Christine H. Jackson
Jun 10, 2026
Christine H. Jackson, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born February 23, 1933, in Como, Mississippi, the daughter of William and Everlena (Callicutt) Hardin.
Christine owned and operated Jackson Upholstering Company for over 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Christine married Wesley L. Jackson on May 11,...
Aileen L. Cozart
Jun 10, 2026
Aileen L. Cozart, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born April 6, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Charles Emil and Florence Vivian (Hampshire) Alliett.
Aileen graduated from Raytown High School in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a cosmetologist for over 30 years prior to retiring.
Aileen married Herbert...
Robert Bruce Hearrell
Jun 10, 2026
Robert Bruce “Rob” Hearrell, 69, passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on June 10, 2026. He died from injuries sustained when what was intended to be a pleasant motorcycle ride on a nice evening ended tragically when a deer ran into his path.
Rob was born January 29, 1957 and was the son of Albert and Dolorise Hearrell. He...
Marlin Vernon Carson
Jun 9, 2026
Marlin Vernon Carson, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on December 8th, 1944, in Holton, Kansas, Marlin was the son of Clem and Irene (Kientz) Carson. He attended Topeka High School and later started his own successful heating and air conditioning business.
Marlin's life was marked by...
Joan "Grammy" Ramsey
Jun 9, 2026
Joan “Grammy” Ramsey, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. She was born December 8, 1935 in Richland, Kansas, the daughter of Hilan and Pearl (Pogue) Reed.
Joan attended Howard Grade School and graduated from Berryton High School in 1953. She was employed as a Sales Assistant for the American States Insurance Company for 29 years before retiring....
Dr. Howard P. Schwartz
Jun 8, 2026
Dr. Howard P. Schwartz, a visionary leader whose wisdom, humor, and steady hand helped modernize the Kansas judicial system and uplift countless lives, passed away peacefully on Monday evening, June 8th, at home in Topeka, KS. He was 80.
Howard is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Schwartz; daughters Danelle (Jared) Harsin and Shawn Wesner and stepsons Daric (Joni) Wells and...
Nancy Jane McGoyne
Jun 6, 2026
Nancy Jane McGoyne, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026. She was born August 12, 1958 in Topeka, the daughter of Daniel T. and Mary F. (Manning) Masters, Sr.
Nancy attended the Seaman School District. She employed by Econo-Clad Books for several years before retiring. She was an avid Chiefs and KU fan.
Nancy married William M. McGoyne on...
Rebecca "Becca" Schmidtlein
Jun 3, 2026
Rebecca Renee Schmidtlein (Richey) was born on February 7, 1986, to Mike and Carol Richey. She had three older siblings who are Beth Monje (Mark), Chandler, AZ; Alicia Richey, Garnett, KS; and David Richey (Andrea), Chesterfield, VA.
Although Becca was much younger, all four kids are very close. Our Becca had one son, Easton. Easton was born to Becca and Jon...
Roy Gene Laster Jr
Jun 3, 2026
Roy Gene Laster Jr., 65, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
He was born March 6, 1961, in Little Rock, Arkansas, the son of Roy Sr. and Elizabeth (Bentley) Laster. He graduated from Topeka West High School. He served in the United States Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base in California where he obtained training to...
Mona L. Albrecht
Jun 3, 2026
Mona L. Albrecht, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. She was born February 24, 1936 in Sophia, North Carolina, the daughter of Carson and Lillian (Canoy) Robbins.
Mona graduated from Randleman High School in Randleman, North Carolina in 1954. She resided in Sophia, North Carolina until 1954 when she moved to Topeka. She was employed by Blue...
Alma L (Schweitzer) Baker
Jun 2, 2026
Alma L (Schweitzer) Baker, 82, of Topeka , passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Born on December 3, 1943 to Herman J. and Marie L. (Sargeant) Schweitzer of Derby, KS. Alma graduated from Derby Senior High School in1961 before going on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics from Kansas State University in 1965. After guiding three rambunctious boys to...
Bobby D. "Bob" Clearwater
Jun 1, 2026
Bobby D. "Bob" Clearwater, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026. He was born December 29, 1936 in Osawatomie, Kansas, the son of John W. and Nettie H. (Cox) Clearwater.
Bob graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1955. He served in the U.S. Air Force as a Jet Aircraft Mechanic in England. Bob was employed by Halsey Tevis...
Lenny Shawn Osborne
May 31, 2026
Lenny Shawn Osborne, 62, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
He was born on November 30, 1963, in Amarillo, Texas, to Leonard and Glenda (Elliott) Osborne. Lenny graduated from Monte Vista High School in Monte Vista, Colorado, with the Class of 1982.
Lenny worked in the Logistics Department at Target in Topeka, where he was known for...
Sharlyn Iris Neis
May 30, 2026
Sharlyn Iris Neis, 97, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026.
She was born July 9, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Marjorie (O'Neill) Firestone. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1946 and attended Clark's School of Business.
Sharlyn married Donald Marcel Neis on February 21, 1947, at First Baptist Church of Topeka. They enjoyed almost 72...
Paula G. Huff
May 28, 2026
Paula Huff, Topeka, Kansas, passed away at her home on May 28, 2026.
Paula was born in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Elmo and Lola (Kellogg) Merritt.
She graduated from Fort Hays State University. After graduation, she married Jerry Huff at her parents' home in Great Bend, Kansas.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Huff; son Kristopher Huff, and two brothers, Robin Merritt...
Adria J. Hintz-Mulanax
May 27, 2026
Adria J. Hintz-Mulanax, 50, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. She was born November 22, 1975 in Topeka, the daughter of Bennie C. and Cynthia (Just) Steele.
Adria attended Topeka Public Schools. She attended cosmetology school and was a homemaker.
Adria married Brent S. Hintz. He survives. She was married to Brent, though her longtime partner was Cindy Mulanax,...
Barbara J. Vail
May 26, 2026
Barbara J. Vail, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. She was born November 15, 1936 in Topeka, the daughter of Floyd and Marguerite (Harrower) Coffman.
Barbara was employed by Auburn-Washburn USD 437 for 27 years before retiring. She was a member of the Topeka First Free Methodist Church and the Topeka Daylily Club.
Barbara...
Daisy B. Wells
May 26, 2026
Daisy B. Wells, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. She was born October 11, 1930 in Shawnee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Robert and Nora (Boggs) Spriggs.
Daisy graduated from High School in Caney, Oklahoma. She attended Amarillo College. Daisy was a Registered Nurse.
Daisy married Howard Waits. He preceded her in death in 1968. She later married Robert...
Kyle L. Perkins
May 22, 2026
Kyle L. Perkins, 50, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 22, 2026. He was born August 2, 1975, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Mark and Sharron (Rimbey) Perkins II.
Kyle graduated from Highland Park High School and attended Kaw Valley Vocational School. He was known for his kind heart, quiet nature, and strong work ethic. Kyle found joy in woodworking...
Thomas Juan-Dionté "TJ" Brown
May 16, 2026
Thomas Juan-Dionté "TJ" Brown, 30, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, May 16, 2026. He was born July 3, 1995 in Topeka, the son of Thomas E. Brown, Jr. and Vanessa Munoz.
Thomas attended Topeka Public Schools. He was employed in Home Health Care, where his caring spirit and compassion for others touched many lives. Thomas had...
