Aug 11, 2023

John Paul Wheeler, 79, of Sunrise Beach, MO passed away on Friday, August 11th, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS. John was born on November 14th, 1943 to John & Katherine (Sharkey) Wheeler in Topeka. In 1961, John graduated from Topeka High School. After High School, John graduated from the Clark School of Business at Washburn University in...

Aug 11, 2023

William "Bill" Schultz, 71, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.He was born January 6, 1952, in Norfolk, Nebraska, the son of Gerhardt and Berdine (Wagner) Schultz. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1970. Bill proudly served in the United States Air Force and enlisted in April of 1971. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family. He...

Aug 7, 2023

Billie Jo White, 74, of Topeka, lost her battle with cancer on August 7, 2023. She was born July 30, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of Arnold and Darlene Meyer. She was a member of the Topeka High Class of 1967. Billie Jo worked at Volume Shoe Source (Payless Shoes) for over 25 years, later she worked for Sutherlands...

Aug 7, 2023

Letha Ann Smith, 76, of Topeka passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023.  She was born on April 19, 1947 in Topeka, KS.  She was the oldest of four daughters born to Arnold and Darlene Meyer.  Letha graduated from Topeka High School with the class of 1965.  She worked at Brewster Place and then was a home daycare provider...

Aug 7, 2023

H. Gede Frost, 59, of Topeka, passed away on August 7, 2023 at Stormont Vail in Topeka. He was born on August 12, 1963 to Charles and Judy (Griffiths) Frost in Holton, Kansas and was raised by his grandparents, William H. and Lucille I. Griffiths. He graduated from Rossville High School (Go Dawgs!) and worked at Josten's in Topeka for...

Aug 7, 2023

Harlan O. Magee, of Topeka, passed away August 7, 2023. He was surrounded by his family in his home on the same block where he had lived most of his 100 years. He was born in Oakland, Ks, to Ira O. and Floye V. (Snyder) Magee on March 14, 1923. Harlan attended Oakland Elementary and Holliday Jr. High through 9th...

Aug 5, 2023

Bill D. Gehrke, 75, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, August 5th, 2023 in Reno, Nevada. Bill was born on October 16th, 1947 to Oscar & Betty (Smith) Gehrke in Topeka. He was the oldest of seven. In 1965, Bill graduated from Topeka High School. In 1966, Bill married Viola Jones in Topeka. They were married for 57 years,...

Aug 5, 2023

Bill Gehrke, 75, passed away on Aug 5, 2023. He is a 1965 graduate from Topeka High School. Bill was a NASCAR enthusiast. He was married to Viola Jones for 57 years. They have a son, David and a daughter Paula. He was very proud of his family. He loved his Ford Mustang. Graveside memorial services will be held at...

Aug 4, 2023

Leonard (Lee) O . Rucker, Jr, 70, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023.

He was born June 22, 1953 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Leonard and Dorothy (Sims) Rucker, Sr. He was a graduate of A.P. Leto High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1971 through 1977.

Mr. Rucker had...

Aug 4, 2023

Diana Rae Manger passed away August 4th, 2023. She was born March 12th, 1964 in Topeka KS.  She was the daughter of Herbert and Shirley Manger. She graduated from Seaman High in 1982. Diana ended up finding a love for her job as a Medical Biller/Coder which lead her back to school in the early 2000's and ended up...

Aug 2, 2023

Dwayne A. Jones, 66, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at Stormont Vail. Dwayne was born February 20, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Virgil and Dorothea (Simmons) Jones. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1975. He was employed by Topeka Metal Specialties before the start of a 34 year career as a truck driver for many different...

Jul 29, 2023

Marian Dean Thomas, born May 06, 1926, passed away July 29, 2023, at her daughter's home in Topeka, KS, surrounded by family and friends. Marian was a loving mother, grandmother, and caretaker. Marian enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the lake camping, going to the casino, and listening to country music, with the occasional Kid Rock. Marian also...

Jul 25, 2023

Paul Lucas passed away at Stormont -Vail Hospital early Monday morning.  He was 87. Paul was born to Harry and Laverna Lucas on April 30,1936 and was the youngest of 4 siblings, Alice, Richard, and Wayne have all passed away.

He was married to Mary Spangler.  They were later divorced.  To that union was born G. Paul...

Jul 22, 2023

Gary L. Ross, 74, of Topeka, passed away July 22, 2023. He was born July 21, 1949, in Holton, Kansas, to Herbert Ross Jr, and Florence (Nocktonick) Ross.  He was a member of the Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents and sisters Nancy Ross and Joyce Ross-Peay, granddaughter Leah Ross and...

Jul 20, 2023

JoAnn Keeling peacefully passed away July 20, 2023 in Overland Park, KS. Born on November 12th in Joplin, MO, JoAnn lived a life of passion and adventure in her 90 years. She married her husband of 49 years, Elisha "Bud" Keeling, whom she married just two weeks after meeting him. Elisha asked for her hand in marriage after one week...

Jul 20, 2023

Diana Sue (Carney) Arnold passed away at the age of 69 on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Topeka, KS after her brave fight against bladder cancer. She was at her home, surrounded by the loving family she always put first.Diana is survived by her devoted husband of 48 years, Bill Arnold, and their children and grandchildren: o Daughter - Stephanie...

Jul 17, 2023

Viola A. Amon, 95, of Topeka, passed away on July 17, 2023 at Rolling Hills Assisted Living in Topeka, Kansas. Viola was born on November 20, 1927 to James and Anna (Kingsborough) Howe at the home in Scranton, Kansas. She graduated from Scranton High School. Viola was a secretary for the Federal Government and retired after her hard work in...

Jul 16, 2023

Johnnie S. Green, 49, of Topeka, passed away on July 16, 2023 at his home. Johnnie was born on January 29, 1974 to John and Carolyn (Byrd) Green in Topeka, KS. He was a graduate of Topeka West High School in 1992. Johnnie worked for Frito Lay in Topeka for 4 years. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs football...

Jul 10, 2023

Helen Maxcine Swartz, 91, Gower, MO, formerly of Topeka, passed away in Gower, MO on Monday, July10, 2023.Helen was born July 6, 1932 in Hamilton, Alabama, the daughter of Arzie Bernice and Carrie Lee Shackelford. She graduated from Paul Haynes Vocational High School in Birmingham, AL.She was employed as a nurses aide for much of her adult life. Over the...

Jul 9, 2023

Milton "Gene" Eugene May, 68, of Topeka, KS passed away on July 9, 2023 at his home. Gene was born on July 6, 1955 to Robert and Phyllis (Shumate) May in Topeka, Kansas. During his youth, Gene lived with his grandparents, Mildred and Beuford "BM" Schumate, attending school in Topeka.Shortly after leaving high school he met his first wife, Ann,...