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Christina Lynn Kratochvil
Mar 9, 2025
Christina Lynn Kratochvil, born on March 25, 1968, in Madison, Wisconsin, departed this world on March 9, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose heart resonated with warmth, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to caring for those around her.
Family was the cornerstone of her life, and she embodied the role of matriarch...
Judge William Randolph Carpenter Jr.
Mar 9, 2025
Judge William (Bill) Randolph Carpenter, Jr., 92, a third-generation lawyer, dedicated his life to public service in Topeka, KS, and in Naples, FL, his retirement home. He died in Lee’s Summit, MO on March 9th.
Judge Carpenter was predeceased by his grandfather, William Herbert Carpenter, parents Helen Williams Carpenter and William Randolph Carpenter (who was a member of Congress from 1932...
Anne Lamborn Baker
Mar 7, 2025
Anne Lamborn Baker died in Topeka, Kansas, on March 7, 2025, several weeks after being diagnosed with a brain tumor and celebrating her 87th birthday.
Anne was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, on February 24, 1938, to Richard and Marion Johnson Brumbaugh Lamborn. When she was 15 years old, she met her husband, Frederick Clark Baker, whom she married in 1960.
She attended...
Claude Allen Kershner
Mar 5, 2025
Allen died March 5, 2025 at the age of 79, and is survived by siblings, David Kershner and Ellen Kershner, ex-wife Janean and son, Joel, as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Vera Kershner.
Allen loved art, designing, drawing, clothes, music, and skiing. He was raised in Wichita, Kansas, and graduated from...
Betty Joan Knecht
Mar 5, 2025
Betty Joan (Pauly) Knecht, 83, passed away on March 5, 2025, in Topeka. She was born October 21, 1941, in Horton, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald B. and Helena K. (Gronniger) Pauly. She graduated from Midway High School, Denton, Kansas, and Gard’s Business School, St. Joseph, Missouri. She worked in the payroll departments of Armour & Co., St. Joseph, and...
Condie Gene Erwin
Mar 3, 2025
Condie Gene Erwin, 82, of Topeka, passed away on March 3, 2025 at Presbyterian Manor.
He was born on September 5, 1942 to Archie and Julia "Dolly" (Knight) Erwin in Topeka, Kansas.
Condie worked as an Engineer Technician for the Kansas Department of Transportation for 27 years. Prior to that he drove a route for Cain's Coffee, worked at the YMCA and...
Derral Dwayne Groves
Feb 28, 2025
Derral Dwayne Groves, 69, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 after a long battle of cancer.
He was born July 19, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Leroy Groves and Marjorie Reece. He graduated from Highland Park High School. After graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corp.
Derral married Donna Kay Small on July 2, 1979 in Topeka,...
Robert Kaberline
Feb 26, 2025
Robert Dean Kaberline, age 72, of Topeka, Kansas passed away February 26th, 2025 at his home.
He was born on September 17th, 1952 to Peter Joseph Kaberline and Catherine Ann Kaberline (Shell) in Topeka, Kansas.
Robert was a janitor at Washburn University for many years, and loved spending time with his beloved dog, Ryder.
He is survived by his brother, Peter (Pete) Kaberline,...
Rod Allen Stringer
Feb 26, 2025
Rod Allen Stringer, born on July 28, 1955, in Topeka, passed away peacefully in his hometown on February 26, 2025. Rod led a life characterized by his hard work and dedication, notably at TARC Industries, where he contributed for over 20 years. His colleagues often described him as a friendly and a helpful presence, someone who was always ready to...
Charles " Chuck" Vernon Needham III
Feb 25, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Vernon Needham III, 84, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
He was born October 14, 1940, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Charles and Geraldine (Pfeifer) Needham. He attended and graduated from Raytown High School. He proudly joined the United States Navy and served his country from 1958-1961. Chuck received electronics training that allowed him to...
Daniel Mark Campbell
Feb 23, 2025
Daniel Mark Campbell, fondly known as Dan, was born on May 31, 1956, in Muncie, Indiana. His journey came to a peaceful close on February 23, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humor, and service that will never be forgotten.
Dan's was deeply intertwined with his commitment to service, having joined the Marine Corps in 1974....
Thomas R. Simon
Feb 21, 2025
Thomas R. Simon, 60, of Topeka, passed away on February 21, 2025 at Midland Hospice House. He was born on March 5, 1964 to Donald and Patricia (Blasing) Simon in Regensburg, Germany.Thomas worked as an Independent Contractor. He was also a drummer for R.B. & The Pardners Band. He was a member of the Citizens Band of Potawatomi, earned a certificate...
Margaret Sue Miller
Feb 21, 2025
Margaret Sue Miller, 88, of Osage City, Kansas passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. She was born on October 17, 1936, in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary Hamner. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1954.
On March 14, 1959 she married Quincy Melvon Miller in Topeka. Before Quincy passed away in March of 2023, they celebrated...
Donna Marion Ragsdale
Feb 19, 2025
Donna Marion Ragsdale, a cherished soul born on May 1, 1929, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, in Enterprise, Kansas. Donna lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and unyielding spirit.
At the young age of 17, she embarked on a beautiful journey when she married Hilton Leroy Ragsdale on June 16, 1946, in their hometown...
Steven Robert Fry
Feb 19, 2025
Steven Robert Fry, 71, died February 19, 2025 in Topeka.
Steve was born March 30, 1953, in Kansas City, Kan., to Lucille Elizabeth (Roulund) and Robert Dean Fry. Steve was preceded in death by his parents. Being the good brother he was, he waited at heaven’s gates on Feb. 19 to welcome his sister, Carolyn, when she passed away later the...
Carolyn Lucille Fry
Feb 19, 2025
Carolyn Lucille Fry, 76, died February 19, 2025 in Gardner, Kansas. Carolyn was met at heaven’s gates by her brother, Steve, who had passed away about 12 hours earlier.
Carolyn was born October 13, 1948, in Kansas City, Kan., to Lucille Elizabeth (Roulund) and Robert Dean Fry. She grew up in Prairie Village and was a graduate of Shawnee Mission North...
Robert D. Ediger
Feb 18, 2025
Robert D. Ediger, 89, of Topeka, KS passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with dementia.
Born on March 11, 1935 in Henderson, Nebraska, the son of David and Helena Ediger, he was the third of seven siblings, Jacob, Katherine, (Robert), Alvin, Walt, Rosella, and Virgil.
Robert graduated high school in 1954, and attended Tabor...
Wanda Elaine Hicks
Feb 18, 2025
Wanda Elaine Hicks, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, exactly 102 1/2. Born on August 18, 1922, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Lawrence and Ruby (Woodward) Martin. She graduated from Topeka High School.
Following high school, she married Dale Dean Hicks on February 14, 1947 in Topeka, KS. They welcomed two children, Lana and John, into their union of...
Barbara Lou Johnson Rathert
Feb 17, 2025
Barbara Lou Johnson Rathert, 92, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on June 23, 1932 to Charles and Bessie (Bouldin) Reyher in Wiley, CO.
Barbara graduated Canyon City High School in 1950. Growing up, Barbara made the best of a tough time in history by building memories of a family...
George Albert Bales
Feb 17, 2025
George A Bales, 83, of , passed away on February 17, 2025 at University of Kansas Health System - St. Francis Campus.
He was born on February 16, 1942 to Fred and Edna (Schlender) Bales in Emporia, Kansas.
George graduated from Emporia State Teachers College with a degree in mathmatics. On June 12, 1965 he married Joan Burck. He taught...
