Obituaries

May 28, 2022

Elda M. Stephenson, 82, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.

She was born October 3, 1939, in Powers, CO, the daughter of Frank J. and Doris M. Davis Greeve.

In her early life, Elda worked in nursing homes and was a waitress.  She later was the office manager of C & E Motors in...

May 22, 2022

Ronald L. Arand, 75, Belvue, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at his home.

He was born May 19, 1947, at Wamego, the son of Lyle and Ruth Ross Arand.  Ron graduated from Wamego High School in 1965 and attended Butler County Community College, where he played football.  Ron joined the Kansas National Guard and served with the United States...

May 17, 2022

Paul A. Lees, 72, passed away Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at his Paxico home.

On April 8, 1950, he was born the son of Charles “Buck” and Martha Lees.  Paul was raised in Kansas City, Kansas, where he attended school.  After high school, he entered the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam Conflict as a jet mechanic, both in...

May 2, 2022

Steven C. Scott, 71, passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Rossville.

 

He was born February 17, 1951, in Norton, Kansas the son of Carl and Joyce Gibson Scott.  Steve lived in Eudora before moving to St. Marys at an early age.  He attended St. Marys Grade School and graduated from St. Marys High School in...

Apr 25, 2022

Joan Mary Van Wamel, 82, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at her son’s home near Emmett.She was born June 10, 1939, in Liverpool, England the daughter of Joseph Johnson and Elizabeth Cochran Maxwell.  She and her family immigrated to New Zealand when Joan was 12.Joan was a nurse. She and her family moved to the United States and...

Apr 15, 2022

Marilene F. Stockman, 80, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home in Rossville.

She was born August 15, 1941, in Topeka, the daughter of Warren and Naomi Masters Pendelton.  Marilene grew up in the Willard and Rossville Communities.

Marilene worked at the St. Francis Cancer Center as a Radiation Dosimetrist.  She and her...

Apr 14, 2022

Vaughndlee Caudill went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Thursday, April 14, 2022.

She was born in Lincoln County, Missouri, on June 1, 1939, the daughter of Howard and Roberta Colbert.

Vaughndlee trusted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior on May 1, 1966.

She was married to Edward A....

Apr 5, 2022

James O. “Jim” Worthington, 87, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his home in Hartford.

He was born September 29, 1934, in rural Marshall County, the son of Oliver and Mary (Swoboda) Worthington.  Jim graduated from Onaga High School and served in the United States Army.

Jim worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for...

Mar 27, 2022

JoAnn Catherine Sulzen was surrounded by her family as she passed away on the evening of March 27, 2022, in her home, at the age of 79. She was born to the parents of Paul and Josephine Rose (Reineke) Altenhofen on December 17, 1942, on the family farm near Goff, Kansas. She attended the elementary parochial schools in Seneca...

Mar 25, 2022

Virginia Faye (Chance) McDougal, 83, Silver Lake, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, at the Onaga Health and Rehab Center.

Virginia was born July 9, 1938, in Havensville, the daughter of Clifford and Ida Nancy (Arganbright) Chance.  She was raised in the Havensville community and graduated from Havensville High School in 1956.

Virginia delivered the Topeka...

Mar 16, 2022

Kimberly K.  “Kim” Dick, Delia, 58, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

She was born April 11, 1963, in Topeka, the daughter of Gene and Shirley Bond Irwin.  Kim was raised in the Rossville community, where she attended school.

Kim married Mark Wisely, they later divorced.  She married Bruce Dick in...

Mar 16, 2022

Paul J. Brownell, 45, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born March 4, 1977, in Emporia to Terry Menhusen Brownell and Richard Menhusen.  Paul was raised in the Emmett community and graduated from St. Marys High School in 1995.

Paul worked for DeVader’s Pools and Spas in Topeka. Paul had all-encompassing love and passion for music. From artists to lyrics, he enjoyed...

Mar 12, 2022

James “Billy” Thompson Jr. passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, at his home near Rossville after a short battle with CJD.  Bill was born May 23, 1963, in Fort Knox, Kentucky.  He graduated from Junction City High School in 1982, and he went on to study mental health at Washburn University.

Bill landed his first job as a...

Mar 5, 2022

Donald (Don) August Ronnebaum, 88, passed away peacefully after his lengthy battle with cancer on Saturday, March 5th, 2022, at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. Don was born in Baileyville, KS on June 28th, 1933, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Reinecke) Ronnebaum. As he grew up, he worked on the family farm with his father, five brothers, and sister....

Mar 4, 2022

Patricia E. “Pat” Muller, 84, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at the St. Marys Manor.

She was born January 29, 1938, in Reedley, CA, the daughter of Gaines and Sarah Dowling Pollard.  Pat lived in California, Kansas City, and Emmett while growing up.  She graduated from St. Marys High School.

Pat worked as a...

Mar 1, 2022

Randall D. “Randy” Kemp, 64, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at his home in Eskridge.

Randy was born April 17, 1957, in Topeka; he was the son of Dale M. and Hazel E. Sterrett Kemp.  Randy graduated in 1975 from Mission Valley High School.  His class was the first class that attended all four years at...

Feb 27, 2022

Marty Allen Renner, 48, Wichita, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022, at a Wichita hospital from injuries he received in a motorcycle accident.

He was born November 7, 1973, in Topeka, the son of William and Shirley Gregory Renner.  Marty grew up in the Valencia community and graduated from Rossville High School in 1992.

Marty...

Feb 24, 2022

Bobbie Ray Hood, 89, Topeka, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022, at a Topeka hospital.

Bobbie was born October 15, 1932, in Salisbury, NC, the son of Robert S. and Allie Margaret Painter Hood.  He entered the United States Navy at the age of 17 where he served for six years.  He joined the United States Air Force...

Feb 19, 2022

William B.  “Bill” Larson, 90, formerly of Rossville, died Saturday, February 19, 2022, at a Topeka Hospital.

Bill was born September 24, 1931, in Canby, MN, the son of Oliver B. and Helen E. Marshall Larson.  Bill grew up in the Canby community and was a graduate of Macalester College in St. Paul, MN.  He served in...

Feb 12, 2022

Preston J. Wilson, 32, Gardner, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Gardner.

He was born April 13, 1989, in Metairie, LA, the son of Annette Wilson.  He spent his preschool years in Kenner, Louisiana, early elementary years in Oakland, California, then Junior High School and High School in San Leandro, California.  Preston was a huge Raiders...