Apr 11, 2020

James “Jimmy” F. Bailey, Jr., age 73, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.  Jimmy was born August 2, 1946 in Topeka the son of James and Ruth (Johnson) Bailey.  Jimmy grew up in Topeka, graduating from Shawnee Heights High School.  Jimmy proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1966 – 1968. ...

Apr 8, 2020

Diana M. Stone, age 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.  Diana was born September 4, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of Walter and Ruth (Bernard) Stone.  She graduated from Topeka West High School and then received a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University.  Diana worked for the State of Kansas as...

Apr 5, 2020

Bert "Harry" Sorber, 97, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka.He was born June 14, 1922, in Nashville, Kansas, the son of Bert Henry and Helen Belle (Hart) Sorber. He lived in Topeka since 1937. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. Mr. Sorber was an Army veteran of WW II, serving in...

Apr 4, 2020

Vicki Lynn Hampton Richter, 72, passed away on April 4, 2020.   Vicki was born May 14, 1947 in Topeka the daughter of Carl and Arlene (Csitkovits) Hampton. Vicki graduated from Seaman High School in 1965.   She retired from the State of Kansas in 2015.

Vicki married Kenneth L. Richter on December 12, 1970. He survives at their...

Apr 3, 2020

Anthony S. Ibrahim, 53, of Topeka passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020.  He was born May 20, 1966 at Wichita Falls, Texas the son of Souheil and Mary E. Syer Ibrahim.   Anthony was raised in Topeka and Beloit and graduated from high school at Beloit in 1986.  He had worked at Red Lobster in Topeka since 1990.  He...

Apr 3, 2020

Rebecca A. Mack, 84, loving mother of eight children, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020.   She was born February 26, 1936 at Westmoreland the daughter of Clifford and Goldie J. Robinson Weber.   Rebecca had worked at St. Francis as a nurse’s aide.  She worked for St. Francis Dialysis Center as a machine technician when she retired.  ...

Apr 2, 2020

Arloa “Loy” Bond, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020.   She was born in Lawrence, Kansas August 24, 1947, the daughter of Raymond E. and Hazel L. Davis, both deceased.   Arloa liked to crochet, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, and she loved old country music.  She was a loving friend to anyone...

Apr 2, 2020

Roxy L. Corber, 67, passed away on April 2, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Roxy was born on November 1, 1952, the daughter of Floyd and Meryl (Harris) Bloom. She attended Topeka High School, graduating with the class of 1970.Following High School, Roxy worked at Josten's Year Book and later worked for Frito Lay in packing, then...

Mar 31, 2020

Dixie Shaw, 82, of Ozawkie, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

She was born June 26, 1937 the daughter of Dellmas and Maxine Sisco in Topeka.   She was raised in the Oakland neighborhood of Topeka.   As a teenager she worked at the Senate Café on Kansas Avenue.   She loved living on the farm at Perry, raising...

Mar 30, 2020

Tracy J. Attig, age 55, of Topeka, passed away Monday morning, March 30, 2020 at the Rossville Manor after a long illness.  Tracy was born June 7, 1964 in Patuxent River Naval Air Station, Maryland the daughter of Jack William, Sr. and Lura Ann (Siefkas) Attig.  Tracy attended Seaman schools before the family moved and Tracy graduated from Corn...

Mar 30, 2020

Mr. James "Jim" Melvin File of Topeka, KS, passed away due to complications from a stroke on Monday, March 30, 2020 at the age of 69.Jim was born to parents, James and Melba File on April 20, 1950 in Topeka, KS. He grew up as the youngest of three and attended Topeka West High School, graduating in 1968. Jim joined...

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...