Michael D. "Mike" Theis
Mar 2, 2026
Michael D. "Mike" Theis, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026. He was born August 9, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Charles A. and Patricia A. (Beedy) Theis, Jr.
Mike graduated from Highland Park High School in 1969 and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Music from Emporia State University. He was a retired, professional jazz musician....
Allie Christine Montgomery
Mar 1, 2026
Allie Christine Montgomery, 33, of Lawrence, passed at home on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
She was born March 23, 1992 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Chris and Doneen (Wilson) Childress. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 2010. She received her bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene from UMKC Dental School in 2015.
Allie worked...
Allen Herbert Martin
Feb 27, 2026
Allen H. Martin died on February 27, 2026 at the age of 81. He was born in Rockville Center, New York and grew up and graduated high school in Bay Shore, New York He served in the United States Army for 12 years, including tours in Vietnam and Europe. After military service, Allen worked in several professions but primarily as...
Jay Donald Kious
Feb 26, 2026
Jay Donald Kious, 67, of Wakarusa, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026.
He was born June 30, 1958, in Burlingame, Kansas, the son of Don and Patty (Vandevord) Kious. He graduated from Burlingame High School in 1976. He was the running back to his high school football team, the Burlingame Wildcats. His father started the Burlingame Saddle Club which Jay became...
Mary Lou Heckathorn
Feb 24, 2026
Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Heckathorn, 95, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Legend at Capital Ridge after a wonderful life.
She was born April 10, 1930, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of C. Raymond and M. Fern (Melvin) Thompson. She was a 1948 graduate of Manhattan High School and attended Kansas State University in home economics.
Mary Lou married...
William L. "Bill" Hansen
Feb 23, 2026
William L. “Bill” Hansen, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born December 30, 1959 in Nebraska, the son of Melvin and Betty (DeVore) Hansen.
Bill graduated from Fulton High School. He owned and operated his own trucking company and later was employed by Summit Material.
Bill enjoyed dirt track racing...
Cheryl Jean Seals
Feb 23, 2026
Cheryl Jean Seals, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. She was born September 27, 1944 in Topeka, the daughter of John and Betty (McCarter) Meek.
Cheryl graduated from Highland Park High School in 1962. She was employed as an Administrative Assistant for the First Christian Church for 23 years before retiring. She was...
Galen Andrew Cogburn
Feb 23, 2026
Galen Andrew Cogburn, 60, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family.
He was born December 30, 1965, in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Jerry and Carolyn (Davis) Cogburn. He graduated from Kirtland Central High School. He later received his Associate's Degree.
Galen was employed with the State of Kansas for 11+ years as a...
Vera Jean Frieswyk
Feb 22, 2026
Vera Jean "Jeanie" Frieswyk, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026.
She was born March 7, 1938, in Kokomo, Indiana, the daughter of Murl and Vera (Shufflebotham) Adair. She received her Associate's Degree from Indiana State University.
Jeanie worked in fine jewelry for many retail stores including Macy's and Dillards. She also worked in administration at the Menninger Foundation.
Mrs. Frieswyk...
Francis Lawrence "Mac" McNeil
Feb 21, 2026
Francis Lawrence "Mac" McNeil, 65, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. He was born December 2, 1960 in New Haven, Connecticut, the son of John and Virginia (Cummings) McNeil.
Mac graduated from Beckett Academy in East Haddam, Connecticut. He was an Air Force Veteran. He owned and operated his own construction business, prior to...
Jeremy Lee Eagle
Feb 21, 2026
Jeremy Lee Eagle, 27, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026.
He was born September 13, 1998 in Marshalltown, IA, the son of Wayne and Lynn (Linden) Eagle. He graduated High School and later attended Truck Driving School. He worked as a truck driver for 3+ years. He loved being on the open road and getting to see new places.
Jeremy...
Fredric F. "Fritz" Kroh
Feb 21, 2026
Fredric F. "Fritz" Kroh, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026. He was born November 30, 1951 in Hiawatha, Kansas, the son of Charles I. and Marguerite G. (Lahaye) Kroh.
Fritz graduated from Hiawatha High School and attended Highland Community College, Emporia State University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Washburn University. He served as...
Jeanie M. Prentice
Feb 18, 2026
Jeanie Marie Prentice, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Honoring her request, cremation is planned. No services are planned. Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS is assisting the family.
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Mindi Dawn (Kohake) Caskey
Feb 18, 2026
Mindi Dawn Kohake Caskey died peacefully in her home on February 18, 2026. She was surrounded by her beloved husband and children. Mindi’s love of her family, her generosity of spirit, her thirst for learning, and the pursuit of God will always live on in the hearts of so many.
Mindi’s first true love was God. Whether that was spent in...
Pamela J. "Pam" Guest
Feb 17, 2026
Pamela J. "Pam" Guest, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at a Topeka care facility. She was born February 4, 1952 in Checotah, Oklahoma, the daughter of Catherine Green and Horace Guest.
Pam graduated from Checotah High School. She was employed at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas and later as a CNA at various care facilities. She...
Karen Adele Christensen
Feb 15, 2026
Karen Adele Palmer Christensen was born on September 16, 1936, in Caldwell, KS, and was raised in Wellington, KS. Her parents were Lola and Ralph Palmer who preceded her in death.
Karen was a devoted wife, generous mother, sister, and friend. Her passion was teaching and she was an educator for over 40 years beginning with pre-school and continuing through to...
Peggy Ann Shrewsbury
Feb 15, 2026
Peggy Ann Shrewsbury, 89, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in Topeka, surrounded by her family. Peggy lived a life without regrets, exactly as she wished.
Born on September 28, 1936, in Oneida, Kansas, to Elwin and Thelma Clifton, Peggy was the fifth of eight children-a position she credited for her strong will. After growing up across the rural Midwest,...
Morgan Breann Schmidtberger
Feb 15, 2026
Morgan Breann Schmidtberger, 34, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born March 19, 1991, in Overland Park, Kansas, the daughter of Mike and Brenda (Steinbring) Schmidtberger. She graduated from Gardner Edgerton High School in Gardner, Kansas. She received her Bachelor's of Science in Education from K-State University.
Morgan was employed with Topeka...
Jane A. Fleeker
Feb 15, 2026
Jane Arlene Byers Fleeker, 94, passed away February 15, 2026, at Homestead of Topeka.
Jane was born August 21, 1931, to George & Thelma (Zarker) Byers in Atlanta, GA. She moved from Marietta, GA to Topeka, KS, when she was a year old. Growing up, she lived in a four-generation household with her mother, Zarker grandparents, and great-grandmother Wilson.
She attended Gage...
Levi C. DeHart
Feb 14, 2026
Levi Charles DeHart, 19, of McPherson, Kansas, formerly of Carbondale, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026.
He was born January 9, 2007, in Newport, Arkansas, the son of Louis Charles DeHart and Aris Lynn Hicks. He was a graduate of Santa Fe Trail High School in Overbrook, Kansas.
Levi was employed by Creative Dining Services at the Central Christian college in McPherson...
