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 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.

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.

November 24, 1981 - February 25, 2021

April 12, 1957 - February 28, 2021

Leonard Craig Steinbock passed away peacefully Sunday, February 28, 2021.  He is survived by his wife, Deborah (Miller) Steinbock, his step-son Brian Miller, brother Gary Steinbock and sister Nancy Clark (David), Mark Ferretti (brother in law) and Marcia Steinbock (sister in law).   He also leaves many loving nieces and nephews that always considered him their favorite uncle.

Craig was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Gloria Steinbock, his sister Darla Ferretti and his brother Mark Steinbock.

Craig attended Topeka High School and Kaw Valley Technical School where he was certified as a welder.  He worked for Topeka Metal Specialties for most of his career.  His enjoyed fishing and boating, particularly at Osage State Lake.  He also enjoyed gardening and loved his beer and the Beatles.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s’ Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN  38105 or www.stjude.org/donate.

Craig was cremated and a private family luncheon is planned.

April 09, 1929 - February 24, 2021

Magdalena ‘Maggie’ (Potgieter) Kruger passed away on February  24, 2021 at the age of 91 in Auburn, Kansas. She was born on April 9, 1929, in East London, South Africa.

Maggie was a direct descendant of Harmen Jansz Potgieter who was one of the very first immigrants from Europe to South Africa. He was a resident of Nordhorn, Grafschaft Bentheim, Germany and arrived in South Africa in 1670. His wife, Isabella Fredericks, was from Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Maggie was the second of five children born to Petrus Hendrik Potgieter and Anna Sophia Stevens. Her older brother Peter lives in Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa and her youngest brother Eric still lives in East London, Easter Cape, South Africa. Her deceased brother, Alan, was living in Bloemfontein, South Africa, at the time of his death. A fourth sibling, Anna, died shortly after birth.

When Maggie was a young girl, her parents joined the Seventh-day Adventist church and she remained a faithful member and dedicated Christian until her death. She attended Girls High School (Clarendon High School) in East London and after leaving school, she began working as a seamstress. This became a life-long passion and many of the wealthy people of East London were her customers. She ran her business from home enabling her to be with the five children she raised while her husband, George, was gone most of the week working as a commercial representative.