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,...
Hamric T. Mattocks
May 2, 2025
Hamric T. Mattocks, 85, of Carbondale, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born December 29, 1939 in Navasota, Texas, the son of Floyd and Anne (Hamric) Mattocks.
Hamric graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1959. He was employed by Florence General Contractor, Inc. for over 35 years. He was a member of the Carpenters & Millwrights Local...
V'Ann Desch
May 2, 2025
V'Ann Stotts Desch, 86, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025.
V’Ann was born January 1, 1939, in Roswell, New Mexico, the daughter of James Paul and Helen (Campbell) Stotts. She was a graduate of Cotton Wood Falls, High School in Kansas and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washburn University in Topeka.
V’Ann worked for the Xerox Corporation in...
Dean A. Grienke
May 2, 2025
Dean A. Grienke, 86, of Tecumseh, passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. He was born February 2, 1939 in Eskridge, the son of Gustavie and Eaureva (Beautifish) Grienke.
Dean owned and operated Dean Grienke Trucking. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local #696.
Dean married Virginia Creek. She preceded him in death in 2004. He was also preceded in death...
Robert Cashus Chestnut Jr.
May 1, 2025
Robert Cashus Chestnut Jr., 76, of Berryton, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born April 18, 1949, in Sapporo, Japan, the son of Robert and Shirley (Viant) Chestnut. He graduated from Hutchison High School in 1967. He served in the United States Army National Guard as a helicopter mechanic from 1967 -...
Sharon Jean Landreth
Apr 29, 2025
Sharon Jean Landreth, 79, of Junction City, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
She was born July 31, 1945, in Silver Lake, Kansas, the daughter of Omer and Lois (May) VanVleck. She graduated high school in Germany.
Sharon was employed with Junction City Bowl, formally known as Big Bowl, for more years than anyone can count, retiring in 2025.
Mrs. Landreth was a...
Diana Dee Fisher
Apr 29, 2025
Diana D. Fisher, 89, of Topeka, Ks. passed away Tuesday, April 29th, 2025.
Diana was born April 9, 1936 in Topeka, Ks. She was the daughter of Paul A. And Pearl (Cooper) Day.
Diana graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1954, where Diana met her future husband Frank Fisher. Diana then attended Clark’s School of Business and graduated and worked for...
Herb Lee Orr Jr
Apr 28, 2025
Herbert Lee Orr Jr., 75, of Globe, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025.
He was born January 22, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Herbert and Darlene (Montfoort) Orr. He attended Shawnee Heights High School graduating in 1968. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Drawing from Pittsburg State University.
Herb worked at Kansas University and later retired from Ottawa University.
Herb...
Scott Edward Ballou
Apr 27, 2025
Scott Ballou, 75, passed away April 27, 2025, while watching Star Trek: TNG in his favorite chair. This detail is not irrelevant; the bold optimism of the series and its fascination with technology and humanity illustrate Scott’s gentle spirit perfectly. Scott kept many of the home PCs in Topeka running through the 1990s and 2000s, first during his many years...
Cheryl Ann Greer
Apr 27, 2025
Cheryl Ann Greer, 76, of Neodesha, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
She was born October 24, 1948, in Neodesha, Kansas, the daughter of Glenn and Frances (Dewald) Gidney. She received her Associate’s Degree in Psychology from Independence Community College.
Cheryl was employed by the Independence Public Library for many years. She was honored to...