Patricia "Patty" Marie Parr
Mar 21, 2025
Patricia Marie Parr, 76, of Topeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, March 21, 2025.
She was born January 29, 1949, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of James and Betty (Lancaster) Dowling. She graduated from Manhattan High School in 1967 and later attended courses at Kansas State University and Washburn University. She obtained her LPN from Manhattan Vocational Technical,...
Steven E. "Steve" Arnold
Mar 20, 2025
Steven E. “Steve” Arnold, 73, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, Kansas. He was born February 14, 1952 in Topeka, the son of Ernest and Ann (Bolyard) Arnold.
Steve was an Air Force Veteran, serving during Desert Storm with the Kansas Air National 190th Refueling Wing. He was employed by them...
Adelaide "Addie" Hanna
Mar 20, 2025
Adelaide Hanna, of Topeka, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was 95.
Born in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Dr. Carl and Marjorie Schutz, Adelaide attended The Barstow School, Ogontz College in Philadelphia, and, later, the University of Kansas, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority.
It was at KU that she met, and...
Donald Piland
Mar 20, 2025
In loving memory of Mike “Papa” Piland, who left this world on March 20, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the grand age of 73. Known for his unyielding spirit and zest for life, Mike was a cornerstone of joy, laughter, and love—not just to his family, but to everyone he met in his adventurous journey.
Born on December 7, 1951, in...
Leta Louise McLain
Mar 19, 2025
Leta Louise McLain, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born March 3, 1944 in Topeka, the daughter of Frank C. and Ruth A. (Thomas) McLain.
Leta graduated from Highland Park High School in 1962 and attended Washburn University. She was employed by the Kansas Juvenile Correctional Complex in Topeka...
Harold Wayne Thurman
Mar 16, 2025
Harold W. Thurman, 71, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025.
He was born on January 20, 1954, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Melvin and Virgie (Tidrick) Thurman.
In May 1955, Harold's parents purchased his Great Grandparents farm northwest of Reydon, Oklahoma, and moved the family to the land. Harold grew up there and attended Reydon Public Schools where...
Clara Jane Estrada
Mar 16, 2025
Clara Jane (Cervantes) Estrada, 84, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Born on July 27, 1940, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, she was the cherished daughter of Manuel and Mary Cervantes. Clara's educational journey included graduating from Mountain Plains High School in Glasgow, Montana in 1972 and received a certificate in Social Work from Mountains Plains Technical School.
Clara was...
Carole Christopher
Mar 16, 2025
Edith Caroline (Carole) Christopher, born on July 14, 1928, in Long Beach, California, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025. She was 96 years old.
Carole was the beloved daughter of Harry Mull and Aileen Kyle (Fowler) Mull. On October 25, 1946, she married the love of her life, Thomas Edward Christopher, in Alhambra, California. They shared a beautiful life together....
Norma Lee Kelly
Mar 15, 2025
Norma Lee Kelly, a beloved matriarch and cherished member of her family, booked a trip to her eternal home on March 15th, 2025, at her residence in Auburn, Kansas, surrounded by the warmth of her loved ones. Born December 4th, 1939, at the home of her aunt to John “Jack” William Montgomery and Agnes Myrtle Montgomery (nee Barlett) in the...
Mona Lee Felch
Mar 15, 2025
Mona Felch (Myrick)
May 28, 1944 – March 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother. She was a woman of kindness, warmth, and unwavering generosity, touching the lives of all who knew her.
Mom had a deep love for children, and nothing brought her more joy than nurturing young minds and hearts. Whether as a devoted mother,...
Glenn A. Combs
Mar 15, 2025
Glenn A. Combs, 75, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. He was born on November 4, 1949 in Osage County in Oklahoma.
Glenn graduated from Nathan Hale High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma and earned a Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University. He owned and operated Chem Engineering Services in Monroe, Louisiana....
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...
