Sep 21, 2023

Lyda S. Amon, 100, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at Medicalodges Jackson County where she had resided since 2019.She was born August 3, 1923, in Whiting, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph A. and Johanna (Brackhahn) Davidson. Her father passed when she was five years old. She was raised by her mother and step-father, James C. Monhollon. She...

Sep 19, 2023

Mary Elizabeth (Rose) Simmons passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023 at home after a short bout with cancer. Her daughter Tamara was by her side. Mary was born to William Gene Rose Sr. and Annabelle Lavina Reedy Rose July 03 1944 in Topeka, KS. She married Terry A. Simmons September 17, 1994 and enjoyed 29 years together.

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Sep 19, 2023

Glen Sylvester Bayless, Jr. of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his home.He was born on May 30, 1949, to Glen Sylvester Bayless Sr. and Rosa Mae Gilbert Bayless in Topeka, KS. Glen graduated from Highland Park High School in 1967. After graduation he attended Washburn University and worked for the State of Kansas where he...

Sep 19, 2023

Irene L. Robertson, 91, of Topeka, passed away on September 19, 2023 at Stormont Vail Hospital.She was born on November 29, 1931 to Clarence and Jessie (Roberts) Chitwood, at their family home in Ozawkie, Kansas.After graduating from Seaman High School in 1949, she married Harold Robertson on December 23, 1950, in Arkansas. Together they grew their family and raised 2...

Sep 19, 2023

Dennis Delgadillo (Delge), 70, of Topeka, passed away, Tuesday, September 19, 2023.Visitation with the family receiving friends will be held from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Parker-Price Funeral Home. Cremation will follow per the families request. Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Sep 18, 2023

Joseph "Joey" Allen Martin, 34, of Topeka, passed away on September 18, 2023 at his home. He was born on January 26, 1989 to Joseph and Dana (Gabler) Martin in Topeka, Kansas. Joey worked as a Quality Inspector for Mars. Joey loved spending time with his family, friends, and dogs Shai and Khonsu. Joey enjoyed Marvel and DC comic books...

Sep 17, 2023

Gary E. Helmick, 82, of Grantville, passed away on September 17, 2023. Gary was born on June 21, 1941 to Clarence and Leota (Larson) Helmick in Osage City, Kansas. He attended Seaman High School then joined the United States Marine Corps, where he faithfully served from 1958 to 1964, before he was honorably discharged. On December 24, 1960, Gary married...

Sep 17, 2023

Terry Lee Thomas, 75, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2023.He was born February 2, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ray Julius and Mary Jane (Babcock) Thomas. Terry was a construction labor for Murray and Son's Construction for over 20 years and retired in 2012.He enjoyed watching Western shows and movies, but John Wayne was his favorite....

Sep 16, 2023

Shirley Maxwell Godlove, 86, of Topeka, Ks. passed away peacefully Saturday Sept. 16, 2023.She was born June 13, 1937 in Steele, Missouri. She attended school in Caruthersville, Missouri.Throughout her working career, she worked with the public in customer service roles.Married December 9, 1999 to Donald (Pete) Godlove in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. They resided in Topeka Kansas and were married until...

Sep 14, 2023

Galen Fienhage, 88, of Topeka, passed away September 14, 2023.

He was born November 2, 1934, in Kelly, Kansas, the son of Frank and Catherine (Vondemkamp) Fienhage. After graduating from Hayden High School in 1952 he joined the Navy. Galen served during the Korean War as a pipe fitter and yeoman aboard the submarine tender USS Nereus,...

Sep 13, 2023

Shirley Schmick, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.  She was born August 26, 1938 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Harry and Helen Wyman.   She graduated from Topeka High School and married George Schmick on August 23, 1958 in Middletown, NY.  They were married for over 55 years until his passing in 2013.  Shirley was...

Sep 12, 2023

Michael Lee Cline passed away after a battle with cancer in the early morning hours of Sept. 12, 2023.Mike was born on August 27, 1955, in Fairbanks, Alaska to Susan Lorene Runyons and Ralph Lee Cline. He was the second of four children. Mike's mother passed away when he was 8 years old, a short time later his father married...

Sep 11, 2023

E. Edith Anderson, 76, of Topeka passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023.   She was born June 10, 1947 at Onaga, Kansas the daughter of Kenneth and Almira Schwarz Anderson.   Edith was raised in Topeka, she worked for a number of years at Fairlawn Heights Nursing Home.   She enjoyed knitting, and gave away lots of afgans.  Edith passed along...

Sep 10, 2023

Laird  C. Lester, 85, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023. He was born May 2, 1938, in Mayetta, Kansas, the son of Charles and Ethel (Wyker) Lester. He served in the U.S. Army in Panama. Laird was employed by Stormont-Vail Hospital over 35 years. He married Josephine LaPaglia June 13, 1965.  She preceded him in death on...

Sep 10, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce that Tania Renee Benson passed from this life on September 10, 2023 in Osawatomie, Kansas and is at last resting in peace. Tania has been a resident of Kansas for most of the last 25 plus years. Tania was born on January 29, 1954 to Eugene and Sibyl Benson in Oklahoma...

Sep 10, 2023

Howard Harvey, 92, of Topeka passed away on September 10, 2023.   He was born August 19, 1931 in Missoula, Montana.   Howard was raised in Bremerton, Washington graduating from high school in 1950.  He loved to box and won the Olympic Peninsula Championship that year, after which he served two years in the United States Army.   During his four plus...

Sep 10, 2023

Rosella "Rose" Sill, 87, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, KS.She was born May 5, 1936, in Burlington, KS, the daughter of Edward and Maude (Davidson) Roberts. She graduated from Lebo High School in 1954. Rose was a member of the United Methodist Church and attended the Second Presbyterian Church. Rose...

Sep 9, 2023

Lois M. Gibbs, 80, of Topeka passed away on September 9, 2023 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.  She was born October 11, 1942 in Topeka the daughter of Arthur C. and Leona Hogbin Martin. Lois grew up in the Oakland neighborhood and attended Topeka High. We are grateful for her service to our country, Lois served in the United...

Sep 9, 2023

Mary Wilhelmina Weston, 86, Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at a local care center.Mary was born June 27, 1937 in Columbus, KS the daughter of Leland and Lela Viola (Gatewood) Gilliland. She graduated from Riverton High School in 1955 and attended Ft. Scott Community College and Topeka Technical School.She was employed by the State of Kansas as a...

Sep 9, 2023

Helen Garretson, passed away September 9, 2023. Helen was born September 28, 1923 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Florence Miller. After graduating from Dale High School, she pursued her dream of being an R.N., graduating from Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital, School of Nursing in Johnstown.Helen did community home health nursing until she married Dave Garretson in 1946, after he...