Feb 12, 2022

Donald "Pete" Clyde Godlove, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022.He was born June 1, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Clyde and Ona (Allen) Godlove. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1956. Pete was a truck driver for most of his life working for Chip Carriers, Frito Lay, and Holton Live Stock pulling Frito Lay...

Feb 11, 2022

Ricky R. Rea, age 63, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Ricky was born February 22, 1958 in Topeka the son of Johnny and Diana (Freed) Rea.  He grew up in North Topeka, graduating from Seaman High School in 1976.  He married Colleen White, they later divorced.  He married Sandra...

Feb 11, 2022

Floyd G. Hester, age 69, of Topeka passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Midland Hospice House.  Floyd was born July 7, 1952 in Marked Tree, Arkansas the son of Carl and Addie (Raines) Hester.  Floyd worked various jobs throughout his life: Topeka Tent & Awning, where he met his wife, Gideon Pallet Company, Yellow Cab, and with his...

Feb 10, 2022

Alfred L. King, Jr., age 59, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his home in Topeka.  Alfred was born February 8, 1963 in Topeka the son of Alfred L. King, Sr. and Karlin Jane Reece King.  He grew up in Topeka, attending Topeka High School.  He served in the National Guard from 1982 – 1996.  He...

Feb 10, 2022

Harold "Bill" William Beckwith, 89, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital with his son and daughter by his side. He was born on January 15, 1933 to Paul and Jennie (Martin) Beckwith in Topeka, KS. Bill graduated from Meriden High School. After graduation he went to serve his country.On March 12, 1973 Bill...

Feb 9, 2022

Sharon Kay (Axelton) Moore, 64, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022.She was born December 30, 1957, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin and Kathryn (Peterson) Axelton. She graduated from Topeka High School class of 1976.Sharon grew up in Topeka Kansas. She was Swedish and proud of her heritage. She was a twin and always had a close...

Feb 8, 2022

Twila LaRae Gillespie, age 76, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Plaza West in Topeka.  Twila was born April 17, 1945 in Topeka the daughter of Hilton and LaVon (Meade) Metzger.  She graduated from Topeka High School.  She married Norwood “Woody” Gillespie April 18, 1968.  He preceded her in death January 20, 2000.  Twila enjoyed camping...

Feb 7, 2022

Derek A. Meek, age 61, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 at his home in the Oakland neighborhood of North Topeka.  Derek was born July 30, 1960 in Topeka, the son of Rayburn “Jake” and Elizabeth (Isaacs) Meek.  Derek graduated from Highland Park High School.  He worked as a dump truck driver.  Derek loved fishing and Harley...

Feb 6, 2022

Veta "Joy" Rhoades, 89, of Wichita, passed away on February 6, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas. Joy was born on January 28, 1933 in Amarillo, Texas. She was raised by her parents, Glenn and Gertrude (Carlton) Lawson. Later in life she moved to Altamont, Kansas where she attended a school and graduated from LaBette County Community High School in 1950.On July...

Feb 5, 2022

Beloved Father, Grandfather, Brother, Husband and Son, Rudolph Nicklos Benton was born on May 7th 1931 in McAlester Oklahoma and born into eternity February 5th 2022 in Lancaster, California at the age of 90.Rudolph or "Rudy" as most knew him was raised in Haileyville, Oklahoma to Russell H Benton and Carrie Giacomo Benton. He grew up in a large family...

Feb 4, 2022

Carolyn “Susie” Sue Mosher, 72, of Topeka passed Friday, February 4, 2022 at her home. She was born Carolyn Sue Mentzer on August 16, 1949 in Topeka the daughter of Otho and Claudia Stolz Mentzer.

Susie graduated from Seaman High School in 1967. Susie and her husband, Bugsy, owned and operated their store, That...

Feb 4, 2022

Johnny Davis was born on November 7, 1943 in Topeka, Kansas and remained there the rest of his life.  Johnny pursed many talents and interest throughout his lifetime which included photography, writing on various subjects and he was an amazing artist.   Johnny was also an accomplished musician, playing several stringed instruments such as the five-stringed banjo, bass guitar, and...

Feb 4, 2022

“Jack” Essman, 77, of Topeka passed away on February 4, 2022. He was born March 11, 1944 at Lawrence, Kansas the son of Elmer and Etta Ryles Essman. He grew up at Grantville and attended grade school there. He went on to high school at Perry. He graduated from Perry High School in 1962. Jack played baseball and basketball. Several...

Feb 4, 2022

David Joseph Saile, 75, of Topeka, passed away on February 4, 2022 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. David was born on December 15, 1946 to Clifford and Rowena (Potter) Saile in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1965. David married Penny Wood on August 8, 1965. Together they had 2 children. They...

Feb 3, 2022

Michael K. "Spot" Kesel, found his forever wings on the evening of Thursday, February 3rd, 2022, as he was attempting to make his way home to Flagler Beach, FL., on his motorcycle.Riding and that wind therapy was something he always loved. Some of his other loves are the children and grandchildren he leaves behind, a legacy he was always proud...

Feb 1, 2022

Robert D. Groves, 75, of Topeka passed away on February 1, 2022. He was born November 5, 1946 in Topeka the son of Arthur and Gracie Louber Groves. Robert had seven siblings. Robert grew up in Topeka and attended Highland Park High School. He was on the gymnastics team at Highland Park. After high school he was drafted into the...

Feb 1, 2022

Edward John Kombacher, 70, of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1951 to Edward and Dorothy (Heinrich) Kombacher in Watertown, NY. Edward volunteered at the Topeka Rescue Mission where he later worked as a security officer. He enjoyed reading the Bible and teaching faith to others. Edward liked to listen...

Jan 31, 2022

Jonathan Daniel Vazquez, 23, of Topeka, passed away on January 31, 2022 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born on June 4, 1998 to Alfredo and Olga (Perez) Vazquez in Pamona, CA. Jonathan graduated from Seaman High School in 2017. He was attending Allen County Community College, studying business. Jonathan was a member of Jehovah's Witness. He loved to make...

Jan 30, 2022

Our loving mother Carol Lynn Willey, 76, of Silver Lake, KS went to live with Jesus on January 30, 2022 after battling viral pneumonia at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka, KS.

Carol Lynn Riddle was born on September 30, 1945 to Samuel Baird Riddle and Bertha Ellen Sill of Emporia, KS.   After graduating from Emporia High School in...

Jan 30, 2022

Seth Randolph Rakestraw, 57, of Silver Lake, passed away on January 30, 2022 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. He was born on October 31, 1964 to Harris and Virginia (McCall) Rakestraw in Topeka, KS. Seth worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 35 years before retiring. Seth is survived by his daughter, Heather (Dustin) Rakestraw; brothers, Ken Rakestraw, Jeff (Mary)...