Feb 6, 2021

Brian Lee Dougan, Sr. of Topeka passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021.   Brian worked as a welder by trade and had worked at Capital City Iron Works and later Topeka Metal Specialties.   He enjoyed driving the backroads, motorcycles, hunting and fishing in earlier years. He raised chickens and ducks.  Brian also enjoyed watching westerns and the Godfather movies....

Feb 5, 2021

Larry D. Taylor, 73, of Topeka, passed away on February 5, 2021, after a well fought battle with cancer.He was born on March 2, 1947 to Doyle and Laura (Henneberg) Taylor at Axtell, KS.Larry was inducted into the United States Army on March 7, 1966 and served for 6 years before Honorable Discharge. While serving he earned the National Defense...

Feb 4, 2021

Lou Anna Lowe, 71, of Topeka passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021.   She was born September 3, 1949 in Topeka the daughter of Bert E. and Jessie F Beighlie Lowe. She grew up at Auburn and graduated from high school there with the class of 1967. She enjoyed music, old cars, Harley Davidson’s, cats, watching movies and visiting...

Feb 3, 2021

Donna Grace (Shreves) Petri, age 80, of Topeka, passed away February 3, 2021 at the Rossville Health and Rehab.  Donna was born February 23, 1940 at Council Bluffs, Iowa to Roy and Vesta Shreves.  She met Allen Petri at Lincoln Bible Institute and they married on January 11, 1963.  They lived in Green Bay, Wisconsin until 1967, when they...

Feb 3, 2021

Robert “Earl” Koch, age 93, passed away February 3, 2021.  Earl was born September 29, 1927 in Centralia, Kansas to William J. and Clementine Mueller Koch.  He met Cora M. Spacek after his brother Jack stole one of Cora’s senior pictures and brought it home for his brothers to see.  Earl and Cora married November 22, 1953 in Centralia,...

Feb 2, 2021

Frank Dale Andersen of Ozawkie, Kansas passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the age of 88. Frank was born on December 22, 1932 in Cleburne, Kansas to Wiggo and Frances Andersen. For 26 years, he worked for Goodyear Tire, building tires. In his spare time, he was always working with wood and building things.

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Feb 1, 2021

James A. Stoops of Hurst, Texas passed away on February 1, 2021 in Hurst, Texas.He was always remembered as a loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Friend and Colleague to those that knew him. He was born on July 25, 1947 to Ralph and Ethel Stoops in Topeka, Kansas. Jim was an avid golfer, bowler and loved working in the yard with...

Feb 1, 2021

Mariah Jean Myrick, 25, of Topeka, passed away from heart failure on February 1, 2021. She was born on October 24, 1995 to Jennifer Myrick and Gabriel Clatterbuck in Topeka, KS. Mariah is survived by her Daughter, Aaliyah Hunter; Mother, Jennifer Myrick; Grandparents, Michael and Lisa Myrick; Brother, Jayden Pusch, Sister, Jenna Pusch; Uncles, Brian Myrick, James Myrick, and Joshua...

Feb 1, 2021

Margarete Genevieve Miller, 95, of Topeka, passed away on February 1, 2021 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus. Margarete was born on September 1, 1925 to Robert and Carrie (Case) Bashor in Union Star, MO. She married Donald Miller in 1945. Margarete worked at Highland Park State Bank for 23 years before retiring in 1987. She...

Jan 31, 2021

Tatiyana N. Wade, age 22, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 after a vehicle accident in Cass County, Nebraska.  Tatiyana was born September 3, 1998 in Topeka the daughter of Greg and Dawndi (Wade) Worford.  Tatiyana graduated from Highland Park High School in 2016 and was pursuing a nursing degree from Washburn University.  She was also working...

Jan 30, 2021

Mildred Sanborn, 95, of Topeka, passed away on January 30, 2021.   She was born October 27, 1925 in Baldwin City, Kansas the daughter of Jesse and Eva Medlock Sayler.   She was married to Ted Sanborn until his death on March 30, 1979. She later married Marvin Foster and he preceded her in death. Mildred worked at Baldwin Appliance Store...

Jan 28, 2021

Henry Barney, 67, of Topeka passed away at his home on Thursday, January 28, 2021.   He was born July 14, 1953 in Topeka the son of Marion Lewis and Dorothy Barrett Barney. He was in construction for over 30 years.   He last worked at Wolfe Construction Company.   He liked to fish, watch NASCAR, and was a big Jayhawk and...

Jan 28, 2021

Mary Lou Crooks, age 93, passed away on January 28, 2021 in Wamego, Kansas.   She was born March 21, 1927 to Clarence and Bertha (Harzog) McFarland in Topeka, Kansas.

After graduating from Westport High School, Mary Lou wed Joseph A. Breneman and raised four children, Steven, David, Donald and Robert.

In 2001, Mary Lou wed...

Jan 28, 2021

On Thursday, January 28th, 2021, Julie Helms, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 59. Julie was born on April 6th, 1961, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Olin and Rita (Blomberg) Remmert.Julie received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Emporia State University, and she worked for the State of Kansas for...

Jan 27, 2021

Donald LongDon's CarzDon Long (73) of "Don's Carz" succumbed to his battle with cancer on Wednesday, January 27th,. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Peggy (Martin); daughter, Susan; brother Tony (Gloria), sister-in-law Paula, and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and family. He is preceded in death by his son Scott, mother Martha, father Donald, and brother Roger....

Jan 25, 2021

Marian “Ruth” Hazlitt, 96, of Topeka passed away on January 25, 2021. Ruth was born on March 5, 1924 the daughter of Sidney and Edna Hazlitt.   She lived most of her life in Topeka.   She had been a member of Evangel Temple and Family of God Church in Topeka. She was retired from the State of Kansas, Department of...

Jan 23, 2021

Mary Frances (Tierney) Simmons passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at the Homestead assisted living facility in Topeka; she was 100 years, one month, and 15 days of age.

Mary Frances Tierney was born December 8, 1920, in Burlington, Kansas to Frederick William and Frances Alberta (Walkling) Tierney.  Her parents operated a photography studio and farm in...

Jan 22, 2021

Charles E. Weaver, age 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at his home in Topeka.  Charles was born December 18, 1930 in Parsons, KS the son of Ralph and Viola Weaver.  Charles graduated from Parsons High School and received a degree from Parsons Junior College.  Charles served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at...

Jan 21, 2021

Marsha L. Burress, age 60, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at her home in Topeka.  Marsha was born October 22, 1960 in Amarillo, Texas the daughter of Harry and Louise (DeLoach) Peterson.  Marsha graduated from Highland Park High School in 1978.  She worked at Mike’s IGA in the Oakland neighborhood for many years.  Most recently she...

Jan 20, 2021

Treva K. Emery, 93, of Topeka passed away on January 20, 2021.   She was born April 3, 1927 at Cherryvale, Kansas the daughter of William and Katherine Walker. Treva was raised at Cherryvale by John and Katherine Osborn. She was married to Michael Emery on June 23, 1951 in Topeka. She worked at Hallmark Cards several years until her...