Obituaries

Tommy S. Thomas

Tommy S. Thomas, age 73, of Oskaloosa, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.  Visitation will be held from 9-10:00 A.M., followed by a funeral service at 10:00 A.M., at Brennan-Mathena Funeral...

Larry Dale Crawford, Jr.

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Larry Dale Crawford, Jr., who peacefully left us on February 3, 2025, at the age of 59. Larry was born January 26, 1966, in Topeka, KS, he was a cherished husband. father; grandfather...

Marilyn Ann Troutt

Today, a daughter of the King went home to dance in the streets of Heaven, and we rejoice because the hope we hold in our hearts is now her reality, thanks to a loving Savior. A daughter, wife, mother, grandma, grammy, KU fan to...

Karen Faye (Craig) Diehl

Karen Faye (Craig) Diehl, 90, of Topeka, died peacefully in her home on February 3rd, 2025. Karen was born at home in Moorfield, Nebraska, on April 04, 1934. She graduated from Brady High School in 1951. Karen met the love of her life, Kenneth, in high...

Terrance “Terry” L. DeWitt

Terrance “Terry” L. DeWitt, 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on February 3rd, 2025, at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka, KS, after a courageous four year battle with cancer. He was born January 2, 1956 to Earl and Leota DeWitt. Terry was a veteran and...

Steven Dean Cochran

Steven Dean Cochran, age 70, of Parsons, KS, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, Springfield, MO. The son of Ernest W Cochran and Marie N (Scott) Cochran, he was born June 9, 1954, in Parsons, KS.  In 1966, the family...

Michael “Mike” Francis Gordon

Michael “Mike” Francis Gordon, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Mike was born the son of Richard “Dick” and Ruth (Taylor) Gordon on December 30, 1958, in...

Jerry Jalenak

Jerry Jalenak, 64, of Lawrence, departed this world for whatever lies beyond on January 31, 2025, after a near decade long battle with cancer. Jerry was born on March 14, 1960, the second son to August (Slim) and Lenora (Betty) Jalenak. He is preceded...