Nov 5, 2021

Leslie "Wayne" Shrimplin, 86, of Topeka, passed away on November 5, 2021 at McCrite Plaza. He was born on January 10, 1935 to John T. and Naomi (Guinn) Shrimplin in McLouth, KS. He was raised by Ernest and Naomi (Guinn) Kingsley in Oskaloosa, Kansas.Wayne graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1954. After graduation, he joined the United States Army, and...

Nov 4, 2021

Judith Ann (Halderman) "Judy" Allen, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021. Judy was born on December 18, 1938 in Alma, Kansas to Marvin and Dora Halderman in the home of her grandparents. Judy graduated from Highland Park High School in 1956. She married the love of her life Garland G. Allen on June 15, 1956.Judy was a cake...

Nov 3, 2021

Isabelle L. McConnaughey, age 96-⅓ (we find you count months when you’re under 5 and over 90), passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  Isabelle was born June 23, 1925 in Atchison, KS the daughter of Frank Lindsey and Lillian Rosemond (Pharris) Lindsey. She married Joseph McConnaughey on November 3, 1942.  He preceded her in death in 1974.  She was...

Nov 2, 2021

Violet P. Jolly, age 90, of Ft. Worth, Texas, formerly of Topeka, KS passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at her daughter's home in Ft. Worth, Texas.  Violet was born September 28, 1931 in Summerfield, KS the daughter of Hubert and Daisy (Tripp) Lilly.  She worked as a seamtress most of her life.  She married Delbert Jolly June 1,...

Nov 2, 2021

Donna Jean Kraus-Cummings, age 50, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2021 in Topeka.  Donna was born February 25, 1971 in Topeka the daughter of David and Shirley (Jackson) Kraus.  She graduated from Emporia High School.  She attended Allen County Community College.  She worked as a medical receptionist for various medical facilities.  Donna married Kevin Safarik, they later...

Nov 1, 2021

Christopher Taylor Jackson  MD, MDes, passed away November 1, 2021.  He was born in Boulder, Colorado December 16, 1983 and grew up in Littleton, Colorado.  After Littleton High School, he graduated Summa Cum Laude from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, with a degree in Microbiology and Neuroscience.  While at Miami, he was recognized as the Outstanding Tutor of the...

Nov 1, 2021

Diana Joyce Douglas, 67, of Topeka, passed away on November 1, 2021 at her home. She was born on February 7, 1954 to Clarence and Margery (Ewbank) Hunt at Garnett, KS. Joyce graduated from Garnett High School in 1972. She attended Washburn University, then later went to work for Laird Noller working as a telephone operator. After, she worked at...

Oct 31, 2021

Susan I. Slusser, age 60 of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at her home in Topeka.  Susan was born May 28, 1961 in Topeka the daughter of Paul and Helen (Nelson) Slusser.  She grew up near Dover and graduated from Highland Park High School.  She worked for Southwest Publishing (Jostens) in Topeka for over 20 years.

Oct 31, 2021

Raymond Moritz, Sr., age 78, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Ray was born April 18, 1943 in Topeka the son of William and Sarah (Konrade) Moritz.  He married Naomi Mae Bixby, they later divorced.  Ray worked as a roofer for various roofers in Topeka.  He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

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Oct 30, 2021

Roma Jean (Hiebert) Earles (February 22, 1944 - October 30, 2021) artist, pianist, nature lover, union member and activist, mentor, sister of Ron, Marcia, and Linda, mother of Chelsea, Jill and Erika, Groszma to Jessie Bird, loving companion of 60 years to Ralph and devoted aunt, teacher, friend, and honorary grandma to so many loved ones, died on Saturday...

Oct 29, 2021

Lewis M. Britto, age 70, of Topeka, passed away Friday evening, October 29, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Lewis was born September 4, 1951 in Illinois the son of Lawrence and Frances (Warr) Britto.  He grew up attending Highland Park High School.  He worked as a salesman for Palmer News, which later became Anderson News.  He volunteered for...

Oct 29, 2021

Larry L. Epke, age 75, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021 in Topeka.  Larry was born September 20, 1946 in York, Nebraska, the son of Edwin and Paula (Gocke) Epke.  Larry graduated from Utica High School in Utica, Nebraska.  He served in the Army Reserve. He married Sherri Johnson August 9, 1996 in Miami, OK.  She survives. ...

Oct 29, 2021

Melody Ann Lolley-Jones, 63, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on October 29, 2021, peacefully at her home. Melody was born on August 19, 1959 in Topeka. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1977. She married Lloyd (Ernie) Jones on July 23, 2000 in Topeka, Kansas. Melody was a homemaker her entire life. She won the Best of the...

Oct 27, 2021

Franklin Billy "Bill" Moore, 83, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021.He was born November 20, 1937, in North Platte, Nebraska, the son of Charley and Venona (Wilcox) Moore. He served in the U.S. Army until being honorably discharged. Bill was employed by Lewis Auto Salvage in Topeka until retiring.Bill married Donna J. Haid on April 21, 1961. She...

Oct 27, 2021

Geraldine "Gerry" Prostler, 79, of Topeka passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, in Topeka. Gerry is survived by her children, Christopher V. Prostler and Joelle Miller; siblings, Stephanie Capichoni, Anthony Cianchetta; Grandchildren, Christopher J. Prostler, Mackenna and Kinslea Miller.Per Gerry's wishes, cremation has taken place and services are pending.

Oct 26, 2021

Ronald Burress of Topeka, passed away at his home with his wife by his side on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. He was 82 years old. Ronald was born on May 6, 1939 to Merrill and Gladys (Hawk) Burress in Grove, KS. He and with wife, Susanne, were married for 60 years.Ronald was employed at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company...

Oct 25, 2021

David Dean Johannes, 72, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021.He was born August 21, 1949, in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Albert F. and Esther (Stohs) Johannes. He was a 1967 graduate of Marysville High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.David was employed by Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka for 41 years,...

Oct 23, 2021

David “Dave” J. Luttjohann, age 69 of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Tanglewood Care Home, where he had been living since 2020.  Dave was born June 9, 1952 in Topeka the son of Robert “Rube” and Margaret “Marge” (Neiswender) Luttjohann.  Dave was raised by his mother, Marge and his stepfather,...

Oct 23, 2021

Travis Lee Cook, 40, of Topeka, passed away on October 23, 2021 at his home. He was born on December 11, 1980 to Kevin and Leann (Coffee) Cook in Topeka, KS.Travis graduated from Seaman High School in 1999. After graduation Travis started working for Ferrell Construction and then many years for SPT as a ware house manager. Later in life,...

Oct 22, 2021

Trudy Ann Wunder, 55, of Topeka, passed away on October 22, 2021.   She was born January 9, 1966 in Topeka the daughter of Thomas and Beulah Roark Wunder.  She attended St. Matthews Grade School and later Highland Park High School.   Trudy loved her grandchildren.  They were her pride and joy.   She enjoyed Halloween, any kind of Hannibal Lecter movie,...