Wanda Lee Woodman
Jan 13, 2024
Wanda Lee Woodman of Carbondale KS, age 65 passed from this realm to the kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday January 13, 2024 after a long illness. She came to be saved by Christ on faith alone. She was born to Harry and Velma Coffee on February 10, 1958. From that time to the time of her passing...
Nedele Nadine Dutt
Jan 13, 2024
Nedele Nadine Dutt, 84, of Berryton, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 19, 1939 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles Christopher and Naomi (Higbee) Baxley.Nedele graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by Equity Bank for many years before retiring. She was a member of the Beulah Chapter #51 OES.Nedele...
Mercedes May Anno
Jan 11, 2024
Mercedes May Anno, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. She was born January 8, 1934 in Nadeau, Michigan, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Garrigan) Smiltneek. Mercedes graduated from High School in Stephenson, Michigan. She was employed by Fleming Co. GMD for 29 years before retiring. She was a member of Teamsters Local Union No. 696...
John P. Kelly
Jan 8, 2024
John P. Kelly, 71, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024. He was born October 14, 1952, in Pensacola, Florida, the son of Herman B. Kelly (born in Florida) and Sheila King Kelly (born in England). Herman was in the United States Air Force. John's family lived in multiple states and in England. John graduated from Washburn Rural High...
Michelle K. West
Jan 8, 2024
Michelle K. West, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024 at a Topeka hospital. She was born April 22, 1954 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Roger L. and Evelyn Gayle (Cope) Jackson.Michelle graduated from Point Loma High School in San Diego and earned an Associate Degree in Paralegal at Cuyamaca College in south San Diego,...
Shane Morgan Harris
Jan 8, 2024
Shane Morgan Harris, 31, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 8, 2024.He was born September 18, 1992, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Shawn Morgan and Lori Ann (Terry) Harris. Shane was employed by Ferguson Computer Services in Lee's Summit, MO.Survivors include his fiancé, Rachel Graf of Overland Park, KS, as they planned to...
Glenda Rae Colley
Jan 7, 2024
Glenda Rae Colley, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024.She was born August 29, 1947, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Claudine (Folsom) Bailey. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1965. Glenda was employed as a legal secretary for over 30 years, retiring in 2008. Glenda married Robert Colley on March 4, 1967 in...
David Allen Leinweber
Jan 6, 2024
David Allen Leinweber, 51, of Topeka passed away Saturday January 6, 2024. He was born September 1, 1972 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Anna (Hargadine) Crowley. Dave graduated from Valley Heights High School in Blue Rapids, Kansas. Dave worked as a Virtual Design Specialist for Torgeson Electric Company in Topeka. Dave always went above and beyond in his...
Larry C. Deshazer
Jan 5, 2024
Larry C. DeShazer, 80, of Berryton, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024 at a Topeka hospital. He was born May 6, 1943 in Harveyville, Kansas, the son of Paul and Evelyn (Phillips) DeShazer.Larry attended Highland Park High School. He was in the Dry-Cleaning Business for most of his life including owning and operating Village Cleaners. Larry married Waunita "Cookie"...
Cole Garrett Brackemyer
Jan 3, 2024
Cole Garrett Brackemyer, 31, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024.He was born February 20, 1992, in Clinton, Iowa, the son of Michael Garrett Brackemyer and Dawn (McDaniel) Baldwin. He graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 2011. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard. Cole was employed by Frito Lay for four years and was a member...
Linda Lou Hagelgantz
Jan 3, 2024
Linda Lou Hagelgantz, 76, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 under the compassionate care of Midland Hospice.She was born August 8, 1947, in Kerrville, Texas, the daughter of Louie and Alfreda (Plowman) Clark. Linda was a very active member of the Wanamaker Seventh Day Adventist Church, of Topeka.Linda married Calvin Hagelgantz on August 11, 1969 in Keene, Texas....
Jim D. Timmons
Jan 1, 2024
Jim D. Timmons, 82, of Auburn, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024. He was born September 14, 1941, in Wamego, Kansas, the son of Louis and Ruth (Carter) Timmons. Jim was employed by Hagman's Tobacco Company for many years, retiring in 1996. Mr. Timmons was a past member of the Auburn Lions and the Auburn Helping Hands. He was a...
Diane Baird Raymer
Dec 29, 2023
Diane Baird Raymer, 91, of Topeka, passed away at her home on December 29, 2023. Diane was born on March 31, 1932 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Benjamin and Laura (Reed) Baird. She was raised in Wichita, graduating from Wichita East High School in 1950. Diane married Robert (Bob) E. Raymer of Wichita in 1952. They moved to Topeka...
David Ray Oldham
Dec 27, 2023
We celebrate the life of David Ray Oldham, who died on December 27, 2023 at the age of 85 in Topeka, Kansas. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, to David Greene Oldham and Dorothea Walters Oldham. He was educated in Topeka's Highland Park schools graduating in 1956 from Highland Park High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics, magna...
Donna L. Reed
Dec 25, 2023
Donna L. Reed, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023. She was born July 21, 1958 in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard and Mary (Kidney) Whittington.Donna attended Topeka Public Schools. She was employed by Karen Hawks Day Care. Donna married Paul G. Reed on June 16, 1984 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include step children,...
Bob Marlin Pollom
Dec 23, 2023
Bob Marlin Pollom, 96, of Tecumseh, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.Bob was born on October 20, 1927, in Topeka, the son of Edgar T. & Mildred E. (Stansbury) Pollom.Bob attended Topeka schools and graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. He then went on to study engineering at Kansas State University and graduated in 1949. Bob married Virginia...
Eran Earl Beck
Dec 23, 2023
Eran Earl Beck, 86, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023.He was born September 11, 1937, in Melvern, Kansas, the son of Alfred Earl and Helen Florence (Patterson) Beck. He graduated from Melvern High School in 1955. Eran was employed by Westar as a power plant technician for 29 years, retiring in 1995.Eran married Deloris Brown on June 21,...
Kahla Renee Kliment
Dec 22, 2023
Kahla Renee Kliment, 59, Carbondale, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.Kahla was born July 28, 1964 in Kansas City, KS., the daughter of Charles J. and Wilma L. (Fair) McCully.She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1984.She was a paraprofessional for USD-434 and later worked at T.A.R.C.She was a former member of Mustard Seed Church in Lawrence.Kahla enjoyed cross stiching.Kahla...
Patricia Ann Thomas
Dec 21, 2023
Patricia Ann Thomas, 83, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023.She was born March 31, 1940, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, the daughter of Edward and Theresa (Cychosz) Sommers. She graduated from P. J. Jacobs High School in 1958. Mrs. Thomas enjoyed the Catholic church up until her marriage in 1960, when she converted to Protestant.Patricia married Thomas S. Thomas...
Michael William Richardson
Dec 20, 2023
Michael W. Richardson, 66, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023.Michael was born September 5, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Edmond and Freda (Webb) Richardson. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1976. He attended Vocational Technical school in Topeka.He worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation and then went on to manage various restaurants.He enjoyed taking his...
