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Patricia I. LeRette

Patricia I. LeRette

Feb 13, 2025

Patricia Inez LeRette was born in Richland, Kansas, February 23, 1942 to the parents, Raymond and Fern Spencer. She worked at Bobo’s Drive-Inn #1 for over 30 years where she made Onion Rings and Pies. She later worked for over 20 years in food services at the Menninger Foundation. She enjoyed crocheting, listening to country and gospel music. She enjoyed...

Charles Lee Campbell

Charles Lee Campbell

Feb 11, 2025

Charles Lee Campbell was born May 28, 1941 in Oneida, New York, the only surviving child of Durward & Nettie (Proctor) Campbell. On February 11, 2025 Charles’ body finally ran out of both "fuel & repair options" and he died peacefully at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas. Charles leaves a legacy of strength, humor, and an unwavering work ethic, qualities...

Debbie Irene Steinebach

Debbie Irene Steinebach

Feb 11, 2025

Debbie I. Steinebach, 66, passed away February 11, 2025.

She was born on September 14, 1958 to LeRoy and Shirley Steinebach. Debbie was the oldest of five children. She leaves behind brother Jay and girlfriend Nadine, sister Vicki Meyer, sister in law Cindy Steinebach, great niece Paige (which she always called her baby), nephew Josh (Sarah) Meyer, Mathew Meyer, T.J (Mikayla)...

Dorothy M. Jones

Dorothy M. Jones

Feb 11, 2025

Dorothy M. Jones, 96, of Topeka passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. She was born January 31, 1929 in Welda, Kansas, the daughter of George Vernie and Emily E. (Riebe) Serene. Dorothy was a tiny baby and her first bed was a shoe box which was kept near a stove to stay warm that first winter. She was raised...

Barbara Jean Zart

Barbara Jean Zart

Feb 9, 2025

Barbara Jean Zart, 101, Topeka, died February 9, 2025. A private graveside service is planned.

Howard Johnston

Howard Johnston

Feb 7, 2025

Howard Johnston, peacefully passed away on February 7, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 20, 1939, in Wisner, Louisiana. Howard grew up in Silsbee, Texas, graduating from Silsbee High School. He later attended Lamar University in Beaumont, TX. He lived a life characterized by hard work and integrity, with commitment to both...

Melvin R. Keller

Melvin R. Keller

Feb 6, 2025

Melvin Keller, 79, of Meriden, Kansas passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025. He was born January 6, 1946 in Lyon County, Kansas the son of Charles and Marie Keller. He was raised at Reading and graduated from High School there in 1964. He graduated from Kansas State Teachers College at Emporia. Melvin began his teaching career at Eureka, Kansas....

Naomi M. Castleberry

Naomi M. Castleberry

Feb 6, 2025

Naomi M. Castleberry, a beloved figure in her community and a treasured matriarch of her family, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Meriden, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 4, 1936, in Osawatomie, Kansas, Naomi lived a full life, marked by dedication to her family, her work, and her community.

For over three decades, Naomi served as...

Almira Rae Catron

Almira Rae Catron

Feb 5, 2025

Almira Rae Catron born on December 22, 1940, in a cozy farmhouse north of Emmett, Kansas. She embarked on her earthly journey, filled with love and joy, on February 5, 2025, passing away peacefully with her family by her side.

A graduate of St. Marys High School in 1958, Almira’s spirit was as spunky as the life she led. She was...

Gary L. Lady

Gary L. Lady

Feb 3, 2025

Gary was born April 19, 1947, to Helen (Myrick) and Herbert Lady in Topeka, Kansas. Gary was called to be with the Lord on February 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1966. Shortly after graduating high school, he joined the Marine Corps. Gary served two years in the Marine Corps including one...

Phyllis Barnard

Phyllis Barnard

Feb 3, 2025

Phyllis Mary Esther Barnard (Thomas), 81, of Lawrence, Kansas, transitioned peacefully with the support of her family on February 3, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after a short battle with lung cancer. Per her request, no traditional viewing or services will be held. A private family interment will take place at a later date at Prairie Home Cemetery in Menoken,...

Howard A Jackson

Howard A Jackson

Feb 2, 2025

Howard A. Jackson, a beloved member of his family, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Midland Care Hospice House after a brief battle with brain cancer. Born on June 12, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, and a 1972 graduate of Seaman High School, Howard lived a life with laughter, camaraderie, and devotion.

Howard was known for his outgoing personality, easily making...

Linda J. McDonald

Linda J. McDonald

Jan 30, 2025

Linda J. (Faulk) McDonald passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025 after a three year battle with cancer. She was born on September 29, 1948 in Topeka, Kansas, the youngest child of Delbert E. Faulk, Sr. and Marie (Jacobs) Faulk. 

Linda grew up on a farm near Keene, Kansas and attended Keene Methodist Church. She attended Dover Schools, graduating in the...

Tomas A. Munoz

Tomas A. Munoz

Jan 27, 2025

Tomas A. Muñoz, 84, of Topeka passed away on January 27th, 2025, which sadly would have been he and his wife’s 62nd wedding anniversary. Tomas was born September 26th, 1940 in Silao, GTO, Mexico, the oldest of 12 children born to Tomas and Angelina Muñoz. Tomas was raised in Mexico. 

 He married Luz Maria on January 27th, 1963 in Silao. Tomas...

Jean Smith

Jean Smith

Jan 25, 2025

It is with heavy, but grateful hearts, that the family of Irma “Jean” Smith, 86, announces her passing. Jean went home to be with her Lord on January 25, 2025. 

 Jean Smith was born and spent her early years in Goodland, KS where her father, Kenneth Carl, worked on the Rock Island Railroad. Her mother, Laurene Carl, was a hard-working homemaker...

Fonda M. Peavler

Fonda M. Peavler

Jan 25, 2025

Fonda M. Peavler, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at a Topeka care facility. She was born November 1, 1942 in Topeka, the daughter of Roy and Marie (Clark) Peavler.

Fonda graduated from Highland Park High School. She was employed by Westar Energy, Evergy and later OneGas before retiring. 

Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Jim (Sally) Worsley,...

Eldon "Ash" Aeschliman

Eldon "Ash" Aeschliman

Jan 24, 2025

Eldon E. “Ash” Aeschliman, age 91, of Topeka, Kansas, died on January 24, 2025 at The Gardens at Aldersgate, in Topeka KS. He was born February 24, 1933 at his family’s home west of Sabetha, Kansas. His parents were Chris William and Golda Lilly (Brammer) Aeschliman.

He attended Nemaha County National School #107 Northwest of Sabetha and graduated from Sabetha High...

Betty Barngrover

Betty Barngrover

Jan 24, 2025

Betty Barngrover, a beloved wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, left this world peacefully on January 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 19, 1933, in Emporia, Kansas, Betty led a life filled with warmth, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to those she loved.

As a stay-at-home mom, Betty dedicated herself wholeheartedly to raising her children—Sherry (Gary) Meggison,...

David Leroy Price

David Leroy Price

Jan 23, 2025

David Leroy Price, a devoted family man and respected community servant, passed away on January 23, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 72, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 7, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, David was an alumnus of Shawnee Heights High School, graduating in 1970. He committed his life to service and helping others, a passion...

Stephen Watson

Stephen Watson

Jan 22, 2025

Steve L. Watson, (73), Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, after a brief, unexpected illness.

 Steve was born September 2, 1951, at Wesley Hospital, Wichita, Kansas. He was the son of Jim and Eleanor Watson. He was a 1969 graduate of Wichita North High School. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1973 with B.S. degree in Biology...

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