November 29, 1953 - January 02, 2022

Michael L. Jaynes, 68, passed away on Sunday, January 2, 2022.

Michael is survived by his two daughters, Techka Jaynes and Catlynn Jaynes, both of Topeka. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren all of Topeka, Adarah Galbreath, Aminah Hobbs, Cemiya Kearn, Cheyenne Kearn, Liberty Kearn, Avery Hobbs, Cassidy Kearn, Kaiden Wheeler, Kalia Wheeler, and Kalani Wheeler.

Michael worked at Dolly Madison Bakery in Emporia, Kansas for many years until he retired. He enjoyed fishing and watching the Chiefs play football. He also enjoyed bowling and was on several bowling leagues over the years. His favorite past time was watching movies and playing casino games on his computer. He loved diet coke and smoking cigarettes; most of the time he had a cigarette in one hand and a diet coke in the other. He also loved teasing his children and grandchildren.

Per his request, he will be cremated with no service. A small celebration of life may be held later.

September 27, 1920 - January 03, 2022

Vivian Ruth Glessner passed away January 3rd at Oak Creek Senior Living.  She was born September 27 1920 to William Russell and Ruby Tanner Powers.  She grew up on a farm in rural Topeka and graduated from Berryton High School..  She was an LPN and retired from Stormont Vail Hospital.

October 03, 1960 - December 15, 2021

Shannon Kathleen Torneden passed away on December 15, 2021 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.  She was born on October 3, 1960 to the daughter of Robert G. Rusher Sr. and Ramona J. (Rogers) Rusher Wolf.  She made her home in McFarland, Kansas and later relocated to Eskridge.
She was previously married to Michael A. Holstrom; they had one son, Michael A. Holstrom II (Malorie) of Killeen, Texas who survives.

She was remarried to Joseph E. Torneden Sr., who preceded her in death. They had one daughter together, Sara (Torneden) Berkholtz (Jay).  She had a step-daughter, Jessica Boehle (Jason) and a step-son, Joseph Torneden Jr., all surviving.

Other survivors include her grandchildren; D'avian Guerrero-Holstrom, Evelyn Berkholtz, Jack Berkholtz, Hunter Boehle, Riley Boehle, Cameron Boehle, Jewell Torneden, Mason Torneden, Jade Torneden, and Daniel Torneden.  Survivors also include her sisters, Jody (Rusher) Slobojan of Wichita, Kansas and Charlene (Rusher) Urton (Curtis) of Eskridge, Kansas along with many nieces and nephews, who all loved and adored her. 

She was preceded in death by her brother, Robert G. Rusher Jr. and her parents.

Shannon became a Licensed Practical Nurse in 1980 and worked as a nurse in different aspects of the profession.  Shannon loved nature and found great joy in fishing, enjoyed gardening and canning the fruits of her labor.  She also had a passion for baking and taking care of everyone around her.

Family and friends will gather at Bradley's Corner Cafe, 844 N. Kansas Ave Topeka, KS, 66608 for food and remembrance at 3 P.M. on January 2, 2022.

February 06, 1930 - December 16, 2021

Norma Falk Haefke passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. Norma was born February 6, 1930, in Mc Farland, Ks. the daughter of Eugene and Alice LaMar. The birth of Norma’s sister JoHanna completed their family on February 13, 1942. JoHanna lives in Pompano Beach, Florida with her husband Terry. Their two sons., Craig and Curtis also live in Pompano with their families.

Norma married Don Falk, they had three children, Ron Falk, Stephanie Falk Abbott, and Mark Falk. Norma was wife, mother, and Grandmother first and foremost.

Norma’s life journey consisted of working outside the home in the Alma Cheese plant office, United Telephone as a telephone operator, before there were dial telephones, restaurant owner and retiring from Rubottom Pharmacy. And losing her first husband Don in 1983.

Norma found new love with John Haefke, they married on August 29, 1992. Norma and John loved going to dances and spending time with family. John preceded her in death on Dec 15, 2012.

Norma loved to cook and host her family during the holidays and as often as she could gather us together.

Norma was a member of St. John’s Lutheran church of Alma, KS and a past member of Trinity Lutheran Church of McFarland, KS.

August 27, 1939 - December 02, 2021

Melva A Holford Carter McKinley passed away Thursday Dec. 2nd 2021 peacefully in her sleep at Plaza West Rehab.

March 23, 1980 - December 05, 2021

John David Kennedy, affectionately known as JK, 41, Topeka, Kansas, passed away December 5, 2021 unexpectedly.  He was born March 23, 1980, the adopted son of John Hubert Kennedy and Cynthia Ann (Craig) Kennedy Perez in Kansas City, Kansas.  He attended Most Pure Heart of Mary and graduated from Topeka High School in 1998.   

He is survived by his two sons Jameson Nathaniel Kennedy and Kian Michael Kennedy who he had with his ex wife, Amber (Urton) Kennedy; sister En Sook Kim (Kennedy) Strickland New and husband Allen New; nieces Elyse Katherine Strickland and Allison Lynn New; nephews Jasper Ryan Rhen and Ethan Gregory New; mother Cynthia Perez and husband Manuel Perez.

John was passionate about many things like cooking, grilling for his friends that were patient enough to wait, playing golf, watching the Philadelphia Eagles, and camping.  John was proud of Jameson and Kian and loved being on the sidelines cheering them on.  He enjoyed playing Canasta with family and almost enjoyed making excuses about losing more than the actual game.

John was preceded in death by his father, John Hubert Kennedy.

The family will hold a celebration of life service and will be announced at a later date.

The family wishes memorial or financial contributions, which will be held in Trust for John’s two boys, to be made in care of his sister Kim New at 2334 SE Crestwater Dr., Topeka, Kansas 66605. Kim may also be contacted at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

May 15, 1949 - November 10, 2021

Edna [Sunny] Louise Graham was born on May 15^th, 1949 in Ottawa, Kansas at Ransom Memorial Hospital. She was the eldest daughter of Robert Neil Graham and Mary Louise [Rice] Graham.

Sunny made her home in Topeka, Kansas where she lived these past thirty year until her death on November 10^th, 2021 as the result of a long battle of cancer. Her sister Mary and daughter were at her side.

Sunny graduated from Ottawa high school in 1967. As a young girl she had the gift to run like a deer and her son Jason inherited her gift as well. Sunny worked in a nursing home during her young years and also taught swimming lessons at the Ottawa public pool. She loved many and every water related sport. She had many friends had an infectious laugh and loved dragging main with all of them. Sunny traveled many years of her life until she settled in Topeka in the 1990’s. You name the place, she had been there. Her favorite spot was Hawaii where she lived with her husband and oldest son Jason until there move to Boston where their next son Jeffery was born.

Life brought her back to Kansas where she settled in Topeka until the time of her death. There she connected with her daughter Brenda and several children and grandchildren.

January 28, 1955 - December 07, 2021

In Loving Memory of
Kay Ann Boster
1955-2021

Kay Ann Boster, 66, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

She was born January 28, 1955, in Eskridge, Kansas, the daughter of Herman and Nina Kay  (Barber) Roberts.  She graduated from Eskridge High School in 1973.

Survivors include her daughters, Angel Brock (Jerry) and Elizabeth Miller (Dwayne), both of Topeka; six grandsons; three great-grandchildren; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by her son Tim Boster.

Kay liked reading the Bible.

Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604-3720.

Angels Above Cremation Services is assisting the family.