Obituaries

John Spencer

John Spencer

Jun 12, 2023

John Spencer, 66, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023.He was born August 24, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Ervin and Cecelia (Burks) Spencer.No services are scheduled. John is laid to rest at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka, KS. To leave a message for his family online, please visit the guestbook below.

Terrie Lee Pyle

Terrie Lee Pyle

Jun 9, 2023

Terrie Lee (McKeever) Pyle, 68, Topeka, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023.She was born November 27, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Harry and Rose (Patrick) McKeever. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1972 and attended Emporia State University.Terrie was employed with the Kansas Highway Patrol in the records department for several years, retiring in October 2019....

Lila Ann Williams

Lila Ann Williams

Jun 8, 2023

Lila Ann "Polly" Williams passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of June 8, 2023 at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka. She was 98 years old.Polly was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 3, 1925 to William H. and Anna R (Richter) Kern. She attended Harrison Elementary School and Roosevelt Junior High. She graduated with honors from Topeka...

Polly P. Collins

Polly P. Collins

Jun 8, 2023

Polly Pratt Collins left this earthly world on June 8, 2023. Polly was born on July 9, 1930 to Beulah Helstrom Pratt and Charles Pratt in Pratt, Kansas. Being Polly Pratt from Pratt was her catch phrase for many years.After high school graduation, Polly attended Kansas State Agricultural College (now Kansas State University), where she was a member of Pi...

Sharon Lee Robinson

Sharon Lee Robinson

Jun 7, 2023

Sharon Lee (Stone) Robinson unexpectedly passed away on June 7, 2023 in Topeka, Kansas.Sharon was born in Topeka on October 13, 1944 to John and Florence (Jeanneret) Stone.Sharon is survived by her husband Gary, son Kevin, daughter Renae Borden, grandsons Joshua and Jeremy Borden, and sister Charlotte Webb. Sisters Betty Allen, Eileen Bonjour, and Sandra Phinney preceded her.Sharon graduated from...

David Hendrick

David Hendrick

Jun 7, 2023

David Hendrick, 58, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023.Graveside Service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Topeka. To leave a message for his family online, please visit the guestbook below.

Christina Marie Nicklin

Christina Marie Nicklin

Jun 5, 2023

Christina Marie Nicklin, 39, of Topeka, passed away on June 5, 2023.She was born on September 26, 1983 to James and Cheri Spencer at Houston, TX. Christina is survived by her son; Dakota "Kody" James Nicklin, daughter; Kayla Marie Nicklin. Survivors also include Jim Spencer, (Father), Cheri Spencer (Mother), Sara Spencer. (bonus Mom), brother; Jason Scott Spencer (Hollie), nephew; Sawyer...

Larry Earl Shankles

Larry Earl Shankles

Jun 5, 2023

Larry Earl Shankles, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at KU Medical Center.He was born January 8, 1947, in Fort Scott, Kansas, the son of Cecil Paul and Helen (Palmer) Shankles. He graduated from Fort Scott Senior High School in 1965. After graduation, he attended the University of Kansas where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Engineering....

Kim Osborne

Kim Osborne

Jun 4, 2023

Kimberley "Kay" Osborne, 55, of Leavenworth, Kansas passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023.She was born October 4, 1967, in Amarillo, Texas, the daughter of Leonard and Glenda (Elliott) Osborne. She graduated from Topeka West High School. Kim was a jack of all trades. If there was something that you needed fixed, she would fix it! She loved helping out family...

Edwin Hays

Edwin Hays

Jun 1, 2023

Edwin D. Hays, 70, of Topeka, passed away on June 1, 2023. He was born on May 24, 1953 to Edd and Wilda (Berggren) Fanning in Wauneta, NE. Edwin worked as a carpenter for the majority of his adult life. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his free time. Edwin is survived by his sons; Thomas (Kaylee) Hays and Daniel...

Donnie Ray O'Brien

Donnie Ray O'Brien

May 31, 2023

Donald Ray "Donnie" O'Brien, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023.He was born December 19, 1938, in Overbrook, Kansas, the son of Andrew and Thelma (Snethen) O'Brien. He graduated from Overbrook High School in 1956. He continued his education at VoTech, studying Mechanics. Donnie worked for Wildcat Concrete Services where he was the Bridge Superintendent until his retirement....

Joseph John Lorson

Joseph John Lorson

May 30, 2023

Joseph John Lorson, 61, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023.John was born October 6, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Thomas and Anita (Kampman) Lorson. He graduated from Hayden High School and attended classes at Washburn University.He married Kayla Schonlaw in 1987 at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Topeka, Kansas. They later separated after...

Austin H. Lorson

Austin H. Lorson

May 27, 2023

Austin Heath Lorson, 33, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023.He was born October 1, 1989, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Kayla (Schonlaw) Lorson. He graduated from Topeka West High School and attended classes at Washburn University. During high school, Austin was on the wrestling team and competed at the state level. He was an avid...

Constance Hope Widdell

Constance Hope Widdell

May 27, 2023

Constance Hope Widdell, 84, of Topeka passed away on May 27, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Pekin, Illinois. She was born on February 17, 1939 to Erwin Leslie and Erma Blanche (Feaster) Meeks in Canton, Illinois. She attended Washington High School in Washington, Illinois and furthered her business education in San Diego California, graduating in 1960.She married Richard A....

Lyle D. Florence

Lyle D. Florence

May 27, 2023

Lyle D. Florence, 89, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away May 27, 2023, at Midland Care Hospice House of Topeka.Lyle was born February 23, 1934, south of Onaga, Kansas, the son of Clarence "Slim" and Tressie P. (Burdette) Florence. He attended schools in Onaga, graduating from Onaga High School in the class of 1952. He married his loving wife, Lois (Flood)...

Darryl Lynn Coleman

Darryl Lynn Coleman

May 24, 2023

Darryl Lynn Coleman, 63, was killed tragically May 24, 2023. He was the youngest of three sons born to Donald S. and Mary E. Coleman, both of whom preceded him in death. Darryl was a life-long resident of Topeka, Kansas. He attended Whitson Elementary School, Capper Junior High School, and Topeka West High School. He graduated from Topeka West and...

Debra Kay Simmons

Debra Kay Simmons

May 24, 2023

Debra Simmons died on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 10, 1956, to Doyle and Erma Pack. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents.Debbie is survived by son, Kevin; daughter, Krista (Brian) Williams; grandchildren, Natalee, Nicole, Konnor (Mary) and Nikki; special aunt and uncle, Ray and Sharon Pack of Salina; and cousins, other...

Ione Frank

Ione Frank

May 22, 2023

Edith "Ione" Frank passed away peacefully early in the morning on May 22nd at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka, Kansas after spending the prior day surrounded by her family.Ione was born August 20, 1933, in Clay Center, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Oscar and Edith Wiberg. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Gerald E. Frank who...

Betty Jean Schirmer

Betty Jean Schirmer

May 21, 2023

Memorial services will be held on Thursday May 25th at 11:00 am at Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Funeral Home for Betty Jean Schirmer, 98, Overbrook, KS, who passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 21st, 2023, at an Overbrook care facility.She was born April 29th, 1925, in rural Douglas County, to Leonard and Thelma (Woodruff) Warren. She graduated from Overbrook High School and...

Dennis S. Lamberd

Dennis S. Lamberd

May 21, 2023

Dennis "Birdog" Sheridan Lamberd, 82, passed on May 21st, in Topeka, KS. He was born August 1, 1940 in St. Joseph, MO to Orval and Mary (Coyle) Lamberd. He spent most of his youth in Hays, KS, graduating from Hays High School in 1958. He maintained close relationships with his friends from high school throughout his life. He honorably served...

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