Donald Lee Stadler
May 31, 2026
Donald Lee “Don” Stadler, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home.
He was born October 29, 1934, in Topeka, to Clarence L. and Catherine M. (Herman) Stadler. Don attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Hayden High School in 1952.
Don served in the United States Army National Guard and worked as a foreman for Kansas...
Benny Haid
May 30, 2026
Benny Haid, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Midland Hospice House.
He was born the son of the late Alvin Earl and Roxie Louise (Storm) Haid on July 23, 1959, in Topeka.
From a young age, Benny’s life was shaped by his love of sports and his strong sense of dedication. Football and...
David H. Niven
May 29, 2026
David H. Niven, age 73, went to his rest on May 29, 2026.
He was born March 15, 1953, in Topeka, KS. He lived most of his life there, but spent 10 years as a youth in Pueblo, CO. The family returned to Topeka in 1965 and he attended Roosevelt Jr. High. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1971.
He married...
Ronald Thomas Petrone
May 25, 2026
Ronald Thomas Petrone, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
He was born January 15, 1944, in Hammond, Louisiana, to Nicholas Thomas Petrone and Lorena Marie (Hall) Petrone. Ronald graduated high school from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Friends University.
Ronald lived in Topeka...
Cecilia Madrid
May 25, 2026
Cecilia Madrid, age 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Blas and Josefa (Abeyta) Madrid on March 25, 1956, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
Cecilia may have been small in stature, but she had a personality that could light up an entire room. Known for her playful spirit, quick...
Marilyn Ann Waggle
May 22, 2026
Marilyn Ann Waggle, 83, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital, in Topeka.
She was born September 27, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold and Betty (Brewster) Cole.
She grew up in Osborne, Kansas and graduated from Osborne High School.
She married Don Waggle on October 1, 1960, in Osborne. Don was in the Navy...
Nathan Allen Harris
May 21, 2026
Nathan Allen Harris, 26, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home.
He was born May 6, 2000, in Wichita, Kansas, to Earl Ray Harris, Jr. and Carol Anne (Springeman) Harris. Nathan graduated from Highland Park High School in 2018.
Nathan worked for Target at the Distribution Center in Topeka.
He enjoyed making music, skateboarding, snowboarding, parkour, traveling,...
Corinne R. Clark
May 18, 2026
Corinne R. (Bronson) Clark, formerly of Osage and Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Earl and Anna Mae (Burd) Bronson on October 24, 1934, in Osage City, Kansas. Corinne grew up in rural America, riding her horse each day to the Old 88 schoolhouse near Osage and later graduating...
Donna D. Rodgers
May 16, 2026
Donna D. Rodgers, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Topeka. She was born the daughter of Grover and Lela May (Kauer) Simmons on April 4, 1936, on the family farm near White Rock Township in Republic County, Kansas. Donna attended Courtland High School and graduated with the Class of 1954. Following high school,...
Mary Theresa McGreevy
May 14, 2026
Mary Theresa McGreevy, 83, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Stormont Vail’s palliative care.
She was born January 16, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, to William Emmett McGreevy, Sr., and Helen (Fallis) McGreevy. Mary graduated as a Registered Nurse from St. Francis School of Nursing, received Suma Cum Laude honors with her BSN from the University of...
Lenore C. (Weight) Marschall
May 13, 2026
Lenore C. Marschall (Weight), 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.
Born in Hastings, North Dakota, on September 17, 1939, Lenore’s early years were spent on a farm. During World War II, her family moved to California to support the shipyards, returning to North Dakota and farming afterward. The family eventually returned to California where Lenore completed high school...
Robert Louis Charay, Sr.
May 12, 2026
Robert Louis Charay, Sr., 83, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home.
He was born July 18, 1942, in Topeka, to Ernest G. Charay, Sr. and Julia (Silva) Charay. Robert graduated from Hayden High School in 1960 and attended 2 years of junior college.
Robert worked as a Carman for BNSF Railway for 39 years.
He married Adeline Theresa...
George R. Forst, Jr.
May 11, 2026
George R. Forst, Jr., age 96, of Tecumseh, KS, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Topeka.
He was born the son of George R. Forst, Sr., and Lenora M. (Manges) Forst in rural Marshall County, KS on July 31, 1929. Growing up on the farm, George’s love of the land and the...
Mary Conception Mosquera
May 4, 2026
Mary Conception “Chita” Mosquera, 97, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
She was born on July 2, 1928, in Topeka, the daughter of Francisco V. and Mary (Villafranco) Vargas. Mary grew up in Topeka and attended Hayden High School, graduating in 1947. She was a member of National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, and was...
Robert John "Robbie" Kuno
May 3, 2026
Robert John “Robbie” Kuno, 51, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born April 3, 1975, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, to Deborah J. (Leonard) Moreno. Robbie graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1993 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business from Washburn University.
Robbie worked at...
Carol Lee Hamilton
May 3, 2026
Carol L. Hamilton, age 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of George R. and Fanny B. (Baulch) Maddux on October 3, 1960, in Montana.
Carol had a natural gift for hospitality and took great pride in the connections she made throughout the years while working as a server...
Emma "Sue" Burnell
Apr 26, 2026
Emma “Sue” Burnell, 81, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 26, 2026, at her home.
She was born on March 28, 1945, in Hico, Texas, to Robert Lee Prater and Annie Pearl (Doty) Prater. Sue was raised with strong values of faith, family, and hard work on a small Texas farm, which she carried with her throughout her life. She...
Kelly Ann Brock
Apr 22, 2026
Kelly Ann Brock, born in 1987, 38, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 22, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will miss her more than words can express.
Kelly was a vibrant and loving person who brought joy to those around her. She enjoyed making dancing TikTok videos, spending time doing arts and crafts with her...
Samantha Allen and Darius Barnes, Jr.
Apr 22, 2026
Samantha Marie Allen, 34, and Darius Deon Barnes, Jr., 11, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on April 22, 2026, at their home.
Samantha was born November 26, 1991, in Topeka to David Wayne Allen and Michelle Renee (Morgan) Rouse. She was baptized at Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka and attended Royal Valley High School.
She was working as a recruiter for Talent...
David A Boyden, Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
David A. Boyden Sr., 81, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Oakley Place in Topeka.
He was born March 15, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to Raymond Francis Boyden Sr. and Harriet (Deibel) Boyden, the fourth of 15 children. David graduated from St. Aloysius Academy in New Lexington, Ohio in 1962.
While serving at Forbes Field, he met the...
