Aug 3, 2019

Phyllis Jean Sims, 80, passed away peacefully Saturday August 3, 2019 surrounded by family and friends from Lexington Park Assisted Living. She was born September 16, 1938, in Topeka, Ks, the daughter of Wilbur L. Howey, Sr, and Thelma E. (Allensworth) Uhock.Her parents had divorced shortly after. Phyllis and her brother Wilbur L. (Sonny) Howey, Jr were raised most of...

Aug 2, 2019

Gary F. Holmes, 69, of Topeka passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019.   He was born January 13, 1950 in Topeka the son of Alvin F. and Maxine M. Holmes.   He lived most of his life in Topeka.   Gary was a jack of all trades.   He knew many people and never met a stranger.   He enjoyed fishing at farm...

Aug 2, 2019

William "Bill" L. Zotto, 88, of Ozawkie, Kansas, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 2, 2019. Bill was born on March 1, 1931 to William L. and Mary R. (Cawthon) Zotto of Roebling, New Jersey. Bill is survived by his wife of 49 years, Theresa (Eakes) Zotto; three children, Teresa (husband, Steve) VanBuskirk,...

Aug 2, 2019

Joyce Verlene Urton, 85, of Topeka, Kansas passed away August 2, 2019.Joyce was born January 7, 1934, in Lebanon, Kansas, the daughter of Cliff and Vera (Myers) Romig. She attended and graduated from Eskridge High School. She later worked as a supervisor for 22 years at Luce Press Clipping in Topeka. Joyce was united in marriage to James Donald Urton...

Aug 1, 2019

Patricia M. Hill, age 88 of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka. She was born February 18, 1931 to Bert and Lottie (Wilson) Davis. She married Verl D. Hill May 18, 1952 in Bentonville, Arkansas. He preceded her in death November 4, 1993. Pat worked at Adams Business Forms for many years....

Aug 1, 2019

Gary Dean Davis, 69, Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019.He was born March 10, 1950, in Hays, Kansas, the son of King and Betty (Lantz) Davis. Gary was a highly decorated Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War with the 1st of the 9th Calvary Division. He was the recipient of three bronze stars, five Purple Hearts and the...

Jul 30, 2019

Robert James "Bob" Heston, 65, Topeka, passed away July 30, 2019. He was born July 25, 1954 in Topeka, the son of Genevieve Agnes (Hefner) and Albert Sylvester Heston, Jr.Bob graduated from Seaman High School.He is survived by his wife Julie; three daughters, Ashley (Matthew) Lendermon, Angie (Jason) Lee and Crystal (Dwyane) Whitebred; three brothers, Steve (Linda) Heston, Bert (Melani)...

Jul 29, 2019

Nancy was born on the family farm near Holton, Kansas in 1954. She was the youngest of six children from the marriage of Ralph and Jeanette Jordan. Her family, friends, people, pets, and the out of doors were what she cared for and loved. As a youth she enjoyed roller skating with her friends at the rink, sledding in winter,...

Jul 28, 2019

Amanda Nicole Lopez, 29, Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019.She was born December 19, 1989, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Pam (Morgan) Lopez and Frank Lopez. Survivors include two sons, Samson Lopez and Zachariah Nading; her parents; two brothers, Jason Lopez and Nicholas Lopez; one nephew, Jackson Starkey and two nieces, Makenna Lopez and Rylee Starkey and numerous...

Jul 28, 2019

Leota Fay Martin, 91, Meriden, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2019.She was born December 21, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Warren and Ruth (Irwin) Becker. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1946 and worked as a secretary for the state. On September 12, 1948, she married William "Bill" D. Martin. They settled on a farm North of...

Jul 27, 2019

Candy Sue Degand, age 63, of Alma, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019 at her home in Alma. Candy was born November 11, 1955 in Topeka the daughter of Francis and Dorothy (Hicks) Kennedy. She grew up in Topeka, attending school there. She married George Degand, he would precede her in death. She worked as a cook at the...

Jul 26, 2019

Janet L. Martinek, 83, died July 26, 2019, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. She was born to Ross and Vera (Glass) Leggett, on June 8, 1936, in Fredonia, Kansas. Her early childhood was spent with her maternal grandparents, James and Iva P. Glass. In 1940, her mother, Vera, moved Janet and her brother, William, to Wichita, Kansas. From there...

Jul 25, 2019

Kenneth “Kenny” G. Barsch, age 59, of Topeka passed away July 25, 2019 in Topeka. Kenny was born July 23, 1960 in Parsons, Kansas. He grew up in Topeka attending school at Shawnee Heights schools. He served in the U.S. Navy. He owned and operated KNJ’s Bar in Oakland. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth William...

Jul 25, 2019

Terry Lee McLaren Sr., age 62, of Topeka, passed away Thursday evening, July 25, 2019 at Tanglewood Care Home in Topeka. Terry was born October 23, 1956 to Floyd and Virginia (Collins) McLaren.   He graduated from Topeka High School in 1975. He worked various jobs in Topeka such as Walmart in North Topeka. He married Karen Blocker-Bomhoff, they later...

Jul 25, 2019

Joaquin "Wha-Knee-Kaw-Bout" A.J. Jasso-McKinney, 16 years old, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 25th, 2019. He was born on October 11, 2002, in Topeka to Sharol McKinney and Antonio Jasso. He was a student at Topeka High. Joaquin had a passion for creating music and was an aspiring artist under the name "ea baby". He was part of the Three...

Jul 24, 2019

David Layne, 44, of Topeka, passed away on July 24, 2019. David was born on November 18, 1974 to Jack William and Marilyn Sue Layne. He attended Rossville High School and graduated with the class of 1993. He later worked in accounting.David enjoyed fishing, wood working and gaming during his free time. He is survived by his brother, Jack Layne;...

Jul 23, 2019

Brandy Lee Funk, age 4, of Beatrice, Nebraska passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Silver Lake, KS. Brandy was born October 31, 2014 at Topeka the daughter of Dustin McPherson and Tina Funk. She was currently attending Beatrice Community Preschool. She is survived by grandparents, Timothy Funk, Kristin (Andrew) Doty of Beatrice and Roberta Funk of Topeka; father,...

Jul 23, 2019

Merry Dee Moore Bocquin would like you to know that she received an offer that she could not refuse on Tuesday July 23rd, 2019. It was an offer for a joyous reunion with her parents Clarence Earl and Norma Lucille (Cripps) Moore, her sister Barbara and brothers Jerry and Larry. She will be spending eternity with her family in the...

Jul 20, 2019

Virginia "Ginger" Lee Roberts, 81, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019.She was born June 4, 1938, in Sharon, Pennsylvania. She was employed with the state of Kansas for over 10 years. She enjoyed waitressing and bartending.Virginia married Jimmy Roberts on November 26, 1985. He survives. Other survivors include three children, Grace (Wes) Kennedy; Todd Lee Bean; Kimberly Bean Rose;...

Jul 19, 2019

Joe “The Outlaw” Thomasson-Brown , 44, of Hoyt passed away on July 19, 2019 at his home.   He was born on April 9, 1975 in Topeka.   He lived in Hoyt and Topeka all his life.   He was a concrete finisher for Rokk.

He is survived by his wife, Rachael; children, Destini, Ty, Baylee, Justin, Emma, Lanna and...