Aug 1, 2020

Chelsey M. Nelson, age 30, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Midland Hospice after a long battle with brain cancer.  Chelsey was born September 5, 1989 in Topeka.  She graduated from Seaman High School in 2007.  She married Zachery Nelson December 31, 2018.  He survives. Other survivors include  two sons, Brodi and Ryland Morgan; two daughters,...

Aug 1, 2020

Daniel “Dan” V. Tillman II., age 46, of Overbrook, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at a Kansas City hospital.  Dan was born September 19, 1973 in Topeka the son of Daniel and Sharon (McGahey) Pagan.  He was raised by Jose Pagan.  Dan attended Santa Fe Trail schools.  Dan attended the Carbondale Church of Christian.  Dan enjoyed fishing, camping...

Jul 30, 2020

William Phillip Driskell, age 66, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Topeka Center in Topeka.  Phillip was born January 19, 1954 in Topeka the son of Berryman Davis and Barbara Jean (Joslin) Driskell.  He grew up in Topeka, attending Highland Park schools and graduated from Topeka High School.  He married Bonnie Cantwell December 12, 1979 in...

Jul 30, 2020

Ken Casto, 71, Berryton, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.He was born May 30, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Cecil and Delores (King) Casto. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1968. After high school, he served during the Vietnam War as a Seabee with the United States Navy.Ken was employed with the Martin Tractor Company, retiring after...

Jul 30, 2020

William "Bill" L. Bailey, 91, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020.He was born October 10, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert and Edith (Allen) Bailey.Bill married Florine Ann Stohs on November 25, 1951 in Afton, Kansas. Together they had four children.Bill was employed by Ryder Truck as a diesel mechanic, retiring after 40+ years of service. Bill enjoyed...

Jul 29, 2020

George L. "Joe" Swartz, 60, of Berryton, Kansas passed away on July 29, 2020, at his home. He was born on July 19, 1960 to Alvin and Anna (Coffey) Swartz in Clinton, IL. For most of his life he worked as a Service Technician for Lowery and P1 Group Inc.He was a member of Plumbers and Pipe Fitters Union 441...

Jul 28, 2020

Janet Mae Bailey, 70, passed away on July 29, 2020 in Topeka. She was born in Lawrence, Kansas, on May 19, 1950, the daughter of Glenn and Natialene Sims.Janet is survived by her sons, Douglas Carter, Brian "Scott" Carter, and Buddie Smith; and 11 loving grandchildren. Following Janet's wishes, cremation has taken place. To leave a message for Janet's family,...

Jul 27, 2020

Helen S. Richard, age 99, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at the FW Huston Medical Center, senior care unit at Winchester, KS.  Helen was born January 31, 1921 in Concordia, Kansas the daughter of W.J. and Irene (Clark) Gregory.  Helen graduated from Osborn High School.  She married Herbert Smithers, they later divorced.  She married Ruda Richard,...

Jul 27, 2020

Karen Sue Sinclair, age 70, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at her home in east Topeka.  Karen was born February 22, 1950 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Leslie and Alice (Dutton) Ledbetter.  She worked as a seamstress for many years.  Karen is survived by two daughters, Melissa Abbott of Lawrence and Dawndi Edgett of Topeka;...

Jul 26, 2020

Patricia M. King, age 64, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.  Patti was born November 11, 1955 in San Diego, CA, the daughter of Richard M. Godlove II and Vera V. (Cibulski) Godlove. Patti graduated from Highland Park High School in 1973.  She was recognized as Who's Who in College while...

Jul 25, 2020

Hisako Moore, age 88, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020 at her home in Topeka.  Hisako was born November 8, 1931 in Kyoto, Japan the daughter of Deme and Kiyoko Fujiwara.  She worked as a seamstress at Spencer big and tall in Topeka. She married Dale Edward Moore in 1951.  He preceded her in death August 13,...

Jul 25, 2020

Linda Jo Wright, 64, of Osage City, passed away on July 25, 2020. She was born October 9, 1955 in Topeka the daughter of Marjorie and Eldon Wright.   Linda grew up in Topeka. On January 1, 1974 she became the life partner of Richard “Pete” Peterson.   He passed away in April of 2018.   As an adult, Linda lived in...

Jul 22, 2020

Patricia G. Smith, age 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020 in Topeka.  Pat was born August 21, 1940 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania the daughter of Glenn F. and Florence (Wilt) Schultz.  Pat worked for Halls Lithographic in Topeka.  She married Donald R. Smith December 21, 1957 in Hagerstown, Maryland.  He preceded her in death April 10, 2008. ...

Jul 22, 2020

Sandra Sue Dain, age 73, of Topeka, passed away peacefully of natural causes, Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at her home in Topeka.  Sandy was born June 2, 1947 in Molene, Illinois the daughter of Lester and Helen (Claycamp) Stithem.  Sandy graduated from Hoyt High School.  She married Claude “Wes” Dain November 27, 1968 in Hoyt, Kansas.  He survives.  Other...

Jul 21, 2020

Gene V. Wichman, 79, of, Silver Lake, passed away on July 21, 2020 at Autumn Home Plus.He was born on April 12, 1941 to Cliford and Ethel (Keefover) Wichman in Kansas City, MO.Gene worked as a Tire Builder for Goodyear Tire and Rubber where he retired after 36 years of service.On April 6, 1961, he married Carol (Robison) Wichman in...

Jul 20, 2020

Christopher David Messier, age 28, formerly of Topeka, passed away July 20, 2020 in Houston, Texas.  Chris was currently living in Leesville, LA.  Chris was born March 29th, 1992 in Colorado Springs, CO.  Christopher grew up in Topeka and Lawrence, KS. He attended Wanamaker Elementary School, Washburn Rural Middle School.  Chris also attended Washburn Rural High School and graduated...

Jul 20, 2020

Robert M. Breneman, 62, passed away July 20, 2020 in his home in Milford, Kansas.  Robert was born December 6, 1957 in Kansas City, MO, the youngest son of Joseph A. and Mary Lou Breneman.  Robert served as Captain in the Army 1st Infantry Division.   He was a faithful caregiver to his mother.

He is survived by...

Jul 18, 2020

Virginia Grey, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Per Virginia's wishes her body will be donated to the University of Iowa Deeded Body Program.Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.

Jul 12, 2020

Dolores Jane Wickersham, 87, of Omaha, Nebraska, passed away on July 12, 2020. She was born on November 22, 1932 in Archer, Nebraska. Daughter of Arch and Hazel (Casey) Martin.She graduated from Tarkio High School then attended Tarkio College where she got Bachelors in Business Education. Dolores worked as a bookkeeper for Scoular Grain Company where she later retired after...

Jul 11, 2020

Linda Louise Rivera, 68, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at home with her family by her side in Topeka, KS.  She was born August 31, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas to Trinidad and Rachel Chavez, and was the eldest of six brothers and a sister.  She was a graduate of Highland Park High...