Jan 26, 2025

Edwin Jenkins Jr., 83, died peacefully in his sleep from heart failure on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka, KS, where he was rehabilitating from pneumonia. Ed was born on September 16, 1941, in Kansas City, the son of Edwin Sr. and Marcella Jenkins. He graduated from Northeast High School, Kansas City, and enlisted in the United...

Feb 15, 2025

Verna M. Byers, 92, of Topeka, KS passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025. 

She grew up in Beatie, KS, the daughter of Verner and Ruby Byers. 

Verna dedicated over 30 years to the State of Kansas as a Data Entry Clerk. 

She loved watching sports of all kinds, but baseball was her favorite. Verna also enjoyed watching the news. She was an...

Feb 13, 2025

James A. "Jim" Baustian of Topeka passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 after a brief illness. He was 94.

Jim was born October 25, 1930 in Salina, the son of Henry and Edith (Lundquist) Baustian. He graduated from Tescott High School and later attended Kansas Wesleyan University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in pre-med biology. 

After college he served as a...

Feb 12, 2025

Dr. Lauren Ann Cohen, PhD

 After a 2 1/2 year battle against cancer, Lauren Cohen passed away Wednesday, February 12. She is survived by her two sons David and Benjamin, her husband Irving, and her two brothers and their wives Richard and Nancy of Beaver Creek, Ohio and Jerry and Lynda of Albany, New York. Lauren was born in Albany, NY...

Feb 11, 2025

Laura Lee Hobrock, age 93, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Aldersgate Home Plus, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.

Born on October 5, 1931 to John and Ethel (Howard) Farley in Centralia, Kansas. Laura was a bright light from her earliest days. Raised in Nemaha County, she graduated from Soldier High School,...

Feb 11, 2025

Mark A. Guy, born on May 5, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away on February 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and unwavering dedication. Mark’s journey through life was vibrant and full of purpose, touching the hearts of all who had the privilege to know him.

 Mark served his country honorably as a Military Police Officer in...

Feb 9, 2025

Today we write to announce and mourn the loss of our beloved mother, sister, and friend, Shirley Hodges.  She passed away in her home during the early morning hours on Sunday February, 9 at the age of 75.

Born Shirley Joanne Romine on June 1, 1949 at Vail Hospital in Topeka, Ks to parents Boyd E. Romine and M. Pauline Romine....

Feb 9, 2025

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and prayer warrior Beverly Sue (Smith) Parker gained her heavenly reward on Sunday, February 9. She was 85 years old.

Love and compassion characterized Beverly’s life from beginning to end. At birth, her biological mother chose adoption, giving Beverly to loving parents Lloyd and Myra Smith. Throughout her childhood, Beverly made friends and...

Feb 8, 2025

Glenda Marie Irwin, 82, of Topeka, KS passed away on February 8, 2025 at Midland Hospice House surrounded by her loved ones. 

She was born on October 29, 1942 to Frank and Ruby (Weigel) Gilger in Phillips County, KS.

Growing up, Glenda enjoyed participating in family theological discussions and reunions, attending camp meetings, and visiting and fishing with her maternal grandparents during...

Feb 6, 2025

Marylyn June Berry, 91, of Topeka, passed away February 6, 2025, at Midland Care Hospice House.

She was born February 26, 1933, to Lawrence Earl and Nellie Florence (Swanson) Moore in Independence, Kansas, and grew up in Elk City, Kansas.

After graduating from Pittsburg State University in 1956, Marylyn taught elementary school in Topeka from 1956 through 1963.

Marylyn was married to James...

Feb 2, 2025

William Dell George Jr. “Dub”, 76, of Lawrence, passed away on February 2, 2025, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas.

Dub was born on May 14, 1948, to William and Adolphine (Tatum) George in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

On August 14, 1970, he married Sophronia "Sophie" A. George (Hugueley) in Little Rock, Arkansas, where they met in 1965 at Little Rock Central...

Feb 1, 2025

Jon Stephen Jones, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and member of the legal community, passed away on February 1, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born April 15, 1937, to John and Virgina (Shreve) Jones in Topeka, Kansas.

He and his wife Kay worked and raised their 3 children in Lyndon, KS. Stephen and Kay were former members of...

Jan 31, 2025

Calvin Marion Glenn died January 31, 2025 in Topeka’s Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born to Donald Glenn and Velma D Barrett on January 22, 1931 in LaJuana, Colorado. His younger sisters are Clara (Markus) and Phyllis (Swetnam).

The family lived on a ranch north east of Sugar City, Colorado. He graduated from Ordway High School in 1949. Calvin enlisted in...

Jan 31, 2025

Edward “Eddie” R. Reusch, 80, of Auburn, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025.

He was born November 1, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Lloyd Edward Reusch and Rose Marie (Winchell). Eddie proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He was a Purple Heart Recipient. 

He married Shirley Shumway. She preceded him in passing. He then...

Jan 30, 2025

Augustine Villegas, Sr., 84, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025.

He was born April 5, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, the Guadalupe and Maria (Cruz) Villegas. 

Augustine worked for the Department of Transportation for over 34 years. He loved telling stories about his time working and the experience he gained throughout the years. 

He was a member of the Our Lady of...

Jan 29, 2025

Craig Michael McDowell, 65, of Rossville, Kansas, passed away on January 29, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones after a long battle with cancer.

 He was born on March 5, 1959 to E.L. (Mac) and Judy Ann McDowell (Phillips) in Topeka, Kansas. Growing up, Craig went to Topeka High School. During his senior year he was involved in Vocational Industrial Club...

Jan 26, 2025

Gary G. Gilbert, 75, Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Gary was born July 13, 1949, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Lael and Ruby (Veatch) Gilbert. 

He was a 1967 Graduate of Topeka West High School and attended Washburn University studying Music and Business. Gary served in the Marine Reserves. 

He was united in marriage to...

Jan 24, 2025

Betty J. (Schroder) Hoppes, 90, of Topeka, Kansas was called to her eternal life on January 24, 2025.

She was born on March 8, 1934 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Miller) Schroder. Born blind, Betty learned to adapt to her surroundings quickly. At the young age of six years old, her mother sent her on a train...

Jan 24, 2025

Jonathan Timothy Charay, 36, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025.

He was born December 5, 1988, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Arthur Charay and Marrietta Lee. He graduated from Topeka West High School and attended Washburn Technical College.

Jonathan had a love for the outdoors and loved hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of the Bow Hunters...

Jan 23, 2025