Kenneth Lee Cowan
May 17, 2025
Kenneth Lee Cowan, 98, of Topeka, peacefully went to heaven at 8:29 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2025.
He was born July 13, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Elbie and Verna (Lucas) Cowan. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1944. He served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific on the U.S.S Prairie from 1944 - 1946.
After...
Daimelia Rose Bartch
May 16, 2025
Daimelia Rose Bartch, of Topeka, passed away on May 16, 2025. She was born May 16, 2025, the daughter of Seth M. Bartch and Tameyra Armstong.
Survivors include her parents, her paternal grandparents, Jeff and Ellen Bartch of Silver Lake, her maternal grandparents, Justin Armstong of Maryville, Missouri, Angela Growcock-Armstrong of Maryville, Missouri, her maternal great-grandmother, Susan Growcock of Maryville, Missouri.
A...
Edward Huey Calhoun
May 16, 2025
Edward Huey Calhoun, 79 Years, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025.
He was born October 4, 1945, in Mobile, Alabama, the son of Willie and Creola Calhoun.
Edward proudly served in the United States Army, doing three tours in Vietnam. He was employed as a carman and welder for the Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka until retirement.
Mr. Calhoun has friends...
Tamara M. Crites
May 16, 2025
Tamara Mae (Eakes) “Tammy” Crites, 63, of Holton, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025.
She was born June 28, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Casper and Joan (McNaught) Eakes, Jr. She was a 1979 graduate of Topeka High School.
Tammy was employed as a Topeka State Journal newspaper delivery girl in her earlier years and was proud to receive...
Jake Stockdale
May 15, 2025
Jake Stockdale, 31, passed away on May 1 5, 2025. Born on December 16, 1993, in Austin, TX.
He attended Burnet ISD and graduated in 2012. Jake was known for his generous heart, infectious laugh, and the joy he brought to everyone around him. He was the ultimate jokester and loved making people laugh.
He is survived by his parents, Jim and...
Cynthia Diane Zimmerman
May 14, 2025
Cynthia Diane Zimmerman, 66, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
She was born April 7, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Frank A. Fisher and Diana D. Fisher.
Cynthia was employed by Kansas Gas for 35 years, retiring on February 1st 2020.
Cynthia married William Ralph Zimmerman on October 20th 2018 in Wakarusa.
Survivors include her husband, William Ralph Zimmerman, her...
Daniel Allen "Dan" Neill
May 13, 2025
Daniel Allen “Dan” Neill, 71, of Topeka, finally defeated his long battle with cancer on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 as he was welcomed home by Jesus.
Dan was born in Topeka to Benjamin and Mary Lou Neill on July 2, 1953. They have both preceded him in death.
Dan is survived by siblings Ben (Penny) Neill and Cindy (Art) Stepp; his sons...
Elwood "Woody" Ecord
May 12, 2025
Elwood “Woody” Ecord, 96, of Canton, Texas, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 12, 2025.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas to Allen Edwin Ecord and Cleta Kelsey Guthrie Ecord. Woody grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in accounting at Kansas State...
Richard Allen Morgan
May 10, 2025
Rich, age 69, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025, at his home in Burlingame, KS.Born on January 30, 1956 in Lincoln, NE to Henry Carl and Esther Morgan (also honoring his loving step father Danny Pfeiff).Rich graduated from Lincoln High School. He was also a very proud alumni of the University of Nebraska, where he met lifelong friends Larry...
Jeffrey Mark Hurst
May 9, 2025
Jeffrey Mark Hurst, Topeka, Kansas passed away on May 9, 2025, after a long and courageous health battle. Jeff was born August 17, 1947, in Christ Hospital, Topeka, Kansas, the second of two sons born to Irene June (Herdt) Hurst (06/26/1923-08/17/2017) and Paul Arthur Hurst (02/11/1918-06/13/1992). His brother, First Lt. Quentin Foxx Hurst (11/16/1944-09/27/1968) was a U.S. Army Helicopter Pilot...
Stephen Franklin Snoe
May 9, 2025
Steve Snoe, 76, of Tecumseh, KS went to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday May 9, 2025. He had been at home on hospice care for a couple of months.
He was born March 30, 1949 to Steve and Edith (Gillespie) Snoe in Topeka, Kansas. He was the eldest of seven children.
He attended Highland Park High School where he was...
David Camp Overmyer
May 7, 2025
David Camp Overmyer, 95, passed away May 07, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas at Midland Care Hospice House.
He was born July 20, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of David Hicks Overmyer, a prominent Kansas Artist, and Grace McKinley Woodward Overmyer.
David was educated in the Topeka Public Schools System and graduated from Topeka High School in 1947. He maintained a strong...
Marcella F. Wunder
May 6, 2025
Marcella Wunder, aged 90, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, enveloped in the love of her family at her residence in Aldersgate Home Plus.
Born on February 12, 1935, in St. Mary’s, KS, Marcella was the cherished daughter of Orval and Goldie Lister Harden, and she proudly stood as the last of their eight beloved children. Her life was marked...
Darleen Helen Blevins
May 5, 2025
Darleen Helen Blevins, 86, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 5, 2025 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born April 12, 1939 in Muskegon, Michigan, the daughter of Gerhman and Viola (Como) Rakosky.
Darleen graduated from Muskegon Catholic Central High School in 1957. She attended Aquinas College and earned a Registered Nursing Degree in 1959 from Mercy Central School...
Donald O. "Don" Goodwin
May 5, 2025
Donald O. "Don" Goodwin, 91, of Tecumseh, passed away on Monday, May 5, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. He was born February 19, 1934 in Topeka, the son of Dovie J. and Hazel M. (Nettelton) Goodwin.
Don graduated from Highland Park High School and attended the University of Kansas. He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 36 years before...
Jessie Ann D'Andrea
May 4, 2025
Jessie Ann D'Andrea, born on August 13, 1941, in Washington, D.C., passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Jessie was a remarkable woman whose life was dedicated to caring for her family and enriching their lives with her vibrant spirit.
Throughout her life, Jessie demonstrated unwavering independence and a strong will. As a loving mother, she took great...
Peter William Vincent
May 4, 2025
Peter William Vincent, 12, of Tecumseh, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 after a 14-month battle with Pre B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL Leukemia).
He was born May 29, 2012, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ryan and Melissa Vincent. He was a seventh grader at Shawnee Heights Middle School.
Peter was so much bigger than cancer: cellist, master of the Rubik’s...
Marilyn Jean Riley
May 4, 2025
Marilyn J. (Moore) Riley, 95, passed away, May 4th, 2025.
Marilyn was born July 23, 1929, daughter of William and Marie (Perry) Moore. She was united in marriage to Austin J. (Bud) Riley on August 28, 1948. He preceded her in death in 1983. They had five children, Donald (Connie), Dennis (Dixie), Lila (Rick) Osburn, Jayme and John (Nancy).
Marilyn was preceded...
John W. Glidewell
May 3, 2025
John Ward Glidewell, 69, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 3, 2025.
He was born June 25, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of John D. Glidewell, Jr. and Janis Rae (McKemey). John was raised by his father and his step-mother, Patricia Glidewell. He was a 1973 graduate of Highland Park High School.
John was employed by Coca-Cola in Topeka and...
JoAnn Marie Michael
May 2, 2025
JoAnn M Michael, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025.
God called our precious angel to heaven.
She was born June 5, 1935, in Tecumseh, Ks, the daughter of Beauford and Mildred Shumate (Iwig). She married Albert Lester May 19,1952, and they raised six children together. After 30 years of marriage, they divorced.
On June 30,1984 she married Glen F. Michael,...
