Jane F. Tharp
Dec 21, 2024
Jane F. Tharp of Topeka, Kansas, peacefully passed away on December 21, 2024 at the remarkable age of 100, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on November 30, 1924, to Edward Joseph Foltz and Ethel May (Van Dyke), Jane led a life filled with love and accomplishments. She attended Washburn University, where she was an active member of the Alpha Phi sorority....
Kim Brown
Apr 19, 2025
Kim Michelle Brown, born December 31, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family who shared loving and happy memories with her in her final days.
Kim was a woman of deep faith, resilient spirit, and an unmatched heart for others. Raised with a strong belief in God, she lived a life of love, generosity, and joy. A proud...
Carla Denise Turkin
Apr 17, 2025
Carla Denise Turkin passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on April 30, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, she embraced life with a spirit full of love and joy that will forever resonate with those who knew her.
Carla dedicated her life as a devoted homemaker, cultivating a warm and nurturing environment for her family. She was...
Charles Eberhart
Apr 16, 2025
Charles E. Eberhart, a beloved figure known for his unwavering dedication, peacefully passed away on April 16, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Alta Vista, Kansas, and would go on to lead a life filled with service, passion, and love.
Charles proudly served in the United States Army and Army Reserves for 24 years, achieving...
Ruth Wieland
Apr 13, 2025
Ruth Maxine Wieland, 96, of Topeka, passed away on April 13, 2025 surrounded by love.
Born on May 18, 1928, to Marvin and Thelma Boyce, Ruth's journey began in the heart of Emporia, where she flourished as a student. After completing her education at Emporia High School, Ruth pursued her passion for teaching at Emporia Teacher’s College, a calling that would...
Gloria A. Ford
Apr 13, 2025
Gloria Ann Ford passed away April 13, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Gloria was born in St. John, Kansas to Fred N. Hammer and Anita Helen (Cotton) Hammer. She spent most of her life in Ulysses, Kansas. Gloria married Jack H. Ford at First United Methodist Church in Ulysses. They later moved to Topeka, Kansas, where they spent the remainder of...
Mary Lucille (Lou) Roche (Melton)
Apr 11, 2025
Mary Lucille (Lou) Roche (Melton)
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mary Lucille Roche, 52, of Delia, Kansas on Friday April 11th, 2025. Mary was born October 10th, 1972, in Kansas City, Kansas to parents Lawrence and Elsie Melton. Her family later moved to Sylvia, Kansas where she was raised. Mary attended Fairfield Schools from 1988-1991....
Arnulfo Villegas Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
Arnulfo Villegas, 89, of Topeka, peacefully passed away on April 9, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 1, 1936 in Topeka, Kansas to Guadalupe and Maria (Reynosa) Villegas.
At the age of 12 he quit school to go to work to help support his family. One of the jobs he had was working in construction at...
Philip Lindsey Tysinger
Apr 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow, yet with gratitude for a life well-lived, that we announce the passing of Philip L Tysinger, on April 8, 2025, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by loved ones in Topeka, KS. He can now rest in heavenly peace.
He was born on January 31, 1948 to Elmo and Gladys (Copley) Tysinger in Durham,...
Mollie Searcy
Apr 8, 2025
Topeka Kansas Mollie Burns Hammond Searcy Mollie went to meet Jesus on April 8th 2025. She passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, under the care of Midland Hospice and her daughter Venita Sanderson and son in law Robin Sanderson.
Mollie was born in the small community of Gerster, Missouri on March 29th,1931 to Charles and Stella Burns. Mollie...
Donald Eugene Dugan
Apr 7, 2025
Donald Eugene Dugan, 83, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home.
Don was born on September 30, 1941, in Winfield, KS, the son of Lawrence and Glenda (Buker) Dugan. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1958. Following high school, he proudly joined the United States Navy.
Over the course of 50 years, Don owned and operated Kamper...
Alice May Barron
Apr 7, 2025
Alice was a jazzy lady.
You may however, remember her as a loyal friend with a quick welcoming smile. Or, the Alice who loved to sketch, and sometimes painted landscapes of the Collegiate Peaks that surrounded Alice and Jim’s second home in Buena Vista, Colorado. Maybe you enjoyed a hot fudge sundae with her, because ice cream was a daily obsession....
Roma Joyce Skaggs
Apr 6, 2025
Roma Joyce (Collett) Skaggs, 85, passed away on April 6, 2025 at Goshen Home Care in Shawnee, Kansas.
She was born on December 1, 1939 to Henry and Ethel (Higgins) Collett in Marion, Kansas. She enjoyed being one of 9 siblings in this large farm family. She was the 5th of 5 girls and the 6th child born to the couple....
Marie Florence Eubank
Mar 31, 2025
On March 31, 2025, Marie Eubank passed away after a long and active life of 99 years and 4 months.
Marie Florence Rigdon Eubank was born in Gladstone, New Mexico on November 22, 1925 to Edwin W. and Sadie (Pirtle) Rigdon. After the untimely death of her father in 1926, Marie traveled by covered wagon with her mother and older brother...
Alfredo Alarcon
Mar 30, 2025
Alfredo “Freddy” Alarcon, 51, passed away on March 30, 2025 surrounded by family at the University of Kansas Advanced Heart Care Center in Kansas City, KS, after a long, hard, eight month battle, his body was tired.
Freddy was born on April 2, 1973 in El Paso, TX to the late Alfred Alarcon of El Paso, TX and the late Bessie...
James Ronald Hess
Mar 30, 2025
James Hess passed peacefully on March 30, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born on September 30, 1938 to Arthur Ernest and Fern Nadine (LaRue) Hess in Waverly, Kansas.
James was raised on a farm in Waverly, Kansas. Later James was married to his wife, Phyllis of 63 years. He was a loving Dad to his three daughters; Sonya, Sherry, and...
Davaeh N. Peeples
Mar 29, 2025
Davaeh N. Peeples, affectionately known as Vaeh, was born on October 6, 2011, in Topeka, Kansas to Doneisha Beaver and Antoine Peeples. With a spirit that radiated kindness and love, she captured the hearts of all who knew her. Tragically, she left this world too soon, passing away on March 29, 2025, at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
A bright light in her...
Bruce C Andrews
Mar 29, 2025
Bruce C. Andrews, passed away on March 29, 2025, at the University of Kansas - St. Francis Campus. Born on April 12, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, Bruce dedicated his life to serving others and fostering a strong sense of community through his many endeavors.
Bruce spent a significant portion of his career with the City of Lawrence Parks and Recreation and...
Rosemary "Rose" Diehl
Mar 29, 2025
Rosemary “Rose” Diehl passed away at age 67 on March 29, 2025 in Topeka, KS. Rose was born on April 12, 1957 in LaCrosse, KS, daughter of Catherine “Arline” (Ingraham) Rues and Albert “Al” Rues. Rose grew up in McCracken, KS, graduating from McCracken High School in 1975. Rose attended Kansas State University as well as Washburn University where she...
Marjorie Ellen Boston (Means)
Mar 28, 2025
Marjorie Ellen Boston (Means) was born in Hays, Kansas in 1927 to Olive Weeks and Harry Means. Her father worked for the railroad and they moved to many towns in Kansas throughout her childhood. Marjorie always made friends as a child wherever she moved, and her adaptability and positive attitude served her throughout her life.
In 1946 she married Douglas Boston,...
