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...
Ralph E Clark
Sep 14, 2025
Ralph E. Clark, 87, passed away at Midland Care in Topeka, KS on September 14, 2025. He was born in Olivet, KS on February 1, 1938, to Fred and Hazel Clark and was the 7th of their 10 children.
He was a fun-loving child who felt that he was the person to make people happy and laugh, which became a lifelong...
Kathleen "Kathy" Allen Duncan
Sep 10, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Allen Duncan
January 4, 1952 – September 10, 2025
Reminding us all to lead with compassion, help a neighbor, and make sure the squirrels are well fed, Kathleen Allen Duncan said goodbye and began her next journey on September 10, 2025 at the age of 73. Kathy was known for running late – something she herself joked about – but...
Rick L Starks
Sep 9, 2025
Rick L Starks, aka "Tricky Ricky," left this world suddenly on September 9, 2025, in Kansas City Ks. Born on July 26, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, Rick turned the art of masonry and construction into over three decades of a successful career by owning Starks Masonry and Construction, and if building things wasn't enough, he also operated Bar S Cattle...
Kenneth Dale Rinehart
Sep 8, 2025
Kenneth(Kenny) Dale Rinehart, born on October 2, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas. He passed away peacefully in Topeka on September 8, 2025, at the age of 63. Kenny's life was marked by his unwavering dedication to his family.
Kenny attended the Kaw Area Vocational Technical School while in high school, where he focused on welding and fabrication, skills he would carry throughout...
Ervin "Roger" Krehbiel
Sep 6, 2025
Ervin "Roger" Krehbiel, 81, of Berryton, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born July 30, 1944 in Newton, Kansas, the son of Ervin P. and Melva M. (Graber) Krehbiel.
Roger graduated from Moundridge High School and earned a Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Business Management from Bethel College in 1966. He was employed by the Kansas Department of...
Jene Bryan Elder
Sep 5, 2025
Jene Bryan Elder, 61, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025.
A celebration of life ceremony will be held from Noon to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3, 2649 SE 45th Street, Topeka. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka, is assisting the family.
To share a memory of Jene or leave a...
Monte V. Alexander
Sep 5, 2025
Monte Vernon Alexander, 93, of Baldwin City, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 5, 2025.
He was born September 2, 1932, in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Donald and Ruth (Slavens) Alexander. He graduated from Grand Pass High School in Missouri in 1950. He served in the United States Marine Corps as a machine gunner teaching many of his...
Floydene E. "Dee" Still
Sep 5, 2025
Floydene E. "Dee" Still, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. She was born September 6, 1952 in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Floyd Earl and Fleta Irene (Gregory) Sumpter.
Dee graduated high school in Denver. She devoted her career to the US Army and US Navy where she served for over 8 years. She had resided in...
Carol Ann Longbine
Sep 4, 2025
Carol Ann Longbine, a beloved member of her community, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on September 4, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on July 8th, 1945, in Passaic, New Jersey, Carol made a significant impact through her love and dedication to family and friends.
Graduating from William Boone High School in Orlando, Florida, Carol moved to Abilene, Kansas in 1972,...