Julia Marilyn Hall
Apr 9, 2026
With solemn hearts and profound reverence, we announce the passing of Julia Marilyn Hall, a beloved daughter of Topeka, Kansas, who was born on September 1, 1939, and was called home to our Heavenly Father on April 9, 2026, in the very city of her birth. Julia’s earthly journey was marked by steadfast faith, boundless love, and a vibrant soul...
Tony Lloyd Brandenburg
Apr 22, 2026
Tony Lloyd Brandenburg, 75, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born January 26, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lester Lloyd and Rosemary (O’Bryan) Brandenburg.
He served in the U.S. Marines during Vietnam from March 6, 1971 and later transitioned into the U.S. Air Force until being honorably discharged April 18, 1979, achieving...
Veronica Kay Lewis
Apr 22, 2026
Veronica Kay (Artzer) Lewis, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her family.
She was born March 1, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Eugene Joseph and Mary Jo (Otney) Artzer. She was a 1965 graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka.
Veronica was employed as a Legal Secretary and was a homemaker for many years.
She...
Thomas McClure
Apr 21, 2026
Thomas McClure, born on December 14, 1942, in Atchison, passed away on April 21, 2026, at Home of the Flint Hills of Silver Lake. His journey through life was marked by dedication, a spirited personality, and a profound love for those around him.
Thomas’s early years were rooted in Kansas, where he graduated from Topeka High School and went on to...
David Alan Esparza
Apr 20, 2026
David Alan Esparza
Born on April 4, 1957 to Angel and Mildred (Kiser) Esparza in Kingman, KS.
David passed away April 20, 2026 after he courageously fought a 2-year battle of small cell lung cancer, prostate cancer, chemo, radiation, Immunotherapy, COPD, emphysema, and fibrosis.
David grew up in Harper, Ks and graduated from Chapparal High School in 1975.
He attended college at Tacoma Community...
Kaylia Sue Zirkle
Apr 20, 2026
Kaylia Sue Zirkle, 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026.
She was born July 13, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Milton C. and Frances H. (Bateson) Miller. She attended Quincy Elementary and Curtis Junior High School in Topeka.
Kaylia was employed by Andrews Asphalt and Construction in Topeka until retiring.
She was a member of LiUNA! International Union of...
Roy R. Brown
Apr 19, 2026
Roy Richard Brown, 80, of Grantville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 19th 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Throughout his journey, he remained the kind, caring, genuine man that everyone has known and loved.
Roy is survived by his son Russel (Dina) Brown, daughter Rhonda (Ian) Johnson and grandchildren Payke (Jessica), Tucker, Lakin, Tabor, Hannah and Haylee as...
Elaine Elizabeth Worden
Apr 17, 2026
Elaine Elizabeth Worden (Baumgartner)
Born 7-19-1955 - April 17,2026
Elaine Elizabeth (Baumgartner) Worden 70, of Topeka, Kansas passed away, Friday April 17, 2026 surrounded by family.
Elaine was the eldest daughter of Denzel and Ethel Baumgartner of Sabetha. She attended Woodlawn until 5th grade then attended Sabetha High School and graduated in 1973. She went to Vo Tech in Atchison. She started working...
Pearl Jean Radefeld
Apr 17, 2026
Pearl Jean Radefeld, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on April 17, 2026. Born on February 9, 1930, Pearl lived a full and meaningful life, marked by her dedication to her career, her faith, and the cherished moments she shared with loved ones.
Pearl was a graduate of Seaman High School and went on...
Kenneth Anthony
Apr 15, 2026
Kenneth G. Anthony, 85, of Grantville passed away on April 15, 2026. He was born February 4, 1941 at Gray Ridge, Missouri the son of Bernard and Hazel Harmon Anthony. He was raised in southeastern Missouri, moving from place to place do to his father’s business in the cotton industry. He graduated from high school in 1959. Kenneth graduated from...
Joan L. Garrison
Apr 15, 2026
Joan L. Garrison, 94, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, April 15,2026. She was born July 27, 1931 at Rossville the daughter of Kermit L. and Mary Martha Loveland Patton. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1949 and later attended Clarks Business College.
During her career she was a Driver’s License Examiner for the State of Kansas and had worked...
Marilyn Kay Colhouer
Apr 15, 2026
Marilyn Kay Colhouer, 86, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
She was born July 6, 1939, in Frankfort, Kansas, the daughter of Gwilym and Abbevilla (Morton) Williams. She was a graduate of Irving High School, Irving, KS.
Marilyn was Network Manager for Bell Telephone Company in Topeka for 27 years until retiring in 1991.
She was a member of Pleasant Hill...
Sierra Grace Burchett
Apr 12, 2026
Sierra Grace Burchett July 5, 2001 – April 12, 2026
Sierra Grace Burchett, 24, passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on July 5, 2001, in Topeka, Kansas, to Laura and Nicholas Burchett.
Sierra lived in Wenatchee, Washington, where she shared an apartment with her two roommates, Isobel Burchett and Jess Pilgrim, who are grieving the loss of their friend....
Ashley Rose Porter
Apr 12, 2026
Ashley Rose Porter, 37, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026.
She was born July 17, 1988, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Dean and Samantha (Adams) Porter. She was a 2007 graduate of Hope Street Academy and received an associates degree in education from Allen County Community College.
Ashley was a manager for Abigail’s Bar & Grill in Topeka and...
Grace S. Caps
Apr 11, 2026
Grace S. Caps of Tullahoma, Tennessee, formerly of Meriden, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 at Morning Pointe of Tullahoma at the age of 106.
Mrs. Caps was born in Meriden, KS to the late Arthur and Mary Sechrist Schroetter. During her life, Grace was a member of Tullahoma First Methodist Church, and worked with the War Price Patrol...
Jeremy Daniel Bailey
Apr 10, 2026
Jeremy Bailey, 42, of Topeka passed away on April 10, 2026 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Topeka on June 20, 1983 the son of Curtis and Debbie Bailey. Jeremy grew up in the Highland Park neighborhood. Jeremy enjoyed going fishing and playing baseball and was a Fire Explorer with AMR and the Topeka Fire Department while growing...
Gregory D. Hoefer
Apr 8, 2026
Gregory Dean Hoefer, known to most as Greg, passed away on April 8, 2026, at the age of 71. Greg was born on December 12, 1954, in Wichita, Kansas, to Robert and Laveda Hoefer.
Greg was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Pam Hoefer, and his son, Troy Hoefer. He is survived by his wife, Ramona Rosetta Hoefer; his sons...
Dick Patterson
Apr 5, 2026
Dick Patterson, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice House, surrounded by his family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
He grew up on a farm in Tecumseh, Kansas and learned early on the importance of teachers and community influence on kids. He played football while attending Highland Park High School and earned an athletic scholarship to continue playing...
David Lee Haase II
Apr 5, 2026
David Lee Haase II, 63, of Meriden passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. He was born in Topeka on March 28, 1963 the son of David Haase and Jacqueline Diane (Reser) Kraak. David was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He graduated from Oak Creek Senior High School in 1981. He moved to California, living in the Los Angeles area for...
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...
