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Curtis Smith
Apr 7, 2025
Curtis Smith, a beloved figure in his community, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 59 in Topeka, Kansas. Born on June 16, 1965, in Salina, Kansas, Curtis was a person who touched the hearts of many with his outgoing and caring personality.
Growing up, Curtis attended Oskaloosa High School, where he graduated in 1984. He then went...
Pamela B. Navarre
Apr 7, 2025
Pamela Bea Navarre, affectionately known as Pam, passed away on April 7, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on April 26, 1947, in Rexford, Kansas, Pam was the cherished daughter of Robert and Clara Jane Langley and a beloved sister to her brother Jay Langley. Pam’s journey through life was marked by resilience, love, laughter, and an infectious spirit...
Clifford Lynn Byrne
Apr 5, 2025
Clifford Lynn Byrne, a beloved life partner, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, was called to eternal rest on April 5, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 77. Born on August 9, 1947, Clifford led a life filled with joy, laughter, and a remarkable ability to connect with others.
Having graduated from Centralia High School in 1965, Clifford ventured...
JoAnn Frost
Apr 4, 2025
JoAnn Frost, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025, in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 12, 1937, JoAnn's life was dedicated to her family and her work for the State of Kansas, where she skillfully served as a bookkeeper, accounting professional, and office assistant for 41...
Jacqueline Rae Patterson
Apr 2, 2025
Jacqueline Rae Patterson, 81, of Topeka passed away on April 2, 2025. She was born December 4, 1943 in Topeka the daughter of Dillon and Ida Bowman Winslow. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1961.
Jacqueline stayed home with the kids and operated a licensed day care until her youngest child went off to school. She worked for over 30...
Marvin Andrew Hart
Apr 1, 2025
Marvin Andrew Hart, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1943, his birth father is Elton Andrew Hart. His mother Marie Louise Simpson and father Edward A. Simpson together raised Marvin in North Topeka. Marvin graduated from Seaman High School in 1961. He married Brenda Kay Bennett on June 14, 1964...
James Taylor (JT) Calhoun, Jr.
Mar 28, 2025
JT Calhoun passed away on March 28th 2025. He was born to James Taylor (Jim) Calhoun Sr and Elsie Pearl Calhoun on December 24th 1930 in Wainwright OK the youngest of 5 children. His parents and siblings preceded him in death.
The family lived in Oklahoma until JT was 13 years old, then moved to Goddard KS in 1944 when Jim...
Cindy Lee Barney
Mar 27, 2025
Cindy Lee Barney, born on September 27, 1954, in Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. She lived a life full of vigor and honesty, where she held nothing back and always told it like it was.
Cindy made significant contributions to her community through her dedicated career in the Human Resource Department at Colmery-O'Neil Veterans'...
John Charles Drain, Jr.
Mar 27, 2025
John Charles Drain, Jr., 73, of Holton, formerly of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025.
He was born May 11, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John C. and Beverly (McKinney) Drain, Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of Topeka High School and received a Bachelor’s and Master's Degree in Social Work from Washburn University.
John was a Juvenile Probation...
John Lehman
Mar 26, 2025
John Prock Lehman passed away on March 26, 2025, at the age of 71 in Topeka, KS. He was born on April 20, 1953, in Muskogee, OK, to Bill Lawrence Lehman and Helen Francis Lehman.
John graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971 and went on to earn his degree from Washburn University in 1975. Throughout his life, he cultivated...
William D. Mumert
Mar 26, 2025
William D. Mumert, 49, of Topeka passed away on March 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. William was born March 22, 1976 in Topeka the son of Larry and Laura (Vawter) Mumert. He was raised at Mayetta and graduated from Royal Valley in 1994. William completed training in the Diesel mechanic program at Kaw Valley Vo-Tech in Topeka. He...
Birk Griffiths
Mar 25, 2025
Birk Griffiths, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on March 25, 2025, in Overland Park, Kansas, surrounded by the warmth of his family. Born on September 8, 1947, in Holton, Kansas, Birk lived a life rich with experiences, passions, and connections that left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
From a young age, Birk...
Larry D. Webb
Mar 24, 2025
Larry Dale Webb, born on December 17, 1946, in Doniphan, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. He was a man whose life was woven with hard work, dedication, and a deep commitment to his community and family.
Larry's early years were spent working on a farm, where he developed a strong work ethic. He later moved...
Nancy Masters
Mar 23, 2025
Nancy Masters, born on July 24, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, surrounded by the love that she so freely gave throughout her life. She was a vibrant soul who embraced life with open arms and a heart full of love, leaving an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Nancy's journey through life...
Jim Child
Mar 22, 2025
Jim Child, born on November 21, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas, took his final bow on March 22, 2025, in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by the warmth of family. He was a man of many facets, embodying a spirit that was both deeply rooted in the land and elevated by his adventures across the vast range of life experiences.
Jim's journey began...
Nancy Martinek
Mar 21, 2025
Nancy Ann (Frey) Martinek, 95, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at her home in Las Cruces, NM.
She was born on July 30, 1929, in Silver Lake, KS. As the youngest of four daughters of Fred and Marie (Leep) Frey, she grew up on her family’s farm near her beloved cousins.
Nancy graduated from Silver Lake High School, where she...
Carol E. Fritch
Mar 21, 2025
Carol E. Fritch, a devoted family man and cherished member of the Topeka community, passed away on March 21, 2025, at the age of 86, in Kansas City, Kansas, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on August 31, 1938, in Centralia, Kansas, Carol was the son of Levi William Fritch and Annabelle L. (Kolb) Fritch. He graduated from Centralia High...
Shirley Eagles
Mar 18, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Nora Eagles at Midland Hospice with her beloved two daughters at her side. She left this world on March 18, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on September 15, 1938, Shirley lived a life characterized by her sweet nature and love for her family, touching the hearts of all...
Wanda D. Carlson
Mar 17, 2025
Wanda D. Carlson, 77, of Topeka passed away on March 17, 2025. She was born on January 30, 1948 in Reno, Nevada. The daughter of William Dean Calvert Sr. and Wanda Lou Calvert (Griffith). Wanda graduated from Topeka High School in 1966. She attended Washburn University. She retired as an Administrative Assistant for Valeo Behavioral Health in 2013. She enjoyed...
Mark Stancliffe
Mar 15, 2025
Mark Stancliffe, 38, of Lecompton, Kansas, entered eternal rest on March 15, 2025. He was born on August 21, 1986, in Topeka, Kansas, to Kent and Linda (Ward) Stancliffe. Mark attended Seaman High School, where he worked on the farm and harvested hay during the summer months. After high school, he served in the United States Coast Guard and later...
