Obituaries
Coni K. Fenton
Apr 27, 2026
Connie “Coni” Kae Fenton, 71, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Monday, April 27, 2026.
She was born September 30, 1954, in Axtell, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald and Betty (King) Meyer.
She graduated from Sabetha High School in 1972 and later attended Manhattan Vocational Technical School, earning her associate degree in 1974. Coni...
Patricia A. "Pat" Lemon
Apr 27, 2026
Patricia A. "Pat" Lemon, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. She was born February 21, 1933 in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph and Freda (Blocker) Tangeman.
Pat graduated from Marysville High School. She moved to Topeka after graduation and went to work for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company where she was employed for over 35 years...
Paul M. Halderman
Apr 22, 2026
M. Paul Halderman, 83, of Topeka, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
He was born May 1, 1942, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the son of Marvin and Dora (Schuette) Halderman. He attended Highland Park High School and later completed his GED at the age of 52 from Topeka Public Schools. He served in the...
Michael Paul "Mike" Daugherty
Apr 18, 2026
Michael Paul "Mike" Daugherty, 56, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026. He was born August 21, 1969 in Topeka, the son of Paul E. and Jodi E. (Nelson) Daugherty.
Mike attended Shawnee Heights High School. He was employed by the US Postal Service for 22 years and served as Manager for the Hicrest Station. He was a member...
Donna R Bramlage
Apr 16, 2026
Donna Rae Bramlage, 90, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, April 16, 2026.
She was born March 27, 1936, in Home, Kansas, the daughter of Raymond and Alta (Gumm) Harry.
Donna graduated high school, and went on to work for the Sante Fe Railroad until she married and started a family. She married Francis Leo Bramlage on April 26, 1958,...
Charles Richard Elkins
Apr 15, 2026
Charles R. "Chuck" Elkins, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. He was born January 12, 1949 in Bakersfield, California, the son of Fred C. and Alwyn "Gail" (Hyland) Elkins.
Chuck graduated from Colton High School in Colton, California. He began employment with the Santa Fe Railroad at the age of eighteen in San Bernardino, California as a...
Pamela Jean Hoggatt
Apr 11, 2026
Pamela Jean Hoggatt, 77, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 11, 2026.
She was born September 2, 1948, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Edwin and Ruth (Murrow) Hoggatt. She graduated from Iola High School in 1966. She attended Allen County Community College. Before her graduation, she met her future husband and they eloped to Connecticut.
Pam worked under various departments...
Florence Evelyn Deutsch
Apr 11, 2026
Florence Evelyn (Pivonka) Deutsch passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Heritage Grove Estates in Topeka, Kansas. She was 91 years old.
Florence was born on April 1, 1935, in Dodge City, Kansas, the daughter of Edward J and Mary (Schraeder) Pivonka. She grew up in the Larned, Kansas area and graduated from Larned High School.
Florence married Edward “Eddie” Deutsch...
Bonnie Rachel Sporer
Apr 10, 2026
Bonnie Sporer, life long resident of Cloud County, passed away on April 10, 2026. She had a very active life in her 98 years.
She married Leonard Brunell and from that union their son Craig was born. She later married Gerald Sporer. Both husbands preceded her in death.
Bonnie was very active in her community serving on many boards, organizations, and committees....
Jerry C. Hopper
Apr 10, 2026
Jerry C. Hopper, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born June 15, 1942 in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Jess and Edna (Robinson) Hopper.
Jerry graduated from Junction City Senior High School in 1960. He was an Army Veteran. Jerry had resided in Topeka since 1968. Jerry was...
Michael F. Metz
Apr 7, 2026
Michael Frank Metz, 52, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
He was born May 28, 1973, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Jack and Portia Metz. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1991.
Michael was an avid fisherman and bow hunter. His favorite was to hand fish. He loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Michael was a...
Denise Eleen Baudoux
Apr 6, 2026
Denise Eleen Baudoux, 71, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026.
She was born March 8, 1955, in Chester, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Shirley Gallagher. She graduated Sun Valley High School in Aston, Pennsylvania.
Denise owned and operated Nieces Daycare in Topeka for over thirty years.
Denise married Joseph Allen Baudoux in 1972. He preceded her in death on May 20,...
Mary Jane Pryor
Apr 5, 2026
Mary Jane Pryor, 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, with both of her sons by her side.
Born September 12, 1934, Mary Jane was the beloved only child of Jack and Mayre Emily Taylor. She graduated from Hot Springs High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from the University of Arkansas, where she was...
Linda E. Chambers
Apr 5, 2026
Linda E. Chambers, 66, of Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born May 9, 1959 in Topeka, the daughter of Robert W. and Daneva A. (Joyce) Chambers, Sr.
Linda graduated from Highland Park High School in 1977 and attended Washburn University. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Mount Carmel Missionary...
Jimmie Earl Rose
Apr 4, 2026
Jimmie Earl Rose, 81, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026.
He was born September 16, 1944, in Kearney, Nebraska, the son of Earl Vernon and Minnie Ann (Traphagen) Rose. He resided most of his life in Topeka.
Jimmie was employed by Holman Pump and Electric Company in Topeka, retiring in 1992.
He and his wife, Nancy were active at Papan’s Landing...
Evelyn Zabel Wilson
Apr 4, 2026
Evelyn Zabel Wilson, 66, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 after a courageous battle with ALS.
She was born December 6, 1959, in Smith Center, Kansas, the daughter of Clarence and Lavoe (Hermanns) Zabel. She graduated from Smith Center High School. Later graduating from Bethany College in Lindsborg and earning her law degree at Washburn University School of Law...
Irene Kay Hill
Apr 1, 2026
Irene Kay (Stillwell) Hill, 60, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
She was born April 23, 1965, in Hoxie, Kansas, the daughter of Chuck and Alice (Aumiller) Stillwell. She graduated from Hoxie High School and later received her Master's Degree in Social Work from Washburn University.
Irene was employed with the VA, Via Christi and a few other companies.
Irene married...
Jacqueline Ann Borucki
Mar 31, 2026
Jacqueline Ann Borucki, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born May 12, 1934 in Topeka, the daughter of Henry C. and Helen (Schultz) Luttjohann.
Jacqueline graduated from Washburn Rural High School. She was employed as a Secretary for the State of Kansas for over 40 years before retiring.
Survivors include two children, Michael E. Boruchi, Lea...
Jeannine Neaderhiser-Lambert
Mar 30, 2026
Jeannine (Sheilds) Neaderhiser-Lambert, 92, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026.
Jeannine was born November 7, 1933, in Idana, Kansas, the daughter of James and Rena (Lapolice) Shields. She graduated high school in Clay Center, Kansas, and later attended Washburn University.
Jeannine was employed by Duckwall Alco store in Abilene, Kansas, as an accountant. She moved to Topeka in 1974, and...
Patricia A. "Pat" Keith
Mar 30, 2026
Patricia A. "Pat" Keith, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. She was born September 20, 1948 in Hastings, Nebraska, the daughter of Virgil R. and Georgia I. (Kenyon) Keith.
Pat graduated from Junction City High School in 1967 and attended Concordia Community College and Beloit Nursing School. She was employed as an LPN...
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