Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Melvina (Mel) K. Sexton
Mar 8, 2025
Melvina (Mel) K. Sexton, 97, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday March 8, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born March 29, 1927 on the family farm in Pfeifer, Kansas, a Volga German immigrant community near Hays. She attended Holy Cross Church in Pfeifer Kansas, graduated as valedictorian from Schoenchen High School in 1945, and later...
Antonia Hidalgo
Jun 12, 2025
Antonia “Toni” Hidalgo, 94, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at her home.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm, Wednesday, June 18, with a rosary prayed at 6:00pm, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 10:00am, Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Interment will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka.
Memorial contributions are suggested to...
Rafaela P Salazar
Jun 10, 2025
Rafaela “Ralphie” P. Salazar, 95, of Topeka, passed away on June 10, 2025, at her home.
She was born January 25, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas to Juan A. Barranco and Teresa (Perez) Barranco. Rafaela grew up in the bottoms in Topeka and attended East Topeka Jr. High School.
Rafaela enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and gardening. She loved to cook enchiladas for her family...
Roman Villegas
Jun 8, 2025
Roman Villegas, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 81 years old.
Born on February 7, 1944, in Topeka, Kansas, he was the son of Guadalupe and Maria De La Cruz (Reynosa) Villegas. From a young age, Roman lived with a generous heart and an...
Gonsalo Arteaga-Juarez
Jun 5, 2025
Gonsalo Arteaga-Juárez, de 32 años, residente de Topeka, Kansas, falleció inesperadamente el jueves 5 de junio de 2025.
Nació el 27 de junio de 1992 en Rupert, Idaho, hijo de Edilberto e Irene (Juárez) Arteaga.
A Gonsalo le encantaba dibujar y escuchar música. Se mantenía activo haciendo ejercicio y manteniéndose en forma. En su tiempo libre, disfrutaba viendo partidos de fútbol y...
Mary L. Steuber
Jun 3, 2025
Mary L. Steuber, beloved wife, mother, and daughter, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
She was born the daughter of Robert D. and Joyce M. (Farrell) Sears on April 8, 1962, in Salina, KS. After high school, Mary continued her education and obtained two bachelor’s degrees.
In 1987, Mary married her beloved husband, Terry K. Steuber. Together, they shared 37...
Alice Valdez
Jun 2, 2025
Alice Valdez, 94, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at her home.
She was born September 21, 1930, in Topeka, to Panfilo Toledo and Jacinta (Lopez) Toledo. Alice attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and was a lifelong member of the church. She was involved in LULAC, the Altar Society, and participated with Adoration.
She enjoyed crocheting, embroidery,...
Jovita C. Mendoza
May 24, 2025
Jovita C. Mendoza, age 95, of Topeka, KS, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
She was born the daughter of Tomas and Guadalupe (Rodriguez) Carreno on May 8, 1930. On October 29, 1949, Jovita married her beloved sweetheart, Guillermo “Memo” Mendoza at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Together, they shared 46 years of marriage before...
Char Brazil
May 20, 2025
Helen Charlene “Char” Brazil, 84, passed away on May 20, 2025, surrounded by her family at Homestead of Topeka.
Born on May 25, 1940, in Parsons, Kansas, Char was the daughter of William Edward and Margaret (Casey) O’Bryan. She graduated from Webster College in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Char’s teaching career began in middle school...
Howard E. Anderson
May 18, 2025
Howard E. Anderson, age 101, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Homestead of Topeka.
He was born the son of Andrew J. and Anna E. (Clerico) Anderson on October 15, 1923. Howard attended Assumption Grade School and graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1942. After high school, Howard joined the United States Army and served...
Gerardo Garcia
May 15, 2025
Gerardo Garcia, 66, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus in Topeka.
He was born May 9, 1959, in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, to Juan Rodriguez and Antonia Garcia.
Gerardo enjoyed riding his bicycle and checking in on his children and grandchildren.
He worked as a carpenter for a pallet manufacturing company.
He is survived...
Cenaida B. Gonzalez
May 14, 2025
Cenaida "Cindy" B. Gonzalez, 86 of Topeka passed away peacefully at Kelly House Topeka on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, with her daughters by her bedside.
She was born June 3, 1938, in Topeka to Juan A. Barranco and Teresa (Perez) Barranco. Cenaida attended public schools in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1958.
She worked as a caregiver with the...
Anna Chavez
May 13, 2025
Anna M. Chavez, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away surrounded by the warmth and love of her family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Born on August 14, 1958, in Topeka, KS, Anna was the cherished daughter of Jerry H. and Barbara L. (Gamba) Estes. She was a proud 1976 graduate of Hayden High School.
On September 12, 1981, Anna married the...
Harold Dean Whitener
May 12, 2025
Harold (Harry) Whitener, 86, of Meriden passed away Monday May 12, 2025, at Stormont Vail Health, surrounded by his family.
Harry was born February 16, 1939, in Lincolnton, NC the son of Raydus and Julia (Fisher) Whitener. He was united in marriage to Peggy (Jones) Whitener on September 25, 1967, in Topeka, KS. She survives at the home. Harry was preceded...
Benjamin Brooks
May 9, 2025
Benjamin Thomas Brooks - With profound sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of Benjamin, better known as Ben Ben, born August 26, 2002, in Vicksburg, MS, and departed this life on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at the age of 22 in Douglas County, Kansas.
A 2020 graduate of Warren Central High School. Benjamin enlisted in the US Army after...
Rosemary Palma
May 5, 2025
Rosemary Palma, 89, of Topeka, passed away on May 5th, 2025 at home.
Frances Rosemary Foster Palma was born in Topeka, Kansas, to Francis Robert and Blanche Linehan Foster. She was the youngest of her mother’s three “Dollies” as the girls were called. Growing up was great fun for Rosemary with her sisters and the “Linehan” cousins who were all Irish...
Lana Kombacher
May 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lana Kombacher, a beloved mother, grandmother, nurse, and community advocate. Born on September 29, 1951, Lana peacefully departed this world on May 4, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Lana's journey through life was marked by the love she shared with her former husband, Ed Kombacher,...
Tre'Veon Arnell Carrington
May 2, 2025
Tre’Veon Arnell Carrington, 27, of Topeka, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.
He was born October 16, 1997, in San Antonio, Texas, to Kendra Linette Wills.
Tre’Veon enjoyed playing with his children and spending time with his family.
He attended church at Resurrection Fire Ministry in Topeka.
Tre’Veon married Cassandra Lynn Rosine on April 27, 2025, in Topeka. She survives of...
Charles Debacker
May 2, 2025
Charles D. (Charlie) Debacker, 69, died May 2, 2025, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, after an illness that he suffered from most of his adult life.
Charlie was born on April 23, 1956, the sixth child of Albert H. Sr. and Elizabeth Sommers (Betty) Debacker, both of whom are deceased.
Charlie graduated from Assumption Grade School in 1970 and...
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...
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