Janet Sue Nevels
Sep 3, 2025
Janet Sue Nevels, born on February 13, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away on September 3, 2025. Janet graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1972 and dedicated over 20 years of her professional life to BlueCross Blue Shield; her strong nature and commitment to helping others shone brightly.
Janet was a passionate supporter of her favorite teams, particularly as an...
Billings Marie Nachbar
Sep 3, 2025
Billings Marie Nachbar, infant daughter of Austin Robert and Bryanna Marie (Underwood) Nachbar, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Survivors include her parents of Topeka; her brother, Heston Brooks Nachbar; her maternal grandparents, Russell and Chan’Tal Underwood of Wamego, KS; her paternal grandparents, Craig and Robin Nachbar of Tonganoxie, KS; maternal great-grandparents, Bob and Jan Pinsince of Manhattan, KS and Maria...
Brenda T. Holder
Sep 2, 2025
Brenda T. Holder, 70, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born December 10, 1954 in Onaga, Kansas, the daughter of Charles T. and Roseann R. (Kuehl) Morris, Sr.
Brenda graduated from Highland Park High School. She served in the US Navy for 11 years. Brenda later was employed as a Payroll Tech...
Scott Keith Reed
Sep 2, 2025
Scott Keith Reed, 64, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025.
He was born February 7, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Floyd "Bill" and Kay (Owen) Reed. He received his education through 501 Special Education.
Scott was employed with TARC Industries for a number of years.
Mr. Reed was a member of the First Baptist Church, of Topeka.
Survivors include his...
Ruth Ann Puff
Sep 1, 2025
Ruth Ann Puff, 75, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at home, surrounded by love and family. She was born April 9, 1950 in Topeka, the daughter of Randall F. and Almena M. (Paige) Reser.
Ruth graduated from Topeka High School. She was employed by the Security Benefit Life Company for many years before retiring.
Ruth and David met...
Eileen Jeanette Bombardier
Sep 1, 2025
Eileen Jeanette Bombardier, 77, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025.
She was born May 15, 1948, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Leo and Carol (Coberly) Wilcox. Her mother Carol unfortunately passed at a young age when Eileen was only 4. Her father remarried and she had a wonderful step-mother, Lorena Wilcox. She graduated from Minneapolis High School in...
Jancy A. Morgan
Sep 1, 2025
Jancy A. Morgan, 68, of Berryton, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. She was born September 22, 1956 in Topeka, the daughter of William I. and Geneva A. (Frakes) Armstrong.
Jancy attended Topeka High School. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for 20 years. She loved horses, was an artist and wrote and illustrated...
Kathleen Ann Liggett
Aug 29, 2025
Kathleen “Kathy” Ann Liggett was born on November 30, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois. She passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, leaving behind a cherished family legacy.
Kathy was united in marriage with Curtis Alan Liggett on September 17, 1983, in Topeka, Kansas. Together they built a beautiful life in Berryton, Kansas.
Kathy was proud to be a dedicated professional, having worked...
Joyce "Lynn" Wagner-Knight
Aug 29, 2025
Joyce “Lynn” Wagner-Knight of Topeka, died on Friday, August 29, 2025, peacefully at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was 60. Lynn, as she was known to most, was born on October 20, 1964, in Longmont Colorado, the daughter of Herman Wagner and Joyce Joan Heil Wagner. She graduated from Skyline High School in Longmont Colorado, in...
Duane Ralph Simpson
Aug 28, 2025
Duane Ralph Simpson, 83, of Osage City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
He was born January 19, 1942, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Ralph H. and Leah L. (Beals) Simpson. He graduated from Miltonvale High School.
Duane spent most of his career as a heavy equipment operator finally retiring from the State of Kansas, Wildlife & Parks in...
Linda Gail Ames
Aug 28, 2025
Linda Gail Ames, beloved matriarch, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by her cherished family. Born on December 19, 1947, in Topeka, Linda touched the lives of many with her warmth, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her loved ones.
Having spent over 20 years cleaning homes, Linda built enduring relationships with many of...
Brian Michael Bevitt
Aug 27, 2025
Brian M. Bevitt, 45, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
He was born August 10, 1980 in Topeka, and is the son of Barbara-Lynn Viscardi and Robert V. Bevitt.
Brian served in the US Army where he assisted with border enforcement in Arizona, before he was deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. He was awarded the Iraq Campaign medal, National...
Erica Eilene Bevitt
Aug 27, 2025
Erica Eilene Bevitt, a cherished mother, daughter, and friend, left this world on August 27, 2025. Born on January 1, 1983, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Erica's journey on this earth was vibrant, colorful, and filled with love. She lived a life that radiated warmth and joy, touching the hearts of all those she encountered.
Erica graduated from Lawrence Free State and...
Joy Marie Williams
Aug 27, 2025
Joy Marie Williams, 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
She was born March 24, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Lloyd and Georgia (Mitchell) Murphy. Joy was employed by Southwestern Bell for over 25 years, retiring in 1995.
Joy married Alfred Williams in Topeka. They would later divorce. Other survivors include siblings Lloyd Murphy, John Murphy, Harold Murphy...
Laura M. Haefke
Aug 27, 2025
Laura M. Haefke, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born on August 27, 1935 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Reverend Richard H. and Ruth I. (Brunkhorst) Raedeke.
Laura graduated from Alma High School and earned an Associate Degree in Business Degree from St. John’s College in Winfield, Kansas. She was...
William "Bill" Weakly
Aug 27, 2025
In loving memory of a man who could fix anything—except, perhaps, his own stubbornness.
Born in Lawrence, Kansas and raised in Topeka, Bill spent his life perfecting two things: his ability to remodel absolutely anything and his uncanny skill for delivering sarcastic one-liners at just the right moment. Diagnosed with a Glioblastoma in July of 2024, he fought like hell—with courage,...
Sandra Kaye Deever
Aug 26, 2025
Sandra Kaye Deever, 76, of Wakarusa, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025.
She was born December 25, 1948, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Santford and Reva (Warren) Purcell. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1966. She attended Washburn University.
Sandra was employed with Dr. Edmonds and Wood Orthodontics for many years, until retiring.
Mrs. Deever was a member of the...
David Leininger
Aug 25, 2025
David Leininger, passed away on August 25, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on November 11, 1955, in Fulton, Ohio.
He is survived by his daughters, Meghann Chaudhry, Ashley and his son, Josh Leininger.
David was predeceased by his parents, Nelson and Floran Leininger.
David chose cremation and will be laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas.
Orville L. Buchheim
Aug 25, 2025
Orville L. Buchheim, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. He was born November 22, 1929 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Theodore and Ruby B. (Coffman) Buchheim.
Orville graduated from Lawrence High School in Lawrence. He attended Washburn University and Clarks Business School. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War....
Stanley Hayes Stover
Aug 24, 2025
Stanley Hayes Stover, 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, August 24th, 2025 peacefully at his home, surrounded by family.
He was born April 13, 1940, in Lansing, Michigan, the son of William “Hayes” and Alice “Marie” (Moffet) Stover. He was a 1958 graduate of J.W. Sexton High School, Lansing, Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in the...
