Richard Steven Johnson Sr
Mar 2, 2026
Richard Steven Johnson Sr, 84, Topeka, died March 2, 2026 at his home.
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A visitation will be held from 10:00am to 11:00am Monday March 9, 2026 at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home. The service will follow at 11:00am, and he will be laid to rest at Memorial Park Cemetery following the service.
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Zoemel Colette Reed
Mar 2, 2026
Zoemel Colette (Collins) Reed, 72, of Topeka, passed away peaceful Monday, March 2, 2026.
She was born November 16, 1953, in Texarkana, Arkansas, the daughter of Elon and Delores Collins.
Zoemel dedicated a number of years in food service with the Topeka Public School system.
She was a faithful member of Faith Temple Church of Topeka. She enjoyed singing in the church choir...
Clarence "Tom" Hartwich Jr.
Feb 28, 2026
Clarence “Tom” Hartwich Jr., age 81, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Riverside, California, he was the son of Clarence Sr. and Ethel Hartwich (Holdren). Tom's educational journey began with attending Topeka schools. He attended Wentworth Military Academy for 2 years, and contnued at Silverlake High School where he graduated....
Nadine Ardis Albrecht
Feb 27, 2026
Nadine Ardis Albrecht, 92, died February 27, 2026 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.
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Donations in her honor may be made to either Faith Lutheran Church or St. John's Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund.
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Jacob Isaac Perron
Feb 27, 2026
Jacob "Jake" Isaac Perron, born on January 6, 1997, in Newton, Kansas, passed away on February 27, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. His journey through life, though far too brief, was filled with laughter, love, and a sweet and gentle spirit that touched the hearts of everyone who knew him.
Jacob graduated from Washburn Rural High School. He was known as a...
William "Bill" C. Farris
Feb 26, 2026
William “Bill” Clay Farris, of Topeka, KS departed this world for eternal life with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 26, 2026 at Oakley Place, surrounded by family.
Bill was born on October 31, 1948 to Clyde C. and Anna “Louise” Farris in Bonham, TX. He is survived by his daughter Melanie Warner (son-in-law Mark Warner, grandkids Anna, Noah,...
Steven Parks Johnson
Feb 22, 2026
Steven Parks Johnson was born in Topeka, Kansas, on April 21, 1944 to Thomas R. and Velma S. (Kout) Johnson and passed away, surrounded by loved ones on February 22, 2026. He attended Highland Park schools and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1962. He continued his education at Baker University as a member of Delta Tau Delta and...
Rita Adams
Feb 16, 2026
Rita Christine Adams, 71, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on February 16th, 2026, surrounded by love.
Born on November 11th, 1954, in Parsons, Kansas, Rita was the daughter of Donald and Mina Adams (Baker). From her earliest days, she exhibited an extraordinary affinity for the arts, particularly music and theatre. By just five years old, she was playing the piano -...
Janice Marie Powell
Feb 16, 2026
Janice M. Powell (née O’Neill), a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on February 16, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.
Jan was born on May 9, 1950, in Leavenworth, Kansas, to Francis Howard O’Neill and Betty Jean (Scoville) O’Neill. Proud of her heritage, she carried...
Jeanette Marie North
Feb 13, 2026
Jeanette Marie North, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in her hometown of Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 74. She was born on December 11, 1951, the daughter of Lawrence and Agnes (Lysek) Hafner.
Jeanette was proud to be a graduate of Hayden High School, furthering her education at Kaw Area Technical School,...
Alvin Dean Johnson
Feb 13, 2026
Alvin Dean Johnson, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family.Dean was born on March 3, 1944, in Junction City, Kansas, to Alvin B. and Ruth E. Johnson. He graduated from Junction City High School in 1962, where he was honored as a Putnam Scholar. He continued his education at Kansas...
Carolyn H. Duffer
Feb 12, 2026
Carolyn Mayer Duffer passed away on February 12th, 2026. She was born March 3, 1928 in rural Wetmore, KS to Harvey and Rose (Wegman) Mayer Sr. Carolyn graduated from Wetmore High School in 1945. After graduation she worked at the Quartermaster Depot in KC, MO and the State Board of Health in Topeka.
She married William J. Duffer on May 31,...
Becky Griffy Mathers
Feb 7, 2026
Becky Griffy Mathers passed away on February 7th, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born November 28, 1933 to Elva and George Griffy in Topeka, Kansas.
Becky married Donald Eugene Mathers December 26, 1954. They both grew up in the Oakland area of Topeka and attended Topeka High School together. Donald joined the ROTC while attending Washburn University, and became...
James A. Rush
Feb 7, 2026
James (Jim) Albert Rush, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, surrounded by family. Jim was born on January 27, 1948, the son of Allen and Margaret (Hill) Rush. After graduating from Hayden High School in 1966, Jim served six years as a medic in the U.S. Army Reserves.
In 1969, Jim was employed by Adams Business Forms...
Jancy Campbell Pettit
Feb 6, 2026
Jancy Sue Campbell Pettit died peacefully on February 6, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas, surrounded by her children, following three separate cancer battles.
Born June 8, 1953, in Topeka, Jancy later moved to Manhattan, Kansas, where she graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in fine arts and was a proud member of Pi Beta Phi.
Art was at the center of...
Virginia Ann Vogel Wallace
Feb 5, 2026
Virginia Ann Vogel Wallace
Virginia was born August 21, 1935 at her grandparents’ home in Morrowville, Kansas, to Richard George and Thelma Irene Waterman Vogel. She grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School in 1953. Her husband, Douglass Stuart Wallace, also attended THS, where their love of music brought them together: she was the pianist who most often accompanied...
Robert L."Bob" Edwards
Feb 5, 2026
Robert L Edwards, 91, entered paradise February 5, 2026 while under hospice care at FW Huston Senior Living Center in Winchester, Kansas. Bob was the son of FG and Gertrude (Mulinax) Edwards, born May 24, 1934 in Oskaloosa, Kansas. He was a student of Valley Falls schools, graduating in 1952. On January 1, 1953 Bob married Alice Jeanne Shaver. They...
Audrey Marie Chestnut
Feb 5, 2026
Audrey Marie Chestnut, 100, of Topeka, passed away on February 5, 2026 at Midland Care Hospice House.
She was born on October 13, 1925 to Clyde and Laura (McCaig) Yarger in Centralia, Kansas.
Audrey worked as a Secretary for Trinity Presbyterian Church for over 14 years.
On August 21, 1948 she married Glenn Chestnut. Audrey and Glenn lived in Topeka, Kansas.
She was a...
Thomas Leon Miller
Feb 3, 2026
Thomas (Tom) L. Miller, born October 12, 1934, in Utica, Kansas, to F.C. (Clark) and Hazel Miller, passed away February 3, 2026, at Aldersgate Village Home Plus, in Topeka Kansas.
A man of great achievement and dedication, Tom's life was marked by his unwavering commitment to education, community service, and leadership.
Tom graduated from Oakley High School in 1952 and pursued higher...
Jacob Lewis Huyett, Jr.
Feb 2, 2026
Jacob “Jake” Lewis Huyett Jr. was born on July 15, 1931, and passed away on February 1, 2026.
A graduate of Topeka High School, Jake proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in Korea.
He married Carol Mize, the couple divorced. He later married Donna Moore.
Jake learned the art of meat cutting while working at his father’s family grocery store, which began...
