Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Jared Edward Wilcox
Jan 22, 2026
Jared Edward Wilcox, age 36, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas. Born August 1, 1989 in Kansas City, Missouri, Jared was the son of Dennis Wilcox and Francie Wilcox of Silver Lake, Kansas.
A resident of Silver Lake, Kansas, he graduated from Silver Lake High School in 2008. He continued his education at Washburn Institute of Technology, and...
Timothy Lee Herl
Jan 22, 2026
Timothy Lee Herl, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born on September 25, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, to James and Barbara (Lewis) Herl, who preceded him in death.
Tim was raised in Topeka and graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1980. He went on to attend Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas,...
Dianne Lee Houser
Jan 19, 2026
Dianne Lee Houser was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 14, 1941, to Virginia Lee and Leslie Thomas Frank. She was eldest of four siblings and grew up in the Wichita/Goddard area. She graduated from Wichita North High school. She was an active swimmer and instructor with the original Wichita Swim Club.
On September 4, 1959, she married the love of...
Lavon Joy Vossen
Jan 19, 2026
Lavon Joy Vossen, age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Lloyd and Ferne (Campbell) Shearer on August 19, 1934, in Wilsey, KS. Lavon was raised on a farm during the Great Depression where she understood the meaning of hard work and determination. Her mother was...
Gerald Joseph Rohr, Sr.
Jan 17, 2026
Gerald Joseph Rohr, Sr. died on January 17, 2026, in Russellville, AR.
He was born in Bazine, KS on December 12, 1940, to his parents Fidelis Antone Rohr (deceased) and Mary Edna Legleighter Rohr (deceased). He is preceded in death by his siblings, Delores Rohr, Vernon Rohr, Delbert Rohr, and Estella Rohr.
Gerald was an educator by trade. He began his teaching...
Francisco Juarez Garcia
Jan 16, 2026
Francisco Juarez “Kiko” Garcia, 100, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home.
Frank was born in Topeka on October 3, 1925, to Jose Del Refugio Valdivia Garcia and Maria Secundina Juarez.
He was raised in Topeka, where he met his future bride and mother of his children, Esther Ortiz Garcia, whom he married in 1943.
He joined...
Marcell "Bud" J. Mosher
Jan 15, 2026
Marcell J. “Bud” Mosher, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Topeka.
Bud was born the son of Marcell F. and Colette Rose (Heptig) Mosher on August 5, 1936, in Topeka. He was proud 1954 graduate from Hayden Catholic High School where he excelled is sports, especially in football. Bud remained a loyal fan...
Mark Wunder
Jan 13, 2026
Mark Wunder, age 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in Topeka.
He was born the 2nd of 12 children to Thomas Jerome and Beulah Faye (Roark) Wunder on January 19, 1950, in Topeka, KS. He was predeceased by sister, Kathleen Gayle Wunder Johnson; brother, Randall Leo Wunder; and sister, Trudy Ann Wunder.
Survivors include his eight siblings,...
Carmen G. Guthrie
Jan 11, 2026
Carmen G. Guthrie, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab, in Topeka.
She was born November 23, 1937, in Brownsville, Texas. Her parents were Esparanza “Hope” Castro and Roman Fernandez. Carmen attended West High School in Kansas City, Missouri. She was a member of the school choir and, because of her talent...
Charles Hull
Jan 5, 2026
Long time resident of Morton County, Kansas, Charles Franklin Hull, 75, of Lawrence, Kansas, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at LMH Health in Lawrence. Throughout the years there is a strong possibility that he touched your life in some way. Perhaps you were in need of the fire department, emergency medical services, a plumbing crisis, or just a...
Katherine Mae Hays
Jan 3, 2026
Katherine “Kay” Mae Hays-Kelly, 69, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, surrounded by her children at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
She was born April 25, 1956, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to George and Janet (Bush) Kelly. Kay lived in Colorado for most of her life, and a few years in Washington. She graduated from High School in...
Darlene Faye Ortiz
Jan 1, 2026
Darlene Faye (Cole) Ortiz, age 77, of Carbondale, Kansas, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, at Stormont Vail Health, surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 20, 1948, in Emporia, Kansas, to John Joseph Cole and Bertha Margaret Nellie Piper Cole. Darlene was raised with strong values rooted in faith, family, and hard work, which guided her throughout...
Alice Marie Wietharn
Dec 30, 2025
Alice Marie (Heinen) Wietharn, age 87, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Dec. 30, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital. Born August 8, 1938, to Joseph A. and Martha (Huerter) Heinen, Alice was the oldest of six children born and raised on the Heinen farm near Kelly, Kansas.
Alice attended District 21 School, a one room schoolhouse in Kelly, until 1949. She then...
Patricia "Patty" Ann Guerrero
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Ann “Patty” Guerrero, age 73, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on December 30, 2025, at her home. She was born on July 26, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, to John Garcia and Guadalupe Carreno.
Patty was a woman whose life revolved around faith, family, and finding joy in everyday moments. A lifelong Catholic and devoted member of Our Lady of...
Jay Toelkes
Dec 29, 2025
What a journey Jay Toelkes had in his earthly life. He passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at Harmony House Memory Care in Salem, Oregon where he had resided for the last ten months. His wife, Sharon Janney-Toelkes, was by his side, and had lovingly cared for him at home in Silverton, Oregon for five years prior.
Jay was born...
Connie Jean Haughey
Dec 27, 2025
Connie Jean Haughey, born April 2, 1945, in Topeka, to Gene and Mary Haughey, lived a life defined by dedication, compassion, and a deep love of learning and the arts.After receiving a teaching degree from Washburn University, Connie began her career at Alma High School, later transferring to Highland Park. A chance opportunity led her back to her beloved Alma...
Bobby R. Fehring
Dec 26, 2025
Bobby R. Fehring, age 94, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.
He was born on November 9, 1931, in Joplin, Missouri, the son of Henry and Velma (West) Fehring. Bobby was deeply proud of his country and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. Following his discharge, he devoted himself to providing...
Leroy Orvel Bahr
Dec 26, 2025
Leroy Orvel Bahr, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home.
He was born February 25, 1935, in Sainte Genevieve, Missouri, to Cletus R. Bahr and Rose F. (Linderer) Bahr. Leroy graduated from Sainte Genevieve High School in 1952.
Leroy worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier. He served in the United States...
Monte Ray Montgomery
Dec 23, 2025
Monte Ray Montgomery, age 83, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at his home in Topeka.
He was born on November 4, 1942, the son of Orville and Evelyn (Weakly) Montgomery. Monte was blessed with two children, Stephen Montgomery and Laura Bañuelos; as well as three grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind his beloved wife, Maria...
William Herbert Bevan
Dec 23, 2025
William Herbert Bevan, 93, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, in Overbrook.
He was born September 27, 1932, in Herington, Kansas, to Olin Kenneth Bevan and Frieda (Jackson) Bevan. William graduated from Herrington High School and went on to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean war.
William worked as a mechanic and owned Bevans Texaco...
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