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02/17/2026

Lois VanLiew, Painter and Multidisciplinary Creative Artist, Dies at 87.

Lois VanLiew, a devoted artist whose work captured the quiet poetry of everyday life, passed away peacefully on the morning of February 11, 2026. She was 87.

Born in Atchison, Kansas, on April 29, 1938, Lois often shared...

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02/13/2026

Nogla Jane “Nogie” Ritchie, 96, Topeka, Kansas, gracefully passed from Earth to Heaven, the way she lived her life, on February 10, 2026, while surrounded by her loving husband, Ed Ritchie, and her family. People were drawn to her warm, positive and gentle spirit.

Nogla was born on a farm near...

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02/12/2026

Bradley Davis Finch “Bubba,” 67, of Topeka KS passed away on February 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Brad was born on December 10, 1958, in Hutchinson KS, the son of Art T. Finch and Betty J. Finch-Solida.

Brad married Carla Nuss on April 30, 1977, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in...

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02/12/2026

Rose Marie Meier Schmidt, born April 15, 1935, entered into eternal rest on February 11, 2026.

Rose was the cherished daughter of Joseph G. and Rose Lambrecht Meier and grew up in Topeka, Kansas, alongside her brothers George, Tony, Sil, and Tom Meier, and her sisters Phylis Wiedman and Margaret...

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02/11/2026

Margaret “Peg” M. Schwartz, 97, Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026.

Peg was born May 13, 1928, in Perry, Oklahoma, the daughter of Howard and Goldie Edna Ihrig Allen. Her father passed away early in her life, forcing her mother to be the provider for Peg and her...

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02/10/2026

Janice R. Sunneberg Heinen, lovingly known as Jan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep faith, strength, and unconditional love. She was born on June 2, 1941, in Pawnee City, Nebraska, the twelfth child of Clem and Marie Mitchell Sunneberg and from...

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02/09/2026

Joseph George Meier, Jr., 91, of Topeka, Kansas died Friday, February 6, 2026, at Midland Hospice
Care. He was born on March 7, 1934, in Topeka, the son of Joseph George Meier, Sr., and Rose Marie Lambrecht.

Joseph George married Shirley Louise Deiter on April 11, 1959. She died July 5, 1974....

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02/09/2026

John Edward Gonzalez, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. John was born on July 25, 1962, to John and Carmen Mendez Gonzalez in Topeka. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1980.

John married the love of his life,...

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02/06/2026

Brian Leon Baker, age 57, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on February 5, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer.

Brian was born on September 13, 1968, to Larry and Alma Schweitzer Baker. Growing up in Topeka, he attended Topeka Public Schools and graduated from his cherished Topeka High School,...

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02/06/2026

Lawrence Herman “Larry” Herbers, 83, Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Larry was born in Wichita, Kansas, on July 24, 1942, the son of Sylvester and Pauline Frischenmeyer Herbers. He graduated from Winfield High School and went on to...

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02/06/2026

Diana Martin Funeral Service

02/05/2026

Marvin Thomas Funeral Service