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...
Thomas M West
Oct 21, 2025
Thomas Michael West, 76, of Lecompton, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
He was born August 21, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Frank and Dorothy (Heatherington) West. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1967. He served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1969 - 1971.
Tom was employed with Goodyear Tire for 30+ years, retiring...
Rebecca Lynne Weichert
Oct 19, 2025
Rebecca “Beckie” Lynne Weichert, a life-long resident of Topeka, passed away in her home on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at the age of 66.
She was born on July 19, 1959 to William and Judy (McGivern) Row and was a graduate of Topeka West High School in 1978.
Beckie was a kind-hearted, gentle soul who lit up every room she walked into...
Michael Salcido
Oct 19, 2025
Michael Salcido, 74, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
Born on December 30, 1950, in Santa Ana, California, he was the son of Robert and Minnie Salcido. Michael honorably served in the United States Army.
A passionate individual, Michael found great fulfillment in his work with the Foster Grandparent Program of Topeka, where he made meaningful connections...
Dorothy Grace Morlan
Oct 17, 2025
Dorothy passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 17th, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas at age 98. She was born on September 1st, 1927 in Parker, Kansas. Her parents were Dr. James L. Ruble Sr., and Ellen Ruth Van Buskirk Ruble. Dorothy had one brother Dr. James L. Ruble Jr and sister Ellen Frances Ruble who have both pre-deceased her.
Dorothy...
Donaciano Joseph Torrez
Oct 15, 2025
Donaciano (Don) J. Torrez, 86, of Larned, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, after a short battle with cancer.
Born May 24, 1939, in Larned, Kansas, the son of Silbestre and Isabelle (Reece) Torrez. Graduated from Larned High School and up to eighth-grade year, attended Sacred Heart Catholic School.
He was employed by the city of Larned, until his retirement in 2002.
Don...
Jeffrey Fajardo
Oct 15, 2025
Dr. Jeffrey Fajardo, 63, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on October 15, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jeff was born on November 8, 1961, in Manila, Philippines, the eldest child of Dr. Pedro Fajardo and Brenda Fajardo. He spent his childhood and adolescence in Chicago, Illinois, and developed hobbies and interests that would carry over into...
Janice E Cornelius
Oct 15, 2025
Janice E. Justvig-Cornelius, affectionately known as Jan, embarked on her final journey on October 15, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on May 20, 1940, in Sac City, Iowa, Jan lived a life devoted to love, laughter, and the cherished bonds of family.
A proud graduate of Wichita West High School, class of 1958, Her personality radiated...
