Ruby D. Unruh
Apr 16, 2026
Ruby Diana Unruh, 97, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026.
She was born February 27, 1929, in Burrton, Kansas, the daughter of David and Adina (Flickner) Schrag. She graduated from Norwich High School. After graduation, she furthered her education at Bethel College, earning her Bachelors Degree in Education.
Ruby married Allison Arlo Unruh on May 23, 1954 in Kingman, KS....
J. R. Campbell
Apr 15, 2026
J. R. Campbell, 84, Topeka, died April 15, 2026.
A full obituary is pending as well as memorial service information (services will be held at Countryside United Methodist Church), please check back.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to:
The Australia Zoo (founded by Steve Irwin), Countryside United Methodist Church, or an animal charity of your choosing.
Cora Mae Reynolds
Apr 13, 2026
Cora Mae Reynolds passed away on Monday, April 13th 2026, at the remarkable age of 92, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on November 12th, 1933 in Nash Oklahoma, the daughter of Floyd and Marcella Hayes (Gibson). Growing up she attended Nash high school in Nash, Oklahoma and then went on to further her education at Enid Business College...
Bertha Mae Thomas
Apr 13, 2026
Bertha Mae Thomas, 95, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026.
She was born January 30, 1931, in Dover, Kansas, the daughter of Edgar William and Rowena Pearl (Carmichael) Fisher. She graduated from Highland Park High School. Bertha continued her education at Washburn University.
Bertha dedicated more than 40 years to the Credit Bureau of Topeka. She worked her way up...
Raymond J. Wujcik Jr
Apr 12, 2026
Raymond J. Wujcik Jr, USAF Retired, born on August 7, 1944, in Somerville, New Jersey, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2026, at the Midland Care Hospice House.
A graduate of Hunterdon High School in New Jersey, Raymond embarked upon a path of honorable service when he joined the United States Air Force in 1963. Over the course of a remarkable...
JoAnn Myers, MD
Apr 11, 2026
JoAnn Myers, 97, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026.
She was born November 16, 1928, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of Oliver and Leila (Nevin) Myers.
JoAnn earned her Medical Doctorate from the Kansas University School of Medicine. Following her time at KU, she completed her postgraduate psychiatry residency and fellowship at the Menninger School of Psychiatry, Topeka, KS.
Following the...
Betty Lou Varner
Apr 10, 2026
Betty Lou Varner, 91, Berryton, died on April 10, 2026 at her home.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Younger.
Cremation is planned, and no services are scheduled at this time.
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Russell John Lindgren
Apr 9, 2026
Russell John Lindgren, 78, formerly of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026.
He was born August 14, 1947, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Russell and Juanita (Cottrel) Lindgren. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1965, and received his bachelor’s degree from Washburn University in 1969. That same year, Russ was drafted and served in the United States Army...
John Purcell
Apr 8, 2026
John Darrell Purcell, 85, passed away at his home on April 8, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born November 15, 1940, in Horton, Kansas, the son of John W. and Aeneita (Clark) Purcell.
John graduated from Horton High School in 1958, attended Highland Community College, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Kansas State University in 1962, and later...
Ellen L. Duckworth
Apr 7, 2026
Ellen L. Duckworth, 78, Topeka, died on April 7, 2026 at her home, with loved ones by her side.
Cremation is planned, and family is planning a Celebration of Life at a later date.
Jay Scott Newkirk
Apr 2, 2026
Jay Scott Newkirk passed away on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. He was born on December 12, 1967 (his mother’s birthday as well), to Tilman and Joy (Sibley) Newkirk in Amarillo, Texas where he spent his childhood.
After completing his high school education, the family moved to Topeka, Kansas. Jay attended Washburn University and Wichita State while working as a waiter. Jay...
Kevin David Hamm
Apr 1, 2026
Kevin Hamm, 74, died on April 1, 2026 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
A full obituary is pending, please check back later
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Jean Hackathorn
Apr 1, 2026
Jean Hackathorn, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
She was born June 18, 1934, in Alma, Kansas, the daughter of Richard and Elsie (Coxen) Lindburg. She attended Highland Park High School.
Jean worked for the state of Kansas as an Administrative Assistant. Before working for the State of Kansas, she enjoyed being able to stay home with her children.
In...
Alice Vernon
Apr 1, 2026
Alice Avonne Vernon passed away on April 1st, 2026.
She was born in Moline, Kansas on June 23, 1933, the daughter of Lawrence and Zelma (Carter) Terry. She grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School, and earning a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from Washburn University. In high school and college, she was a member of volleyball, basketball, and...
Janyth Darleen Lueker
Mar 30, 2026
Janyth Darleen Lueker (Reed), 78, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on Sunday, March 29th, 2026. She was born on August 5th, 1947, in Fort Worth, Texas, the daughter of Jack and Dorthy Reed (Fletcher).
In her childhood, Jan spent significant time in both Clovis and Farmington, New Mexico, and with her grandparents in Muenster, Texas. She graduated in 1965 from Lawrence...
Beryl Dean Schley
Mar 29, 2026
Beryl D. Schley, 91, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026.
He was born September 17, 1934, in Cavour, South Dakota, the son of Sylvester and Belva (Kelley) Schley.
Beryl married Evelyn Leone Gilbert on November 27, 1954 in Yale, South Dakota. They were inseparable and went everywhere together. To their union in marriage, they have six children, Rick, Gary, Sandy,...
Mary Ann Starbuck
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Ann Starbuck (Morie), passed away peacefully on her birthday, March 29, 2026, in Topeka, surrounded by her loved ones and on her own terms. Born on March 29, 1939, in Beardstown, Illinois, Mary Ann’s life was marked by unwavering dedication, boundless love, and a vibrant spirit that touched all that knew her.
A proud graduate of Highland Park High School...
Travis Lee Hansen
Mar 27, 2026
Travis Lee Hansen, 50, Meriden, died March 27, 2026, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center surrounded by those who loved him.
He was born April 5, 1975, at Hadley Medical Center in Hays, the son of Lavern “Lee” and Donna (Rogers) Hansen.
He was joined in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Robin Marie Beneda on March 27, 1999. Together...
Catherine Ann Bowden
Mar 26, 2026
Catherine Ann "Katie" Bowden (née Smithers) 92, Holton, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted Christian, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, in Holton, Kansas. She was 92 years old.
She was born on October 14, 1933, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Katie earned many honors in academics and vocal music before graduating from Fond du Lac High School in...
Jill Glyn Herzog
Mar 21, 2026
Jill Glyn Herzog died 21 March 2026.
Born 15 October 1946 to Jesse & Loretta (Hart) McKethen in Topeka, Kansas.
After graduating Topeka High School in 1964, she married 08 February 1966 Norman Clayton Whyrick in Topeka to they had a son, Richard Arland Whyrick. They divorced 05 January 1968. Later, she married the love of her life, Robert Eugene Herzog 07...
