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...
John W. Edington
Oct 30, 2025
John W. Edington, 88, of Tecumseh, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Brookside Retirement Center in Overbrook. He was born January 16, 1937 in Hartford, Kansas, the son of Leo and Ethel (Huffman) Edington.
John graduated from Lebo High School. He was employed by the Kansas Army National Guard for 42 years before retiring. He was a member of...
Wiley J. Miles
Oct 28, 2025
Wiley J. Miles, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born July 20, 1943 in Topeka, the second son of Walter and Hazel (Watson) Miles, Sr.
As a youth, Wiley attended Highland Park High School.
He was as a jack of all trades, but prided in his ability to bring a...
Skyler Stone
Oct 27, 2025
Skyler Stone passed away on October 27, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. His loving family surrounded him in his final moments, a testament to the deep bonds he cherished throughout his life.
Skyler was born on April 6, 1977, in Topeka, Kansas. After graduating from Lake Worth Florida High School, he pursued his passion...
Joyce L Devader
Oct 27, 2025
Joyce LaVon Devader, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025.
She was born September 23, 1939, in Wamego, Kansas, the daughter of Harold and Mabel (Breitchwerdt) Feyh. Joyce graduated from Alma High School in 1957.
Joyce married Delbert L. Bahner in 1957. Together they had three children, Tamela, Del Jr, and Jere. They later divorced.
Joyce married Leonard Devader on March...
James R. "Jimmy" Lolli
Oct 26, 2025
James R. “Jimmy” Lolli, 79, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025.
He was born October 4, 1946, in Lewes, Delaware, the son of James John and Mary E. (Reeves) Lolli.
Survivors include his sister-in-law, Linda Lolli of Littleton, CO, nephew Ryan Lolli of Charlotte NC and niece Dacia Henshaw of Littleton CO. He was preceded in death by his parents;...
Janet J Boggs
Oct 25, 2025
Janet J. Boggs, lovingly known as "Jan," was born on July 18, 1936, in Pratt, Kansas, and passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Jan was formerly of Overbrook KS for over 60 years moved to Topeka 2 years ago. Her life was a testament to her unwavering love for education, family, and community, shaping the hearts...
John Harry Grub
Oct 24, 2025
John Harry Grub passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025 at the age of 66.
He was born March 29, 1959 in Ontario, Canada, the son of Harry and Lore Grub.
John was a jack of many trades. He was a wonderous worker with his hands and made many creative plaques, leather goods, signs, and even a few urns, his own...
Linda N. Keithley
Oct 22, 2025
Linda N. Keithley, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was born December 14, 1953 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Windle W. and Wanda N. (Chiles) Manis.
Linda was a Bingo enthusiast.
Survivors include children, Armintha L. Snethen of Topeka, DeAnn L. Ishman of Topeka, nine grandchildren, Brittny, Devin, Marina, Tre’, Kaylena, Anthony, Jasmine, Camrin, Leeann, six...
Arthur D. Garland
Oct 22, 2025
Arthur D. Garland, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 18, 1960 in Topeka, the son of Burnett W. "Barney" and Arthurine (Newman) Garland Sr.
Arthur attended Topeka Public Schools. He worked with his father in his family business, Garland Janitorial Services.
Arthur married Dana J. Babcock on July 1, 2011...
