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...
Mildred Marie Steeves
Feb 7, 2026
Mildred Marie (Zugmier) Steeves, 101, of Topeka, formally of Emporia passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. She was born in Thayer, Kansas, October 17th, 1924 to George W. and Alta (Fleming) Zugmier. She was raised on farms in the Thayer area and graduated from Thayer High School. Mildred met Forrest A Steeves during that time and they were married...
Arlene M. Rothberger
Feb 6, 2026
Arlene M. Rothberger, 102, of Topeka passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born on March 7, 1923 in Topeka, KS to James and Selma Kraybill.
Arlene graduated from Topeka High School in 1940. She married Leo Rothberger on May 13, 1944 in Miami, FL. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority...
Cheryl Lea Hughes
Feb 5, 2026
Cheryl Lea Hughes, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She was born May 26, 1949 in Midland, Michigan, the daughter of Lemuel Francis and Viola Mae (Badgero) Jasman.
Chery had resided in Topeka since July 2017. She was employed as a Manager by Walmart and also as a florist. She was of the Catholic faith.
Cheryl married Paul...
John I. Meyer
Feb 4, 2026
John I. Meyer, 70, of Madison, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. He was born August 6, 1955 in Burlington, Kansas, the son of Paul B. and Mildred A. (Spradlin) Meyer.
John was a Navy Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He was employed as a Pipefitter.
Survivors include one son, Maximus Meyer of Chanute, two...
Virginia Ann Horton
Feb 2, 2026
Virginia Ann Horton, 85, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026.
She was born August 18, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of John and Margaret (Treffer) Gabe. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1958 and attended Washburn University.
Virginia worked as an Elementary Teacher with the Topeka Christian Academy for upwards of 10 years. She worked various positions within...
Mary Jo Amirault
Jan 31, 2026
Mary Jo Cowan Amirault passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, to join her beloved Savior. She was 88 years old.
Mary Jo was born on June 9, 1937, in Emporia, Kansas, to Violet May Day Cowan and Charles Hadley Cowan. Known affectionately as “Grandma JoJo,” she was the third of six siblings and one of three daughters. She married Oscar...
John Franklin Martin
Jan 31, 2026
John Franklin Martin, 86, of Topeka passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026.
No services are planned.
