Donald L. Hollister
Jan 14, 2026
Donald Lee Hollister, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
He was born March 2, 1934, in Hastings, Nebraska, the son of Millard Clair and Myrtle Zona (Markham) Hollister. He was a graduate of Hastings Nebraska High School.
Don was employed by Kriz-Davis Electrical for over 23 years until retiring.
He was a member of Fellowship Bible Church in Topeka.
Don married...
Dorothy J. Pokorney
Jan 14, 2026
Dorothy Joanne “Dottie” Pokorney, 87, of Silver Lake, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
She was born February 24, 1938, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and May (Nemnich) Streeter. She grew up in Clay Center and was a graduate of Clay Center Community High School.
Dottie and her husband Jim owned and operated Pokorney Construction in Silver Lake,...
Mark Cavender
Jan 12, 2026
Mark Alan Cavender, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 70. Born on May 22, 1955, in Topeka, he dedicated much of his life to his passions, particularly as a talented bass player and an EMT.
Mark's commitment to music spanned the majority of his life; he was a member of the Topeka Blues Society and shared his...
Jenny Scheibe
Jan 12, 2026
Jenny Scheibe, born on October 31, 1972, in Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home in Topeka, Kansas, on Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her life was a testament of strength, love and protecting those close to her.
A graduate of Seaman High School, class of 1991. Jenny devoted her professional career to caring for...
Richard G. Groff
Jan 8, 2026
Richard G. Groff was born on July 11, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas. His spirit encountered challenges early in life, culminating in a long and brave fight with Chronic Lung Disease. He passed away on January 8, 2026 in Edwardsville, KS
Richard graduated from Seaman High School. His pursuit of knowledge continued as he attended the Kaw Valley Area Vocational School and...
Jeff Souders
Jan 8, 2026
Jeff Scott Souders, born on January 2, 1970, in Hillsboro, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on January 8, 2026. He was a beloved son of Encile and Barbara Souders, both of whom have passed on. Jeff was part of a large family with eight sisters and three brothers. His siblings include Betty Hansford (married to Jerry) from Topeka, Barbara...
William "Bill" Peden II
Jan 8, 2026
Bill Peden, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by family. He was born on February 17, 1949, in Atchison, Kansas. Bill lived a life of dedication and service, working at Goodyear for 37 years before retiring in 2004.
A proud graduate of Jefferson West, where he finished...
James Thomas "Jim" Mitchell
Jan 6, 2026
James Thomas “Jim” Mitchell, 86, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
He was born September 8, 1939, in Osage City, Kansas, the son of Clarence George and Francis Ellen (Bean) Mitchell. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War until being honorably discharged.
Jim was employed by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for over 40 years,...
Elwin K. Cooper
Jan 5, 2026
Elwin Kenna Cooper, 91, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas after dementia robbed him of his memories, speech, and eventually his body.
He was born on February 20, 1934 in Norwich, Kansas, the son of George and Monta Mae (Williams) Cooper.
He moved to Yates Center, Kansas as a child and graduated from Yates Center High School in...
David S. Wyatt
Jan 5, 2026
David Scott Wyatt (Dave), 57, of Hoyt, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2026. He was born on January 25, 1969 in Topeka the son of Robert and Edna Bent Wyatt. Following high school, Dave attended and graduated from Beloit Vo-tech. After graduation he returned to the Topeka area where he met his wife and eventually began a career at...
Berniece Mae Chadwell
Jan 4, 2026
Berniece Mae Chadwell, 90, of Topeka passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born May 13, 1935, the daughter of Walter “Monroe” and Della “Fern” (Overstreet) Dye. She was raised and attended school in Callao, Missouri graduating with the class of 1953. After high school she moved to Ft. Madison, Iowa to work for the Santa Fe Railroad....
Vicky Lynn Cote`
Jan 2, 2026
Vicky Lynn (Pasley) Cote`, 71, of Meriden passed away on January 2, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka with family and friends by her side. She was born on February 1, 1954 in San Bonito, Texas to Russell and Mildred “Swede" Zachariasen Pasley.
Vicky married Mike Cote` at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Meriden on September 2, 2006.
She was a...
Kevin B. Guffey
Jan 1, 2026
Kevin B. Guffey, 68, of Meriden, Kansas passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026 with family at his side. He was born June 26, 1957 in Topeka the son of Warren and Margaret Guffey. He attended school in Meriden where he was an active member of FFA. He graduated from Jefferson West High School in 1975.
He held many jobs during...
Donald D. Lange Jr
Dec 30, 2025
Donald D. Lange Jr., 75, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
He was born August 31, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Donald and Princess (Hill) Lange.
He was a cabinet maker for many years at Topeka Cabinet.
Cremation is planned. No services will be held.
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Larry L. Selby
Dec 29, 2025
Larry L. Selby, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025. He was born October 29, 1958, the son of Lyman and Darlene Wetzel Selby in Topeka.
Larry was raised in Topeka, growing up he was a member of Central Church of Christ and Boy Scout Troop #1. Larry attended State Street Grade School and graduated from Highland Park...
Dorothy E. Jones
Dec 29, 2025
Dorothy Emma Jones (Honig) passed away peacefully in her apartment at Brookdale memory center on December 29, 2025. She was born the youngest of seven children of Frederick Honig and Emma (Brunkow) Honig on January 2, 1927 in Onaga, Kansas, where she grew up and graduated from Onaga Rural High School in 1944.
She trained in and developed a talent for...
Angela Renee Myrick-Reed
Dec 29, 2025
Angela Renee Myrick-Reed, 57, of Galveston, Texas formerly of Grantville, Kansas passed away on December 29, 2025. She was born December 31, 1968 in Topeka the daughter of Ronald and Nora Sumpter Myrick. She attended Grantville Elementary School and Perry Lecompton and Jefferson West Schools. She attended beauty school to become a nail technician. She later...
Marie Eloise Hulsebusch
Dec 28, 2025
Marie Eloise (Shimic) Hulsebusch was born December 28, 1926, in Guide Rock, NE, the third of six daughters, to Emil and Esther Shimic; and she passed away at age 99 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor on December 28, 2025.
Upon graduation from Guide Rock High School in 1945 she married her high school sweetheart Diederich (Dee) Hulsebusch in Mankato, KS, prior to...
Timothy E. "Tim" Adams
Dec 26, 2025
Timothy Earl “Tim” Adams, 59, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025.
He was born February 21, 1966, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of William and Bonnie (Guffey) Adams.
Tim was employed by the City of Topeka for many years and Kansas Van and Storage Moving Company in Topeka.
Tim married Linda Crawford in Topeka. They later divorced. Survivors include two children,...
Jonathan Peffly
Dec 23, 2025
Jonathan Lee Peffly, a devoted family man and skilled carpenter, 84, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on December 23, 2025, at ParkView Heights Nursing facility.
Jonathan was born on March 31, 1941, to Lawrence and Carmen Peffly. He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1959 and went on to attend Tribune University in San Antonio, Texas, where he earned a degree...
