Sandra Ruth Peterson
Nov 14, 2025
Sandra Ruth Peterson (née Hunter) was born on March 6, 1939, in Dunlap, Iowa, to Glen and Helen Hunter. The third of four children, Sandy grew up on a hardworking Iowa farm alongside her siblings Bill (Marilyn) Hunter, Shirley (Don) Rawson, and her younger sister and best friend, Marcia “Bits” (Nick) Townsend Nicholls.
Sandy’s childhood was simple and full of love,...
Keith A. Rutz
Nov 14, 2025
Keith A. Rutz, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025. He was born January 30, 1941 in Booker, Texas, the son of Roy and Lucile (Morris) Rutz.
Keith graduated from Enterprise High School in Enterprise, Kansas. He was an Army Veteran, serving as a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. Keith was employed as a store manager for...
Cindy L. Murrow
Nov 12, 2025
Cindy L. Murrow, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
She was born June 3, 1948, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of William F. “Bill” and Mary L. (Wyatt) Schafer. She was a 1966 graduate of Hutchinson High School.
Cindy was employed by First Southern Baptist Church, Rolling Hills Nursing Home, KMAJ Cumulus Media, Inc. and Blue Dot Plumbing &...
Royce W. Hinchman, Jr.
Nov 12, 2025
Royce W. Hinchman, Jr., 83, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born May 11, 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Royce and Blanche (Floyd) Hinchman.
Royce graduated from Huntington High School in 1960. He was an Air Force Veteran. He was employed as an Electronic Technician for the...
Kay L. Rowe
Nov 9, 2025
Kay Lucile Rowe, 81, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025.
She was born February 10, 1944, in Horton, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Wilda (Law) Lanter. She was a 1962 graduate of Everest High School and received a bachelor’s of liberal arts degree from Baker University in 1966. She later received a master’s degree of arts from Kansas...
Robert G. "Bob" Scheibe
Nov 9, 2025
Robert (Bob) Scheibe
Born in Cloquet MN on June 19, 1936 to Harold Richard Scheibe Sr and Evelyn Scheibe
Older brother Harold Richard (Dick) Scheibe, Jr of Duluth MN and younger sister Gretchen Scheibe, Ft Myers FL survive.
Growing up in northern Minnesota he developed a love for the outdoors – hunting and fishing. He participated in Boy Scouts and worked in summer...
Geraldine "Gerry" Lucille Browning
Nov 9, 2025
Gerry Browning, 97, of Lenexa, KS, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Gerry was born on October 6, 1928, in Concordia, KS, the daughter of Chris C. Green and Mabel T. (Gillum) Green.
Growing up in Courtland, KS, Gerry loved to play the piano and loved to read. She maintained these passions throughout her life. As a young girl, she was very...
Glenda Brewer
Nov 9, 2025
Glenda Brewer beloved wife, mother and grandma, was born on October 3, 1941, in Greenwood County Kansas. She passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by her loving family.
For Glenda, family was the cornerstone of her life. She was married to her devoted husband, Melvin Brewer, for 64.9 years, building a life rich with love and...
Robert "Bob" Henderson
Nov 8, 2025
Robert "Bob" Henderson, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025. He was born in 1936 in Harveyville, Kansas, the son of Chet D. and Melva E. (Price) Henderson.
Bob graduated from Harveyville High School in 1954. He was employed by Essex Wire and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company before retiring in 1998.
Bob married Janis K. Hazen in 1958....
Chad A. Buchtel
2025
Chad A. Buchtel, 58, of Olathe, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025. He was born August 25, 1967 in Topeka, the son of Elmer A. and Charlotte A. (Gilman) Buchtel.
Chad graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1986 and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Emporia State University in 1992. He was employed by the...
Ray Lippe
Nov 5, 2025
Noel Rayburn “Ray” Lippe, 88, died November 5, 2025 at Brewster Place Health Center in Topeka, KS. The son of Orville and Erma Lippe, he was born November 16, 1936 on a farm southwest of Morganville, KS. He attended Clay County Community High School, graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Agricultural Journalism, and from the University of...
Donald Lyle "Don" Torrey
Nov 5, 2025
Donald Lyle “Don” Torrey Jr., 79, of Topeka, passed away peacefully during the night Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
He was born August 14, 1946, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, the son of Donald and Susie (Love) Torrey. He graduated from Guymon High School and attended Panhandle State College.
Don was employed with one company for 37 years that underwent several name changes; Cities Service...
Richard Eugene Reed
Nov 3, 2025
Richard Eugene Reed, affectionately known to many as Slim or Reed, passed away on November 3, 2025, in Topeka, surrounded by his loving son and daughter. Born on April 20, 1933, in Quincy Township, Iowa, Richard grew up on a farm, grounded in the values of hard work and perseverance. As a young man, he ventured into the workforce at...
Estella "Marie" Reid
Nov 1, 2025
Estella "Marie" Reid, 97, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 14, 1928 in Tecumseh, the daughter of Howard Harley and Mary Ethel (Goff) Howbert.
Marie graduated from Berryton High School and afterward, attended business school in Kansas City. She later worked for Santa Fe Railroad in...
Raul Antonio "Tony" Montoya
Nov 1, 2025
Raul Antonio Montoya, known as Tony, 32, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at Stormont Vail Health. He was born on March 27th, 1993 in Aurora, Illinois at Mercy Medical Center. He was the son of Raul and Jeanine Lynn (Ascott) Montoya.
Tony graduated from Highland Park High School in 2012. He played the trumpet in the band...
Christine E. Pifer
Nov 1, 2025
Christine E. Pifer, 59, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025.
She was born December 6, 1965, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Richard and Nancy (Balfour) Pifer and was their eldest child.
Growing up, Christine could often be found playing her KISS records at full volume and sharing her favorite songs with friends. Music was a constant in her life,...
Adam E. Emperley
Oct 31, 2025
Adam E. Emperley, 50, of Berryton, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. He was born May 20, 1975 in Topeka, the son of Roger and Deffene (Romine) Emperley.
Adam graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1993. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad. He was always available to anyone who reached out to him for help and volunteered...
James W Davis
Oct 31, 2025
James Willard Davis, Jim to most, “Grandpa Jim” to the lucky few, was born on May 20, 1941, in Mullen, Nebraska, to Willard Franklin Davis and Martha Marie Goodman. He grew up farming and ranching on the Western Kansas prairie, learning the value of hard work, patience, and the occasional stubborn streak that would serve him well throughout life.
After graduating...
Steve Baum, Sr.
Oct 31, 2025
Steve Baum, Sr., 71, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. He was born November 4, 1953 in Topeka, the son of Joseph and Teresa (Engroff) Baum.
Steve attended Topeka High School. He was employed by Topeka Metal Specialties for over 35 years before retiring.
Steve married Becky Warren on August 14, 1972 in Miami, Oklahoma....
MaryJo Hastings
Oct 30, 2025
MaryJo Hastings, 84, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025. She was born November 26, 1940 in Belvue, Kansas, the daughter of Carl O. and Margaret L. (Failer) Heston, Sr.
MaryJo graduated from Highland Park High School in 1958. She was employed as a Dental Tech for Dr. Robert G. Jackson for over 20 years and later went to...
