Jo L. White
Feb 25, 2023
Jo Ann L. White, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at a Rossville care facility. She was born April 21, 1943, the daughter of John L. and Margaret (Kinney) Lindbloom. Jo Ann graduated from Highland Park High School in 1961 and attended Kansas State University. She was employed as an X-Ray Technician for Stormont-Vail Hospital. She...
Charisse Torres-Rios
Feb 24, 2023
Charisse (McLaurin) Torres-Rios, 53, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 24, 2023.Charisse was born to Ethel M. Garrison and Lenwood McLaurin on January 19, 1970 in Newark, New Jersey. After graduating from Niceville High School in Niceville, Florida, she worked as a childcare provider at Dimples Day Care Center in Shalimar, Florida. She then later moved to Colorado...
Renee D. Watts
Feb 24, 2023
Renee D. Watts, 59, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. She was born September 16, 1963 in Oceanside, California, the daughter of Floyd H.D. and Roxie Ann (Harris) Watts, Sr.Renee graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1981. She was employed by the Topeka Correctional Facility for 34 years before retiring where she was a member of...
Margaret A. Liggett
Feb 21, 2023
Margaret A. "Marge" Liggett, 93, of Berryton, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She was born December 22, 1929 in Osage County, Kansas, the last surviving child of nine children born to Alvie Preston and Ada Alice (Vreeland) Oldham. Marge graduated from Overbrook Rural High School in 1947. She was employed as an Accountant by the State of Kansas...
Sandra S. Robbins
Feb 21, 2023
Sandra S. "Sandy" Robbins, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born September 8, 1945 in Topeka, the daughter of Richard B. and Jennie (Mann) Hoffer.Sandy graduated from Highland Park High School and attended Washburn University and Hays Hairdressing School. She was a Hairstylist for Indian Hills Styling Salon...
Joseph Edward Scarry
Feb 21, 2023
JOSEPH EDWARD SCARRY was born to Mary (Cook) and Fred Scarry, Jan. 29, 1944, in Dunbar, PA. In the 1950's Howard, Julia Whipkey, and their children became Joseph's family after his mother died. Joseph entered Franciscan formation in 1965 from Immaculate Conception Church in Connellsville, PA, and became Br. Benignus making his final profession August 23, 1970, as a Capuchin...
Joann Jernigan
Feb 21, 2023
JoAnn "Joey" Jernigan, 67, of Meriden, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at The House at Midland Care.She was born December 22, 1955, in Topeka, Kansas. She graduated from Mission Valley High School in 1973.Joey worked in Real Estate for 35 years before retiring in 2021.Survivors include her life partner, Everett Glenn of Meriden; children, Miya (Darrin) Godfrey of Topeka,...
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...
