Connie Fay Cooper
Jul 28, 2025
Connie Fay Cooper, 91, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, while in hospice care in Topeka, Kansas. She was born March 25, 1934, in Murray, Kentucky, the daughter of Carl and Nora (Tidwell) Dowdy. She met her husband while working as a tele typist for Cargill in Kansas City and, after marrying, Connie raised five children near Moscow, Kansas while...
Susan Janell (Gatewood) Prescott
Jul 28, 2025
Susan Janell (Gatewood) Prescott, 69, of Topeka, Kansas and formerly of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away July 28, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gray Oscar Prescott, Jr., in May 2015.
Susan was born July 27, 1956 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Jimmie Gatewood and Betty (Carter) Gatewood. She attended Lafayette High...
Lynne Dillon
Jul 25, 2025
Lynne Dillon, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, July 25, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. She was born February 23, 1944 in Niskayuna, New York, the daughter of Joseph and Jeanette (Howell) Halstead.
Lynne graduated from Guilderland High School in New York and earned a Master's Degree in Special Education from Washburn University in Topeka. She had resided in Topeka...
Sharon Kay Hurst
Jul 24, 2025
Sharon Kay Hurst, 82, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully in the morning on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
She was born April 17, 1943 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Alvey and Delma (Moxham) Craven. She graduated from Grand Island Senior High School in 1961. She attended Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and Hastings College. She was a registered...
Cinda Sue Henderson
Jul 22, 2025
Cinda Sue (Foster) Henderson, 74, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday July 22, 2025.
She was born February 16, 1951, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Lawrence “Nolan” and Aleta (Berger) Foster. She was a 1969 graduate of Linn High School. She received her bachelor’s (1973) and master’s (1998) degrees from Washburn University. She was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha...
Sherry Gale Dettmann-Roudybush
Jul 21, 2025
Sherry Gale Dettmann-Roudybush, 78, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025 with her husband by her side.
She was born July 8, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Marvin and Geneva (Bennett) Burd. She graduated from Topeka High in 1965. She attended Washburn University and Ottawa University from 1969 – 1974 for her Registered Nursing Degree.
She began working as...
Doris Dale McGuire
Jul 20, 2025
Doris Dale McGuire, 88, of Topeka, peacefully made her way to heaven on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by the same deep love she gave so freely throughout her life.
Born May 11, 1937, in Chillicothe, Texas, Dale was the daughter of Clifford and Jesse (Shellton) McGuire. From an early age, she carried a spirit of strength, kindness, and unwavering devotion...
Shawn M. Burns
Jul 20, 2025
Shawn M. Burns, 40, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025.
He was born February 16, 1985, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Connie (Burns) Vega. He graduated from Topeka High School 2005. After graduation, he furthered his education at WTI and earned his Technical Certificate in Heating and Air.
Shawn owned and operated Top City Heating & Cooling for more...
A'Lanee Denise Shorter
Jul 19, 2025
A'Lanee Denise Shorter, affectionately known as Lanee, graced our lives briefly but left an indelible mark that will forever be cherished. Born on February 28, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas, the joyful spirit of this cheerful little girl shone brightly until her untimely passing on July 19, 2025, also in Topeka.
From her earliest days, Lanee was a beacon of happiness, making...
Marie Dottie Holt
Jul 19, 2025
Marie Dottie Holt, born on May 8, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, passed peacefully on July 19, 2025, in Topeka. She led a life filled with purpose, warmth, and dedication, which she shared generously with those around her.
Marie began her career at Security Benefit, where she laid the foundation for a remarkable professional journey. Following this, she served as the...
Mark W. "Toad" Reser
Jul 18, 2025
Mark W. "Toad" Reser, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025 at a Topeka hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He was born December 20, 1961 in Topeka, the son of Robert N. and Janet L. (Bower) Reser.
Toad graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1980. He was employed by the Tecumseh Township, Frakes Trucking and Herrman's...
Toka Iantha Flickinger
Jul 17, 2025
Toka Iantha Flickinger, lovingly known as "Tonka Toy," was born on December 27, 1977, in Overland Park, Kansas. She passed away on July 17, 2025, in Auburn, Kansas, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and adventure. In her early years she loved spending time with her grand parents Toka Haynes and Carl Haynes who proceeded her in death.
Toka dedicated...
Louise Hudson
Jul 17, 2025
Louise Hudson, 86, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025.
She was born October 27, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of John and Catherine (Werking) Humerickhouse. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1956.
Louise was employed by JC Penny as the shoe department manager for many years, until retiring.
Mrs. Hudson was a member of the American Legion Post 1,...
Robert Charles Fusco
Jul 17, 2025
Robert Charles “Bob” Fusco, 76, of rural Berryton, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025. He was born May 20, 1949, in Topeka, Kansas, to Jerry and Juanita Fusco, and grew up on a farm in Tecumseh.
From a young age, Bob showed a natural mechanical ability -he was known for taking things apart just to put them back together...
Roger Keith McPeak
Jul 16, 2025
Roger Keith McPeak, a dedicated lifelong printer and a member of the printing union, passed away on July 16, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on March 10, 1944, in Kansas City, Missouri, he grew up in Overland Park Kansas.
Roger was a proud Vietnam Veteran, serving his country in Aviation Electronics for the United States Navy. His service shaped...
Walter Knox Hillmer
Jul 15, 2025
Walter Knox Hillmer, 80, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
He was born January 7, 1945, in Leavenworth, Kansas, the son of Walter and Mary (Fowler) Hillmer. Walt graduated as valedictorian of his 8th-grade class at Topeka Lutheran School. Walt graduated the class of 1963 from Topeka West High School. He furthered his education...
Linda Kaye McGinty
Jul 15, 2025
Linda Kaye McGinty, 65 Years, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025.
She was born February 22, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Bill and Jean Ledbetter.
Linda was employed by Grazie’s, Topeka Steakhouse and Golden Corral until retiring in 2021.
Mrs. McGinty was a member of the Fellowship Bible Church, of Topeka.
Linda married Kevin...
Sharon Marie Crouch
Jul 12, 2025
Sharon Marie Crouch, 80, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born August 11, 1944, in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Emery and Mary (Etzel) Thompson. She graduated from Topeka West High School in 1963.
Sharon was employed by Sears for 8 years until her second son was born. She then began part time as...
Dana L. Berry
Jul 9, 2025
Dana L. Berry, 64, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. She was born March 31, 1961 in Pomona, California, the daughter of William Brown and Valena J. Mallory.
Dana graduated from Ottawa High School in Ottawa, Kansas. She was a hairdresser.
Survivors include two children, Cameron (Stacy) Berry-Banks of Topeka, Daniel (Georgia) Berry of Topeka,...
Robert William Roeser
Jul 8, 2025
Bob Roeser, born on July 3, 1937, in Sandusky, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by family. He lived a life dedicated to service and community, leaving his legacy in children, grand children and great grand children.
Bob's career began with the United States Coast Guard, where he served as a first class boatswain mate...
