James Edward Fitzgerald
May 6, 2025
James Edward Fitzgerald, Topeka, passed away at the age of 102 at McCrite Plaza. James was born October 25, 1922, at the family farm home near Valencia, Kansas, the fourth son of nine children of Leslie T. and Lydia B. (Kresie) Fitzgerald.
James attended school at the West Union Grade School and graduated from Rossville High School. He received an agricultural...
Betty Lou Hunter
May 4, 2025
Betty L. Hunter, 87, of Topeka, passed away surrounded by loved ones in her home on Sunday, May 4th, 2025
She was born on November 30, 1937 to Melvin and Carol (Brandt) Smith in North Hollywood, CA. Upon moving to Oregon with her family, she attended Nyssa High School in Nyssa, Oregon and graduated in 1955.
On April 28, 1965, she married...
Ruth Christine Holloway
May 3, 2025
Ruth “Tina” Holloway passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 3, 2025, from complications created by dementia. Tina was 90 years old and very loved by her family.
Tina was born on April 2, 1935, at home in a one room cabin near Rover, Missouri, in Oregon County. She was the first of three daughters and two...
James William Roglitz
Apr 28, 2025
James William Roglitz, 89,of Topeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 28, 2025 at his home.
He was born on January 21, 1936 to William and Zuma (Euwer) Roglitz in Topeka, KS.
James worked as a Phone Tech for AT&T after 38 years of service. After retirement he enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His favorite hobby was camping.
On...
Danielle "Dani" Renner
Apr 22, 2025
Danielle, better known as Dani, Leigh Renner, 40, of Topeka, Kansas passed away surrounded by love on April 22nd, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Topeka, Kansas, to Thomas Blair Morehead and Billie Jane Relihan, Danielle attended Topeka West High School and graduated in 2002. She then went on to attend Washburn University and, after graduation, accepted a...
Vernon Madorin
Apr 22, 2025
Vernon Dean Madorin, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on April 22, 2025, at Midland Care Hospice, at the age of 87. Born on May 28, 1937, in Valley Falls, Kansas, Vernon lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and a genuine love for his family.
For over 30 years, Vernon worked as a digger and foreman...
Roslyn McHenry
Apr 19, 2025
Roslyn Kaye McHenry passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, at the University of Kansas Hospital.
Roslyn is survived by her devoted husband, Bryce; her children, Sean (Cheryl) and Holli Epperly (Justin); her grandchildren, Guy, Lena, and Margo; and her brothers, Jim Prater (Sheri) and Ben Prater (Chanda). She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ardyce; sister Elisha;...
Kim Brown
Apr 19, 2025
Kim Michelle Brown, born December 31, 1958, in Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family who shared loving and happy memories with her in her final days.
Kim was a woman of deep faith, resilient spirit, and an unmatched heart for others. Raised with a strong belief in God, she lived a life of love, generosity, and joy. A proud...
Carla Denise Turkin
Apr 17, 2025
Carla Denise Turkin passed away on April 17, 2025, at the age of 63. Born on April 30, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, she embraced life with a spirit full of love and joy that will forever resonate with those who knew her.
Carla dedicated her life as a devoted homemaker, cultivating a warm and nurturing environment for her family. She was...
Charles Eberhart
Apr 16, 2025
Charles E. Eberhart, a beloved figure known for his unwavering dedication, peacefully passed away on April 16, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Alta Vista, Kansas, and would go on to lead a life filled with service, passion, and love.
Charles proudly served in the United States Army and Army Reserves for 24 years, achieving...
Ruth Wieland
Apr 13, 2025
Ruth Maxine Wieland, 96, of Topeka, passed away on April 13, 2025 surrounded by love.
Born on May 18, 1928, to Marvin and Thelma Boyce, Ruth's journey began in the heart of Emporia, where she flourished as a student. After completing her education at Emporia High School, Ruth pursued her passion for teaching at Emporia Teacher’s College, a calling that would...
Gloria A. Ford
Apr 13, 2025
Gloria Ann Ford passed away April 13, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas. Gloria was born in St. John, Kansas to Fred N. Hammer and Anita Helen (Cotton) Hammer. She spent most of her life in Ulysses, Kansas. Gloria married Jack H. Ford at First United Methodist Church in Ulysses. They later moved to Topeka, Kansas, where they spent the remainder of...
Mary Lucille (Lou) Roche (Melton)
Apr 11, 2025
Mary Lucille (Lou) Roche (Melton)
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Mary Lucille Roche, 52, of Delia, Kansas on Friday April 11th, 2025. Mary was born October 10th, 1972, in Kansas City, Kansas to parents Lawrence and Elsie Melton. Her family later moved to Sylvia, Kansas where she was raised. Mary attended Fairfield Schools from 1988-1991....
Arnulfo Villegas Sr.
Apr 9, 2025
Arnulfo Villegas, 89, of Topeka, peacefully passed away on April 9, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 1, 1936 in Topeka, Kansas to Guadalupe and Maria (Reynosa) Villegas.
At the age of 12 he quit school to go to work to help support his family. One of the jobs he had was working in construction at...
Philip Lindsey Tysinger
Apr 8, 2025
It is with deep sorrow, yet with gratitude for a life well-lived, that we announce the passing of Philip L Tysinger, on April 8, 2025, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by loved ones in Topeka, KS. He can now rest in heavenly peace.
He was born on January 31, 1948 to Elmo and Gladys (Copley) Tysinger in Durham,...
Mollie Searcy
Apr 8, 2025
Topeka Kansas Mollie Burns Hammond Searcy Mollie went to meet Jesus on April 8th 2025. She passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home, under the care of Midland Hospice and her daughter Venita Sanderson and son in law Robin Sanderson.
Mollie was born in the small community of Gerster, Missouri on March 29th,1931 to Charles and Stella Burns. Mollie...
Donald Eugene Dugan
Apr 7, 2025
Donald Eugene Dugan, 83, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 7, 2025, at his home.
Don was born on September 30, 1941, in Winfield, KS, the son of Lawrence and Glenda (Buker) Dugan. He graduated from Winfield High School in 1958. Following high school, he proudly joined the United States Navy.
Over the course of 50 years, Don owned and operated Kamper...
Alice May Barron
Apr 7, 2025
Alice was a jazzy lady.
You may however, remember her as a loyal friend with a quick welcoming smile. Or, the Alice who loved to sketch, and sometimes painted landscapes of the Collegiate Peaks that surrounded Alice and Jim’s second home in Buena Vista, Colorado. Maybe you enjoyed a hot fudge sundae with her, because ice cream was a daily obsession....
Roma Joyce Skaggs
Apr 6, 2025
Roma Joyce (Collett) Skaggs, 85, passed away on April 6, 2025 at Goshen Home Care in Shawnee, Kansas.
She was born on December 1, 1939 to Henry and Ethel (Higgins) Collett in Marion, Kansas. She enjoyed being one of 9 siblings in this large farm family. She was the 5th of 5 girls and the 6th child born to the couple....
Marie Florence Eubank
Mar 31, 2025
On March 31, 2025, Marie Eubank passed away after a long and active life of 99 years and 4 months.
Marie Florence Rigdon Eubank was born in Gladstone, New Mexico on November 22, 1925 to Edwin W. and Sadie (Pirtle) Rigdon. After the untimely death of her father in 1926, Marie traveled by covered wagon with her mother and older brother...
