Nov 29, 2023

Robin J. Guerrero, 53, sadly left us on November 29, 2023.  She passed away peacefully in her sleep.   Robin worked for the Prairie Band of Pottawatomi Nation for years.   She loved traveling to different places and going to her Victory City Church.  Robin enjoyed and loved her two dogs, Bubby and Rosie.

Robin was a twin.

Nov 28, 2023

Linda "Mumsie" DeHart Hendrix, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 28, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.She was born November 2, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lester and Doris (Allen) DeHart. Linda was employed at Goodyear for 31 years, retiring in 2009. After retirement, she worked at Baker's Dozen in North Topeka and Herman's...

Nov 27, 2023

Gayla Rayls, 75, Topeka, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.Gayla was born September 25, 1948 in Salina, the daughter of Daniel and Blanche (Pratt) Smith.She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1966 and attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, TX.She was employed as an LPN with the Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center for...

Nov 26, 2023

Mary "Grace" Thompson Goodnow, 103, entered into her heavenly home on November 26, 2023. Grace was born on November 15, 1920, in Donalsonville, Georgia, to George and Hattie Thompson. Her family lovingly referred to her as their Georgia peach. Grace was met in heaven by her husband, Clinton, her parents and her siblings - Margaret, Carroll, Lee, Mark, John, Joy...

Nov 23, 2023

Terry Manis, 67, of Topeka passed away at home on November 23, 2023.   Terry was a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Nation.  He was born May 13, 1956 the son of Mary and Melvin Manis.

He was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Manis.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Manis; his children,...

Nov 23, 2023

Alan Eugene Rose was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 16, 1953. He was the son of Arvin Neil Rose and Barbara Lee (Rodecap) Rose. Alan was the oldest of the four Rose boys (Alan, Jim Mike and Gary), who terrorized the town of Meriden, especially the Family Room, where many a good story began. Meriden is where Alan lived...

Nov 22, 2023

Sandy Darnall, 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Brookside Retirement Community after a long fight with Alzheimer.She was born November 6, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Betty (Hess) Michael. She graduated from Seaman High School in 1960. She spent much of her career as the accounting bookkeeper at Northland Christian Church...

Nov 20, 2023

Jerry L. Godfrey, 74, of Valley Falls passed away on November 20 2023.   He was born on February 28, 1949 at Topeka the son of James Godfrey and Wilma Falley Godfrey. He was raised in Valley Falls and soon after High School enlisted in the United States Army. He served in the 35th Armor Division as a gunner on...

Nov 20, 2023

Mitchell Brice Beemer (Mitch), 57 of Topeka, KS, passed away on November 20, 2023.  Mitch’s life story began on January 10, 1966 in Emporia, KS, born to the parents of Robert E. Beemer (Bob) and Wanda L. Beemer (Jones).  He was the second of four children that would challenge the skill and fortitude of the Beemer household for decades...

Nov 19, 2023

Brian Paul Steinbock, 56, of Topeka passed away on November 19, 2023. Brian was born on April 19, 1967, to Richard and Carolyn Steinbock. He attended Seaman High School where he played football and was named to the All City First Team his senior year. After graduating in 1985, Brian was awarded a football scholarship and went on to Butler...

Nov 18, 2023

Gwenda Steele, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.She was born November 11, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of James and Anna (Spaulding) Filkins. She graduated from Highland Park High School. Gwen loved to be outdoors and spend time with her family. She was blessed to be a stay at home mother for over 30 years. She...

Nov 18, 2023

Lori (Rice) Taylor, 59, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.She was born October 17, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Jerry and Delta (Mayfield) Rice. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1983. She later took classes at Washburn University and K-State. Lori worked for the State of Kansas serving in several departments over 30 years. Prior...

Nov 17, 2023

Joye A. Slocum, 94, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, November 17, 2023.She was born January 4, 1929, in Nortonville, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Sylvia (Brunkow) Nieman. Joye graduated from Seaman High School in 1947. She started out her career as a teller with Merchants National Bank. She later went to work...

Nov 15, 2023

Timothy Earl Apodaca Sr., 62, passed away on November 15th, 2023. He was born to Bernard and Norma Apodaca on July 20, 1961, in Topeka, KS. Timothy graduated with the class of 1979 from Topeka High School. He was an avid saxophone player. He served in the United States Army for four years, including a tour in Germany. He and...

Nov 14, 2023

Sharon N. Pribil, 79, Topeka, KS, passed away Tuesday, November 14th, 2023, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. Sharon was born April 6th, 1944, in Sioux City, IA, the daughter of Denver and Luella (Ahrendt) Wheeler. She attended Wichita State University and was a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren, game shows, westerns, science fiction and...

Nov 13, 2023

Justin Lee Fisk, 46, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.

He was born July 14, 1977, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Gerald and Sandra (Payne) Fisk, Sr. He attended Topeka Public Schools.

Justin was worked at I-70 Auto Auction, Terry’s Bar and Grill, and various construction companies.

He had loved...

Nov 13, 2023

James "Jim" Trimble, 60, of Wakarusa, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023.He was born May 28, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Marie (Harms) Trimble. He was the delight of his three older siblings in the home!His early years of education were in Topeka 501; they moved to the Seaman District when he was in Jr. high...

Nov 12, 2023

Tanner Blake Reed, 32, of Wamego, passed away on Sunday, November 12th, 2023. He was born on March 18th, 1991 in Topeka, the son of Derrick Reed and Valerie Beam. Survivors include his children, Bria Reed and Apollo Reed of Topeka, Kyden Reed of Kansas City, Talon Jenkins of Salina, his mother Valerie Beam of Topeka, his brothers Skylar Reed,...

Nov 11, 2023

Jimmy (Jim) R. Sturgeon, 79, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  He was born January 9, 1944 at Enid, Oklahoma the son of Curtis and Evelyn Sturgeon.    He lived at Meriden while growing up and graduated from Meriden High School in 1962 and Brown Mackey College in 1985.   He served in the United States Navy.  He...

Nov 10, 2023

Gary D. Smith, 80, of Topeka passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023.   He was born on April 8, 1943 at Fredonia, Kansas.   Gary graduated from Chanute High School with the class of 1961.  Gary served in the army along with his two brothers, Virgil and Delbert.  Gary was stationed in Germany.   He worked for the Us Army National...