January 14, 1955 - February 25, 2022

Steve Baker passed away February 25^th, 2022, Age 67

Steven Michael Baker was born January 14, 1955, in Eau Clair, Wisconsin, to Lyle and Millie (Mildred) Baker. Steve graduated high school from Fort Dodge Senior high, in Fort Dodge, IA.

After high school Steve became an independent millwright. He worked for a variety of companies and traveled thought out the United States with his career. Steve made Topeka, KS his hometown later in life. Where he helped care his parents. Besides being an avid reader and his love for horses. Steve also enjoyed word working, crossword puzzles, football and Jeopardy. Steve was also a lifetime fan of the Minnesota Vikings and the Twins.

Steve is preceded in death by his parents. Lyle and Millie (Mildred) Baker.

Steve is survived by his daughter Kari (Scott) Janssen, grand children Claira and Christopher. Sisters Kris (Bob) Palmer, Karin Baker, nephew CJ (Sarah) Wilson, Erin (Kevin) Kerley, Noece Kaite Baker, Jill (Jordan) Ollis. Great nieces and nephews, Kylie & Maxwell Wilson, Kenadie and Maci Kerley.

A private family service is pending. Donations can be made to 1^st Lutheran church Topeka, KS

August 13, 1963 - March 09, 2022

Todd E. Treinen, 58, Topeka, passed away at St. Francis Hospital on Wednesday, March 9, 2022.

He was born August 13, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Thomas Eugene (Gene) and Mary (Bloomquist) Treinen. He graduated from Osage City High School in 1981. 

Todd married Lori Stover on August 22, 2008 in Topeka, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors include parents Gene and Mary Treinen, Osage City, KS, two daughters Megan Treinen, Overland Park, KS and Lacey Treinen, Topeka, KS; granddaughter Oliva Mason and a son Tanner (Courtney) Treinen, Osage, KS; two grandchildren, Houston and Clara Treinen. Two step-children, Travis Stover, Topeka, KS and Hayley Stover, Topeka, KS; two grandsons Bentley Shipley and Sloan Shipley.

Todd has four surviving siblings, three brothers, Timothy (Gete) Treinen, Walla Walla, WA, Thomas Treinen, Rogers, AR, Troy (Angie) Treinen, Lyndon, KS and a sister Karman Curtis, Blue Springs, MO.

Three surviving nephews, Zachary Treinen, Blake Treinen (Kati) and Hunter Treinen. One Great Nephew Krue Treinen and Great Niece Addison Treinen.  

Todd was self-employed. He built two business from the ground up, Kansas Senior Benefits and Viptextdeals.  Outside of work Todd enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening and refurbishing wrought iron furniture. Todd enjoyed traveling to many areas around the world; Mexico, Caribbeans, Nicaragua, Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii.

Funeral mass will be held at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church 6^th & Lord in Osage City on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Rosary starts at 10:30 AM with funeral mass at 11:00 AM.

December 11, 1949 - February 04, 2022

Robert DeHart Howard, 72, passed away February 4th, 2022 at Via Christi Hospice in Manhattan, Kansas.  

February 03, 1925 - February 19, 2022

Martha Norman 97 of Oskaloosa passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2022. She was born on February 3, 1925, in Oskaloosa, Kansas. The daughter of Ezra and Lula (Stout) Church. She was the eighth of ten children.

Martha was a member of the Oskaloosa United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary post 36. She worked at many local retail stores and did volunteer work.

She was married to John A. Norman on November 10, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas. They farmed and raised three children. Survivors are Mary Helmick, Baltimore, MD, and twin sons John Norman (Suzanne), Gene Norman (Charlene), seven grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren.

Celebration of life services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 26 at Oskaloosa United Methodist Church, with a private family burial later. Casual dress. Memorials suggested to Friends of Hospice Jefferson County.

Visitation will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Oskaloosa City Hall.  

December 29, 1958 - February 18, 2022

Timothy Lee Keck (Tim), 63, of Topeka, KS passed away February 18, 2022 at Stormont Vail hospital due to COVID complications.

Tim was born December 29, 1958 to William (Bill) Keck and Marlene Keck in Topeka, KS. Tim grew up in Auburn, KS. He attended school there and went on to become a correctional officer at Lansing Correctional facility in Lansing, KS. He then had a long stent in the automobile business in multiple capacities. Most recently, he worked for the I-70 Auto Auction.  Tim will be remembered for his love for his children, pets, cars and NASCAR racing.

Tim is proceeded in death by his father Bill Keck and youngest daughter Ashley Gonzalez. He survived by his longtime girlfriend Cheryl Griffiths, his daughter Kirsten Gigger (Steven), granddaughters, Karma Gonzalez and Serenity Gonzalez, his mother, Marlene Keck, older brother, Lynn Keck (Barbara), his nephew, Steven Keck and niece, Andrea Keck. He was loved by many other family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at the Auburn Cemetery on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1pm. There will be a small gathering for family following this service.