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Donald Blomberg

Obituaries 15 April 2021

January 11, 1946 - April 13, 2021

On Tuesday, April 13th, 2021, Donald Blomberg, beloved brother and uncle, passed away at the age of 75. Don was born on January 11th, 1946, in Manhattan, Kansas, to William and Alice (Helget) Blomberg.

Don graduated from Manhattan High in 1963, later attending Capital City Barber College in North Topeka. After graduating, he began work at Pete’s Barber shop at 108 SE. 8th street in downtown Topeka. In 1984, he purchased the shop, changing the name to Don’s Barber shop. He retired in 2011 after 45 years in the same location. Over the years, Don and his barbershop were featured in several articles in the Topeka Capital Journal.

He also worked for many years as an assistant manager at the Dickinson and Fairlawn theaters. Don became very knowledgeable about cinema and enjoyed movie trivia.

Corine Robinson

Obituaries 08 April 2021

December 01, 1933 - April 03, 2021

Corine Robinson passed away April 3rd 2021 at the tender age of 87 she passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones who will honor her legacy by living their life to the fullest.

Born to Alex and Henriett Jackson on December 1st 1933. She was born and raised in Tonganoxie, Kansas. Corine graduated from Tonganoxie High School and moved to Topeka where she met and married Willie Robinson and had two children. She was a loving and devoted mother. She is survived by her daughter Velma Robinson (Charlotte NC) 2 grandsons Anthony Robinson of (Aurora Co) and Mario Esquibel (Aurora Co). She has 7 great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her son Gerald Robinson.

She enjoyed walking and working in her yard and spending lot of time with her great-great grandson. She will be surely missed. Please join us in celebrating her life April 17th at 1 p.m. at the Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Lois J. Bryant

Obituaries 08 April 2021

August 10, 1942 - April 04, 2021

Lois J. Bryant, 78, of Topeka passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Lois was born August 10, 1942 in Boonville, Missouri. Lois graduated from Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1962. She went on to earn her Associates Degree in Home Health from Washburn University.

Lois married Willard L. Bryant Sr. in the late 1960s and they found each other again and remarried in 1996. Lois retired from a career in home health care. Lois had a strong Christian faith and was a longtime member of the Central Church of Christ.

Lois enjoyed reading, volunteering, playing bingo and meeting new friends through her Mary Kay business.

Lois is preceded in death by her parents, several siblings, her husband, Willard Bryant, Sr. and her daughter, Joyce D. Bryant.

She is survived by her children, Sheena Fields (Sam), Tina Drew, Cynthia Drew, Willard Bryant Jr., seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. Other survivors include her brother, Robert Drew.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, April 10th at Central Church of Christ.

1250 SW College Avenue

Topeka, KS 66604

Visitation starts at 10:15 a.m.

Memorial Service starts at 11 a.m.

Doris Spears

Obituaries 05 April 2021

August 20, 1936 - March 20, 2021

Doris Spears passed away peacefully in her home on March 20, 2021.

With a fresh spring wind flowing through her window and bluegrass music playing, Doris departed on her next adventure joining her husband Billy Earl Spears, daughters Sally Dee Spears, Lawna Gay Spears Blevins, Lisa Lynn Spears Tenpenny, and grandson Christopher Allen Latham.

Doris was born Dora Moroz on August 20, 1936 in Andrew Alberta Canada. Her parents were Wasylena Presiznuik Moroz and Harry Moroz. Her father died just a few days before she was born. She embraced her Ukrainian heritage which made her strong. Her daughters were in awe when she would visit her family and start speaking her Ukrainan language.

Doris met her husband of Billy of 59 years, in Great Falls, Montana while listening to him play his fiddle in a country band. They fell in love, married and raised four daughters in Lawrence, Kansas.

Doris was a vibrant force of nature, a momma bear, who loved her family, and look out if you messed with any of them! Her home was always open to her daughter's friends, family and the musicians in her husband's band. She was a second mom to many, and would feed anyone who was hungry sharing her traditional Ukrainian foods and other tasty dishes.

Doris kept in touch with her Canadian family despite the distance and was close to her sister Irene who lives in the states.

Lisa Lynn Spears

Obituaries 05 April 2021

May 23, 1960 - March 15, 2021

Lisa Lynn Spears passed away on March 15, 2021. Our hearts are broken.

Lisa was born in Lawrence, Kansas on May 23, 1960, the daughter of Billy Earl Spears and Doris Spears. Her father preceded her in death, and her mother passed away five days after Lisa's death.

Lisa was the proud mother of her two sons, Remington Houston Spears Tenpenny and Billy Michael Spears Gibler.

Lisa grew up in a home full of love and music. She also grew up with three older sisters whom she loved to tease and annoy with her goofiness. She had a great sense of humor. She pampered her cats and loved all baby animals.

Lisa was a gifted musician. Growing up hearing her father's fiddle, family visits to Oklahoma which were full of family music in her grandparents backyard and home, and many band practices and musical jams in her childhood home, Lisa fell in love with the sounds she heard. She soaked it all up and learned to play the steel guitar at the age of 15, and soon began creating her own unique style.

Lisa sat in and played with her father's band every chance she got.

Kevin Richard Moriarty

Obituaries 18 March 2021

September 13, 1956 - March 14, 2021

Kevin Richard Moriarty, passed away at University of Kansas St. Francis Campus on March 14, 2021 in Topeka, Kansas.

Kevin was born on September 13, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas to Parents Richard and Irma (Petesch) Moriarty both preceded him in Death. Kevin was married in May 1978 to Carol Ann (Stewart) Moriarty she preceded him in Death on January 2014.

Survivors include his wife Teresa J (Flowers) Moriarty Married on April 2018. Brothers Patrick Moriarty and Dennis Moriarty.

Kevin and Carol had four children:

Melissa Ann (Steve) Efrano, Littleton Co.

Melanie Dawn Moriarty, Overbrook Ks.

Emily Faye (Deon) Christophe, Grand Pairie Tx.

Eric Richard Moriarty, Topeka, Ks.

And their children gave them Nine Beautiful Grandchildren that they loved with all their heart.

Brittan, Christian and Rowan Efrano

Austin and Andrew Langley

Tai, Mikaela, Pryce and Annistyn Christophe

Along many nieces and nephews that loved him and he loved them back.

He was also loved by Aunts and Uncles and some of the best of friends.

Lyndzi Renae Nicole Algarin

Obituaries 17 March 2021

April 10, 1983 - March 14, 2021

Lyndzi Renae Nicole Algarin, 37, of Auburn Kansas, passed away on March 14, 2021 after a long battle with liver disease.

Lyndzi was born April 10, 1983 to Terry Algarin in Topeka, KS. She attended Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, KS, Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS and Washburn University in Topeka, KS. She worked for The Eye Doctors, Hawkins Optical, Topeka Steakhouse, Ogden Publications, Propane Central and Pittsburg Univ.

Lyndzi is preceded in death by her loving grandmother Esther M. Algarin, great grandmother Pearl Smith and Aunt Virginia Smith.

She is survived by her loving son Jayzin Algarin of Auburn, Kansas, Mother Terry L Price of Port Charlotte, Florida, Brother Jeremy Algarin of Topeka, Kansas, Grandfather Ray Algarin of Auburn, Kansas, Aunt Kelly Algarin of Auburn, Kansas, Aunt Cherylene Algarin of Port Charlotte, Florida, Cousins Alex and David, Alina, Layla and Lee Ard of Topeka, Kansas, Niece Summer Gardner of Topeka, Kansas, Nephew Jace Algarin of Topeka, Kansas and many more relatives in the Smith Family.

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Zachary Brumbaugh

Obituaries 10 March 2021

December 28, 1969 - March 05, 2021

Zachary Brumbaugh, age 51, passed away March 5, 2021 at home. He was born December 28, 1969 in North Baltimore, OH to Mary Ann Brumbaugh Sullivan. She preceded him in death.

Zachary worked as a Mechanical Insulator for several small businesses around Topeka for most of his career. He was an avid K-State Fan and loved cooking and grilling. Zachary never knew a stranger and instantly made friends with just about anybody. You never had a bad time when he was around.

Zachary married Janel Failer on April 8, 2017 in Perry, KS. She survives along with his children and step-children; Skylar Brumbaugh of Chillicothe, MO, Adrian Schlicker, Lacey & Charlotte Fisher-Hurd all of Topeka, KS, Clara Mowder of Meriden, KS, Lindsey and Westin Hurd of Rossville, KS. In addition he leaves behind his siblings Dallas, Karis, and Matthew Sullivan all of Topeka, KS; as well as many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and his beloved cat Piper Girl.

Zachary desired to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held in his honor on March 19, 2021 at 6 pm at Lake Shawnee Shelter House #3, 3616 SE Memory Point, Topeka, KS 66609.

Memorials and contributions can be sent in care of Janel Brumbaugh 140 Pearl St., Rossville, KS 66533

Susan Kay Bestwick

Obituaries 09 March 2021

November 02, 1947 - March 06, 2021

Susan Kay Bestwick, 73, formerly of Sabetha, KS, passed away unexpectedly at Stormont-Vail Health in Topeka, KS, on March 6, 2021. She was born to Neil and Eunice (Bougher) Bestwick on November 2, 1947, in Sabetha, KS. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Sabetha High School in 1966.

Susan was known for her positive, cheerful attitude, and compassion for others. She worked for many years as a certified nurse and medication aide at the Apostolic Christian Home and Lakeside Terrace. Over the years she also worked at Casey’s, Country Mart, and the former Rock Creek Hotel.

She loved animals and always had a loyal companion by her side. Susan spent numerous hours gardening and tending to her flower beds. She loved researching her family history and would look at old photos for hours. Although Alzheimer’s robbed her memory for the past several years, she still knew her family and continued to enjoy life.

Kenneth Robert Hahn

Obituaries 02 March 2021

November 24, 1981 - February 25, 2021

Kenneth passed away on Feb 25,2021. He was born on Nov 24,1981 in Topeka, son to Mark Craig Hahn and Pamela Vanover (Stonebraker).

Kenneth worked various jobs in the mason industry. He liked to watch sports, play games, and visit with family and friends.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his mother, grandparents Robert and Darlene Stonebraker, and grandparents Gene and Joanne Hahn. Survivors are his father, brothers Mark J Hahn and Jarrod Luke Hahn.

There will be a Celebration of Life BBQ for family and friends on Sat March 6, starting at 5pm, located at 1204 NW Eugene St, Topeka. You are welcome to bring a side dish, but it is not required. Anyone who knew Kenneth is welcome to attend.