Aug 8, 2018

Gerald Grant Frost "Frosty", 80, Grantville, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018.He was born August 10, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Grant and Phoebie (Hunt) Frost.Frosty was a deputy with the Shawnee County Sheriff's Department for over 10 years and later owned and operated Frosty's Gun Repair, where he specialized in Winchester restoration.Frosty was a past member of...

Aug 6, 2018

LuEllen Filby, 67, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on August 6, 2018.   She was born in Topeka, Kansas, September 18, 1950 to Lois Jean and John C. Taggart.  She graduated from Topeka High School in 1968.  LuEllen worked for the City of Topeka in Development Services for 31 years until she retired in 2012.

She enjoyed going...

Aug 6, 2018

Elaine LaVaughn Creech, 90, Topeka, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018.She was born October 6, 1927, in Washington, Kansas, the daughter of Oscar and Edna (Tegethoff) Hildebrandt. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1945.Elaine retired from Harry Turner Advertising.Elaine married Eldon Eugene Creech on August 30, 1947 in Topeka. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Aug 4, 2018

Karen Sue Cross, age 75, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at her home in Topeka. Karen was born August 21, 1942 in Hutchinson the daughter of Harold and Darlene Mitchell Schroll. She graduated from Hutchinson High School. She married Lloyd Cross June 18, 1960 in Hutchinson. Karen worked as a passionate baker at Dillons and Walmart....

Aug 2, 2018

Eileen M. Best, 90, Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018.She was born January 30, 1928, in Carbondale, Kansas, the daughter of Marshal and Bertha (Bayless) Redmond. Eileen was a secretary at Midwestern Paper Company for many years, retiring in the late 90's.Mrs. Best was a past officer of the Craftsman Club in Topeka.Eileen married James L. Best on January...

Aug 1, 2018

Norman C. Whyrick, 70, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2018.He was born April 4, 1948, in Warrenton, Missouri, the son of Norman Whyrick and Deloris (Britt) Thompson. He graduated from Highland Park High School. Norman served with the Army National Guard for 8 years. Norman was employed by Hills Pet Nutrition, retiring after 34 years.Norman was a member...

Jul 31, 2018

Albert L. Pittman, age 87, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at his home in North Topeka. Albert was born March 23, 1931 in Bushong, Kansas the son of Claude and Valtie Johnston Pittman. Albert served in the U.S. Air Force. He married Lois Anderson in May of 1954. They would later divorce. He worked at Hills...

Jul 28, 2018

Wilma H. McCarty, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018.   She was born May 5, 1925 at Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Dewey Shelton and Mabel Smith Shelton.   Wilma was raised in Topeka.   She lived in the Oakland neighborhood for many years and later at her home in Highland Park.   Wilma worked several places during her...

Jul 25, 2018

Kasen Cole Smith, 2, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Children's Mercy Hospital after his continued battle with UBA5.He was born May 30, 2016, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Cody and Amber (Dempewolf) Smith. Kasen and his family were members of Good News Church and active with TARC.Survivors include his parents; sister, Sadie Smith; grandparents, Tammy (Jeff)...

Jul 23, 2018

Lisa was taken tragically from us and we are asking for help in laying her to rest. We will also be planning a celebration of life. This is what your donation would be helping with. Lisa was a loving mother, sister, daughter, and cousin and she will be greatly missed. To My Sister….. I’m blessed to call you sister I...

Jul 22, 2018

Rose Talbott Leising died July 22, 2018. She was born August 11, 1981, daughter of Thomas J Leising and Sharon Talbott Holland, big sister to Abigail Talbott FitzGerald (Kyle) and aunt of Oscar and Adelaide. Rose was also blessed to have the love of two stepfathers Donald Hutley and Michael Holland, stepmother Karen Fenton and soulmate Larry Johnson. She was...

Jul 21, 2018

Glenn L. Grubb, 76, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2018.He was born February 8, 1942 in Holton, Kansas, the son of George Clark and Ruby Naomi (Molineux) Grubb. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Glenn was employed by Geo. Wyers Company, later worked and retired...

Jul 20, 2018

Kent L. Frederick, age 66 of the Oakland area of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Kent was born October 10, 1951 in Keats, Kansas the son of Leslie and Ruth Steinmeyer Frederick. He graduated from Topeka High in 1969. Kent went to work at the age 19 at Mike’s IGA in Oakland and...

Jul 20, 2018

Dennis L. Meacham, 79, Meriden, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018.He was born April 6, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Roy and Willa (Miller) Meacham. He graduated from Seaman High School. Dennis was a U.S. Navy veteran.Dennis owned and operated Meacham's Grocery Stores in Topeka.Dennis was a member of the Arab Shrine, Moose Lodge, V.F.W. and Topeka Trials...

Jul 19, 2018

David M. Derby, age 71, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Topeka. David was born August 14, 1946 in Baileyville, KS the son of George and Vera Johnstone Derby. Dave grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School in 1964. He served in the U.S. Navy. He married Mary Wabaunsee. They later divorced. He married...

Jul 19, 2018

Melva M. Smith, age 72, of Topeka passed away Thursday, July 19, 2018 at her home in Topeka. Melva was born June 17, 1946 in rural Waverly, Kansas the daughter of Fred and Una Faye Shaffer Greeve. She married Robert Smith October 21, 1979. He preceded her in death July 10, 2010. Bob and Melva were avid campers and fisherman....

Jul 16, 2018

Travis Gail Long, 34, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 16, 2018, at his home in Belleville, KS. Travis was born December 21, 1983, in Topeka, KS, to Martin and Sandra Sue (Delfelder) Long. He graduated from Seaman High School in 2002 and Ozark Christian College in 2007. He was currently the lead Pastor at Central Christian Church...

Jul 14, 2018

Thomas J. Dempewolf, age 66, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018 at his home in Topeka. Tom was born October 8, 1951 in Topeka the son of Francis and Ethel Phillips Dempewolf. He grew up in the Oakland area graduating from Sacred Heart Catholic School and Hayden High School in 1969. He was a veteran, having served...

Jul 12, 2018

Emmett Stephens, 69, Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018.He was born July 5, 1949, in Trenton, Georgia, the son of Pete and Mary Lou (Davis) Stephens.He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving during Vietnam in Okinawa. Emmett and Warren "Ed" Howe owned and operated E & E Construction in Topeka for several years, retiring in 2011.Emmett married Carol...

Jul 12, 2018

Margaret E "Maggie" Smith, 73, Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at a local care center.Maggie was born June 26, 1945 in San Francisco, CA, but was raised in the Topeka and Silver Lake areas. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1962.She was employed as a reservation & ticket agent for Delta Airlines for 30 years. Maggie...