Vera Jean Frieswyk
Feb 22, 2026
Vera Jean "Jeanie" Frieswyk, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026.
She was born March 7, 1938, in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of Murl and Vera (Shufflebotham) Adair. She received her Associate's Degree from Indiana State University.
Jeanie worked in fine jewelry for many retail stores including Macy's and Dillards. She also worked in administration at the Menninger Foundation.
Mrs. Frieswyk...
Francis Lawrence "Mac" McNeil
Feb 21, 2026
Francis Lawrence "Mac" McNeil, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. He was born December 2, 1960 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of John and Virginia (Cummings) McNeil.
Mac graduated from Beckett Academy in East Haddam, Connecticut. He was an Air Force Veteran. He owned and operated his own construction business, prior to...
Jeremy Lee Eagle
Feb 21, 2026
Jeremy Lee Eagle, 27, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026.
He was born September 13, 1998 in Marshalltown, IA, the son of Wayne and Lynn (Linden) Eagle. He graduated High School and later attended Truck Driving School. He worked as a truck driver for 3+ years. He loved being on the open road and getting to see new places.
Jeremy...
Fredric F. "Fritz" Kroh
Feb 21, 2026
Fredric F. "Fritz" Kroh, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born November 30, 1951 in Hiawatha, Kansas, the son of Charles I. and Marguerite G. (Lahaye) Kroh.
Fritz graduated from Hiawatha High School and attended Highland Community College, Emporia State University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Washburn University. He served as...
Jeanie M. Prentice
Feb 18, 2026
Jeanie Marie Prentice, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Honoring her request, cremation is planned. No services are planned. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS is assisting the family.
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Mindi Dawn (Kohake) Caskey
Feb 18, 2026
Mindi Dawn Kohake Caskey died peacefully in her home on February 18, 2026. She was surrounded by her beloved husband and children. Mindi’s love of her family, her generosity of spirit, her thirst for learning, and the pursuit of God will always live on in the hearts of so many.
Mindi’s first true love was God. Whether that was spent in...
Pamela J. "Pam" Guest
Feb 17, 2026
Pamela J. "Pam" Guest, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at a Topeka care facility. She was born February 4, 1952 in Checotah, Oklahoma, the daughter of Catherine Green and Horace Guest.
Pam graduated from Checotah High School. She was employed at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas and later as a CNA at various care facilities. She...
Karen Adele Christensen
Feb 15, 2026
Karen Adele Palmer Christensen was born on September 16, 1936, in Caldwell, KS, and was raised in Wellington, KS. Her parents were Lola and Ralph Palmer who preceded her in death.
Karen was a devoted wife, generous mother, sister, and friend. Her passion was teaching and she was an educator for over 40 years beginning with pre-school and continuing through to...
Peggy Ann Shrewsbury
Feb 15, 2026
Peggy Ann Shrewsbury, 89, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Topeka, surrounded by her family. Peggy lived a life without regrets, exactly as she wished.
Born on September 28, 1936, in Oneida, Kansas, to Elwin and Thelma Clifton, Peggy was the fifth of eight children-a position she credited for her strong will. After growing up across the rural Midwest,...
Morgan Breann Schmidtberger
Feb 15, 2026
Morgan Breann Schmidtberger, 34, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born March 19, 1991, in Overland Park, Kansas, the daughter of Mike and Brenda (Steinbring) Schmidtberger. She graduated from Gardner Edgerton High School in Gardner, Kansas. She received her Bachelor's of Science in Education from K-State University.
Morgan was employed with Topeka...
Jane A. Fleeker
Feb 15, 2026
Jane Arlene Byers Fleeker, 94, passed away February 15, 2026, at Homestead of Topeka.
Jane was born August 21, 1931, to George & Thelma (Zarker) Byers in Atlanta, GA. She moved from Marietta, GA to Topeka, KS, when she was a year old. Growing up, she lived in a four-generation household with her mother, Zarker grandparents, and great-grandmother Wilson.
She attended Gage...
Levi C. DeHart
Feb 14, 2026
Levi Charles DeHart, 19, of McPherson, Kansas, formerly of Carbondale, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026.
He was born January 9, 2007, in Newport, Arkansas, the son of Louis Charles DeHart and Aris Lynn Hicks. He was a graduate of Santa Fe Trail High School in Overbrook, Kansas.
Levi was employed by Creative Dining Services at the Central Christian college in McPherson...
Bradley Gayle "Brad" Binfield
Feb 13, 2026
Brad G. Binfield, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, February 13th, 2026. He was born December 30th, 1959 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the son of Gayle S. and Eleanor E. (Lambrecht) Binfield.
Brad graduated from Adams Central High School in Hastings, Nebraska and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Economics from the University of Nebraska. He was employed by...
Carolyn Mae Callahan
Feb 13, 2026
Carolyn Mae (Tolin) Callahan, 87, of Topeka, formerly of Gardner, KS, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026.
She was born January 4, 1939, at Bancroft, Kansas, the daughter of James W. and Dorothy (Cary) Tolin. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1957.
Carolyn was employed by Motorola and retired after many years of service, but she also gave piano lessons...
Karl Edward Alber
Feb 10, 2026
Karl Edward Alber, 82, of Topeka, passed away on February 10, 2026 due to chronic health problems.
Karl was born on January 18, 1944 to Edward H. Alber and Rose Alber Cole in Hutchinson, Kansas. He attended schools there and graduated from Hutchinson High School. He also attended Washburn University and graduated with a Bachelor of Education in 1975.
Karl served his...
Benjamin T. "Ben" Perrin
Feb 10, 2026
Benjamin T. "Ben" Perrin, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was born June 14, 1952, in Amery, Wisconsin, the son of Richard E. and Eleanor E. (Marschall) Perrin.
Ben graduated from High School in the Philippines. He served in the U.S. Army as a cook and then as a firefighter. His career spanned 21 years, 11...
Robert James "Bob" Pemberton
Feb 10, 2026
Robert (Bob) James Pemberton Jr., of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home.
He was born November 15, 1927, in Olney, Texas, to Robert and Maybelle (Bradshaw) Pemberton. Bob served in the United States Navy following World War II. He married Joyce (Pond) Pemberton on August 14, 1948, in Farwell, Texas. Together, they...
Lyle B. Lancaster
Feb 10, 2026
Lyle Bernard Lancaster, 92, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
He was born September 23, 1933, in Sabetha, Kansas, the son of Loren and Florence (Bestwick) Lancaster. He was a 1951 graduate of Sabetha High School and attended Kansas State University. He served in the United States Army from March 9, 1955 until being honorably discharged on March 8,...
Bonnie Rae Spurlock
Feb 9, 2026
Bonnie Rae Spurlock, 80, of Junction City, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026.
She was born June 5, 1945, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Rex Fyfe and Mae (Mellies) Fyfe. She graduated from Clay Center High School in 1963.
Bonnie was Self-employed as a personal assistant for the elderly, retiring in 2019.
Bonnie married Bryan L Spurlock on August 29, 1964...
Donald E. "Don" Burlew
Feb 7, 2026
Donald E. "Don" Burlew, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. He was born November 7, 1932 in Valencia, Kansas, the son of Merle J. and Edna R. (Morris) Burlew.
Don graduated from Topeka High School. He was a Navy Veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was stationed near Japan. Don was employed...
