Yancy Ja'Quan Tremel Whitehead
Mar 8, 2025
Yancy Ja’Quan Tremel Whitehead, 22, of Topeka, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born January 21, 2003 in Topeka, the son of Zack Johnson and Tricia M. Whitehead.
Yancy attended Topeka Public Schools. He was Baptized at True Light Ministries in 2019. He was employed by Mars Chocolate in Topeka. He was very active...
Cherry Ingles Morgan Collins
Mar 8, 2025
Cherry Ingles Morgan Collins, 78, of Maple Hill, Kansas passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.
Cherry was born November 23, 1946, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of James Roy and Margaret Glover Moore. She was raised in multiple locations before graduating high school in Parker, Kansas. She often said her favorite place from childhood was living in a rustic cabin...
Gerald "Jeremy" Miller
Mar 8, 2025
Gerald "Jeremy" Miller, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 16, 1938.
Jeremy was an Air Force Veteran. He grew up in Minneapolis, Kansas. Jeremy earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education and taught school in Lawrence and later was employed by KNI where he retired. He later was employed as...
Dr. Edward R Wood
Mar 8, 2025
Dr. Edward Russell Wood, 75, of Topeka, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born December 9, 1949, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of Gary and Marge (Kammerer) Wood. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Spanish before earning his medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine....
Charles Frederick Stark, Sr.
Mar 5, 2025
Charles Frederick Stark, Sr., 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
He was born May 15, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Frederick Ovid and Thelma Lee (VanDyne) Stark. He was a 1964 graduate of Washington High School in Kansas City, KS and Kansas City Kansas Community College. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam...
Trevor Lee Lane
Mar 4, 2025
Trevor Lee Lane, 38, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
He was born February 1, 1987, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Larry Lane Jr. and Tina Creollo-Bodine. Brother of Lanae Lane, Wyatt Darveaux and Garett Darveaux. He graduated from Seaman High School in 2005.
Trevor was a beloved son, grandson, great-grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend. His kind...
Debbie Shaughnessy
Mar 4, 2025
Debbie Shaughnessy, known to her close acquaintances as "Debbie Cakes" or "Debbie Doo" and to her countless friends as simply "Mom," decided on March 4, 2025, that this world just wasn't big enough for her enormous personality. So, in true Debbie fashion, she dramatically exited stage left—probably with jazz hands—leaving Lee’s Summit, MO, with significantly less energy (and likely a...
Charles H. Colter
Mar 4, 2025
Charles H. Colter, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Healthcare Resort in Topeka. He was born October 19, 1938 in Rossville, Kansas, the son of Homer C. and Velma E. (Startup) Colter.
Charles attended Topeka High School. He was an Army Veteran. He was employed by Adams Business Forms for over 47 years before retiring on...
Rita D. Stapleton
Mar 2, 2025
Rita D. Stapleton, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born June 25, 1953 in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Fletcher and Addie (Hopkins) Weaver.
Rita graduated from Highland Park High School. She was employed by as a Secretary for both USD 501 Topeka Public Schools and USD 450 Shawnee Heights School Districts. She was a...
Douglas Lynn Young
Mar 2, 2025
Douglas L. Young, 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1954, in Topeka, KS, to Francis and Jane (Miltonberger) Young.
Doug graduated from Holton High School in 1973 and remained an active alumnus of Washburn University. He worked for Evergy for 41 years at the Tecumseh and Jeffrey Energy Centers, retiring...
Mary Jane Musselman
Mar 2, 2025
Mary Jane (Sanberg) Musselman, age 91 passed away on March 2nd 2025 in Topeka. Born in Clyde Ks. On August 16th 1933 to Irl and Magaret Sanberg. She was a graduate of Clay Center High School in 1951.
She married Lawrence Musselman on August 26th 1951. They lived on a farm in Clay Center until 1961 until they moved to Topeka....
Lee Ann Casey Smith
Mar 1, 2025
Lee Ann Casey Smith, born May 21, 1957, of San Diego, formally of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2025.
She leaves behind husband Claude Smith; 3 children Donisha Jones, D.J. Johnson & Andre Smith; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, all of San Diego; 2 sisters Linda Casey & Lisa Dinwiddie; 1 brother, Billy Casey; 3 nephews Gage &...
Belinda Marie Rentie
Mar 1, 2025
Belinda Marie Rentie, born on January 31, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, in her beloved hometown. A dedicated nurse for over 40 years, Belinda committed her life to caring for others, embodying a tough exterior that belied a deeply caring and helpful nature. She touched countless lives with her compassionate spirit, always eager...
Judith Annette Roettgen
Mar 1, 2025
Judith Annette Roettgen, fondly known as Judy, passed away on March 1, 2025, in Overbrook, Kansas, at the age of 86. Born on September 2, 1938, in Topeka. Judy led a life marked by her unwavering dedication to others and a profound love for her family.
Judy’s career in nursing was a notable achievement, as she earned her CNA Nursing degree...
Wanda Darlene Prosser
Feb 28, 2025
Wanda Darlene Prosser, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025 surrounded by her family.
She was born December 23, 1937, in Augusta, Kansas, the daughter of Alvin and Myrtle (Williams) Mullin. She graduated from Augusta High School in 1955.
Wanda married Harold B. Prosser on June 11, 1956 in Augusta KS, they were married for 68 years. Harold survives. Other...
Greg R. Duffens
Feb 27, 2025
Greg Robert Duffens, 74, of Topeka, Kansas passed away February 27, 2025 after an extended illness.
Greg was born April 19, 1950 in Topeka. He was the son of Robert E. Duffens and Madeline Hardesty. Greg graduated from Topeka West High School and Washburn University where he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.
Greg was married to Jane Garhan Duffens for...
Vernie D. Covert, Sr.
Feb 27, 2025
Vernie D. Covert, Sr., age 83, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at a local hospital. Born on October 17, 1941, in Topeka, he was the son of Dean and Lula (Moberly) Covert.
Vernie graduated from Highland Park High School and, alongside his wife Ruthie, owned and operated Covert's Wrecker Service and Covert’s Drywall for over 40 years....
Margie June Spiers
Feb 25, 2025
Margie June Spiers of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born on February 13, 1946 to Ira and Lela Spiers of Oakley, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University in 1969 and Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia) in 1972. She lived a life filled with love, curiosity, and dedication to her...
Leo Russell Hines
Feb 25, 2025
Leo Russell Hines, a cherished member of his family and a dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, at the age of 100. Born on February 6, 1925, in Superior, Nebraska, Leo lived a full and impactful life, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by many.
A proud alumnus of the University of Kansas,...
Randal "Randy" Lynn Davis
Feb 24, 2025
Randal “Randy” Lynn Davis, age 60, of Lawrence passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1964, in Topeka, the son of Dennis and Barbara (Gudenkauf) Davis. Randy graduated from Topeka West in 1982 and married his high school sweetheart Sherry Nielsen on October 18, 1986.
Randy’s passion for cars started when he was young, working...
