AUGUST 7, 1943 - MARCH 25, 2024

Sharon Kay Caley, aged 80, a resident of Topeka, KS, joined her
heavenly father on Monday, March 25, 2024 with loving family
by her side. Born on August 7, 1943, in Topeka, KS, to Richard
Thomas and Gladys “Marie” Holthusen. She married Alford
Shaver on June 21, 1958, in Lyndon, KS, and later found
happiness with Larry Caley, whom she married on October 31,
2007, in Niceville, FL. Both Alford and Larry have preceded her
in death.

Sharon's journey was filled with love and dedication to her
family and community. Her years of service at the City of
Topeka were marked by dedication and hard work. She found
joy in creating ceramics, basking in the sun on the beach, and
cherishing moments with her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her children Alford “Dean”
Shaver, Liz Shaw, Christopher Holthusen and Sandy Shaver,
along with grandchildren Shannon and David “Bubba” Shaw,
Kyla Rae and Darren Shaver, and son-in-law Bobby Bingham.

Sharon leaves behind a legacy of love and strength. Survived by
her son Walter (Joyce) Shaver of Topeka and daughter Sherry
Bingham of Meriden, KS. She is also survived by her sisters Gina
(Richard) Castille of Crestview, FL, Christina Dilley of Topeka, KS,
brothers Dick (Georgia) Holthusen and Mike (Sarah) Holthusen,

both of Topeka, KS, along with numerous nieces, nephews,
grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

We, the family, would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude for
the love, support and condolences during this time. Your
kindness and presence have been a source of comfort.

Details regarding the services will be shared at a later date.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son-in-law Jason Harwood and sister-in-law Sherida Shoff. He is survived by his children Lori Harwood, Kelly (Alejandra) Shoff, Leslie (Noah) Deedrick, grandchildren Tyler and Lawson Harwood, Devany, Dillon, Daley and Darlene Shoff, brothers Dennis and Steve Shoff, sisters Chris Shoff, Debbie Moore, Diane Euhus and Jackie Arnitz.

SEPTEMBER 2, 1961 - MARCH 6, 2024

Danny Joe (Digger) Blanck, 62, passed away peacefully March 6, 2024, at his
home. He was born September 2, 1961, in Topeka KS, the son of Raymond and
DeLora (Garrett) Blanck.

Danny was a son, brother, cousin, husband, father, bonus dad and grandfather.
He had a half-brother, Rick Hamilton (Ronnalee) Portland, Oregon, and two
sisters, Susan Blanck-Harlan (Steve) and Jeannie Blanck-Griffith (Jeff), both in
Wakarusa, KS.

Danny graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1979. While he was in
school and after he graduated, he worked for Brown’s Super Service. In 1980, he
started his career at the VA Hospital in Topeka KS. He was a Nurse Assistant for 3
years in the psychiatric ward, 10 years on the grounds crew and 23 years in the
boiler plant. He was proud to serve the veterans of this country for 36 years. For
his 55 th Birthday he gave himself the gift of retirement.

He was a board member of the Shawnee Center Cemetery and took great pride in
taking care of his friends’ and relatives’ final resting place.

Digger was a lifelong resident of Wakarusa and felt blessed and was grateful to
live close to family and the 93 rd street grapevine, as he called it. He was a 4-H
member and had fond memories of growing up in the country and being able to
have pigs, cows, and chickens and many stories of mischief with cousins. In 1981
he married Lisa Hogan and they had 2 sons together, Cody Blanck (Anji) and Kyle
Blanck (girlfriend Bailey) and later they divorced.

In 2011, Digger married Shawni Viergever in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in a limo
right before the parade started. Then they were in the parade throwing candy and
attending parade after-parties. With that marriage, he became the bonus dad of
2 bonus sons, Devin Viergever (Caitlyn) and Dalton Viergever(Renee).
Over the years, he became a proud Grandpa of 10 Grandchildren (listed by age)
and attended many sporting events, book fairs, birthday parties and untangled a
lot of fishing lines.

Carson Blanck, Kailyn Blanck, Mariah Blanck, Aleya Sorrell, Davi Viergever, Finlee
Blanck, Noble Blanck, Hunter Viergever, Bob Viergever and Ella Beilhartz.

Digger loved hunting, fishing and seeing the grandkids catch fish, in the pond in
front of his house. He liked to attend any type of racing event, dirt track,
motorcross, NHRA etc. and attended many races. He enjoyed music and went to
many concerts and would tell everyone Whiskey Myers was the best band ever!
He always looked forward to daily calls from his son Kyle, taco Tuesdays,
Wednesday night supper with friends, Friday chicken wings lunch with his buddy,
hunting and fishing trips. He had a lot of fun going to garage sales and finding
“Treasures”. There will be a “Treasure” sale later this summer, watch for the
signs. Digger and Shawni had a great time traveling together and had many great
adventures.

No need to dress up, Digger was a Carhartt and jeans guy so just put on your best
Carhartt shirt and jeans and please join us for grave side services at the Shawnee
Center Cemetery March 14, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. and a celebration of life and lunch
will be held at the Wakarusa church following the services.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Midland Care at 200 SW Frazier
Circle, Topeka, KS, 66606 or the Wakarusa Presbyterian Church at Box 135,
Wakarusa, KS, 66546

Online condolences may be sent to AngelsAboveCS.com

JULY 7, 1947 - FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Thomas ‘Tom’ A. Carreno, 76, of Topeka, passed away on February 27, 2024,
at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

He was born on July 7, 1947, to David and Peggy (Penrod) Carreno in Topeka
Kansas. Tom graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1966.
Tom was a Drywall Finisher his entire life. He was a member of the Painters
Union #96. He was married for 48 years to Vicki Hunter. Tom is survived
by his wife Vicki; two daughters, Kim Mulford of Delia and Randee Jean
Carreno of Topeka. He is also survived by two sisters, Tereasa Hall and
Margaret Carreno of Topeka. Three brothers David, Byron and Randy all
from the Topeka area. Three foster brothers, Norman Patterson, Ricky
Patterson of Kansas City and Gary Patterson of Topeka. Tom was preceded in
death by his parents, his brother Marty, his sister Jessica Carreno, foster
brother Officer Tony Patterson and his grandson Dylan Mulford.
Tom was a very good athlete playing football in High School and baseball
when he was going up. He was scouted by the St. Louis baseball organization
when he was a teenager but was not drafted due to a knee injury he got
playing football in High School. He was a player/manager for the Topeka
Bandits Slow Pitch team for several years. He was a fan of the Kansas City
Chiefs and Royals. He also enjoyed hockey and supported the Topeka Road
Runners and the Topeka Pilots. After retiring he became an avid golfer
playing almost every day.

Tom had many friends and he was always ready to help family and friends.
You could always count on him to help. He will be greatly missed by all.

Visitation Will be at 10:00 am on March 9, 2024 , at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 A.M., March 9, 2024, at Prince of
Peace Lutheran Church at 3625 SW Wanamaker Road.  Lunch will be following the service at 12:00 pm.

In Tom’s memory, donations can be made to Helping Hands Humane
Society.

JULY 9, 1945 - FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Jean Louise (Larson) Van Vleck, 78, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024.

She was born July 9, 1945, in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Erwin and Ruth (Smythe) Larson. She
graduated from Osage Rural High School. She also took classes at Clark’s Business School.

Jean was employed by The State of Kansas for 24 years, and then worked various retail jobs before
finishing her working career at American Econo-Clad Books.

Jean married Mahlon Van Vleck on November 4 th , 1989. He preceded her in death on January 23 rd , 2004.

Survivors include a sister, Lois Goodman; step-daughter, Tammy Jo Mullins; nephew, Robert (Mary
Anne) Hatch; nieces, Leona Hatch (Meigs Logan), Janet (Mitchell) Johnson, and Sheryl Kreischer, and
many great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, nephew James Hatch, and one great niece.

Jean enjoyed puzzles, needle work, word searches, coloring, reading, and collecting teddy bears.

Jean was cremated. A graveside service will be held at West Lawn Memorial Gardens in Topeka, Kansas,
on Saturday March 23 rd at 2:00PM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society.

NOVEMBER 20, 1952 - FEBRUARY 24, 2024

William David Norris 

AUGUST 6, 1943 - FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Viola Jean Wood (Poe)

DECEMBER 22, 1934 - FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Faye Henry

December 22, 1934 – February 9, 2024

Faye Henry, 89, passed away on February 9, 2024 at Nancy’s Place at Aldersgate
Village, in Topeka, Kansas.
Faye was born December 22, 1934 in Lasita, Kansas, to Verona and Herb Gustafson.
She graduated from Blue Rapids High School in 1952. After graduation she moved to
Topeka, where she met and then married Kenny Henry, on June 17, 1956 in Blue
Rapids. After they were married they moved to Auburn, Kansas, where she lived for the
next 65 years until July 2022, when she moved to Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
Faye enjoyed camping, traveling, gardening, canning, attending kids sporting events,
doing puzzles, watching and feeding birds, and sewing. She embroidered and
crocheted many quilts. Her favorite thing to talk about were the places she had traveled
with her husband and friends. Many weekends were spent camping with those same
friends. Faye worked several jobs over her lifetime, but most years were spent at home
taking care of her family. After retirement, she spent 23 winters in Harlingen, Texas, as
a Snowbird, where she met and enjoyed many new friends.
Faye is survived by two daughters, Darla (Mike) Lewis, Topeka, Kansas, and Tricia
(Ron) Pletcher, Mape Hill, Kansas. Eight Grandchildren, Renae Willard, Travis (Jaime)
Henry, Cory Henry, Kristi (Drew) Kemp, Traci (Eddie) Peterson, Laci (Ryan) Fike,
Kelsey (Scott) Rinehart, and Kyle Lewis. Sixteen Great-Grandchildren, Cade, Gabe,
Kinlee, Jarah, Jett, Jerzi, Leah, Jace, Kanon, Tristin, Bronx, Dexton, Cambri, Collins,
Navy and Mav. Also survived by her dear friends, and new caretakers of her beloved
dog Lucie, Geary & Candi Beeson, Chrisann and several nieces and nephews and their
families.
Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Kenny Henry; a son, Marvin Henry; and a
brother, Charles Gustafson.
Family will have a graveside service at the Auburn Cemetery at a later date.
Special thank you to Aldersgate Village nurses and staff, Interim Hospice Healthcare,
and Angels Above Cremation Services.

JULY 04, 1969 - FEBRUARY 03, 2024

Lant Scott Blazek
07/04/1969 – 02/03/2024

Lant sadly passed away on February 3, 2024, after a long battle with heart disease. He was a
sassy character who loved getting breakfast every morning with his friends and cooking dinner
with his family. He loved country music and his rescue dog, Trudy.
Lant was born and raised in Dodge City where he met and married Anna (Liberty) Crabtree on
8/12/1989. They later divorced. Lant is survived by his three adult children: Miranda Blazek of
Emporia, Joshua Blazek of Iola, and Trenton Blazek, of Emporia. He is also survived by his
sister Teresa Blazek and lifelong friend Kirk Bain, both of Iola.
Lant was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Paul and Carol Jean Blazek, his brother Tracy
Blazek, and nephew Tavon Blazek.
As per the family’s request, no service will be held.
To honor Lant’s memory, we will be holding a Celebration of Life on July 4 th , 2024 in Emporia,
KS on what would have been his 55 th birthday. Friends and family are welcome to reach out to
Miranda Blazek for details. Please bring any pictures you have of Lant and plan to share lots of
love.