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...
Wanda Darlene McDonald
Mar 30, 2025
Wanda McDonald passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025. She was 92 years old. Wanda was a resident of Oakley Place Adult Care in Topeka when she passed away.
Wanda Darlene Dick was born on a farm near Allen, KS, on September 16, 1932, to Elmer Ray Dick and Florence Irene (Bartram) Dick. She was the fourth of six children. Wanda...
Jerry Lee Armstrong
Mar 29, 2025
Jerry Lee Armstrong born March 26, 1950 in Topeka Kansas; passed away March 29, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas .
Jerry leaves behind his beloved wife, Susie of 43 years, his children Nicole Niessen, Chris (Mindy)Armstrong, Kelly (Shawn) Menke, and Bryan Armstrong, and his seven grandchildren: Brayden, Chloe, Eli, Caleb, Cade, Amesley, and Brooklyn. He is also survived by his brothers, John...
Rex (Dallas) Steward
Mar 29, 2025
Dallas Rex Steward, a beloved family man, devoted Air Traffic Controller, and avid outdoorsman, passed away on March 29, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on December 22, 1934, in Clay Center, Kansas, Rex lived a life full of dedication, hard work, and joyous moments surrounded by those he loved.
After serving in the Navy, Rex embarked on a career...
Judith Ann Kitzke
Mar 28, 2025
Judith A. (Lasniewski) Kitzke, 68, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, March 28, 2025, at Stormont Vail Health, Topeka, Kansas.
Judy was born in Greenbush, Minnesota, on February 8, 1957, to Robert and Julianna (Kukowski) Lasniewski. She grew up on a farm north of Greenbush, Minnesota, with three older brothers. She loved playing with her brothers (even though they didn’t...
