Billie Wiksten
Feb 20, 2023
Billie "Joan" Wiksten of Topeka, Kansas, was an adored grandmother, mother and wife. She passed away in the early hours of Monday, February 20, 2023, at the age of 78.Joan was born in Springfield, Missouri, to John and Geraldine (Bartling) Cameron on May 10, 1944. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1962. She continued her education at Washburn...
Sam Mann
Feb 19, 2023
Sam Mann, 77, of Topeka, passed away at home Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by his wife and kids.He was born June 13, 1945, in Goodland, Kansas, the son of Harden and Josephine (Krug) Mann. He graduated from Edson High School in 1963 where he played football and basketball and was constantly up to mischief. Sam married Nancy Wiederkehr on...
Kelsey Rae Koehn
Feb 17, 2023
Kelsey Rae (Kivitter) Koehn, 32, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023.She was born July 28, 1990, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Troy Darin and Shelly Lynn (Rush) Kivitter. She attended Santa Fe Trail High School and received an associate's degree from Allen County Community College. Kelsey was employed by the Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.Survivors include her son,...
Jane A. Duffens
Feb 17, 2023
Jane Duffens, 72 of Topeka passed away February 17, 2023 after a short illness. She was born February 8, 1951 in Wichita. She was the daughter of Jack Leroy and Elda Augusta (Kuhlman) Garhan. Jane graduated from Topeka West and Washburn University. She formerly was a social worker. Jane married Greg Duffens on August 26, 1972. He survives. Other survivors...
Christopher James Nord
Feb 16, 2023
Christopher "Chris" James Nord, 47, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He came into this world earlier than expected and left this world much earlier than expected. He was born November 20, 1975, in Wichita, Kansas, to Carl and Ruth (Graber) Nord. He was welcomed home by his older brother, Matt. Later, they welcomed...
Martin L. Coffman
Feb 16, 2023
Martin L. "Marty" Coffman, 71, of Tecumseh, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka after a lengthy battle with Amyloidosis. He was born January 3, 1952 in Topeka, the son of Harland D. and Donna J. (Eraas) Coffman.Marty graduated from Highland Park High School and attended Washburn University. He was proud to be one...
Harold Arthur Velasquez
Feb 15, 2023
Harold Arthur Velasquez, 95, Berryton, KS, passed away February 15, 2023 at his home. He was born February 16, 1928, in Anthony, KS, the second oldest of 4 children of Antonio and Nora (Byas) Velasquez. Harold graduated from Anthony High School in 1946 and went on to join the United States Army. He was a Bronze star recipient for combat...
Richard A. Cody
Feb 14, 2023
Richard A. Cody, 75, of Overbrook, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. He was born March 5, 1947 in Holton, the son of Jack and Mickie (Migchelbrink) Cody.Richard graduated from Topeka High School in 1965. He was a Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War. He was employed by Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 41 years before retiring. Richard...
Michael Lee Smoot
Feb 13, 2023
Michael Lee Smoot, 60, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023.He was born December 12, 1962, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the son of Harold Lee and Lila Mae (Michaels) Smoot. He was a graduate of Topeka West High School in 1981. He served in the United States Army National Guard. He was a member of Journey 4 Justice and...
Sandra Jean French
Feb 13, 2023
Sandra Jean Moreland French, 82, passed away at her home February 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 24, 1940 in Kansas City, MO., the only child of Chester and Mayme Phipps Moreland.Sandra had a lifelong passion for learning. She attended East High School in KC MO., graduating as Valedictorian in 1958. As a student...
Olyn F. Smith
Feb 12, 2023
Olyn F. Smith, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at a Topeka hospital. He was born June 9, 1942 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of Howard W. and Ruth L. (Oppor) Smith. Olyn graduated from Waupaca High School. He was an Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. He was employed by...
Rae Edward Stewart, Sr.
Feb 12, 2023
Rae Edward Stewart, Sr., 83 passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home. He was born in Lilbourn, MO on December 24, 1939, the son of Cloe Stewart Wyckoff. He was raised in Zalma, MO. He received his GED and entered the US Air Force in February 1958. While in the US Air Force, he was stationed at Forbes...
Anna Marie Lewis
Feb 11, 2023
Anna Marie Lewis, 82, of Topeka, passed away at Stormont Vail Hospital on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was surrounded by her family.She was born January 19, 1941, in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Homer H. and Opal E. (Duggan) Myer. She graduated from Chanute High School with the Class of 1959.Anna was employed by the State of Kansas as...
Donald E. Brown, Jr.
Feb 9, 2023
Donald E. "Don" Brown, Jr., 84, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023. He was born March 19, 1938 in Topeka, the son of Donald E. and Helen E. (Moran) Brown, Sr. He attended Highland Park High School and Silver Lake High School. He was a Navy Veteran, serving from 1956 - 1960 where he served on Guam....
Paul D. Marmet
Feb 9, 2023
Paul D Marmet, 87, died February 9, 2023, with his family by his side in Topeka, Kansas.Paul was born November 6, 1935, in Sabetha, Kansas to Viola and Wesley Marmet. He graduated from Honey Creek High School in 1953. Paul worked at the Sabetha Meat Plant in 1956 and then attended Kansas State University while working part-time in the meat...
Randy Glen Hayes
Feb 8, 2023
Randy Glen Hayes, 66, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023.He was born June 20, 1956, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Charlie Glen and Edna L. (Conger) Hayes. He graduated from Rossville High School in Rossville, Kansas in 1974.Randy operated Taco Hut in Manhattan, Kansas, then owned and operated Great Bend Taco for 37 years prior...
Pamela Cockrill Vida
Feb 8, 2023
Pamela "Pam" Cockrill Vida, 66, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023.Pam was born March 18, 1956, in Oak Park, Illinois, the daughter of Mick and Carol (Blanton) Cockrill. She graduated from Del North High School in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1974 and attended the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. Pam was employed as a legal assistant.Survivors include...
Jacquelyn Kay Wallgren
Feb 8, 2023
Jacquelyn Kay Elliott Wallgren passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Jacquelyn was born on July 14, 1943 to Jack McNeil Elliott and Lucille Claire (Lux) Elliott in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jackie's Daddy was a Pilot in the Air Force during WWII and was deployed at the time of her birth. Jack did not meet his baby girl until 18 months...
Pantaleon Rios
Feb 6, 2023
Pantaleon "Leon" Rios, 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 6, 2023.Leon was born June 4, 1941, in Orange Grove, Texas, the son of Nestor and Juanita (Curiel) Rios. He was raised in Alice, Texas and married Emilia Gonzalez in 1961. They moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1966 where they raised their family. He retired from USD 501.Leon is survived...
Robert Lynn Carl
Feb 6, 2023
Robert "Bob" Carl, a Vietnam veteran and entrepreneur who could strike up a conversation with anyone and make a lifelong friend in a matter of seconds, died on Monday, Feb. 6, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was 79. Bob was born on July 5, 1943, in Mountain Home, Idaho, to Marjorie and Grayson Carl. He broke his mother's...
