Mar 29, 2020

Larry J. Heller, beloved husband and father, passed away at the age of 72 on Sunday, March 29, 2020 peacefully at his home. Although stubborn at times, it was nothing compared to his calm and gentle manner, warm generosity, and quiet wisdom that touched so many.

Larry was born December 15, 1947 in Topeka, the son of...

Mar 27, 2020

Virginia Marie Rogers, 101, Topeka, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020.She was born November 11, 1918, in Elmont, Kansas, the daughter of Ed and Athea Blanche (Jackson) Ostrander. Virginia was employed by Adams Printing in Topeka and later Ives Print Shop. She was in the printing industry for 15 years, retiring in 1973. She was a member of the Elmont...

Mar 26, 2020

Etta L. (Essman) Landis, age 97, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Legend Senior Living in Topeka. Etta was born May 4, 1922 in Heavener, Oklahoma the daughter of Hal and Julia (Cline) Ryles. She later married Elmer R. Essman, Sr. in 1939, he preceded her in death. She married Harry Landis, he preceded her in...

Mar 26, 2020

Betty S. Flake, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020.   She was born October 18, 1930 at Konawa, Oklahoma the daughter of Owen and “Loraine” Jones.   Betty was raised in Oklahoma and graduated from Konowa High School.   She attended Oklahoma State University.   While at school in Stillwater, she met E.L. “Les” Flake, Jr.  They were both...

Mar 24, 2020

Chris Allen Martin Miltz, 64, of Meriden, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020.   Chris was born December 15, 1955 to parents Elmer and Joyce Miltz in Topeka.

In June of 2002, we moved to Meriden, Kansas.   He is survived by his wife, Karla, step-son, Trey Heikes (Murray), two brothers, Mike Hall (Kathy) and Kevin Hall (Shelly);...

Mar 24, 2020

Deborah Kay Martin, age 64, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka. Deborah was born September 24, 1955 in Terrell, Texas the daughter of John and Evelyn (High) Milliken. She attended and graduated from Terrell High School. She married Douglas E. Martin, Sr. February 14, 2015. She worked for...

Mar 23, 2020

Robert Bone, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020.He was born June 20, 1943, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Richard and Kathleen (Lewis) Bone. He attended Emporia State University. Robert served in the Army National Guard and was called to active duty in 1968, where he served stateside on the Second Rifle and Weapons Platoons, Company B,...

Mar 19, 2020

Sheri L. Rose, age 56, of Hoyt, KS, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at her home in Hoyt. Sheri was born June 19, 1963 in Topeka the daughter of Maurice and Gloria (Moore) Spencer. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1981. She married John Kampsen, they later divorced. She married Dave Rose February 12, 1994. Sheri worked...

Mar 19, 2020

Doris Anderson, 90, of Topeka, formerly of Silver Lake and Osage City, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2020.  She was born April 3, 1929 in Beverly, Kansas, the daughter of Creed T. and Hallie E. Hays Queen.  Her family settled in the Grove area of Northwest Shawnee County and Doris graduated from Silver Lake High School. She retired...

Mar 18, 2020

Thomas A. Desmond, 66, of Nevada, Missouri, formerly of Topeka, passed away on March 18, 2020 at North Kansas City Hospital.   He was born August 27, 1953 in Tucson, AZ the son of Charles and Esta Barr Desmond.   Thomas moved to Topeka at a young age.   He attended Highland Park High School.   Thomas served his country in the army...

Mar 18, 2020

Gerard (Jerry) LaVerne Stever, 85, passed away peacefully March 18, 2020 in Topeka, Kansas. The oldest of seven children, he was born December 5, 1934 to Ivol and Alma Stever in Nebraska City, Nebraska. He graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1953 and achieved rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 345 also in 1953. Jerry attended the University of...

Mar 16, 2020

Maxine Nona (Foster) Taylor, 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020.She was born April 1, 1924, in Picher, Oklahoma, the daughter of Otha and Mary (Mohler) Foster. She graduated from Silver Lake High School.Maxine was a member of the Countryside Christian Church, Moose Lodge, American Legion Auxillary, and Kaw Valley Women's Club.Maxine married James E. Krallman Sr. (divorced),...

Mar 15, 2020

Dorothy Halstead, 92, of Topeka passed away on March 15, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living. She was born in Fostoria, KS, September 11, 1927, daughter of Floyd and Flossie Carr. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1945.Dorothy was married to Kenneth Merle Halstead on February 13, 1947, in Topeka. She was preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth Halstead...

Mar 11, 2020

Gary Joseph May, 55, of Topeka passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.   He was born April 23, 1964 in Wichita the son of Cecil and Josephine R. Hadley May.   Gary lived in Wichita until 2000 when he moved to El Dorado Springs, Missouri.   He moved to Topeka in 2006.   Gary worked and lived at Starkey Community Living...

Mar 11, 2020

Naomi "Nadine" Oates, 92, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Topeka.  Nadine was born December 13, 1927 in Hamilton, Kansas the daughter of Wolsey and Iris (Arnold) Newton.  She received her GED and later attended Barnes School of Business.  Nadine worked for the State of Kansas for the Department of Revenue as a bookkeeper.  She married...

Mar 11, 2020

Lori Jo Ralph, age 57, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in Topeka.  Lori was born December 30, 1962 in Topeka the daughter of Robert and Betty (Roberts) Myrick.  She attended Shawnee Heights School district.  She married Kenneth Ralph, they later divorced.  She worked at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka in the transportation department for over 23...

Mar 11, 2020

Harlan D. Sherretts, 82, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020.He was born July 14, 1937, in Meriden, Kansas, the son of George and Helen (Vance) Sherretts. He graduated from Meriden High School. After graduating, he joined the US Naval Reserve.Harlan was employed with DuPont, later known as Flexel, retiring after over 30 years.Survivors include three children: John (Amy) Sherretts,...

Mar 10, 2020

Michael P. Wells, age 50, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home in North Topeka. Mike was born August 8, 1969 in Topeka the son of Gene and Ona Wells. He grew up in Meriden, attending Jefferson West High School.  He married Letha K. Riner May 15, 1992 in Topeka.  She survives.  He worked various construction jobs...

Mar 10, 2020

Mary Nancy Spreer, 82, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at her home.She was born March 6, 1938, in Oskaloosa, Kansas, the daughter of Edgar and Ethel (Ray) Dick. She graduated from Perry High School and married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Spreer on October 5, 1958. He survives. Mary was a supervisor at Hallmark Cards, retiring after 37...

Mar 7, 2020

Helen Marie Drain, age 73, of Grantville, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020 at her home in Grantville surrounded by her family.  Helen was born January 13, 1947 in Topeka the daughter of Everett “Red” and Helen (Huntsman) Taylor.  She attended Topeka High School and worked for the State of Kansas as a home health aide for five years. ...