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 Woodland 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Kevin Remfry
Mar 27, 2026
Kevin D. Remfry, 68, of Topeka passed away on March 27, 2026. Kevin was born March 2, 1958 in Topeka the son of Kenneth Remfry, Sr. and Betty Flowers Remfry. Kevin graduated from Highland Park High School. Shortly after graduating, he joined the Army and served his country for five years. He was stationed in Korea for part of his...
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.
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