Darcy Jo Rangier
Oct 6, 2025
Darcy Jo Rangier, 74, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.
Born in Leavenworth, Kansas, Darcy was the daughter of Robert George Rangier and Betty Jean (Behee) Rangier. A free spirit with an adventurous heart, she made homes throughout her life in Leavenworth, Edwardsville, and Topeka, KS; Kansas City, MO; Libertyville, IL; St....
Terra Ann Guyle
Oct 6, 2025
Terra Ann Guyle, 50, of Holton, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born January 16, 1975 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of James R. and Diane A. (Jansey) Surber.
Terra graduated from Clements High School in Sugarland, Texas in 1992 and attended Johnson County Community College in Overland Park. She served as...
Gary L Herman
Oct 3, 2025
Gary Lee Herman, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully October 3, 2025. He was born April 30, 1944, in Russell, Kansas, to Rudolph and Mary Herman. Gary grew up in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1962. Shortly after, on May 12, 1962, he married the love of his life, Carol (Tilzey) Herman, beginning a marriage that...
Pamela D. "Pam" Lowder
Oct 2, 2025
Pam Lowder, 69, of Topeka passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025. She was born Pamela Denise Rookstool on November 30, 1955 in North Platte, Nebraska, the daughter of Hubert “HT” and Mae (Coffman) Rookstool, the youngest of six children.
Pam was raised in Nebraska and Kansas; she attended Topeka West High School. She worked outside the home in various family businesses...
Nancy Fusaro
Oct 1, 2025
Nancy Fusaro, a beloved educator and cherished family member, was a lifelong resident of Topeka, Kansas, where she was born on June 17, 1952 and passed away on October 1, 2025. She leaves a legacy of profound love for family, a dedication to teaching and a commitment to helping others.
Nancy graduated from Seaman High School in 1970. She advanced her...
Patty May Leary
Sep 30, 2025
Patty May Leary, 78, of Carbondale, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
She was born September 2, 1947, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Glen and Gladys (Bonner) Preston. She attended Fort Carson Academy High School.
Patty was employed with the Shawnee County Health Department for 18 years, retiring due to health.
Patty married Clinton Leary on December 29, 1963 at...
Lawrence E Roettgen
Sep 24, 2025
Lawrence E Roettgen, 62, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
He was born May 8, 1963, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Don and Judy (Rowland) Roettgen. He graduated Shawnee Heights High School in 1981.
Larry was a truck driver who drove for many companies in the Kansas City area.
Larry is survived by siblings, Ron (Laura) Roettgen of Carbondale,...
Floyd E. Johnson
Sep 24, 2025
Floyd E. Johnson, 91, passed peacefully to heaven on September 24, 2025, in Topeka KS, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 27, 1934 in Lambert Oklahoma to Guy and Hazel Johnson.
He attended school in Alva and Cherokee Oklahoma. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the army and served in Korea. He went on to have...
P.J. Bloomar
Sep 23, 2025
Phyllis Jeanne (P.J.) Bloomar, 95, passed away at her home, with her son J.D. at her bedside, in Topeka, KS on September 23, 2025 after a brief respiratory illness.
P.J. was born on January 23, 1930 on the farm in Smith County, KS near Lebanon, KS. Her parents were Russell Glenn and Florence Mae (Long) Newell. She had no siblings.
Life on...
Albert W. "Al" Haag
Sep 23, 2025
Albert W. "Al" Haag, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born April 12, 1939 in Denison, Kansas, the son of Ivan and Helen (Baumgardt) Haag.
Al graduated from Topeka High School. He joined the Kansas National Guard and transferred into the Army Reserves. Al was employed by Adams Business...
Thomas Eugene Schwartz
Sep 22, 2025
**In Loving Memory of Tommy "Hollywood" Schwartz, Godspeed!**
Thomas Eugene Schwartz, aged 63, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2025. He was born on November 11, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, to the late Thomas A. and Helen Behne Schwartz. Tom’s educational journey began at Most Pure Heart of Mary Elementary School and continued through Hayden High...
Larry K. McCall
Sep 22, 2025
Larry K. McCall, 70, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025. He was born September 22, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Charles K. and Sharon (Richardson) McCall.
Larry graduated from Highland Park High School in Topeka. He was employed as a Security Officer for Allied Security Company for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of...
Kimberly Kay Acker
Sep 20, 2025
Kimberly Kay (Krainbill) Acker, 66, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 20, 2025.
She was born February 18, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Glenn and Barbara (McDaniel) Krainbill. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1977.
Kim was an avid artist, having several drawings published in the Topeka area.
Mrs. Acker was a member of the 2100 Club, of Topeka.
Survivors...
Kallie A. Bennett
Sep 18, 2025
Kallie A. Bennett, 28, of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born October 27, 1996 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the daughter of Kimberly D. Boatman.
Kallie graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in Overbrook, Kansas. She had resided in Burlingame since 2001. She was employed by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Pennsylvania.
Kallie married Shellby L....
Vicky Lynn Robinson
Sep 18, 2025
Vicky Robinson, 70, of Topeka, Kansas, formerly of Des Moines, Iowa, received her angel wings on Thursday, September 18, 2025 as she was surrounded by those who loved her. Known for her kindness, warmth, and gentle soul, Vicky devoted her life to caring for others—especially children—and made a lasting impact on everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Born on October 18,...
Linda Jean Willey
Sep 18, 2025
Linda Jean Willey, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 18, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 66. Born on December 4, 1958, in Topeka, she touched the lives of those around her through her kindness, generosity, and unwavering support.
For 30 years, Linda dedicated her career to the Topeka Capital Journal, where she thrived...
Marian E. Ercse
Sep 17, 2025
Marian E. Ercse, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 9, 1948 in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Glenn Eldon and Mildred Maxine (Schnacker) Brown.
Marian resided in the Auburn and Topeka communities for most of her life but had a special fondness for the state of Texas...
Shawne Michael McMillan
Sep 17, 2025
Shawne Michael McMillan, affectionately known as "Shawnecie" and "Monkey Brain," passed away on September 17, 2025, in Topeka, KS after a short battle with cancer. Born on November 11, 1970, Shawne lived a richly fulfilling life, leaving behind numerous cherished memories and friendships.
Shawne’s dedication to helping those around him was evident in his service to the community, often seen mowing...
Katherine "Kathy" Louise Breitenstein
Sep 16, 2025
Katherine Louise “Kathy” Breitenstein (née Sinclair), passed away peacefully on September 16 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 80.
Kathy is lovingly remembered by her husband, Gene Breitenstein. She is survived by her daughters Brenda McDonnell and Jill Rhodes; sons-in-law Jim McDonnell and Brian Rhodes; daughter-in-law Mary Breitenstein; and her cherished granddaughters: Jessie Rhodes, and Anna, Ava, Ella, and...
Rev. Paul Clyde Evans
Sep 15, 2025
Rev. Paul C. Evans peacefully passed into eternal life on September 15, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka, with his spouse by his side.
Born October 8, 1940, in Newport, Kentucky, to Louis and Alma Evans, Paul entered the world on the family’s kitchen table during a World Series game. His father named him after a Cincinnati Reds pitcher; his mother...
