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...
Richard D Stutzman
Apr 27, 2025
Richard D. Stutzman, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on April 27, 2025. Born June 15, 1937, in Harlan, Iowa, Richard led a life characterized by unwavering determination, boundless kindness, and deep commitment to his family.
A graduate of Harlan High School in 1955, Richard nurtured a spirit of generosity and warmth throughout his life, traits that were...
Nadine L. Doherty
Apr 26, 2025
Nadine L. Doherty, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 8, 1933 in Gridley, Kansas, the daughter of Perry and Mattie (Crane) Eccles. She was raised by Leonard and Hazel Young of Gridley.
Nadine graduated from Gridley High School. She was employed by Jostens Yearbook Company before retiring.
Nadine married James...
Connie Marie Gillaspie
Apr 23, 2025
Connie Marie Gillaspie, a devoted caregiver, spirited storyteller, and cherished matriarch, peacefully departed this world on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Topeka, Kansas. Born on March 9, 1956, in Lawrence, Kansas, Connie imbued her life with the warmth of compassion and a zest for genuine connection, dedicating a remarkable thirty years to the nursing profession—a calling...
Phil James Gerety
Apr 22, 2025
Philip (Phil) James Gerety, age 62, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home in Tecumseh on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Born May 8, 1962, to James and JoAnn (Phillips) Gerety, Phil grew up in Topeka and was a proud graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. From a young age, he had a passion for the outdoors and a deep-rooted...
Kenneth Richard Bell
Apr 21, 2025
Kenneth Richard Bell, 78, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025.
He was born February 26, 1947, in Winber, Pennsylvania, the son of Kenneth Harry and Florence Jennette (Hostetler) Bell.
Kenneth was retired.
He was a member of the Advena at 10th Avenue Community.
Survivors include his friend, Thomas Leising of Topeka.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Kenneth was a mild mannered...
Shirley Anne Darrah
Apr 21, 2025
Shirley Anne (Gosroski) Darrah, 85, of Manhattan, passed away with her devoted partner of 34 years, Martin Barry, by her side on Monday, April 21, 2025, after a long battle with dementia.
She was born May 29, 1939, in Warrensburg, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Rose (Sylva) Gosroski. She was the youngest of her siblings, a sister Rosemary and brother...
Kendall C. Farley
Apr 20, 2025
Kendall C. Farley, 78, of Tecumseh, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025. He was born February 27, 1947 in Sheridan, Iowa, the son of G.C. and Virginia (McCartney) Storm. His father passed away at an early age and was adopted by George Farley.
Kendall attended schools in Wellington, Kansas until the 11th grade and moved to Craig, Colorado and graduated...
Karen Sue Franke
Apr 18, 2025
Karen Sue Franke, 77, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025.
She was born June 20, 1947, in Auburn, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Dorothy (Cellers) Brobst.
Karen is survived by her son, Travis Franke; daughter, Kara (Ryan) Conley; granddaughters, Abby and Madison Conley; brother, Vernon (Marilyn) Brobst; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was preceded in death...
Kathleen "Katie" Sherrow
Apr 18, 2025
Kathleen “Katie” Sherrow, 103, of Tecumseh, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born May 2, 1921 in Galt, Missouri, the daughter of Alva F. and Hazel D. (Raines) Sherrow.
Katie graduated from Graham High School in 1939. She attended Platt Business College in St. Joseph, Missouri and completed a correspondence course in English Literature from the University of...
Billy Dale "Bill" Heath
Apr 17, 2025
Billy Dale “Bill” Heath, 86, of Topeka passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born December 20, 1938, in Humansville, Missouri, the son of Lester and Hazel (Hamlin) Heath. After leaving the family farm, Bill enjoyed the bachelor’s life working at Boeing in Wichita, Kansas. On September 9, 1960, he married...
Ruby P Trahoon
Apr 16, 2025
Ruby Pauline Trahoon (Golden) of Topeka passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital on April 16, at 97 years of age, surrounded by her children. Throughout her life, including nearly eight decades as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was a source of endless comfort and encouragement for her loved ones, who will miss her dearly.
She was born in...
