Roger A. Morris
Jan 17, 2026
Roger A. Morris, 60, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. He was born July 10, 1965 in Topeka, the son of Robert L. and Edith M. (Vervynck) Morris.
Roger graduated from Hayden High School in 1983. He went to Barton County Community College on a baseball scholarship and later earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Washburn University...
Sandra L. Sanders
Jan 17, 2026
Sandra Lee (“Sandy”) Sanders passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Sandy was born on April 16, 1946 and raised in Topeka, Kansas by her late parents, Edward H. and Sylvia A. (Moss) Schmitt.
Sandy graduated from Topeka West High School in 1964. In those days, she enjoyed driving her 1959 Ford Galaxie 500...
Joseph R. "Joe" Moore
Jan 16, 2026
Joseph R. "Joe" Moore, 93, of Overbrook, Kansas, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026 at an Overbrook care facility. He was born January 22, 1932 in Grinnell, Kansas, the son of J.E. and Gertrude (Schwarz) Moore.
Joe graduated from Grinnell Rural High School. He served in the Army and later transferred into the Kansas Army National Guard. He was employed...
Susan M Revell
Jan 16, 2026
Susan Maree "Sue" Revell, 87, died Friday January 16th, 2026, of natural causes. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, February 7, 1938, to Henry and Martha Mason, graduated from Highland Park High School and became an RN at Stormont-Vail School of Nursing in 1959. During her three-month psychiatric affiliation at Topeka State Hospital, she received the Isabel Erickson Award for...
Lorene E. Hamilton
Jan 15, 2026
TOPEKA, KS — Lorene E. Hamilton, a woman of remarkable grace, talent, and adventurous spirit, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at the age of 96.
A Life of Purpose and Passion
Born on September 22, 1929, in Lebo, Kansas, Lorene was the daughter of Earl and Lola Miller. After graduating from Lebo High School and Clark’s Business College, she entered...
Eric W. Baba
2026
Eric W. Baba, 50, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born February 28, 1975 in Jakiri, Cameroon, West Africa, the son of George Baba and Mary Shuka.
Eric graduated from PCHS Kumbo High School and attended Washburn University. Eric had resided in Topeka since 2011. He was employed by The...
Nancy Anne Bartee
Jan 14, 2026
Nancy Anne Bartee, 85, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
She was born June 8, 1940, in Wichita Falls, Texas, the daughter of Edwin and Frances (Atkeison) Roberts Jr. She graduated high school in Amarillo, TX and later obtained her Associates in Arts from Stephen’s College and her Bachelor of Music from Washburn University.
Nancy was employed with USD 501...
Robert Eugene Lacy
Jan 14, 2026
Dr. Robert Eugene Lacy, 94, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
He was born May 27, 1931, in Iola, Kansas, the son of Harry and Gladys (Wilcox) Lacy. He graduated Iola High School in 1949. He went on to receive his undergraduate degree in Business & Economics from the University of Kansas where he was also a member...
Kenneth Robert Softley
Jan 11, 2026
Kenneth “Ken” Robert Softley, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was living in his private apartment in a care facility in Topeka, battling several kinds of cancer. Ken entered the long sleep peacefully, after breakfast, in his recliner ready to watch playoff football. A most fitting departure doing something he dearly loved.
He was born July 16,...
Mary "Missy" Brauner
Jan 10, 2026
An angel has left this worldly earth, to graduate to become a legitimate angel in heaven. Mary “Missy” Brauner (Bloomquist) has taken her next journey, this time, her final journey to be with Jesus in heaven. Missy passed away Saturday, January 10th, 2026, leaving behind her pride and joys, her two sons Jeremy Brauner (41), and Derik Brauner (38) and...
Alice Irene Brown
Jan 9, 2026
Alice Brown age 87 of Carbondale, Kansas died peacefully in Topeka, KS on January 10, 2026.
Alice was born on May 30, 1938 in Oklahoma to Alta Mae Smith (Kirkham) and Carl Clayton Bain.
Alice worked for Jostens years ago when her and her late husband Mike Brown moved to Kansas.
She absolutely loved spending time with her family. Family gatherings consisted of...
LeRoy Spicer
Jan 9, 2026
LeRoy Spicer, 79, of Topeka, KS, went to his heavenly home on Friday, January 9, 2026. He was born August 10, 1946 in Emporia, KS, the son of Clarence and Claire Jean (Asklund) Spicer. He married Barbara Hodges on June 27, 1970, in Osage City, KS and she survives at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, and...
Elaine S. Hillis
Jan 8, 2026
Elaine S. Hillis, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at a Topeka care facility. She was born January 21, 1943 in Marshall County, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Clara (Broxterman) Kotapish.
Elaine graduated from Irving High School in Irving, Kansas. She was employed as an Accountant for the State of Kansas for over 40 years before...
Michael Scott Alexander
Jan 7, 2026
Michael Scott Alexander, 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on January 7, 2026; born January 30, 1956, to Glen and June Alexander.
Mike had a big heart, cared deeply for others, and was full of good intentions. He enjoyed life’s simple pleasures cheering on his nieces and nephews at sporting events, spending time at the lake fishing, and watching the KU...
Donna Jean Guerrero
Jan 7, 2026
Donna Jean Guerrero, 76, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
She was born October 30, 1949, in Winchester, Kansas, the daughter of Bob and Mary Lou (Meyer) Newman. She graduated from Valley Falls High School.
Donna was employed with the State of Kansas, Department of Revenue for many years, until retiring. She previously worked downtown for Barker’s Shoe...
Dorothy M. Keener
Jan 7, 2026
Dorothy M. Keener, 94, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at a Topeka hospital. She was born January 17, 1931, in Osage City, Kansas, to Everett and Edna (Miller) Benton.
Dorothy was a proud graduate of Osage City High School and later attended Emporia State Teachers College. She spent many years working at Topeka Aircraft Sales and...
Patricia P. "Pat" Anderson
Jan 5, 2026
Patricia P. "Pat" Anderson, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 13, 1930, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Frank Cleveland and Alma (Brown) Muir.
Patricia grew up on her parent's farm in Hartford Kansas where she learned all about hard work. She was an avid learner...
Gerald C. "Jerry" Custer, Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
Gerald C. "Jerry" Custer, Jr., 65, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. He was born July 4, 1960 in Bad Kreuznach, Germany, the son of Gerald C. and Carol (Sheesley) Custer, Sr.
Jerry attended Northwest High School in Clarksville, Tennessee and had resided in Topeka since the late 1980's.
Survivors include his siblings, Jackie Custer...
Shannon L. Roy
2026
Shannon L. Roy, 75, of Lawrence, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026.
She was born May 28, 1950, in Newton, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Thelma (Kennedy) Roy. Shannon graduated from Newton High School. She later furthered her education at the University of Kansas and earned her Bachelor’s Degree and later attended the Oklahoma University and earned her Master’s Degree.
Shannon...
Patricia Olive "Patsy" Brewster
Jan 2, 2026
Patricia Olive "Patsy" Brewster, 90, of Topeka, passed away on January 2, 2026 at Midland Care.
She was born on July 27, 1935 to Oscar and Beulah Baker in Lawrence, Kansas. She grew up in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence Memorial High in 1953.
On June 12, 1953, Patricia O. Baker married Donald L Brewster. They lived and raised their family mostly...
