Laura Lee Hobrock, age 93, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at Aldersgate Home Plus, surrounded by the warmth and love of her family.
Born on Oct. 5, 1931, to John and Ethel (Howard) Farley in Centralia, Laura was a bright light from her earliest days. Raised in Nemaha...
Phyllis Adair Zibell, 87, of Holton, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Phyllis was born to Walter Edward Tudor and Carrie Ann (Todd) Tudor on June 26, 1937, in Holton. She graduated from Holton High School in 1955 and...
Jeffrey Lee Blevins, 84, of Havensville, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born Aug. 13, 1940, in Denver, Colo., the son of Lee and Rosella (Perschinske) Blevins. He graduated from Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School in Wichita and later from Washburn...
Juanita Ann Moulden, 89, formerly of Everest, passed away peacefully at sunrise on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025, with her husband at her side at Vintage Park in Holton.
She was born Dec. 12, 1935, in Rushville, Mo., to Leonard and Mary (Alexander) Callaway. She graduated from Weston High School in Weston...
Michael Adrian Toledo, 56, Topeka, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025.
He was born Feb. 18, 1968, in Topeka, the son of Leonard and Rosezan LeClere Toledo. He attended Topeka High School.
Mr. Toledo worked many years in the food service industry.
He was a member of Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation....
George “Pee-Paw” Swaney was a pillar in his community of Holton. He was a long-time farmer and crop adjuster. His days began before dawn and often did not end until the stars filled the night sky. He believed in the value of honest work and instilled this belief in his children, teaching them the...
The greatest crappie fisherman of all time, Karen “Sue” Coffman, 80, of Milford passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, with her family gathered around her.
She was born at Soldier on Oct. 14, 1944, the daughter of Clarence A “Pete” Nott and Isla Winona Bottom Nott. She...
Jack Wayne Area, 76, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, after battling mesothelioma for nearly five years.
He was born Aug. 18, 1948, in Soldier, the son of Claude Ray and Blanche Arlene (Haber) Area. Jack graduated from Soldier Rural High School in 1966 and later served in the U.S. Navy...
John Wayne Douglas, 64, Centralia, passed away Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at his home.
He was born May 2, 1960, in Horton, the son of Morris D. and Neva N. (Seastrom) Douglas. He graduated from Jackson Heights High School in 1978. After high school, John attended vocational-technical school where he...
Edward “Eddie” R. Reusch, 80, Auburn, died Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 S.W. 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. Family will greet relatives and friends one hour prior to service. Burial with military honors will be...