Sep 1, 2022

Bridget Ann Gakle, age 37, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 in Topeka.  Bridget was born November 10, 1984 in Garden City, KS the daughter of Kenneth and Phyllis (Marks) Musser.  She grew up in Ft. Scott before moving to Topeka.  She had various jobs, the most recent a pallet company.  She was preceded in death by her parents. ...

Sep 1, 2022

Marguerite L. Williams had her heavenly homecoming on September 1, 2022. She was born September 3, 1925 in Ottawa, Kansas. She was born to Daisy and Albert Hedrick and had an older half-brother, William Homan. She graduated from Kansas University in 1946 and started teaching school in a one room school in Wakefield, Kansas. She married Ira Williams in 1948....

Aug 29, 2022

Brent Scott McCallister, 63, of Lincoln Park, Michigan, passed away on August 29, 2022. Brent was born on June 18, 1959 to Douglas Earl McCallister and Virginia Mae Scott in Dearborn, MI. After graduating from high school, Brent joined the Unites States Army. He served from 1977 to 1980 until being honorably discharged. Brent worked as a truck driver, traveling...

Aug 29, 2022

Raymond Glen Martin, 60, of Perry, passed away on August 29, 2022 at his home. Ray was born on July 10, 1962 to Max and Martha (Crump) Martin in Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1980. He attended Kaw Valley Technical School as an auto mechanic. Ray worked at Montgomery Wards and Farmland Meats. Ray then...

Aug 29, 2022

Edna Rose Fanning, 97, of Topeka, passed away Monday, August 29, 2022. She was born December 7, 1924, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of George and Ella (Schendel) Rice. She was a 1941 graduate of Meriden High School. She was a member of Meriden Community Church, and the Meriden "Get Together" garden club and former member of TARC. Edna married...

Aug 26, 2022

Norma Jean Kendig, 75, of Topeka, passed away on August 26, 2022 at her home in Topeka. She was born on February 5, 1947 to Paul and Lois (Elmer) Anderson in Lawrence, Kansas. Norma graduated from Topeka High School. After graduating she traveled all around the United States. Later in life, she worked as a home health aide for Loving...

Aug 26, 2022

Richard Lee Linder, 88, of Topeka, passed away on August 26, 2022 at McCrite Plaza. He was born on October 6, 1933 to Edmund and Ruth (Delay) Linder in Topeka, KS. Richard graduated from Topeka High School in 1951. After graduation, Richard join the United States Army and served in the Korean Conflict. Richard worked at the Main Post Office...

Aug 25, 2022

Helen Caroline Holt, 86, of Topeka, passed away on August 25, 2022 at Midland Care. She was born on July 16, 1936 to Edward and Viola (Schwanke) Schlodder in Delia, Kansas. Helen attended Topeka High School and graduated in 1954. She worked for Hallmark Card and Seymour Foods Inc. and the Caper Foundation. Helen then worked as a manager for...

Aug 24, 2022

Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Beckley, age 59, of Topeka passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Midland Hospice Care.  Liz was born January 16, 1963 in Stockton, Kansas.  She graduated from Stockton High School with the class of 1982.  She went on and attended WTI in Topeka.  She married Ron Beckley.  He preceded her in death September 26, 2019.  Liz...

Aug 23, 2022

Lynn Ann Morrison, 63, of Topeka, passed away on August 23, 2022 at Heritage Gardens in Oskaloosa, Kansas. She was born on January 11, 1959 to William and Helen (Zuchowski) Morrison in Auburn, Washington. She was raised by her mother, Dianna Morrison. Lynn loved to read her Bible, studying a broad area of books, and play Skip Bo with her...

Aug 22, 2022

Sara Jane Beckwith, 64, of Topeka, passed away on August 22, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on September 27, 1957 to Vesper and Bernice (Danner) Blanchett in Lawrence, KS. She attended Topeka High School and started her own daycare early in life. Sara married Gary Johnson. He preceded her in death. She later married Danny Beckwith. He...

Aug 20, 2022

Floyd Ellis Geasland, Sr., was born November 26, 1932 in Caney, Kansas. the son of Geraldine Key and Bud Smiley.   He attended high school in Valley Center, Kansas, graduating in 1950.  He received his bachelor’s degree from Wichita State in 1954.   He later received his master’s degree at Pittsburg State University.

Floyd was a Major in the...

Aug 18, 2022

Gerald “Bruce” Kimmel, age 67, of Topeka, passed away Thursday morning, August 18, 2022 at his home in Topeka.  Bruce was born June 6, 1955 in Topeka the son of Gerald and Leah (Ransom) Kimmel.  He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1973.  He worked for over 30 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Topeka.  He had...

Aug 18, 2022

Sharon A. Rice, 65, of Topeka passed away on August 18, 2022.  She was born on November 13, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Buddy and Marty Largent.   She graduated from Topeka High School and later went to school to become a CMA.  She worked for many years at Payless Cashways and Stormont Vail in the billing office...

Aug 13, 2022

Linda Louise Pierce, 73, of Topeka, passed away on August 13, 2022 at Midland Care. Linda was born on July 17, 1949 to Virgil and Marilyn (Harren) Pate in Fort Worth, TX. Linda attended Topeka High School. She was a homemaker, taking care of her children. Linda enjoyed working in her yard planting flowers and tomatoes. She loved to decorate...

Aug 10, 2022

Harley D. Roe, age 94, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Harley was born August 5, 1928 in Topeka the son of Archibald and Ida May (Falley) Roe.  He graduated from Seaman High School.  He then served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany.  He married Regina Foreman.  Harley...

Aug 9, 2022

Charles Dennis Holmes, 80, of Topeka passed away on August 9th 2022, in Columbia, MO. An Ice Cream Social Visitation will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, August 20th,at Community Church of Christ in Topeka. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00am,followed by burial at Rochester Cemetery. To leave a message for the family, please select "Share Memories".

Aug 8, 2022

Linda S. Degand, age 71, of Topeka, passed away at her home, Monday, August 8, 2022.  Linda was born January 1, 1951 in Topeka.  Linda married Phillip Degand February 14, 1970.  Linda worked for several nursing homes in Topeka.  She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was a member of the Alders Society.  She...

Aug 6, 2022

Ronald J. Kass, 64, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022.   He was born October 11, 1957 in Topeka the son of George J. and Alyce L. Adair Kass.  He began working at a young age as a cook and bartender.  Ron also worked part time at Russ’s Custom Upholstery.   He later worked at Adams Business Forms...

Aug 6, 2022

Evelyn June Lytle, 98, of Topeka, passed away on August 6, 2022 at Oakley Place in Topeka. She was born on June 12, 1924 to Dewey and Helena Knosp in McCook, Nebraska. Evelyn graduated from McCook High School. She was a homemaker most of her life taking care of her children and family. On March 6, 1944, she married Kenneth...