Kristin Jan Aschenbrenner
Mar 14, 2025
Kristin Jan Aschenbrenner, 51, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 14, 2025.
She was born October 7, 1973, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Stephen and Carol (Houston) Aschenbrenner. She was a graduate of Wichita County High School in Leoti, Kansas and Garden City Community College.
Kristin assisted her mother at the Wichita County Learning Center.
She was a member of...
Nicole Marie "Hantha" Toledo
Mar 14, 2025
Nicole Marie “Hantha” Toledo, 45, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 23, 1979 in Topeka, the daughter of Jose "Joe" Toledo and Sandra Sue Guerrero.
Nicole attended Highland Park High School and Washburn University. She held various jobs during her younger years prior to her health declining.
Survivors include her father,...
Gerald E. Kipers
Mar 13, 2025
Gerald E. Kipers, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born July 8, 1931 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of John G. and Florence M. (Weeks) Kipers.
Gerald graduated from Augusta High School. He earned a Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Music Education from Wichita State University. He was an...
Anne Felicita Rhoads
Mar 13, 2025
Anne Felicita Rhoads, a paragon of kindness and determination, departed this world on March 13, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy woven from the threads of love, adventure, and unwavering support. Born on March 3, 1929, in Parkersburg, Iowa, Anne's early years laid the groundwork for a life devoted to nurturing not only her family but also her...
Rita Kelly
Mar 12, 2025
Rita Kelly, 86, a vibrant and fiercely independent spirit, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. She was born October 12, 1938, to Rye and Ray Risinger in Quiriguá, Guatemala, where her father was employed by the United Fruit Company. She lived in Guatemala until age 6 when she and her parents moved to Guayaquil, Ecuador, where...
Judy M Kimes
Mar 12, 2025
Judy M Kimes, age 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, March 12, 2025 at Midland Care Hospice House.
She was born June 25, 1943 in Springfield, Missouri, to Anna Leigh and Winton Melton. The family lived in Bolivar, MO until 1954 when they moved to Springfield, MO.
Judy attended Parkview High School graduating in 1961 and...
Lois Arlene McConkey
Mar 9, 2025
Lois Arlene Tuschoff McConkey, age 94 of Topeka, KS, formally of Lewistown, MT, died peacefully Sunday March 9, 2025 at Midland Hospice House. She was surrounded by her four children and their spouses.
Lois was born in Clay County, IA to Chris and Ora Tuschoff on December 16, 1930. Lois and her four siblings grew up on the family farm near...
Yancy Ja'Quan Tremel Whitehead
Mar 8, 2025
Yancy Ja’Quan Tremel Whitehead, 22, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born January 21, 2003 in Topeka, the son of Zack Johnson and Tricia M. Whitehead.
Yancy attended Topeka Public Schools. He was Baptized at True Light Ministries in 2019. He was employed by Mars Chocolate in Topeka. He was very active...
Cherry Ingles Morgan Collins
Mar 8, 2025
Cherry Ingles Morgan Collins, 78, of Maple Hill, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Cherry was born November 23, 1946, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of James Roy and Margaret Glover Moore. She was raised in multiple locations before graduating high school in Parker, Kansas. She often said her favorite place from childhood was living in a rustic cabin...
Gerald "Jeremy" Miller
Mar 8, 2025
Gerald "Jeremy" Miller, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 16, 1938.
Jeremy was an Air Force Veteran. He grew up in Minneapolis, Kansas. Jeremy earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education and taught school in Lawrence and later was employed by KNI where he retired. He later was employed as...
Dr. Edward R Wood
Mar 8, 2025
Dr. Edward Russell Wood, 75, of Topeka, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born December 9, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Gary and Marge (Kammerer) Wood. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Spanish before earning his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine....
Charles Frederick Stark, Sr.
Mar 5, 2025
Charles Frederick Stark, Sr., 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
He was born May 15, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Frederick Ovid and Thelma Lee (VanDyne) Stark. He was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City Kansas Community College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Trevor Lee Lane
Mar 4, 2025
Trevor Lee Lane, 38, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
He was born February 1, 1987, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Larry Lane Jr. and Tina Creollo-Bodine. Brother of Lanae Lane, Wyatt Darveaux and Garett Darveaux. He graduated from Seaman High School in 2005.
Trevor was a beloved son, grandson, great-grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. His kind...
Debbie Shaughnessy
Mar 4, 2025
Debbie Shaughnessy, known to her close acquaintances as "Debbie Cakes" or "Debbie Doo" and to her countless friends as simply "Mom," decided on March 4, 2025, that this world just wasn't big enough for her enormous personality. So, in true Debbie fashion, she dramatically exited stage left—probably with jazz hands—leaving Lee’s Summit, MO, with significantly less energy (and likely a...
Charles H. Colter
Mar 4, 2025
Charles H. Colter, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Healthcare Resort in Topeka. He was born October 19, 1938 in Rossville, Kansas, the son of Homer C. and Velma E. (Startup) Colter.
Charles attended Topeka High School. He was an Army Veteran. He was employed by Adams Business Forms for over 47 years before retiring on...
Rita D. Stapleton
Mar 2, 2025
Rita D. Stapleton, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born June 25, 1953 in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Fletcher and Addie (Hopkins) Weaver.
Rita graduated from Highland Park High School. She was employed by as a Secretary for both USD 501 Topeka Public Schools and USD 450 Shawnee Heights School Districts. She was a...
Douglas Lynn Young
Mar 2, 2025
Douglas L. Young, 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1954, in Topeka, KS, to Francis and Jane (Miltonberger) Young.
Doug graduated from Holton High School in 1973 and remained an active alumnus of Washburn University. He worked for Evergy for 41 years at the Tecumseh and Jeffrey Energy Centers, retiring...
Mary Jane Musselman
Mar 2, 2025
Mary Jane (Sanberg) Musselman, age 91 passed away on March 2nd 2025 in Topeka. Born in Clyde Ks. On August 16th 1933 to Irl and Magaret Sanberg. She was a graduate of Clay Center High School in 1951.
She married Lawrence Musselman on August 26th 1951. They lived on a farm in Clay Center until 1961 until they moved to Topeka....
Lee Ann Casey Smith
Mar 1, 2025
Lee Ann Casey Smith, born May 21, 1957, of San Diego, formally of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2025.
She leaves behind husband Claude Smith; 3 children Donisha Jones, D.J. Johnson & Andre Smith; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, all of San Diego; 2 sisters Linda Casey & Lisa Dinwiddie; 1 brother, Billy Casey; 3 nephews Gage &...
Belinda Marie Rentie
Mar 1, 2025
Belinda Marie Rentie, born on January 31, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in her beloved hometown. A dedicated nurse for over 40 years, Belinda committed her life to caring for others, embodying a tough exterior that belied a deeply caring and helpful nature. She touched countless lives with her compassionate spirit, always eager...
