Danny D. Nelson
Oct 4, 2026
A pilot, an astronomer, a craftsman, and a faithful servant—Danny Dee "Dan" Nelson, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 4, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.
Dan’s story began on November 25, 1935, in Clarinda, Iowa, born to Charles and Ruth (Murdock) Nelson. It was behind the counter of the family business, Nelson’s Market, where Dan learned his...
Dolores Aleta Wells
Oct 2, 2026
Dolores Aleta Wells, 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed peacefully on October 2, 2026, in Topeka. She was born on July 17, 1935, in Flush, Kansas, to Clarence and Genevieve Ekart.
Dolores lived a life marked by devotion to her family, steady work, and quiet strength. She graduated in 1953 from Lucky High School in Manhattan, Kansas, and went on to build...
Patricia Boyd
Oct 1, 2026
Patsi Jane Boyd, 79, died at Midland Hospice on October 1, 2026.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life Graveside Service will be held at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, Kansas.
Memorial remembrances are suggested to First United Methodist Church or The Dementia Society of America. Potts Chapel is coordinating details.
Patsi was born in Independence, Kansas, on December 12, 1946, the...
Lisa Renay Denton
Oct 1, 2026
Lisa Renay Denton, 60, of Allen, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2026.
She was born February 13, 1966, in Silsbee, Texas, the daughter of Charles Edward and Joann (Wheeler) Groze.
Lisa married Dennis A. Denton on July 4, 2007, in Vinita, Oklahoma. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include her children Ashley (Dean) Harris, Beaver, Oklahoma; Kelsea Denton, Allen, Kansas; Brandon...
Daniel Bennett Orndorff
Sep 30, 2026
Dan Orndorff passed away from the infirmities of age on Sep 30, 2026. He was born November 16, 1934, in Waterville, New York, to Harvey Norton Orendorff and Margaret Emergene (nee:Kelly) Orndorff. Although his father's last name is spelled Or"e"ndorff, Dan's birth certificate was incorrect and his last name was spelled without the "e". When he joined the US Air...
Madison Lynne Cole
Sep 28, 2026
Madison Lynne Cole, 33, of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 28, 2026 at Midland Care of Topeka.
She was born May 25, 1993, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Todd and Rosemary (Stormann) Cole. She attended Washburn University for a short time, then obtained her Cosmetology license.
Madison worked for the J.C. Penney Salon for ten years.
Survivors include her parents, Todd and...
Dr. Timothy P. Rot
Sep 27, 2026
Dr. Timothy P. Rot, of Topeka, Kansas, passed peacefully on September 27, 2026, in Topeka, with family and friends around him after struggling with Lewy body dementia. He was born on November 3, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois.
Timothy lived a life marked by kindness, intelligence, humor, and deep devotion to the people he loved. He was known for his dry sense...
Rhonda S. Mercer
Sep 26, 2026
Rhonda Susan Mercer, 71, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Rhonda was born January 22, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas, to Hubert and Marieda (Brin) Newell. She graduated from South High School and went on to build a life centered around hard work, family, and the people she loved.
Rhonda dedicated 41 years of her life to Misty...
Ronald "Ron" Wayne Holloway
Sep 22, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Wayne Holloway passed away peacefully at home in Topeka, Kansas, on September 22, 2026, surrounded by his wife and two of his daughters. He was born on December 31, 1945, in Portland, Oregon.
Ron lived a life marked by steady purpose, deep faith, and devotion to both family and work. He graduated from Middleton High School in Idaho and...
Stewart L. Entz
Sep 20, 2026
Stewart L. Entz, age 86, of Topeka, died on September 20, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Stewart was born on June 1, 1940, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Abraham and Leona (Hoefer) Entz. He graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1958, Baker University in 1962, and Washburn University School of Law in 1965. He then served three years in...
Grant L. Ford
Sep 20, 2026
Grant L. Ford, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at Providence Living Center in Topeka. He was born March 25, 1942.
Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. Private inurnment will take place in Memorial Park Cemetery.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family with service arrangements.
To leave the family a special...
Glenda Jean Bundy
Sep 18, 2026
Glenda Jean Bundy passed peacefully in her home in Topeka, Kansas, on September 18, 2026, with her family by her side. She was born on April 4, 1951, in Oswego, Kansas, and lived a life marked by devotion to her family, compassion for others, and a generous spirit that touched many.
Glenda graduated from Lawrence High School in 1969 and went...
Thomas S. Thomas
Sep 16, 2026
Thomas Stephen Thomas, known by friends as Tom, passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2026. He was a resident of Topeka, Kansas and was 88 years old.
He was born May 20, 1938, in Jackson, Michigan, the son of Allen F. and Thelma (Zohe) Thomas. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin in 1961 with a bachelor's degree in economics and a...
Lori Parks
Sep 15, 2026
Lori Parks passed away peacefully at her home in Topeka, Kansas, on September 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side. She was born on May 4, 1966, in Omaha, Nebraska, and will be remembered as a woman of warmth, humor, determination, and deep love for the people closest to her.
Raised in Omaha, Lori...
Naomi L. Needham
Sep 15, 2026
Naomi L. Needham passed peacefully on September 15, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas, with her family by her side. She was born on March 19, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, and lived a life marked by generosity, spirit, and deep devotion to the people she loved most.
Naomi was a woman whose concern for others was always evident. She was loving and generous,...
Dennis "Denny" Payne III
Sep 12, 2026
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at First Lutheran Church, 1234 SW Fairlawn Road, Topeka, KS 66604, for Dennis C. Payne III (Denny). Denny died on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Denny was President and Chairman at Brier Payne Meade Insurance from 1977 until he retired in 2012.
He was born in Wichita, KS on...
Robert D Tolbert
Sep 9, 2026
Robert D. Tolbert, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away on September 9, 2026 at his home.
Family will receive guests for a visitation on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Dove Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW Wanamaker Rd, Topeka, KS 66610.
A Celebration of Life will be held on August 4, 2027 also at Dove.
Phyllis H. Silkey
Sep 8, 2026
Phyllis H. Silkey, 99, of Topeka, passed away on September 8, 2026.
She was born on May 15, 1927, in Jefferson County, KS and was the daughter of Edward and Minnie (Button) Buerman. Phyllis retired in 1988 from Kansas Power & Light and was a member of Lakeview Church of the Nazarene.
She married Don F. Silkey on June 9, 1946 at...
Ruth C. Budden
Sep 8, 2026
Ruth Colleen Budden, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
She was born June 12, 1940 in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of James S. and Otena M. (Anderson) Elliott. She graduated from Salina High School and received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree from Kansas State University.
She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Santa Fe Singers and...
Beverly A Willis
Sep 4, 2026
Beverly Ann Willis, 80 passed into eternal rest with the Lord on September 4, 2026 at Plaza West in Topeka, Kansas. Beverly was born on November 2, 1945, in Horton, Kansas. Her parents were James and Justine Willis (Compton) of Willis Kansas. Beverly attended elementary and high school in Willis, where she graduated in 1963. She then graduated from Highland...
