Lawrence E. "Larry" Lemon
Dec 23, 2025
Lawrence E. “Larry” Lemon, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. He was born November 29, 1932 in Topeka, the son of Charles and Frances (Perry) Lemon.
Larry graduated from Topeka High School. He was an Army Veteran. He served as a Police Officer for the City of Topeka for 23 years before retiring in 1986. Larry later...
James A. Pyles
Dec 22, 2025
James Andrew “Jim” Pyles, 85, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025.
He was born January 21, 1940, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Ray Sherman and Ruth Irene (McKee) Pyles. He moved to Wichita, Kansas with his family after WWII. He was a 1958 graduate of Wichita North High School, Wichita, KS, attended Kansas State University and graduated from...
Ethel Marie Kufahl
Dec 22, 2025
Ethel Marie Kufahl left this world to be with the Lord on December 22, 2025. She was born November 30, 1940, in Cedar Point, KS, to Orval and Agnes Pracht as the fourth of seven children.
Ethel’s childhood was spent surrounded by extended family wherever the family moved—and they moved often: Cedar Point; Talmage, KS; Americus, KS; Chapman, KS; El Paso,...
Charles Richard Banks
Dec 21, 2025
Charles Richard “Dick” Banks, loving husband of Patsy (Jeffery) and devoted father of Carmen, Cathy, Christy and Chuck, passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the age of 81 after a hard-fought battle with mesothelioma.
He leaves behind a family and a wide community of friends forever shaped by his generosity, steadiness, quick wit and...
Charles M. VanHorn
Dec 21, 2025
Charles M. VanHorn, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born June 29, 1942 in New York, New York, the son of James E. and Anna M. (Smart) VanHorn.
Charles was employed by the BNSF Railroad for 33 years before retiring.
Charles married Sung S. Yun on November 20, 1998 in...
Katherine M. "Kathy" Mitchell
Dec 20, 2025
Katherine M. “Kathy” Mitchell, 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025.
She was born October 15, 1947, in Seward, Nebraska, the daughter of Herbert Ross and Ruth Marie (Behrens) Downing. She was a graduate of Seward High School and attended Peru State University.
Kathy was employed by Countryside United Methodist Preschool, retiring in 2009.
She was a member of Countryside United...
Robert E. Wildrix
Dec 17, 2025
Robert E. Wildrix, 77, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was born October 29, 1948 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the son of Clyde E. and Barbara J. (Preuss) Wildrix.
Robert graduated from Oskaloosa High School and attended the University of Kansas. He was a Navy Veteran, serving in the Vietnam War.
Survivors include his sister, Betty (Bruce) Waller...
Lanny Neal McMahan
Dec 16, 2025
Lanny Neal McMahan, a lifelong resident of Topeka, passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. His life was defined by quiet strength, deep love, and an unwavering devotion to his family, who meant everything to him.
Lanny was born on May 31, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas,...
David Edward Herzog
Dec 15, 2025
David Edward Herzog, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. He was born August 18, 1948 in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Edward W. and Roberta J. (Tongue) Herzog.
David graduated from Immaculata High School in 1966 and attended a business school in Kansas City. He was employed by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas...
Robert R. Harsh
Dec 14, 2025
Robert R. Harsh, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at a Topeka care facility. He was born July 27, 1939 in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Frank and Stella (Salmon) Harsh.
Robert was a machinist for Curtis Machine Shop in Dodge City, Kansas.
Survivors include two nephews, Timothy Woolbright of Meriden, Terry Woolbright of Topeka and his brother-in-law,...
LaDonna L. Carr
Dec 13, 2025
LaDonna Lea Carr, 63, of Topeka, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 13, 2025.
She was born September 1, 1962, in El Reno, Oklahoma, the daughter of Otto and Joan (Heartsill) Mitchell. She graduated from Santa Fe Trail High School in 1980.
LaDonna was employed with Roosevelt-Lincoln Middle School of Salina, for many years as the school lunch lady. She was also a...
Anna Schwartz
Dec 13, 2025
Anna Schwartz, a beloved member of the Topeka community, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on May 22, 1943, in Richmond, Kansas, Anna touched the lives of many during her time on this earth.
First and foremost, Anna devoted herself to raising her children, fostering a nurturing environment filled with love and support. She also...
Louise Ann Tindell
Dec 13, 2025
Louise Ann Tindell, 90, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at McCrite Plaza in Topeka. She was born July 7, 1935 in Wakarusa, Kansas, the daughter of Richard Clark and Nina Bell (Tucker) Harris.
Louise graduated from Auburn High School. She was employed by Fleming General Merchandise in Topeka for 27 years before retiring.
Louise married James W. "Bill"...
Dawn M Harris (Chalmers)
Dec 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dawn Marie Harris (Chalmers), a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who left this world peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family.
She was 67 years old, born on August 6, 1958, in Manhattan, KS. She lived in Denison, KS as a child...
Anna M. Jester
Dec 12, 2025
Anna M. Jester, 64, of Tecumseh, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. She was born June 9, 1961 in Topeka, the daughter of Landes D. and Beth A. (Peterson) Jester.
Anna graduated from Topeka High School. She had resided in Burlington, Kansas for approximately 30 years before moving back to Topeka. She was employed by COF...
Sandra L White
Dec 11, 2025
Sandra L. White, devoted wife, and cherished member of her community, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 83. Born on July 29, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, Sandra's journey through life was marked by her unwavering dedication to both her family and her career.
Sandra's professional path began as a Registered Nurse, a role in...
Mary Florence Brinton
Dec 11, 2025
Mary Florence Brinton, died on December 11, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on October 22, 1934, in Columbus, Ohio, Mary dedicated over 30 years of her life to teaching as a middle school teacher in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Liberal, Kansas.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Brinton, with whom she shared 34 years of marriage, and...
Janice E. Cormier
Dec 10, 2025
Janice E. Cormier, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. She was born August 19, 1941 in Ellinwood, Kansas, the daughter of Edwin L. and Dorothy F. (Heater) Corbett.
Janice graduated from Ellinwood High School. She and her husband, Clifford owned and operated Cormier Liquor Store for 37 years where she loved interacting with their customers. She was...
Robert Arlyn Harms
Dec 10, 2025
Dr. Robert Arlyn Harms passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025, at Providence Homes Plus, after a long, brave battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bob was born on December 6, 1936, to his parents, Nathan and Alieda Harms, in Wichita, KS. At the age of 6, he contracted polio, but survived and lived a full life despite some ongoing physical limitations.
He...
Kathleen Henrietta Gonzales
Dec 9, 2025
Kathleen Henrietta Gonzales, 89, of Topeka, passed away after a long illness, Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
She was born June 25, 1936, in Mobridge, South Dakota, the daughter of James and Henrietta (Joens) Clifford. She received her Master’s Degree in Business from Washburn University.
Kathleen was employed by Yellow Freight for many years, until retiring.
Kathleen married Peter Gonzales on November 27, 1954...
