George B. Welch
Jan 31, 2026
Contrary to my wishes, I have passed on, an occurrence over which I had no control. It happened so fast I was taken by surprise. All my friends will likely mourn. Both of them. My plan A was to live forever, but Plan B, my final directions for what was left of me, will now be used. With me go...
Arthur Ronald "Ron" Rush
Jan 29, 2026
Arthur Ronald “Ron” Rush left this earth to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026. He was born at Independence, Kansas on April 18, 1940 to Vivian and Arthur Lynn Rush. Ron was in Hawaii with his mother when his father, serving with the US Navy died aboard a ship at the bombing of Pearl Harbor. When he...
Jerry E. Volesky
2026
Jerry E. Volesky, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. He was born October 8, 1942 in Marysville, Kansas, the son of Henry A. and Bernice M. (Walker) Volesky.
Jerry graduated from Blue Rapids High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Kansas State University. He was a partner in Knight &...
Willow Ann Rugerio-Corbin
2026
Willow Ann Rugerio-Corbin, 5, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. She was born August 26, 2020 in Topeka, the daughter of Luis Rugerio and Lia Corbin.
Willow was a bright, magical presence in the lives of all who loved her. She moved through the world with the wonder of a fairy-full of joy, imagination, and a light that...
Debra Sue Sayler
Jan 27, 2026
Debra Sue Sayler, 72, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
She was born November 4, 1953, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Don and Phyllis (Buerman) Silkey. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1971.
Debra was employed with John Hoffer Jeep Chrysler Dodge for many years and later worked with Knoll Patient Supply until retiring.
Mrs. Sayler was...
Sherry O. Derby
Jan 25, 2026
Sherry O. Derby, 79, of Oskaloosa, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born November 22, 1946 in Topeka, the daughter of Harold D. and Esther E. (Morand) Harrison.
Sherry graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by the Kansas Mutual Insurance Company.
Sherry married Farris W. Derby. They later divorced.
Survivors include children, Regina Derby of Ozawkie, Wayne...
Carolyn J. Casad
Jan 24, 2026
Carolyn J. Casad, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 12, 1954 in Stockton, Kansas, the daughter of Kenton W. and Beatrice (Haislip) Casad.
Survivors include her siblings, Jody A. Chatam of Overland Park, Kansas, Brent Casad of Lee's Sumit, Missouri, Andrew Casad of Nebraska, and her six nieces and...
Clara "Jean" Ragan
2026
Clara “Jean” Ragan, 92, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Midland Hospice House, surrounded by love and compassion. She was born October 6, 1933, in Carmen, Oklahoma, to Robert and Lillian (Wilson) Fairbanks. Jean was a proud graduate of Carmen High School.
On May 26, 1955, Jean married Robert Harold "Bob" Ragan in Kiowa, Kansas. They...
Wendell A. DeShazer
Jan 21, 2026
Wendell A. DeShazer, 63, of Berryton, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born March 15, 1962 in Olathe, Kansas, the son of Larry Charles and Waunita Louise "Cookie" (Koch) DeShazer.
Wendell attended Highland Park High School. He was an Army Veteran. He was employed by Hallmark Cards, and later Copper Mountain Ski Resort.
Survivors include children, Jeremy (Lindsey) DeShazer...
Wayne Randolph Martinson
Jan 20, 2026
Wayne Randolph Martinson, 76, was born on September 22, 1949 in Greenbush, MN to Rudolph and Clarice Martinson. He graduated from Lincoln High and Northland College in Thief River Falls, MN. In 1975, Wayne married Carole Docken from Grand Forks, ND and they made their home in California. They were blessed with a son, Eric, and also adopted Carole’s niece...
Mindy Beth Hinton
Jan 19, 2026
Melynda "Mindy" Beth Hinton, 69, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026.
She was born December 30, 1956, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Melvin and Betty (Wilke) Beach. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and later attended Cosmetology school.
Mindy worked as a general manager for Paisano's Restaurant for many years, until retiring.
Mindy is survived by her husband of...
Ronald Gene "Ron" Pollom
Jan 19, 2026
Ronald Gene "Ron" Pollom, 72, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026. He was born March 1, 1953, in Topeka, the son of Robert "Bob" and Virginia (Worthington) Pollom.
Ron graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1971. He worked for Falley’s Market for 28 years before they closed. He was employed by the Duffens Optical for 26 years before...
Karen L. Humpert
Jan 18, 2026
Karen Lyn Humpert, 63, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after a three-year battle with cancer, surrounded by family and friends.
She was born May 11, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lynne Clark and Sandra Verlene (Smithheart) Nash. She was a 1980 graduate of Perry-Lecompton High School, Perry, Kansas.
Karen owned and operated Karen’s Day Care...
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...
