Jean E. Freed
Mar 31, 2026
Jean Elizabeth Freed, 85, of Topeka, passed away on March 31, 2026.
She was born on November 14, 1940, in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, the daughter of Edward and Thelma (Shinn) Driscoll. Jean was raised in New Jersey, primarily in Tuckerton, and later moved to the Topeka area in 1984.
Jean worked briefly at KNI but was most proud of her role...
Kenneth L. Waters
Mar 30, 2026
Kenneth L. Waters, 84, of Topeka, passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born November 19, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri. His parents were Laurence Y. and Esther I. (Anderson) Waters.
His family moved to Topeka, where Ken graduated from Seaman High School in 1959. He later graduated from Washburn University in 1964. He lived in Wichita for several years...
Anita Rose Beasley
Mar 27, 2026
Anita Rose Beasley, 98, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026.
She was born April 26, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harley and Marie Schmidt Southard. She was a proud graduate of Topeka High School. After graduation, she enjoyed being a proud alumni over the years.
Anita was employed with Topeka Foundry in Topeka, KS as a Billing Clerk....
Darrel D. Bahner
Mar 26, 2026
Darrel D. Bahner, a man whose presence was as vibrant as his personality and zest for life, passed away on March 26, 2026, in Silver Lake, Kansas. Born on October 17, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, Darrel’s journey through life was marked by strength, generosity, and an unyielding spirit that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.
Darrel was a...
Katelyn E. Turpin
Mar 25, 2026
Katelyn Emily Turpin, 25yrs has been set free from this life on 03/25/26 She will be remembered for her loving and quiet personality. Katie was a certified nursing assistant she worked for KNI neurological institute and Plaza west Healthcare. She later worked for Young Williams child support services.
Katelyn was born 11/22/2000 the daughter of Amy Turpin(Topeka) and the late Darryl...
Joan Ragsdale
Mar 25, 2026
Joan Eileen (Servaes) Ragsdale, 79, passed away surrounded by family late March 25, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas. Born on June 29, 1946 in Atchison, Kansas to Andy and Florence (VanHorn) Servaes, Joan was a mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. She married Larry Dean Ragsdale on October 15, 1971 in Topeka, KS and they had two kids together.
A graduate of Mount...
Roberta E. Hagemann
Mar 25, 2026
Roberta E. Hagemann, Ozawkie, died on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
She was born May 25, 1922 in Eskridge, Kansas, the daughter of James Oscar and Edith C. Fullerton Oyler. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1940 and earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Washburn University in 1984. She married Albert R. Hagemann on December 18, 1941 at Leavenworth, Kansas.
Mrs....
Dora Eleanor Guenther
Mar 24, 2026
Dora Eleanor (Serrano) Guenther of Silver Lake, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on August 23, 1965, in Cuba, New Mexico, she was the daughter of Arsenio and Geraldine (Romero) Serrano.
Dora graduated Coronado High School in New Mexico, and went on to study Computer Science at Northern New Mexico Community College. Throughout...
Anna M. Berndt
Mar 23, 2026
Anna Maye (Streeter) Berndt passed peacefully at KU Medical Center on March 23, 2026 after a stroke. She was born September 3, 1941 in Fort Scott, Kansas. She was the daughter of Raymond & Cecile Streeter.
She attended St Mary's Catholic School in Fort Scott then her family moved to Lawrence, KS where she graduated from Lawrence High School 1959.
She worked...
Clyde Elsworth Peavler
Mar 22, 2026
Clyde Elsworth Peavler, 95, of Topeka, was born on December 21, 1930 to Sherman and Pearl Peavler in Silver Lake Kansas, went with his Lord and Savior surrounded by loved ones on March 22, 2026.
Clyde’s life was defined by dedication and a strong work ethic. He honorably served his country in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954, stationed...
Matthew Jesse Engle
Mar 21, 2026
Matthew Jesse Engle, 12/16/2002 – 03/21/2026
Matthew Jesse Engle, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 21, 2026 at the young age of 23 years. Matthew was a beautiful soul who was deeply loved. More than he probably ever realized, he was a wonderful support in so many ways to his mother, Joan Engle, his life partner of seven years, Lacey...
Gary Lee Hudson, Sr.
Mar 21, 2026
Gary Lee Hudson, Sr, 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away on March 21, 2026 at his home.
Gary was born November 14, 1934 in Arkansas City, Kansas the son of Kenneth Perle and Goldie May (Sherrod) Hudson. Gary graduated from Jarbalo High School in 1953 where he participated in baseball, basketball and track. Gary remembers his entire graduation class was able...
Kevin Jones
Mar 21, 2026
Kevin Michael Jones
February 20, 1972 – March 21, 2026
Kevin Michael Jones, the love of my life, my soulmate, and my best friend, passed away on March 21, 2026, doing what he loved — golfing.
Kevin was a proud and passionate fan, a diehard Yankees supporter and an avid NASCAR enthusiast. He found joy in the simple pleasures of life, whether cheering...
Dale A. Eakin
Mar 21, 2026
Dale A. Eakin, a gentle soul known for always having a story to share, passed away on March 21, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on June 1, 1941, in Delia, Kansas. Dale lived a life marked by dedication to his work, his family, and his community.
Dale graduated from Delia High School and went on to work at Kopp...
Hazel H. Kroth
Mar 18, 2026
Hazel Frances (Holland) Kroth, 88, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
She was born September 27, 1937, in Rumbley, Maryland, the daughter of Aubrey Neville and Ida Catherine (Meredith) Holland. She was a 1955 graduate of Washington High School in Princess Anne, Maryland.
Hazel was employed by the City of Topeka Water Department and later was co-owner of The Open...
Linda E. Pisocki
Mar 17, 2026
Linda Elaine Pisocki, 82, of Topeka, passed away on March 17, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on February 28, 1944, in Afton, Oklahoma, to George and Jennie Durbin. She graduated from Grove High School in Grove, Oklahoma, in the Class of 1962. She married Bohdan “Mike” Pisocki on July 2, 1966, at Forbes Air Force Base in...
Sheryl Lynn Price
Mar 17, 2026
Sheryl Lynn Price, a cherished and devoted homemaker whose heart beat tirelessly for her family, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Hoyt, Kansas. Born on June 19, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, Sheryl’s life was a vibrant tapestry of love, laughter, and unfiltered honesty that touched all who knew her.
Although her dedication to her future started at Topeka High...
Charlotte A. Cairns
Mar 16, 2026
Charlotte Ann Cairns, 87, of Topeka, passed away on March 16, 2026 at Midland Hospice Home in Topeka. She was born October 15, 1938 in Barnes, Kansas the daughter of Henry and Eva (Fincham) Samsel. She graduated from high school at Barnes with the class of 1956.
She married Marvin Cairns on September 30, 1956 at Greenleaf, Kansas.
Charlotte moved to Topeka...
Vicki Lynn Schaefer
Mar 15, 2026
Vicki Lynn Schaefer, 74, of Topeka, passed away on March 15, 2022, at her home.
She was born on April 5, 1951, to William and Rena (Page) Peden in Atchison, Kansas. She graduated from Hoyt High School in 1969.On August 8, 1974, she married Michael Schaefer in Hoyt, Kansas.Vicki spent much of her adult life raising her children. Later she worked...
Robert "Bob" D. Thomas
Mar 13, 2026
Robert “Bob” Thomas, 76, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026.
He was born on August 16, 1949, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, to Reverend Dale C. Thomas and Helyn June Thomas. He married Candace Thomas on May 4, 1996, and they shared 29 wonderful years together.
Bob was known for his strong work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit, which began...
