Oct 7, 2021

James "Pee Wee" Reece, age 65, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  James was born January 10, 1956 in Missouri, the son of Jim and Shirley Reece.  James served in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee.  He married Deborah Schreiner.  She preceded him in death September 29, 2021.  James and Deborah...

Oct 7, 2021

Johnny Dean Dodds, 47, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021.He was born July 3, 1974, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Milton D. and Carolyn Sue (Degan) Dodds. He attended Topeka Public Schools.Survivors include his mother, Carolyn "Carol" Dodds; four brothers, Clint Dodds, Christopher Dodds, Adam Dodds, and Cory Dodds; three sisters Kim Dodds, Michelle Dodds, and Daina...

Oct 5, 2021

Benjamin Dale Pickering, 30, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021.He was born October 12, 1990, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Ervin "Jr" and Edwina Pickering. When he was younger, Benjamin enjoyed playing video games and watching wrestling. His favorite animals were pandas and dogs. He also enjoyed watching KC Chiefs football and KU Basketball. He was...

Oct 5, 2021

Sandra S. "Sandy" Streeter, 81, of Topeka, passed away on October 5, 2021 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on August 2, 1940 to Fred and Elsie (Carlson) Doyle in Topeka, Kansas. Sandy graduated from Silver Lake High School 1957 then attended Washburn University. She worked for DeBacker's Heating and Cooling as a Bookkeeper before retiring. Sandy is survived by...

Oct 3, 2021

Troy “Agustin” Hopp Martinez, age 23, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021 in Topeka.  Troy was born May 19, 1998 in Topeka the son of Troy Hopp and Emma Martinez.  Troy graduated from Topeka High School.  Following graduation, Troy earned his realtor's license, worked at Stormont Vail Hospital, recently completed training with Cox Communications, and was co-owner...

Oct 2, 2021

Ralph E. "R.E." Henley, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021. R.E. was born November 29, 1936, in Burlington, Kansas, the son of Jesse and Leota (Niver) Henley.He graduated from Strawn High School in 1954. R.E. served in the United States Army until 1962, when he was honorably discharged. R.E. married Roberta Pauline Henley (Tabbert Doty) on November...

Sep 30, 2021

Bernard Ray Neiberger, 91, of Lenexa, formerly of Meriden and Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021.He was born April 24, 1930, in Meriden, Kansas, the son of Leonard and Mildred S. (Rodecap) Neiberger. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. Bernard was employed with DuPont later becoming Flexel, retiring in the early 90's. Prior to...

Sep 28, 2021

Deborah Marlene Reece, 64, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Thursday, September 28 th , 2021.

She was born on January 4, 1957 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the daughter of Dr. Jerry Schreiner and Joyce Dultmeier.

Debbie married James Reece April 25, 1992.  Debbie was a daughter, a sister, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt, a wife,...

Sep 28, 2021

Laurence Eugene "Skip" Ellis, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at The University of Kansas- St. Francis Campus in Topeka. He was born September 8, 1945. The son of Laurence Eugene and Crilla Beth (Davis) Ellis, Sr.Skip graduated from Highland Park High School in 1963 and then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Voice and Music Education...

Sep 28, 2021

Peggy Irene Long, 74, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was born June 11, 1947, in Meriden, Kansas, the daughter of Harry A. and Zora C. (Garner) Martin. She was a 1965 graduate of Meriden High School and attended Kansas State University. She loved working in the Horticulture Department. Peggy married Don Long "Don's Carz" on January...

Sep 26, 2021

David Sims Warner, age 75, of Hoyt, KS, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at his home after a long illness.  David was born November 11, 1945 in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, England to Lorain “Dale” and Elizabeth (Sims) Warner.  He came to the United States with his mother at eight months.  Mrs. General George Patton was on the same plane...

Sep 26, 2021

Palmer Scott Thompson, 29, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021.He was born September 22, 1992, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ivan W. and Vicki (Falk) Thompson. He was a 2011 graduate of Silver Lake High School playing on the golf team all four years and was league champion his Senior year.Survivors include two children, Lakyn and Cainen...

Sep 24, 2021

James Henry Franks III, 61, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 among family and friends, at Legacy on 10 th in Topeka, KS.  He was born December 26, 1959 in Ottawa, Kansas, the son of James Henry Franks II and Mary (Roberts) Franks.   James was a much beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend...

Sep 23, 2021

Louise Maureen Swartz, 63, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021.She was born December 1, 1957, in Augsburg, Germany, the daughter of Donald and Elisabeth (Trunzer) Stockton. She attended high school at Shawnee Mission North and graduated in 1975. Louise was employed by Hallmark as a Card Manufacturer for over thirty years. She enjoyed collecting turtle and other similar...

Sep 23, 2021

Julie I. Moore Workmon Brasuell, 87, of Ozawkie, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021.She was born October 23, 1933, in Gore, Oklahoma, the daughter of A.G. and Zetta (Dugger) Moore. Julie attended Caruthers High School and graduated in 1952. Julie worked for various insurance companies as a Secretary in Fresno and Madera, CA. and retired in 1998.Julie was a member...

Sep 22, 2021

Donald Edwin McCulley 84, Topeka, passed away September 22, 2021.Don was born February 4, 1937 in Mound City, Kansas. He was the son to James and Helen (Robinson) McCulley and brother to Helen Gillum and Frank McCulley. Don was raised in nearby Pleasanton, Kansas. Don was raised working as a farmer, enjoyed hunting, fishing and ran track and played football...

Sep 21, 2021

Flora E. Spotts, 93, of Topeka, passed away on September 21, 2021 at Lexington Park Nursing Home. She was born on September 14, 1928 to Chester and Agnes (Gordon) Hartzell in Topeka, KS. Flora graduated from Topeka High School. Flora was a homemaker most of her life. She enjoyed preserving fruits and vegetables from the family garden. Flora also collected...

Sep 19, 2021

Marcia Yvonne (Alumbaugh) Hamilton, 83, of Topeka, KS died peacefully on September 19, 2021, in the compassionate care of Lexington Park Assisted Living and Interim Hospice staff, and her daughters, Diane M. Welchhans (Michael) and Barbara A. Hughes (Scott), all of Topeka.

She was born on August 4, 1938 in Topeka, KS to C.B. (Burt) and Z....

Sep 19, 2021

Scott Eugene Whitmore, 62, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee alongside his wife Melanie K. Whitmore. Scott was born October 20, 1958 in Emporia, Kansas to Maurice Eugene and Virginia Maude (Deitrich) Whitmore.Scott graduated from Emporia High School in 1977. He went on to attend Emporia State University, Oklahoma University and Kansas University graduating...

Sep 18, 2021

Sandi E. Nakoneczny, age 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the University of Kansas, St. Francis Campus.  Sandi was born January 26, 1943 in Topeka, the daughter of Francis and Geraldine (Queen) Edwards.  She graduated from Junction City High School.  She married Edward Nakoneczny August 3, 1968 in Topeka.  Sandi worked in pastoral care for...