Rakelle R. Freed
Jun 15, 2026
Rakelle (Kelly) Rae Freed born Nov. 17, 1957 left this life, June 15, 2026
Rakelle R. “Kelly” Freed, 68, of Silver Lake Kansas passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026.
She was born November 17, 1957 in Emporia, Kansas. After graduating from Silver Lake High School in 1975 she went on to build a career with the State of Kansas Water...
Michael G. Shedrick
Jun 6, 2026
Michael G Shedrick, 82, passed away in his Lyndon home on Saturday, June 6th, 2026. He was born in York, Pennsylvania on October 14th, 1943 as the son of Ervin Grant and Rosemary Wagman Shedrick. Michael grew up in the borough of Dallastown, from which he would attend Catholic schools. He worked in a local grocery store in the nearby...
Sharon Mae Gloyer
Jun 5, 2026
Sharon M. Gloyer, 82, of Topeka passed away on June 5, 2026. She was born March 21, 1944 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Oscar W. and Winifred M. Burrow Wilcox. She graduated from Hillcrest High School in Springfield with the class of 1962. Sharon and Bruce moved to Topeka in 1965. She worked for the Kansas Department of Revenue...
Jody Edward Thomas
May 31, 2026
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Jody Edward Thomas, of Topeka, Sunday, May 31, 2026. His kindness, humor and love touched the lives of many and his memory will forever remain in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him.
He was born June 13, 1974, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Edward and Betty (Daugherty) Thomas....
Barbara J. Hahn
May 30, 2026
Barbara Hahn, 91, of Topeka passed away on Saturday May 30, 2026 at Brookside Manor in Overbrook.
A rosary will be recited beginning at 9:00 am on Monday June 8, 2026 at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2700 SE Virginia, Topeka, Kansas 66605. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 following her rosary service. Barbara will be laid to rest at...
Bill Kennedy
May 29, 2026
Bill Kennedy, born on October 30, 1950, in Nettleton, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, in Wakarusa, Kansas. Bill was a man who cherished the simple pleasures of life and held his family close to his heart.
He graduated from Topeka High School in 1968, beginning a life marked by hard work and dedication. Bill worked as an independent...
Phyllis O. McMahon
May 29, 2026
Phyllis Oliver McMahon, 100, Overland Park, Ks died Friday, May 29, 2026. Phyllis turned 100 on March 29, 2026.
Phyllis grew up on the farm in Culver, KS during the depression. She was valedictorian of her class and continued to Kansas University to get her degree in Physical Therapy. When She retired, she was the oldest practicing Physical Therapist in Kansas,...
Edgar Wesley Tibbs
May 28, 2026
EDGAR WESLEY TIBBS PASSED AWAY ON THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026.
ED WAS BORN MARCH 26, 1929, AT THE FAMILY FARM NEAR GROVE, KANSAS. HE WAS THE SON OF EARL AND EFFIE MOATS TIBBS. ED GRADUATED FROM SILVER LAKE HIGH SCHOOL IN 1948; HE LOVED BASEBALL AND WAS A PRETTY GOOD PLAYER. HE ALSO HAD AN OFFER TO TRY OUT FOR THE...
Marvin J. Miller
May 26, 2026
Marvin J. Miller, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 26, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on June 30, 1938, in Ottawa, Kansas, Marvin lived a life marked by dedication, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to his community and family.
A proud graduate of Paola High School and a student at Kansas State University, Marvin's early...
James "Jim" Knoll
May 25, 2026
Jim Knoll passed away peacefully on May 25, 2026, with his family by his side and surrounded by love.
Jim is survived by his wife of 62 years, Catherine. He was the proud father of five children: Duane (Janet), Brad (Michele), Barbara (John), Jason (Kristy) and Tammy (Jimmie). He was blessed with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by...
Marshall James McLin
May 23, 2026
Marshall was born on June 21, 1939 on one of the hottest and longest days in 1939. Marshall passed away peacefully surrounded by all his loving family members on May 23, 2026. Marshall was born to James Gordon and Mary Pauline (Mongold) McLin in Grove, Kansas.
Marshall was preceded in death by his Parents James Gordon and Mary Pauline (Mongold) and Grandson...
Margaret M. Shrimplin
May 22, 2026
Margaret Marie Shrimplin, 85, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026.
Margaret was born May 11, 1941, in Carbondale, Colorado, to Earl F. and Ruby M. Reser Fulton. She attended Topeka High School and later served as the Food Service Manager at French Junior High School for 25 years.
Margaret married Leslie W. Shrimplin on September 6, 1958, at Seward Avenue...
Connie Ann Funk
May 22, 2026
Connie passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 at her Topeka home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Connie was born February 25, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas daughter of Orville and Lois Sinsabaugh. She graduated from Topeka West high school in 1966.
Connie resided in Topeka until 1980 when she moved to Dodge City, Kansas where she met her significant other Rick...
Michael Eugene "Mike" Herman
May 22, 2026
Michael Eugene “Mike” Herman, 78, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026.
He was born June 15, 1947, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Anthony and Mary Catherine (Newell) Herman. He was a 1965 graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam until being honorably discharged.
Mike was employed by Goodyear Tire &...
Michael Lee Jones
May 21, 2026
Michael Lee Jones, 68, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026.
He was born November 8, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ronald Lee and Ella Mae (Alfrey) Jones.
Michael was a jack of all trades, he worked with Jones Hauling and Mountaintop Firewood for many years. He refurbished and sold antiques.
Survivors include his son, Jacob (Jessica) Jones; daughter, Michelle...
Marcia Harvey
May 21, 2026
Marcia Harvey, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her children. She was born April 23, 1946, in Topeka, the daughter of Alfred R. and Ellen Lucille Myers Murray. Marcia worked as a Supervisor for the Shawnee County Limited Actions Division before retiring.
She married Gerald (Jerry) Dean Harvey Sr. on...
Michelle Ann Neiswender
May 20, 2026
Michelle Ann "Shelly" Neiswender, beloved wife, sister, aunt, friend, and the quiet strength behind so many people she loved, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, surrounded by love after a courageous battle with cancer.
To know Shelly was to know loyalty, wit, resilience, and fierce love. Though a deeply private person, those lucky enough to truly know her understood her...
Karen Kay Price
May 19, 2026
Karen Kay Price
Karen K. Price, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1941, in Topeka to Jesse and Isabelle Price and built a life centered on family, hard work, and caring for others.
Karen was a dedicated employee throughout her life. She worked in meatpacking for several years in Wichita, Kansas,...
Dennis "Scott" Barnes
May 19, 2026
Dennis "Scott" Barnes, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on May 19, 2026, in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Born on January 29, 1967, Scott lived a life marked by warmth, humor, and a deep love for his family and community.
A proud graduate of Seaman High School’s class of 1985, Scott devoted much of his career to...
Lola Hess
May 15, 2026
Lola B. Hess, 92, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026. She was born September 30, 1933, near Saffordville, Kansas, the daughter of George F. and Marie (Davis) Irey. She attended college in Texas before returning to the Midwest.
Lola married the love of her life, Glen R. Hess, on May 26, 1957. Together they shared 63 beautiful...
