Janet Lynne Diehl Corwin
Apr 20, 2024
Janet Lynne Diehl Corwin was born on May 29, 1950 in Kansas City, KS to Barbara and Maurice Diehl. She passed away on April 20, 2024. Janet attended the University of Kansas from 1968 to 1973, earning a bachelor’s degree in K-12 Music Education. While at KU, she met Dean Corwin when she had the good fortune of needing a...
Wayne Spencer
Apr 20, 2024
Wayne Spencer, 86, of Prairie Village, KS, passed away on April 20th, 2024. Wayne was born on March 14, 1938 to Harold and Rosemary Spencer in Wichita, KS. After Wayne graduated from Manhattan High School in 1956, he went on to study Pre-Med at Kansas State University, graduating in 1960. From there he went on to study medicine at the...
James D. Bassett
Apr 17, 2024
James “Denny” Bassett, 86, of Dover, Kansas passed away late in the morning of April 17, 2024 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on September 2, 1937 to James and Frances (Carlat) Bassett in Topeka, Kansas. Family lore claims he was the first baby from Dover born in a hospital. Jim married the love of his life,...
Barbara Jean Stansbury
Apr 16, 2024
Barbara Jean Stansbury, 82, of Topeka, passed away at Lexington Assisted Living in Topeka on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. She was born July 13, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, to Burton F. Deller Jr. and Nellie M. (Stuckey). She attended Grant Grade School, Curtis Junior High and graduated from Topeka High School in May, 1959. Barbara was married to Clarence Walstrom...
Sean Jameson Conn Garrett Mcclure
Apr 16, 2024
Sean Jameson Conn Garrett McClure, beloved son, brother, father and friend passed away in his home on April 16, 2024 at the age of 27. Sean was born on June 6, 1996 in Topeka, KS to Ryan McClure and Amber Mustard (Garrett). Sean was known for his infectious laughter, inquisitive mind and unwavering loyalty to his loved ones. Sean loved...
Virginia Lee Mansfield
Apr 15, 2024
Virginia Lee Wells Mansfield was born July 15,1926 to George Ernest Wells and Edith Dorothy Miller Wells. She grew up in Topeka. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1944. She married V. Victor Mansfield on July 16, 1944. They had four children: Phillip Mansfield, Thomas Mansfield, Gerald Mansfield and Nancy Mansfield Merritt. They were divorced in1959. Virginia was graduated...
Robert A. Forster
Apr 13, 2024
Robert A. Forster, 74, of Meriden, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was born June 7, 1949, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Louis and Pauline (Robinson) Forster. Robert worked for Santa Fe and KDOT. Robert married Judith "Claire" Forster on January 18, 1975 in Topeka, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Judith "Claire" Forster; children, Bret Forster,...
Patricia Ann "Pattie" Scroggins
Apr 12, 2024
Patricia Ann Scroggins, 63, of Topeka, passed away on April 12, 2024. A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, 2:00 pm at the Salvation Army Church, 1320 SE 6th St, Topeka, KS 66607. To share a memory of Patricia or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Lois Maxine Johnson
Apr 10, 2024
Lois Johnson, 94, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away after a short illness Wednesday, April 10. 2024 at Midland Hospice House with family by her side. She was born December 28, 1929 in Soldier, Ks, the daughter of George and Gertie (Flanders) Scheidegger. Lois graduated from Soldier High School in 1947. Lois worked briefly at National Reserve Life...
Patricia "Pat" L. Vines
Apr 7, 2024
Patricia “Pat” Lee Vines, 93, of Holton, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born October 27, 1931, in Cawker City, Kansas, the daughter of Howard and Freda (Norton) Beam. She graduated from Nortonville High School in 1949. After graduation, she went to business college in Lawrence, Kansas. Patricia worked for the State of Kansas as a Punch Key...
Joan Weiser
Apr 6, 2024
Joan (Bechtel) Weiser was born 92 years ago in Manhattan, Kansas to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bechtel. There she also met the love of her life and husband, Richard (deceased) of 53 years. She is survived by three children, Julie Weber (Dr. Michael) of Topeka, Rick Weiser (Mindy) of Overland Park, Kansas and Mary Hamilton (Dr. Scott) of Topeka; 10...
Amy Elizabeth (Weinkauf) Thomas
Apr 6, 2024
Amy Elizabeth (Weinkauf) Thomas, 52, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. She was born November 17, 1971, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Gary and Irene (Ahlers) Weinkauf. She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, where she was baptized on December 12, 1971 by Rev. J.G. Jacobson and was confirmed on Palm Sunday, March...
Marilyn Jane (Libby) Johnson
Apr 4, 2024
Marilyn Jane (Libby) Johnson, 99, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024.She was born September 15, 1924, in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Roy and Frances (Guy) Libby. She graduated Paseo High School in 1941 and attended business college in Kansas City.On November 22, 1947 she married Charlie R. Johnson in Kansas City, Missouri. They were blessed with...
Willard Martin Hasty, Jr.
Apr 3, 2024
Willard Martin Hasty, Jr., 81, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024.He was born December 27, 1942, in Chanute, Kansas, the son of Willard A., Sr. and Mary Ellen (Kirby) Hasty. Willard was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War.He was a member of First Church of the Nazarene. In February 2000, he married Patricia Kay Hasty in...
Gerald Whipple
Apr 2, 2024
Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Whipple, 62, of Topeka, suddenly passed away on April 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on March 23, 1962 in Fort Yates, ND, he is an enrolled member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. Jerry retired two years ago from a long and successful career as a Systems Analyst. In Topeka he worked for Stormont...
Jacqueline Kathryn Brittain
Mar 29, 2024
Jacqueline "Jackie" Kathryn Brittain, 99, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024.She was born December 16, 1924, in Osage City, Kansas, the daughter of John and Vera (Parkin) Wagg. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1942 and attended classes at Emporia State University. Jackie married Kenneth L. Brittain on June 4, 1943, in Osage City and they...
Carolyn Montgomery
Mar 27, 2024
Carolyn Montgomery, 75, of Topeka, passed away on March 27, 2024 in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on February 26, 1949 to James and Georgia (Shields) Spiker here in Topeka, Kansas. Carolyn worked as a food technology lab technician at Hills Pet Nutrition for 24 years. On May 29, 1987, she married Theodore "Ted" Montgomery. Carolyn and Ted lived in...
Alexandra Nataly Wright
Mar 25, 2024
A choice daughter of God, Alexandra "Cindy" Wright, 49, of Topeka, returned home to Him on March 25, 2024. She was born on November 27, 1974, to Jose Sejas and Liliana Mendoza in La Paz, Bolivia. Alexandra moved to Miami, Florida in her teen years and was very proud to become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America...
Esther Louise Toburen
Mar 25, 2024
Esther Louise Toburen, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024.She was born October 17, 1939, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of David and Gladys (Purkeypile) Coffman. She graduated from Topeka High School.Esther married Dwaine Merle Toburen on November 5, 1956 in Blue Rapids, KS. They welcomed four children, Rodney, Randy, Anita and Diana. Together Dwaine and Esther, enjoyed...
Rodney Alan Chmidling
Mar 22, 2024
Rodney Alan Chmidling, 58, passed away Friday, March 22nd, 2024. He was born November 15, 1965 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Francis J. Chmidling and Patricia A. (Chmidling) Clark. Rodney is survived by his mother, Pat Clark; brother, Tim Chmidling of Berryton, KS; sister, Sherry (David) Umscheid of Eudora, KS; step brothers, Dave, Tim and Bruce Clark; step sister,...
