Bethany Ann Willetts
Jan 3, 2025
Bethany Ann Willetts, born on May 30, 1933, in Pasadena, California, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and will be remembered fondly by her family and friends for her vibrant spirit and generous heart.
Bethany enjoyed a long and fulfilling career as an manager at the Capri motel in...
Donald L. "Don" Lutz
Jan 2, 2025
Donald L. "Don" Lutz, 80, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025. He was born July 31, 1944 in Topeka, the son of Oscar and Mabel (Phelps) Lutz.
Don graduated from Berryton High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Nebraska. He was employed as a teacher in Parochial Schools in St....
Janet Faye Pfeiffer
Jan 1, 2025
Janet Faye Pfeiffer, 88, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.
She was born to Claude and Iva (Parks) Doran on October 13, 1936, on a farm outside of Wilson, Kansas.
As a young girl she attended a one-room country school. In the 8th grade, her family moved to Wilson, Kansas. At the...
Anita M. Kuck
Jan 1, 2025
Anita M. Kuck, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. She was born September 10, 1952 in Topeka, the daughter of Virgil G. and Marian L. (Thomas) Lawton.
Anita graduated from high school in Missouri. She was employed by the Capper Foundation as a Home Health Care Nurse.
Anita married Donald A. Kuck on August...
Becky Smith
Dec 31, 2024
Rebecca Sue (Becky) Smith, 75, passed away peacefully at home on December 31st, 2024, after a long, hard-fought battle with Dementia.
Rebecca was born May 30, 1949, in Topeka, Ks, to Robert N. and Mary M. (Cowger) Kirk. She graduated from Roosevelt Jr. High and Topeka High School. She was married in June 1968, to her husband, Richard L. (Dick) Smith...
Sheila Kay Jones
Dec 30, 2024
Sheila Kay Jones, 89, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024.
She was born October 8, 1935, in Council Grove, Kansas, the daughter of Frank and Lois (Abel) Schrader. She was a 1953 graduate of Highland Park High School.
Sheila was employed by Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Topeka for many years until retiring.
She was a member of Calvary Lutheran...
Shirley Mae Waddle
Dec 29, 2024
Shirley Mae Waddle, 95, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born at her family home in Washburn, Missouri on November 11, 1929, to Dewey and Aubrey (Schell) Scantlin.
Shirley graduated from Haven High School in 1947. On September 5, 1955, Shirley married Richard Waddle of Abbyville, Kansas. They enjoyed 51 years of marriage together before Richard’s passing...
Addison Julian Scott Letsch
Dec 28, 2024
Addison Julian Scott Letsch, affectionately known as Addi, was born on March 18, 1999, in Aurora, Colorado. He passed away on December 28, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas, leaving a profound imprint on the hearts of all who knew him.
From a young age, Addi showcased a kind-hearted and generous spirit. Even though he may not have had much, Addi was always...
MarCia J. Wilson
Dec 28, 2024
MarCia J. Wilson, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born January 14, 1955 in Topeka, the daughter of Robert E. and Rosalie F. (Manning) Wilson.
MarCia graduated from Highland Park High School. She worked for Vista Drive In and later the Kansas Central School Bus Company.
MarCia married Donald V. Wilson, Jr. on August 30, 1986...
David Eugene Savard
Dec 27, 2024
David Eugene Savard, 37, of Topeka, unexpectedly passed away Friday, December 27, 2024.
He was born December 23, 1987, in Banning, California, the son of Daniel Savard and Donna Brown. He graduated from Washburn Tech with his HVAC Degree.
Survivors include his parents, sister, Daniele Savard, brother, Dustin Savard (Angel Savard), and children, Alyssa Savard, Sara Savard, Bailey Savard, David Savard Jr.,...
Jackie G. Lewis
Dec 25, 2024
Jackie G. Lewis, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was born March 7, 1953 in St. Paul, Minneosta, the daughter of John and Marylin (Taylor) Davenport.
Jackie graduated from Hoyt High School and attended Highland Community College and Emporia State University. She was employed as the Clerk of the District Court for Shawnee County for over...
Carole A. Greene
Dec 23, 2024
Carole A. Greene, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. She was born February 14, 1946 in Topeka, the daughter of Vernon LeRoy and Marjorie C. (Reiber) Hutton. She was raised by John H. Vigneron whom she considered as her dad.
Carole graduated from Topeka West High School in 1964 and attended Clark Business School. She employed as...
Joyce A. Stuckey
Dec 23, 2024
Joyce A. Stuckey, 75, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at a Topeka care facility. She was born February 10, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of William E. and Laura M. (Dillard) Fritts.
Joyce graduated from Highland Park High School in 1967. She was employed by Frito Lay for over 30 years.
Joyce married James Stuckey on August 12,...
William "Dale" Renner
Dec 22, 2024
William Dale Renner, 77, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024.
He was born April 18, 1947, in Hannibal, Missouri, the son of William and Norma (Felter) Renner. He graduated from La Grange High School in 1965. He served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War.
Dale was employed by KPL/Westar/Evergy for 39 years, until retiring. He was known as...
Donald “Don” Phillip Guilbault
Dec 21, 2024
Donald “Don” Guilbault, 58, a longtime resident of Topeka, Kansas, died December 21, 2024, at his home. Don was born January 23, 1966, in Redwood City, California. He married Laurie (Palmer) on November 23, 2007, and later divorced. Together, they welcomed Don’s beloved daughter, Gracie Mariah, in 2008, whom he cherished.
Don settled in Topeka in 1984 where he lived the...
Frank Cervantez
Dec 21, 2024
Frank Cervantez, 92, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born April 11, 1932 in Topeka, the son of Lorenzo and Maria (Peralta) Cervantez.
Frank was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad for 43 years before retiring. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where he was...
John C. Schlink
Dec 20, 2024
John C. Schlink, 81, of Berryton, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born January 2, 1943 in Tecumseh, Kansas, the son of Glenn and Helen L. (Frakes) Schlink.
John was employed by Pauline Coop in Topeka where he was employed for over 30 years before retiring.
John married Sarena A. Moyer on May 30, 1998 in Topeka. She preceded...
LaToya Annette Anderson
Dec 20, 2024
LaToya Annette Anderson, 51, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024.
She was born November 19, 1973, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Whetstone and Phyllis Anderson.
Survivors include two daughters, DeAnita L. Anderson and Skila R. Redmon both of Topeka; four granddaughters, one grandson and a grandson expected; four sisters; a brother; and her close friend, Rosa Billen.
She was...
William Joseph Norris
Dec 20, 2024
William (Bill) Joseph Norris, (81), Topeka, KS., passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024, at home. Bill was diagnosed with Stage IV Prostate Cancer on his 72nd birthday, October 23, 2015.
Bill Norris was born October 23, 1943, in Council Bluffs, IA, the son of Robert Collins and Annabelle Mary Larsen Norris. He lived most of his adult life in Topeka.
Bill...
Virginia L. Szabo
Dec 20, 2024
Virginia L. Szabo, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka. She was born May 6, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Raymond D. and Edna D. (Lynn) Hughes.
Virginia graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. She was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Virginia married Edward J. Szabo...
