Fred A. Bland
Apr 16, 2025
Fred A. Bland, 75, of Tecumseh, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. He was born July 26, 1949 in Childress, Texas, the son of Glenn and Blanche (Wyatt) Bland.
Fred graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and attended Washburn University. He was a Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. After his discharge, he was employed by Orkin Pest Control...
John G. Roberson
Apr 15, 2025
John Glen Roberson, 76, of Valley Falls, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 with his niece, Kelly and Kevin by his side.
He was born October 18, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Johnnie Oren and Beulah Lois (Babcock) Roberson. He was a 1966 graduate of Valley Falls High School and attended Tech School in Pittsburg, KS. He served in...
Ronald Wayne Heusted
Apr 15, 2025
Ronald Wayne Heusted, affectionately known as "Ron," was born on November 24, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas. He departed this life unexpectedly on April 15, 2025, leaving a profound impact on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Ron had a dedicated career at Stryker Services, where he spent 25 years working in HVAC Services. Known for his incredible rapport with...
Herbert Leon Kelley
Apr 15, 2025
Herbert Leon “Herb” Kelley, 93, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
He was born January 26, 1932, in South Bend, Indiana, the son of Ancil Leon and Clara Josephine (Piety) Kelley. He was a 1950 graduate of John Adams High School in South Bend, Indiana and received his Liberal Arts Degree from Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas in 1973. He...
Juan Lopez
Apr 15, 2025
Juan Abel Lopez, 40, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born April 13, 1985, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Abel Lopez and Eva Reveles.
Juan worked with his father doing construction and helped with the family’s rental properties.
Survivors include parents, Abel and Eva; sisters, Marilyn Lopez and Erica Lopez; son, John Lopez...
Tilman Calhoun Newkirk
Apr 15, 2025
Tilman Calhoun Newkirk, known as T.C., passed away on April 15, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 87. Born on July 10, 1937, in Wheeler, Texas, he graduated from Samnorwood Schools in 1955 near Shamrock, Texas, and went on to have a career spanning 41 years in the railroad industry. For 37 years, he was a dedicated employee...
Alonzo "Tee" Abrams Contee
Apr 14, 2025
Alonzo “Tee” Abrams Contee, 91, of Berryton, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born February 16, 1934, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Cora Contee and Alonzo Abrams. He graduated from Douglas High School. He served in the United States Air Force from September 1955 – November 1964 as a supply truck...
William "Bill" H Mattingly
Apr 14, 2025
William H. "Bill" Mattingly, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. He was born December 12, 1947 in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, the son of Lagustus and Eunice (Coatney) Mattingly.
Bill graduated from Sallisaw High School and attended Iowa Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was an Army Veteran, serving during the...
Missy(Melani) Creollo
Apr 13, 2025
Melani (Missy) Creollo, born on January 9, 1976, passed away on April 13, 2025, in Topeka Kansas at her home. While her time with us was far too brief, Missy’s life was rich with meaningful contributions, love, and unwavering dedication to her family and community.
A State of Kansas Licensed Nursing Home Operator, Certified Nursing Assistant, and Certified Medication Assistant, Missy...
Anthony Aguilar
Apr 12, 2025
Anthony Aguilar, 40, of Los Angeles, California, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA as the result of an accident.
He was born April 25, 1984, in El Paso, Texas, the son of Juan Santos Aguilar and Gloria Margaret (Falcon) Madrid. He was a graduate of Washburn Rural High School. He served in the...
Michael L. West
Apr 12, 2025
Michael L. West, 61, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born October 29, 1963 in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, the son of Richard L. and Patricia E. (Burr) West.
Michael graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1981. He was a Navy Veteran, serving as an Avionics Technician on...
Louis Garland Dolton
Apr 12, 2025
Louis Garland Dolton has died and the family has lost the anchor and connection that bound them to the previous generation of the family. Louis was a success as a husband, father, grandfather, friend, educator, writer, builder, soldier and youth leader. He was born 16 April 1928 in Mustang, Oklahoma, the son of Elza and Louisa (Mohr) Dolton. He died...
Allen LeRoy Zordel
Apr 12, 2025
Allen LeRoy Zordel, affectionately known as "Z," passed away on April 12, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by family. Born on February 7, 1957, in Ransom, Kansas, Z was a dedicated father, educator and a spirited coach who left an indelible mark on his students and athletes alike.
With a career spanning more than two decades, Z made a significant impact...
Shirley Mae Brunner
2025
Shirley Mae (Olson) Brunner was taken from us on Friday, April 11, 2025 at the age of 87 to go to her reward. Shirley was born on May 10, 1937 in Horton, Kansas to Carl and Mildred (Ross) Olson.
She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles , three sons, Timothy (Catarina) of Topeka, Eric (Tracie) of Belleville, Kansas,...
Darryl Gene Holiday
Apr 10, 2025
Darryl Gene Holiday, 77, of Topeka, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Darryl was born in Pontiac, Michigan, the son of Clifford and Mary Ellen Holiday. He graduated from Lake Orion High School and went on to serve in the United States Army as a mechanic.
After an honorable discharge from...
Richard Carl Larson
Apr 5, 2025
Richard Carl Larson, 77, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 in his home.
He was born June 9, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ed and Kay (Davis) Larson. He graduated from Osage High School. He served in the Army Reserves.
Richard was a coach to young men in baseball and in life.
Richard married Merilee Thompson on January 18,...
Elizabeth Joan Stubbings
Apr 5, 2025
Elizabeth Joan (Garner) Stubbings was born on April 18, 1932, in New Orleans, LA, and went to be with Jesus on April 5, 2025. She was preceded in death by parents Pauline (Andrews) Garner Keim, Lonnie Garner, and stepfather Floyd Keim. Elizabeth was a 1950 graduate of Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. Elizabeth was employed by American States...
Rosalyn McLelland
Apr 2, 2025
Rosalyn McLelland, born on October 23, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 2, 2025, at her home in Topeka. She was a devoted genealogist, with a passion that eventually turned into her life's work. Rosalyn meticulously traced her family history back multiple generations, often embarking on journeys to various cemeteries in search of tombstones that told the stories...
Clyde Stanley Seel
Mar 31, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clyde Stanley Seel, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend. A lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas, Clyde passed away on March 31, 2025, at KU Medical Center.
Born on December 30, 1964, Clyde was the youngest of twelve children in a large blended family. He was predeceased by his parents, Eugene...
Sheila Ann Gropp
Mar 30, 2025
Sheila Ann Gropp, 68, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025.
She was born April 11, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of William Charles Freeman and Wilma (Werst) Freeman. She was a graduate of Topeka High School.
Sheila was employed by Westar in Topeka until retiring.
She was a member of various bowling leagues.
Sheila married Jeffrey Paul Gropp. He preceded her...
