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Sharon Jo Miller
Oct 4, 2024
Sharon Jo Miller passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024. Up until the end, Sharon maintained her strength, positivity, humor, and love of family and friends.
Sharon was born May 31, 1949 in Topeka, Kansas. She attended Topeka West High School, where she met the love of her life, Jim Miller, in their bookkeeping class while talking about their mutual love...
Bob Speake
Oct 3, 2024
Bob C. Speake passed away peacefully in his sleep at 94 years old on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, KS. Bob was born August 22, 1930, in Springfield, MO where he met and married Joan, his high school sweetheart, in September 1950, recently celebrating their 74th wedding anniversary.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents James...
Shirley A. Gifford
Oct 3, 2024
Shirley Gifford, 83, of Topeka, formerly of Hiawatha for many years, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born on November 27, 1940 in Ripley, Tennessee the daughter of James and Dovie Forsythe Ashmore. She was raised in Armorel, Arkansas and graduated with the Class of 1958.
She met Jerry Gifford while Jerry was stationed at an Air Force...
Esther M. De Long
Oct 2, 2024
Esther M. De Long, a beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on October 12, 1940, in Valley Falls, Kansas in Jefferson County, she graced this world with her warmth and nurturing spirit for nearly 84 years before leaving us to join her heavenly family.
Esther devoted her life to her family, exemplifying the true...
Beverly Williams
Sep 30, 2024
Beverly A. (Peterson) Williams, 80, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2024. She was born February 2, 1944 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Frank and Bonnie Peterson, and Foster Parents, Hank and Mary Cook. She graduated from Seaman High School with class of 1961 in Topeka and Stewarts Beauty Academy. She worked as a Hairdresser for...
Bryan S. Meyer
Sep 27, 2024
We come together to remember and celebrate the life of Bryan Meyer, whose life was tragically cut short in a car accident on September 27, 2024, in his hometown of Topeka, Kansas. Born on August 4, 1987, Bryan's life was one marked by creativity, adventure, and a spirited love for the outdoors.
Bryan grew up in Topeka, where he attended Washburn...
Francis E. Erwin
Sep 27, 2024
Francis E. Erwin, a beloved figure in the Topeka community, passed away peacefully on September 27 2024, at the age of 89. Born on August 29, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, Francis was a man of great character whose passion for life resonated deeply with all who knew him.
Francis spent twenty dedicated years with Knight Drywall Company before retiring from American...
Doris J. Palmberg
Sep 25, 2024
Doris Jean (Kinnett) Palmberg, 87, of Topeka entered her Eternal Home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Kelly House of Meriden South with family by her side. She was born March 16, 1937, the daughter of Ira C. and Mary Frances (Ward) Kinnett. She grew up in Topeka and graduated from Seaman High School in 1955. She married James E....
Sharon Sue Bingham
Sep 25, 2024
Sharon Sue Bingham, born on April 3, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 25 2024, in her hometown.
She was the beloved daughter of LeRoy and Ethel (Smirl) George, who have preceded her in death. Sharon's life was a testament to dedication and community service.
She spent many years working as Clerk III for the Shawnee County Election Commission,...
Wayne L. Pendleton
Sep 22, 2024
Wayne L. Pendleton, 98, of Silver Lake, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Rossville Health Care. He was born June 29, 1926 in Topeka the son of Elijah “Lidge” Pendleton and Laura Jane (Reser) Pendleton. He was raised on his families’ farm south of Silver Lake and graduated from high school at Silver Lake. He served his country...
Deborah A. Campbell
Sep 18, 2024
Deborah (Debbie) A. Campbell, 71, of Topeka passed away on September 18th, 2024, at a local hospital, with her family at her side. Debbie was born on January 16th, 1953, in Topeka, one of many children to Gladys Shaw & Noah Shaw. Debbie was raised in Topeka where she would spend her life as a stay-at-home mother and homemaker.
Debbie met...
Diana F. Rinner
Sep 14, 2024
Diana F. Rinner, 92, of Portland, Oregon, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born on September 12, 1932, in Iola, Kansas, one of six children born to Robert and Letha (Stateler Spears) Yocum.
Diana graduated from Iola high school with the class of 1950. She previously lived in the Merriam and Prairie Village areas of Kansas City (Johnson...
Elaine K. Frisbie
2024
Elaine Kay Clark Frisbie was born June 26, 1941 in Topeka, KS. She was the daughter of Rollin and Elnora Clark of Meriden, KS and grew up on the Clark family farm with her sister Gloria and brother Jimmie.
She attended Meriden High School (now Jeff West), graduating in 1959, then attended Kansas State University, where she was a member of...
Kirk G. Fangman
Sep 11, 2024
Kirk G. Fangman, 64, of Topeka, passed away on September 11, 2024 in Topeka, Kansas at St. Francis Hospital. He was born on February 6, 1960 in Seneca, Kansas to Barbara and Carlton “Buzz” Fangman. He spent his early years in Centralia, Kansas and later moved to the Fangman Family Farm at Seneca. He graduated from Nemaha Valley High School...
Brooklyn J. Marie Carter
Sep 10, 2024
Brooklyn Jennifer Marie Carter, aged 25, passed away on September 10th, 2024, in Omaha, Nebraska. Born on June 26th, 1999, Brooklyn was known for her vibrant and bubbly personality. She was outgoing, outspoken, and never knew a stranger. Her intelligence and humor shone brightly, and her love for animals and bold faith were evident to all who knew her. She...
Julie A. Tibbits
Sep 8, 2024
Julie Anne Tibbits, 45, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, due to a tragic motor vehicle accident. She was born on March 13, 1979, in Topeka, Kansas, to Robert Ervin Davis and Linda Sue (Smith) Davis. On January 3, 2002, Julie married her high school sweetheart and best friend, Steven Eugene Tibbits. Together, they raised three...
Bonnie Lee Edwards
Sep 7, 2024
Bonnie Lee Edwards 78, was born in Topeka, Kansas to Orlando Hamilton Dandridge and Frances Dandridge.
She was a graduate of Topeka High School, Class of 1964.
On July 31, 1964 she was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She maintained her integrity throughout her entire life leaving a legacy of tender care of the older sisters in her congregation, showing loyal...
Joseph "Joe" McCarter
Sep 7, 2024
Joseph "Joe" McCarter, born on October 22, 1943 to Arthur and Monica McCarter, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2024. He was a beloved member of the Topeka community, whose life was marked by service and dedication.
Joe graduated from Auburn Rural High School in 1961, where he laid the foundation for a life characterized by hard work...
Savannah Rae Lafountain
Sep 4, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Savannah Rae LaFountain. A beautiful baby girl who touched so many lives in such a brief time. Only 6 weeks old, on September 4, 2024. Savannah Rae went to be with our Lord. Savannah is the Daughter of MaKayla Penry and Logan LaFountain. Although taken too soon, her spirit...
Elaine Hansen
Sep 2, 2024
H. Hansen, 94, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024.
Elaine was the oldest of six children born to Albert and Henrietta McBride of Danbury, Iowa.
Raised on a farm, she moved to Omaha, Nebraska to continue her education. She returned to Mapleton, Iowa to marry Darrel Hesse in 1950. After this marriage dissolved, Elaine raised her five children alone.
She worked...
