Oct 31, 2024

Louis “Lou” R. Constantino, 78, of Vassar, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024.

A full obituary will be available shortly, please check back. 

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Grace Community Church in Topeka, KS. His family will greet relatives and friends starting at 9:30am. Memorial contributions may be made in his honor...

Oct 30, 2024

Judy Mirlene Long, 81, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

She was born August 15, 1943, in Bentonville, Arkansas, the daughter of Kenneth Mirl and Dena Ruth (Scantlin) Crouse. She was a graduate of Hutchinson High School, Hutchinson, KS and received her Associates Degree from Hutchinson Junior College.  

Judy was employed by SSC CPAs & Advisors in Topeka until...

Oct 29, 2024

Oct 28, 2024

Janice Kay Mosier, born on July 17, 1943, in Neodesha, Kansas passed away peacefully at her

residence on October 28, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.

Janice was a dedicated educator, with a career spanning 50 years. She taught at both McConnell Air Force Base and

Derby in Kansas as well as in Edmond, Cleora and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.

She received her bachelor’s...

Oct 28, 2024

Dana Morris, 71, of Topeka, passed away on October 28, 2024.

He was born on August 5, 1953 to Drexyel and Bettie (Logsdon) Morris in Hays, KS. 

Dana worked as a Air Quality for State of Kansas

Dana lived in Topeka, Kansas.

He was a member of Lawrence Irish Session Public Group

Dana is survived by his mother; Bettie Morris, sister; Sherry (Terry) Martin, and...

Oct 27, 2024

Vicky Van Phillips, 72, of Emporia, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024.

She was born November 10, 1951, in Akron, Colorado, the daughter of James Parker Estabrooks and Virginia (Maxwell) Shane. She graduated from Ottawa High School in 1970. Vicky later attended Emporia State University and earned her Bachelors and Master’s Degree. 

Vicky was employed in the Mental Health field where she...

Oct 26, 2024

Janet K. Campbell, 75, of Topeka, earned her wings and joined her Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

She was born April 26, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William and Nonie (Magee) Light. Janet graduated from Topeka West High School in 1967 where she was a cheerleader. She attended Kaw Area Vocational School and earned her Licensed Practical...

Oct 19, 2024

Bruce Carlton Perney of Topeka, KS passed away Saturday, October 19, 2024 from complications due to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease).

Bruce was born the middle of three boys on July 1, 1950 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka Where he spent most of his life except for 15 years with his family in Paxico, KS.

Bruce graduated in 1968 from Topeka High...

Oct 18, 2024

Marianne Jean Wagaman passed peacefully in Midland Hospice on Friday, October 18 in Topeka, Kansas. 

She lived a wonderful life in her 84 years on this Earth and now she is at peace in Heaven with her parents, friends, and family. Marianne was surrounded by her loving family as she transitioned. 

She was the only child of Marion and Anne Chance, who...

Oct 18, 2024

Dan G. Ford, 95, of Topeka, passed away on October 18, 2024.  

He was born on January 30, 1929 to Dan and Mary (DeNeefe) Ford Sr. in Brownsville, Texas. 

Dan was proud to serve in the United States Army during WWII in Japan. He then attended Kansas State University. He later worked as a Freight Rate Analyst for Santa Fe Railroad,...

Oct 16, 2024

Norman Joe Swartz, passed away peacefully at the Midland Care Hospice House on October 16, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on December 9, 1937 to Dean William Swartz and Josephine Esther Swartz (Ingraham), both of whom have preceded him in death. 

He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Swartz. 

Norman is survived by his loving wife, Kay...

Oct 14, 2024

Carey Cobb,53,of Topeka, passed away on October 14,2024 at Midland Care.

She was born on January 29, 1971 to Cecil and Judy(Rogers) Schnacker in Topeka, Kansas.

Carey worked as a Cosmetologist for over 20 years. She was very detailed in her work. She loved her clients and co-workers.

August 10, 2013 she married Shawn Cobb. Carey and Shawn lived in Topeka, Kansas.

Carey loved...

Oct 9, 2024

Barbara (Kay) Randol, 78, of Topeka, passed away on October 9, 2024 at Midland Hospice House.  

She was born on January 6, 1946 to Clarence and Barbara (Kasson) Hansford in Topeka Kansas.  

Barbara (Kay) worked as a Dietary Manager for Lexington Park Nursing Home.

On January 6, 1962 she married Clyde (Butch) Randol Jr, they had 3 children, and lived in...

Oct 3, 2024

Virginia Ann (Kenedy) Ary, 80, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2024 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on Leap Year Day, February 29, 1944 in Woodward, Oklahoma to William Alfred Kenedy and Alberta (Albert) Kenedy. Following her father’s return from WWII, her family moved to Warner, Oklahoma where she attended grade school. In 1955, her family moved to Gore,...

Oct 3, 2024

Linda Lee (Gurney) Workman, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, peacefully departed this world on October 3, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 69. Born on May 24, 1955, in Wamego, Kansas, daughter of Kenneth Lee and Elizabeth “Ruth” (Dillner) Gurney.

Linda graduated from Seaman High School in 1973 and later Kaw Area Vocational School for Secretarial training. Linda worked...

Oct 1, 2024

Alice Viola Sechler Purdy, 96, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2024. 

Alice was born January 25, 1928 in Doniphan County, Kansas near Atchison. She graduated from Robinson High School in 1946. Alice married Merwyn Vernon Purdy on March 19, 1948 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, New Braunfels, Texas. Alice and Merwyn traveled and worked at various Air Force bases...

Sep 29, 2024

Therese Marie Foland, 75, of Berryton, passed away on September 29, 2024 at Saint Francis Hospital.  

She was born on January 11, 1949 to Eugene and Mabel (Pavlicek) Fortin in Olathe, Kansas. 

 On October 16, 1971 she married Eugene Foland in Leoville, Kansas. 

She worked as a Payroll Accountant for multiple accounting firms, including Norris&Norris, M&M, and Cummins&Coffman. Terri enjoyed her job...

Sep 29, 2024

Pauline (Hall) Yockey, Waukesha, WI, formerly from Topeka, KS passed away on September 29th, after a short illness and was surrounded by family. She was born at home in Wichita on September 14, 1931, on the 20th birthday anniversary of her mother. She was the first child of Floyd W and Rose Velair (Whiteley) Hall. She spent her early years...

Sep 28, 2024

Georgia (Ree) Dooty Tribble, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, adventurer, lifelong learner, went to be with her Lord on September 28, 2024. At 101 years and 4 months Ree had experienced so many wonderful advancements in her amazing life. She was born May 14, 1923 in Melvern, Kansas, daughter of Joseph Samuel Dooty and Edna McIntosh...

Sep 26, 2024

Esther Marion (Curry) Parnell was born in Dunavant, KS, on June 19, 1935, to Harold Kerr and Florence Margaret (Milligan) Curry. The family soon moved to a farm near Winchester, KS, where Esther grew up. She went on to graduate from Winchester High School in 1952 and then from the Stormont Vail School of Nursing (Topeka, KS) in 1956. While...