July 15, 1957 – June 1, 2019

TOPEKA — Tanya Trego, Lyndon, died Saturday, June 1, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was 61.

She was born July 15, 1957, at Henrietta, Okla., daughter of Carl and Analou Baker Higgins. She lived in Lyndon for the past 30 years. She worked at Ned Hiatt's R.V. Sales for several years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Analou; two brothers, James Higgins and Glen Higgins; and a sister, Carlene Price.

Jan. 4, 1937 – May 27, 2019

TOPEKA — Wayne O'Brien, Overbrook, died Monday, May 27, 2019, at Francis Hospital, Topeka. He was 82.

He was born Jan. 4, 1937, at Ottawa, the son of Andrew and Thelma Snethen O'Brien. He lived most of his life in the Overbrook community.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. He worked at DuPont, Topeka, until his retirement. He was a member of Grace Community Church, Overbrook, and Topeka Ski Club since 1984. He was a faithful K.U. fan and followed his children and grandchildren to their sporting events and concerts.

Aug. 16, 1944 – May 26, 2019

TOPEKA — Jess "Butch" Darrell Bartee, 74, Topeka, died Sunday, May 26, 2019. He was 74.

He was born Aug. 16, 1944, at Emporia, the son of Loyd Bartee and Wilma Bailey Badgley. He graduated from Olivet High School, Olivet.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was currently employed by Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center engineering department where he worked for over 35 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, John "Jack" Badgley and Lynn Bartee.

Oct. 2, 1947 – May 24, 2019

VASSAR — James "Jim" Heisler, Vassar, died Friday, May 24, 2019, at his home at Lake Pomona. He was 71.

He was born on Oct. 2, 1947, in Greenwood County.

Jim was cremated and private family services will be held at a later date.

Feltner Funeral Home, Lyndon, is assisting the family.