Obituaries

Martha Tongier

Martha 'Jane' (Roberts) Tongier, 76, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024.She was born January 26, 1948, in Edna, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd Olin and Geneva Beatrice (Phipps) Roberts. She was a 1966 graduate of Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville, Kansas. She received her ...

Claire Mataia

Claire Susanne Kueffer Mataia, 41, went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024, after a bus accident in Arusha, Tanzania.Claire was born in Lawrence, Kansas, on November 22, 1982, to Steve and Pam Dummermuth Kueffer. As early as she could, Claire was forever active at her church and community ...

Norma Kolodziejski

Norma Lee 'Dump' Kolodziejski, born on April 11, 1943, in Cumberland, Maryland, passed away on March 10, 2024, in Lawrence, Kansas, at the age of 80. Norma was a beloved mother and friend, always willing to help those in need. She cherished her family and provided unwavering support to them ...

Vincent Walker

Homegoing Celebration of Vincent Lee Walker will be Sat., March 16, 2024 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary at noon. The family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to noon prior to the service. warrenmcelwain.com

Steven Siebuhr

Services for Steven Siebuhr, 61, of Kansas City, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024, at Arterra Event Gallery in Lawrence, KS. Burial will take place in Oak Hill Cemetery following. rumsey-yost.com

Michael Cooper

Mr. Cooper passed away Saturday March 9, 2024, at Pathways Hospice in Ft. Collins,CO. He was born May 4, 1953 in Lawrence,KS to Raymond Cooper and Patrica Edwards. Mike worked as a medal fabricator, and handyman for most of his life until retirement. He was a member of Eagles Auxiliary 309 in ...