the Lucky...

Mar 20, 2021

James A. “Mousie” Starbuck, 80, of Topeka, died Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home. He was born September 17, 1940 at Saffordville, Chase County, Kansas.   He grew up in Missouri, mostly in the Nevada area.   James married Evelyn I. Lambert on August 12, 1961 in Ottawa.   He moved to Topeka from Kansas City in 1973.   He worked at...

Mar 20, 2021

Tamara "Tammy" Vardys, 47, and Anthony "Tony" Vardys, 46, both of Topeka, earned their wings March 20, 2021 doing what they loved, riding their motorcycle. Tammy was born January 29, 1974 in Topeka. Daughter of William B. Griffiths and Carol D. Shell Haynes.Tammy graduated from Rossville High School in 1993. She was the CEO of Cocky Bastards Customs LLC. Tony...

Mar 18, 2021

Susan E. Thompson, 72, of Topeka, passed away on March 18, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. She was born on July 31, 1948 to Lenord and Hazel (Mathia) Russell at Osawatomie, KS. She is survived by her loving Husband, Eugene; Children, Tracy Thompson and Casey (Hal) Hutchins; 3 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren; and...

Mar 17, 2021

Eugene J. Bauer, 88, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his home.He was born February 22, 1933, in Delia, Kansas, the son of Oliver and Alice (Vaughn) Bauer. Eugene worked in construction for 52 years. He was employed with, MW Watson Construction, Dahlstrom Construction, Frisbie Construction, and Lee /Buetel Construction, before retiring with JE Dunn Construction. Eugene...

Mar 16, 2021

Linda Belle Bartley Sprague died Tuesday March 16, 2021 at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas. Linda Belle was born June 3, 1932 in Powhattan, Brown County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Earl Franklin Bartley and Alice G. Wilson Bartley and sister of Garrett Wilson Bartley. She was related to most of Powhattan and much of Brown County. As...

Mar 15, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Bryan, 74, Topeka, passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones, on Monday, March 15, 2021. Kathy was born January 19, 1947 in Chickasha, OK., the only child of Hobart and Agnes (Baum) Taylor. She was a lifelong Topeka resident and graduated from Hayden High School in 1964.She was employed by the State of Kansas, Social &...

Mar 11, 2021

Letha Mae Scarbrough, age 89, of Topeka passed away Thursday evening, March 11, 2021 at Topeka Center in Topeka.  Letha was born April 6, 1931 in Tecumseh, KS the daughter of David and Eva (Flintham) Schwemmer.  She graduated from Dover High School in 1950.

She worked at Econo Clad in Topeka.

She was preceded in...

Mar 11, 2021

Floyd E. Michaels, 88, of Ozawkie, passed away on March 11, 2021 at Midland Care. He was born on November 19, 1932 to Ellis and Dolly (Reichelt) Michaels at Moorhead, IA. Floyd worked in the accounting and finance department for the United States Air Force for over 20 years, where he later retired.Floyd married Irene G. Stewart, she precedes him...