Michael Shannon Pettit
Aug 16, 2023
Michael Shannon Pettit, 53, of Topeka, passed away at 6:49 p.m. on Wednesday August 16, 2023.He was born August 25, 1969, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the son of Michael L. and Teresa (Zwiesler) Pettit. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1988. Michael was employed by Lardner Cut Stone for the last 10 years. Michael was engaged to Theresa...
Austin Mitchel Porter
Aug 13, 2023
Austin Mitchel Porter, 37, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023.He was born October 30, 1985, in Meade, Kansas the son of Kenneth Mitchel and Jeanie K Porter. He graduated from Meade High School in 2004 and earned a bachelors degree from Oklahoma State University in 2008 with a double major in communication and journalism.Austin was employed at Thrivent...
Cynthia Elaine Ronnekamp
Aug 12, 2023
Cynthia Elaine "Cindy" Ronnekamp, 73, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023.She was born August 24, 1949, in Hastings, Nebraska, the daughter of Raymond Loren and Lenora May (Komrofske) Ronnekamp. She attended First Lutheran Church in Topeka. Cindy never married but lived with her brother, Loren L. Ronnekamp for all their lives. They resided in Greeley, Colorado and Las...
Carolyn Ann Frye
Aug 12, 2023
Carolyn Ann Frye, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1942, to the late L.F. "Bill" and Elma Secord in Topeka, Kansas.She is survived by her husband of sixty years, Ivan Raymond Frye. She is also survived by her children and grandchildren: Son Jeffrey and wife Sandy of Springfield,...
Linda Kay Clark
Aug 11, 2023
Linda Kay Clark, 64, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born April 17, 1959, in Independence, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Herndon) Clark. Linda was employed by the Department of Revenue of Kansas for many years. Following that she began working as a receptionist for the Midwest Barber College. During...
Deborah Kay Love
Aug 11, 2023
Deborah Kay Love, 63, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.She was born February 29, 1960, in Marysville, Kansas, the daughter of Allen and Randalin (Hohmann) Bargdill. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Kansas State University, and a Master's Degree in Teaching from The University of Saint Mary. Deborah was a dedicated teacher for over 25 years. She...
Rita Ann Miller
Aug 11, 2023
Rita Ann (Hinricks) Miller, 62, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023.She was born July 22, 1961, in Strong City, Kansas. She graduated from Emporia High School. Rita married Robert Bernard Miller on September 19, 1987 in Emporia. Survivors include her sons Joe Miller (Joni) of Berryton and Levi Miller of Hutchinson and her daughters Vietta Harold (T.J.) of...
Jose M. Alvarez
Aug 10, 2023
Jose M. Alvarez, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born July 10, 1935 in Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Ezequiel and Maxima Alvarez Del Real.Jose was employed by Reser's Fine Foods for 30 years before retiring. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.Jose married Maria Del Socorro Sanchez on December...
Gerald E. Howarth
Aug 9, 2023
Gerald "Jerry" Howarth was born to Ivyl and Marie Howarth on July 12, 1938 in Perry, Iowa. His earthly sojourn ended Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. As God is the God of the living, not the dead, Jerry now is celebrating his eternal life with departed family members, including his parents, two sisters, a brother...
Allen C. Reynoldson
Aug 8, 2023
Allen C. Reynoldson, 63, Meriden, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023.Allen was born November 30, 1959 in Topeka, the son of Carvel and Anita (Saunders) Reynoldson. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1977.His primary career was as a Mail Carrier with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in 1999.He is most remembered for his infectious laugh and smile. He...
Randell Eugene Tabor
Aug 8, 2023
Randell Eugene "Randy" Tabor, 71, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023.He was born March 29, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kenneth Eugene and Beverly Jean (Woodward) Tabor. He attended Washburn Rural High School.Randy was the co-owner and operator of the R & R Foundry for 30 years.Randy married Barbara Jo Wunder on February 14, 1970 in...
Charles W. Vitt
Aug 7, 2023
Charles W. Vitt, 85, of Tecumseh, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. He was born April 10, 1938 in Walnut, Kansas, the son of Clarence and Alice (Hosey) Vitt. Charles attended Walnut, Kansas schools and graduated from St. Patrick's Catholic High School. He was a cattle rancher and always raised a large garden that he...
David Duane Campbell
Aug 6, 2023
David Duane Campbell, 91, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023.He was born July 21, 1932, in Americus, Kansas, the son of Carl and Merle (McManus) Campbell. He graduated from Highland Park High School. He joined the Navy and served on the USS Northampton ship from April 30, 1956 to June 22, 1960. He was honorably discharged.David owned and...
Rozella Rose
Aug 6, 2023
Rozella "Jean" Rose, 78, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.She was born June 7, 1945, in Ottawa, Kansas, the daughter of Carroll H. and Rozella J. (Dearinger) Whiteford. She was a graduate of Wellsville High School and received a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Baker University. Jean was employed by Bartlett & West...
Duane Perry Custer
Aug 5, 2023
Duane Perry "DP" Custer was born on September 9, 1930 in Lynch, Nebraska and passed on August 5, 2023 in Topeka Kansas at the glorious age of 92! Duane grew up in Lynch, Arnold and Broken Bow Nebraska before moving with his family to Holbrook where he graduated from high school with the class of 1948. In 1951, Duane was...
Brody Alan Tyner
Aug 3, 2023
Brody Alan Tyner, 11, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, surrounded by his family.He was born July 31, 2012, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Shannon L. (Bayless) Taylor and Matt Taylor, who chose to be a loving father to Brody. Brody was a student at Farley Elementary School. Survivors include his mother, Shannon Taylor and her husband,...
Joyce Elaine Roberson
Aug 3, 2023
Joyce Elaine Roberson, 75, of Valley Falls, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born June 10, 1948, in Fairland, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Franklin and Norma (Wyrick) Robitaille. She graduated from Wyandotte High School and attended NEO A & M.Joyce was formerly employed by the Valley Falls Vindicator. Joyce married John G. Roberson on April 13, 1968...
Darla J. Reust
Aug 3, 2023
Darla Jeanette Reust (Brumbaugh), age 63, of Topeka, KS, passed away on August 3, 2023 following a short but fierce battle with cancer.Darla was born to Billy and Margaret Brumbaugh on August 4, 1959, in Belton, Missouri. The family moved to Olathe, KS, and at a young age, Darla moved to Topeka, Kansas where she eventually started her family. Darla...
Raleigh "Dale" Turner
Aug 1, 2023
Raleigh "Dale" Turner, 73, of Berryton, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. He was born May 10, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Chester R. and Vera J. (Lloyd) Turner.Raleigh graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1968. He then completed an Electrical Apprenticeship in 1974. He was employed as an electrician through IBEW Local 226 and worked for...
Merick Dwayne Whetstone
Jul 31, 2023
Merick Dwayne Whetstone, Sr., 28, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born February 27, 1995 in Topeka, the son of Brandie McBride and Eric Whetstone.Merick graduated from Topeka High School in 2013 and attended Fort Scott Junior College on a football scholarship. He enjoyed playing football, wrestling and baseball. Merick was a giant Kansas City...
