Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Lola Irene Stattelman
Apr 29, 2025
Lola Irene Stattelman, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her home.
She was born August 3, 1937, in Wetmore, Kansas, the youngest of six children to Edward Wittenbach and Ina (Hawley) Wittenbach. Lola attended schools in Wetmore and graduated from Wetmore High School in 1955.
Lola worked at First National Bank and then for Southwestern Bell in...
Gloria Gordon
Apr 25, 2025
Gloria (Olivares) Gordon passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Topeka, KS, with her family by her side. She was born on December 22, 1956, to Jesus and Maria (Schmitt) Olivares in Taipei, Taiwan, and was one of 11 children.
As a military child, she traveled and attended schools both abroad and across the United States. When her father, Jesus,...
Elizabeth "Liz" A. Dennis
Apr 23, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” A. Dennis, age 96, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the same room and home she lived her entire life in on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Topeka, KS.
She was born the daughter of George J. and Elizabeth C. (Andes) Ingenthron on August 23, 1928. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Capitol Catholic High School...
Larry David Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Larry David Smith, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Best Care Home Plus in Wichita, KS.
Larry was born the son of Ernest Doyle and Ruth Zane (Tevis) Smith on November 6, 1937, at Christ's Hospital in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1955. Shortly after high school, Larry married...
Elvira Mireles
Apr 18, 2025
Elvira Mireles, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Midland Hospice House.
She was born January 25, 1949, in Matamoros, Mexico, to Bartolo Munoz and Juana Hernandez.
Elvira enjoyed going to the casino, cooking, watching soap operas, and spending time with her family.
She worked at McCrite Plaza for over 20 years, before her retirement.
Elvira married Renato Mireles in...
Oscar Adrian Ramirez - del Real
Apr 17, 2025
Oscar Adrian Ramirez - del Real, 24, of Topeka, Kansas, left this world far too soon on April 17, 2025. Born on January 12, 2001, to Alejandra del Real and Arturo Rodriguez Ramirez, Oscar’s life was a gift to all who knew and loved him.
Oscar was a shining light, full of energy, love, and compassion. A Catholic and lifelong member...
Eldin Lee Maynard
Apr 16, 2025
Eldin “Lee” Maynard, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Oakley Place in Topeka.
He was born March 4, 1936, in Bend, Oregon, to Robert James Maynard and Grace (Queen) Maynard Caskey. Lee graduated from Vale High School, in Vale, Oregon.
After graduation, Lee enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Alaska and...
Christopher "Chris" Williams
Apr 12, 2025
Christopher “Chris” Williams, age 52, of Topeka, KS, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, but moved to Topeka at the age of 4. He is survived by his wife, Mildred, and stepson Vanes; sister, Deb Walz (Jeff), twin nieces, Avery & Tauren Walz; mother and father, Kathleen & Randall Williams; aunt and uncle,...
Florencia Huerta Sauseda
Apr 11, 2025
Florencia Huerta Sauseda, age 76, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Florencia was born on September 6, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Armando Huerta and Cipriana (Nevarez) Huerta.
On October 25, 1969, she married Alfred G. Sauseda in Chicago. Alfred passed away on October 14, 2024.
Florencia devoted many years to working as a paraprofessional for...
Craig D. Grimes
Apr 10, 2025
Craig D. Grimes, age 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
He was born the son of Donald E. and Thelma J. (Evert) Grimes on June 12, 1959, in Topeka, KS. On April 23, 1988, Craig married his beloved sweetheart, Myra McMurphy in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared almost 37 years of marriage.
After graduating Topeka West in...
Richard E. Araiza
Apr 2, 2025
Richard E. Araiza, affectionately known as Rick to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at the Osage Nursing Home in Osage City, KS, April 2, 2025, that marked the closing of an extraordinary life journey that began on August 2, 1941, in Topeka, KS. Born to the late Virginia Graybeal and Valentine Araiza, Rick was a man whose warmth...
Eliberto Salas Gonzalez
Apr 1, 2025
Eliberto Salas Gonzalez, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus, in Topeka.
A visitation with the family will be 2:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, April 7, with a rosary prayed at 6:00pm, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...
Guadalupe "Lupe" J. Escalante, Sr.
Apr 1, 2025
Guadalupe “Lupe” J. Escalante, Sr., age 82, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
Lupe was born the son of Joseph R. and Amparo (Gonzalez) Escalante on February 25, 1943, in Topeka, KS.
On February 13, 1961, Lupe married his beloved sweetheart, Mary L. Ortega at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church....
Elizabeth Ann Beavers
Mar 28, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Beavers, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Jennings M. and Beulah F. (Hurla) Curran on February 10, 1941, in Rossville, KS.
On September 25, 1964, Elizabeth married Budd H. Beavers in Miami, OK. Together, they shared 39...
Richard P. Flores
Mar 23, 2025
Richard P Flores 87, of Murrieta, California, and proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps passed away on Sunday 03/23/2025. Son of John and Josephine Flores, he grew up in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on February 1, 1938, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1956.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Josephine Flores; his...
Martin De La Torre
Mar 17, 2025
Martín De La Torre, de 55 años, falleció el 17 de marzo de 2025 en el Hospital Stormont Vail en Topeka, Kansas, rodeado de su amorosa familia.
Martín nació el 21 de diciembre de 1969 en Villa Guerrero, Jalisco, México, hijo de Juan De La Torre y Epigmenia (Sigala) De La Torre. Como devoto miembro de la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora...
Josephine Cuevas
Mar 15, 2025
Josephine Cuevas, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday evening, March 15, 2025, at the age of 102.
She was born the daughter of Balentine and Maria Tomasa (Hernandez) Alonzo on October 1, 1922, in Topeka, KS.
Josephine married Edmund D. Carmona and to this union, they had three children. She then married Ignacio Cuevas on June 3, 1973, and her...
Judy L. Flowers
Mar 15, 2025
Judy L. Flowers, age 87, of Topeka, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Francisco and Mary (Trinidad) Muñoz on October 21, 1937, in Topeka, KS. Judy graduated from Topeka High School in 1955 and attended Clark’s Business College.
On April 19, 1957, Judy married her...
Ronald Dean Beeson, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Ronald Dean Beeson, Jr., age 45, passed away on March 14, 2025, from complications of heart disease. He was born on January 25, 1980, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ronald Beeson, Sr. and Helen Miller.
Ronald was a kind and generous soul whose loving heart left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. He never met a stranger and was known...
Amelia G. Serrano
Mar 14, 2025
Amelia G. “Emily” Serrano, age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Jose A. and Genevieve (Sanchez) on June 4, 1938, in Joliet, IL. Amelia was a 1956 graduate from Topeka High School.
On September 20, 1959, Amelia married...
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