Feb 1, 2021

Mariah Jean Myrick, 25, of Topeka, passed away from heart failure on February 1, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1995 to Jennifer Myrick and Gabriel Clatterbuck in Topeka, KS. Mariah is survived by her Daughter, Aaliyah Hunter; Mother, Jennifer Myrick; Grandparents, Michael and Lisa Myrick; Brother, Jayden Pusch, Sister, Jenna Pusch; Uncles, Brian Myrick, James Myrick, and Joshua...

Feb 1, 2021

Margarete Genevieve Miller, 95, of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. Margarete was born on September 1, 1925 to Robert and Carrie (Case) Bashor in Union Star, MO. She married Donald Miller in 1945. Margarete worked at Highland Park State Bank for 23 years before retiring in 1987. She...

Jan 31, 2021

Tatiyana N. Wade, age 22, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 after a vehicle accident in Cass County, Nebraska.  Tatiyana was born September 3, 1998 in Topeka the daughter of Greg and Dawndi (Wade) Worford.  Tatiyana graduated from Highland Park High School in 2016 and was pursuing a nursing degree from Washburn University.  She was also working...

Jan 30, 2021

Mildred Sanborn, 95, of Topeka, passed away on January 30, 2021.   She was born October 27, 1925 in Baldwin City, Kansas the daughter of Jesse and Eva Medlock Sayler.   She was married to Ted Sanborn until his death on March 30, 1979. She later married Marvin Foster and he preceded her in death. Mildred worked at Baldwin Appliance Store...

Jan 28, 2021

Henry Barney, 67, of Topeka passed away at his home on Thursday, January 28, 2021.   He was born July 14, 1953 in Topeka the son of Marion Lewis and Dorothy Barrett Barney. He was in construction for over 30 years.   He last worked at Wolfe Construction Company.   He liked to fish, watch NASCAR, and was a big Jayhawk and...

Jan 28, 2021

Mary Lou Crooks, age 93, passed away on January 28, 2021 in Wamego, Kansas.   She was born March 21, 1927 to Clarence and Bertha (Harzog) McFarland in Topeka, Kansas.

After graduating from Westport High School, Mary Lou wed Joseph A. Breneman and raised four children, Steven, David, Donald and Robert.

In 2001, Mary Lou wed...

Jan 28, 2021

On Thursday, January 28th, 2021, Julie Helms, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 59. Julie was born on April 6th, 1961, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Olin and Rita (Blomberg) Remmert.Julie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Emporia State University, and she worked for the State of Kansas for...

Jan 27, 2021

Donald LongDon's CarzDon Long (73) of "Don's Carz" succumbed to his battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 27th,. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Peggy (Martin); daughter, Susan; brother Tony (Gloria), sister-in-law Paula, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and family. He is preceded in death by his son Scott, mother Martha, father Donald, and brother Roger....

Jan 25, 2021

Marian “Ruth” Hazlitt, 96, of Topeka passed away on January 25, 2021. Ruth was born on March 5, 1924 the daughter of Sidney and Edna Hazlitt.   She lived most of her life in Topeka.   She had been a member of Evangel Temple and Family of God Church in Topeka. She was retired from the State of Kansas, Department of...

Jan 23, 2021

Mary Frances (Tierney) Simmons passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the Homestead assisted living facility in Topeka; she was 100 years, one month, and 15 days of age.

Mary Frances Tierney was born December 8, 1920, in Burlington, Kansas to Frederick William and Frances Alberta (Walkling) Tierney.  Her parents operated a photography studio and farm in...

Jan 22, 2021

Charles E. Weaver, age 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Charles was born December 18, 1930 in Parsons, KS the son of Ralph and Viola Weaver.  Charles graduated from Parsons High School and received a degree from Parsons Junior College.  Charles served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at...

Jan 21, 2021

Marsha L. Burress, age 60, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home in Topeka.  Marsha was born October 22, 1960 in Amarillo, Texas the daughter of Harry and Louise (DeLoach) Peterson.  Marsha graduated from Highland Park High School in 1978.  She worked at Mike’s IGA in the Oakland neighborhood for many years.  Most recently she...

Jan 20, 2021

Treva K. Emery, 93, of Topeka passed away on January 20, 2021.   She was born April 3, 1927 at Cherryvale, Kansas the daughter of William and Katherine Walker. Treva was raised at Cherryvale by John and Katherine Osborn. She was married to Michael Emery on June 23, 1951 in Topeka. She worked at Hallmark Cards several years until her...

Jan 20, 2021

Tony C. “Tiny” Shields, 48, of Topeka passed away on January 20, 2021.   He was born on December 21, 1972 in Topeka the son of James Nacvich, Sr.  and Katherine Ann Shields.  Tony lived most of his life other than living a few years up at Lake Perry.   He had worked at Advantage Salvage and most recently for Pizza...

Jan 19, 2021

Daniel Lee Wallace, age 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Midland Hospice Care in Topeka.  Dan was born March 10, 1934 on Hoopers Island, Maryland, an island in the Chesapeake Bay, the son of Humes and Gertie (Lewis) Wallace.  He attended Hoopers Island Elementary School through eleventh grade and, having only two students in his...

Jan 19, 2021

Jack J. Tillman, age 72, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Jack was born December 6, 1948 in Topeka the son of Melvin and Doris (Flowers) Tillman.  Jack worked for Seymore Foods and later for Steel Fixtures in Topeka.  He enjoyed motorcycles and playing pool.  He was preceded in death by two...

Jan 18, 2021

Jean K. Maxwell died on January 18, 2021 at the home of her daughter. Jean was born on November 18, 1941 to Arthur D. and Catherine M. (Logan) Anderson, in Parsons, Kansas.Jean was preceded by her husband, Jimmy E. Rogers, her parents, brother, James E. Anderson, and granddaughter, Gabrielle Ashlynn Wiley.Jean is survived by her daughter Cathie and her husband...

Jan 17, 2021

Gregory J. Ashton, age 61, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home in Topeka. Greg was born June 5, 1959 in Reno, Nevada the son of Donald and Nadine Ashton. Greg served in the Air Force, stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He married Lydia Dickinson June 19, 2006. Greg had worked for various roofers throughout Topeka....

Jan 17, 2021

Donald E. Rayls, 72, of Berryton, passed away on January 17, 2021 at Midland Care.He was born on April 17, 1948 to Donald and Leona (Johns) Rayls at Enid, OK.Donald worked as a carpet mechanic for 55 years.On April 13, 1984, he married Gayla Joy Rayls in Topeka.Donald is survived by his loving Wife, Gayla; Mother, Leona Rayls; Daughter, Shannon...

Jan 17, 2021

Beverly Jean Locke, 82, of Topeka, passed away on January 17, 2021 at Tanglewood Health and Rehabilitation. She was born on November 1, 1938 to Roy and Elizabeth (Allison) LaCrone at Topeka, KS. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1956. Beverly worked for Duffins Optical then worked for the State of Kansas where she retired after working for 30...