Debra Sue Sayler
Jan 27, 2026
Debra Sue Sayler, 72, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
She was born November 4, 1953, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Don and Phyllis (Buerman) Silkey. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971.
Debra was employed with John Hoffer Jeep Chrysler Dodge for many years and later worked with Knoll Patient Supply until retiring.
Mrs. Sayler was...
Sherry O. Derby
Jan 25, 2026
Sherry O. Derby, 79, of Oskaloosa, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born November 22, 1946 in Topeka, the daughter of Harold D. and Esther E. (Morand) Harrison.
Sherry graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by the Kansas Mutual Insurance Company.
Sherry married Farris W. Derby. They later divorced.
Survivors include children, Regina Derby of Ozawkie, Wayne...
Carolyn J. Casad
Jan 24, 2026
Carolyn J. Casad, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 12, 1954 in Stockton, Kansas, the daughter of Kenton W. and Beatrice (Haislip) Casad.
Survivors include her siblings, Jody A. Chatam of Overland Park, Kansas, Brent Casad of Lee's Sumit, Missouri, Andrew Casad of Nebraska, and her six nieces and...
Clara "Jean" Ragan
2026
Clara “Jean” Ragan, 92, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Midland Hospice House, surrounded by love and compassion. She was born October 6, 1933, in Carmen, Oklahoma, to Robert and Lillian (Wilson) Fairbanks. Jean was a proud graduate of Carmen High School.
On May 26, 1955, Jean married Robert Harold "Bob" Ragan in Kiowa, Kansas. They...
Wendell A. DeShazer
Jan 21, 2026
Wendell A. DeShazer, 63, of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born March 15, 1962 in Olathe, Kansas, the son of Larry Charles and Waunita Louise "Cookie" (Koch) DeShazer.
Wendell attended Highland Park High School. He was an Army Veteran. He was employed by Hallmark Cards, and later Copper Mountain Ski Resort.
Survivors include children, Jeremy (Lindsey) DeShazer...
Mindy Beth Hinton
Jan 19, 2026
Melynda "Mindy" Beth Hinton, 69, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026.
She was born December 30, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Melvin and Betty (Wilke) Beach. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and later attended Cosmetology school.
Mindy worked as a general manager for Paisano's Restaurant for many years, until retiring.
Mindy is survived by her husband of...
Ronald Gene "Ron" Pollom
Jan 19, 2026
Ronald Gene "Ron" Pollom, 72, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born March 1, 1953, in Topeka, the son of Robert "Bob" and Virginia (Worthington) Pollom.
Ron graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1971. He worked for Falley’s Market for 28 years before they closed. He was employed by the Duffens Optical for 26 years before...
Karen L. Humpert
Jan 18, 2026
Karen Lyn Humpert, 63, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after a three-year battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born May 11, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lynne Clark and Sandra Verlene (Smithheart) Nash. She was a 1980 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School, Perry, Kansas.
Karen owned and operated Karen’s Day Care...
Roger A. Morris
Jan 17, 2026
Roger A. Morris, 60, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born July 10, 1965 in Topeka, the son of Robert L. and Edith M. (Vervynck) Morris.
Roger graduated from Hayden High School in 1983. He went to Barton County Community College on a baseball scholarship and later earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washburn University...
Sandra L. Sanders
Jan 17, 2026
Sandra Lee (“Sandy”) Sanders passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born on April 16, 1946 and raised in Topeka, Kansas by her late parents, Edward H. and Sylvia A. (Moss) Schmitt.
Sandy graduated from Topeka West High School in 1964. In those days, she enjoyed driving her 1959 Ford Galaxie 500...
Joseph R. "Joe" Moore
Jan 16, 2026
Joseph R. "Joe" Moore, 93, of Overbrook, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at an Overbrook care facility. He was born January 22, 1932 in Grinnell, Kansas, the son of J.E. and Gertrude (Schwarz) Moore.
Joe graduated from Grinnell Rural High School. He served in the Army and later transferred into the Kansas Army National Guard. He was employed...
Susan M Revell
Jan 16, 2026
Susan Maree "Sue" Revell, 87, died Friday January 16th, 2026, of natural causes. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, February 7, 1938, to Henry and Martha Mason, graduated from Highland Park High School and became an RN at Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in 1959. During her three-month psychiatric affiliation at Topeka State Hospital, she received the Isabel Erickson Award for...
Lorene E. Hamilton
Jan 15, 2026
TOPEKA, KS — Lorene E. Hamilton, a woman of remarkable grace, talent, and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 96.
A Life of Purpose and Passion
Born on September 22, 1929, in Lebo, Kansas, Lorene was the daughter of Earl and Lola Miller. After graduating from Lebo High School and Clark’s Business College, she entered...
Nancy Anne Bartee
Jan 14, 2026
Nancy Anne Bartee, 85, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
She was born June 8, 1940, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the daughter of Edwin and Frances (Atkeison) Roberts Jr. She graduated high school in Amarillo, TX and later obtained her Associates in Arts from Stephen’s College and her Bachelor of Music from Washburn University.
Nancy was employed with USD 501...
Robert Eugene Lacy
Jan 14, 2026
Dr. Robert Eugene Lacy, 94, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
He was born May 27, 1931, in Iola, Kansas, the son of Harry and Gladys (Wilcox) Lacy. He graduated Iola High School in 1949. He went on to receive his undergraduate degree in Business & Economics from the University of Kansas where he was also a member...
Kenneth Robert Softley
Jan 11, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” Robert Softley, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was living in his private apartment in a care facility in Topeka, battling several kinds of cancer. Ken entered the long sleep peacefully, after breakfast, in his recliner ready to watch playoff football. A most fitting departure doing something he dearly loved.
He was born July 16,...
Mary "Missy" Brauner
Jan 10, 2026
An angel has left this worldly earth, to graduate to become a legitimate angel in heaven. Mary “Missy” Brauner (Bloomquist) has taken her next journey, this time, her final journey to be with Jesus in heaven. Missy passed away Saturday, January 10th, 2026, leaving behind her pride and joys, her two sons Jeremy Brauner (41), and Derik Brauner (38) and...
Alice Irene Brown
Jan 9, 2026
Alice Brown age 87 of Carbondale, Kansas died peacefully in Topeka, KS on January 10, 2026.
Alice was born on May 30, 1938 in Oklahoma to Alta Mae Smith (Kirkham) and Carl Clayton Bain.
Alice worked for Jostens years ago when her and her late husband Mike Brown moved to Kansas.
She absolutely loved spending time with her family. Family gatherings consisted of...
LeRoy Spicer
Jan 9, 2026
LeRoy Spicer, 79, of Topeka, KS, went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was born August 10, 1946 in Emporia, KS, the son of Clarence and Claire Jean (Asklund) Spicer. He married Barbara Hodges on June 27, 1970, in Osage City, KS and she survives at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Elaine S. Hillis
Jan 8, 2026
Elaine S. Hillis, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at a Topeka care facility. She was born January 21, 1943 in Marshall County, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Clara (Broxterman) Kotapish.
Elaine graduated from Irving High School in Irving, Kansas. She was employed as an Accountant for the State of Kansas for over 40 years before...
