Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Bill J. Adkins
Nov 12, 2023
Bill J. Adkins, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
He was born the son of Homer J. and Daisy (Johns) Adkins on May 29, 1938, at Fort Riley, KS.
After graduating from high school, Bill started his 55-year career as an Offset Pressman in Topeka. It was a career he enjoyed and...
Santiago "Jimmy" Camacho
Apr 23, 2024
Santiago "Jimmy" Camacho, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home in Topeka. Jimmy will lie in state from 9:30-10:30 A.M., followed by a rosary at 10:30 A.M., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., at the church....
Peter Mendoza
Apr 23, 2024
Peter Mendoza, 82, of Carbondale, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home.
He was born January 28, 1942, in Topeka, the son of Juan Mendoza and Petra (Sanchez) Mendoza.
Peter grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School and attended VoTech and Washburn University.
He served honorably in the United States Army from December 1963 to December 1965....
Paul E. Warfield, Sr.
Apr 20, 2024
Paul E. Warfied, Sr., age 72, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by his family at home in Topeka.
He was born the son of Wesley Warfield, Jr., and Willie Mae (Lockett) Warfield on April 27, 1951, in Pine Bluff, AR. Paul graduated from Merrill High School and continued his education at Washburn University, receiving his master’s degree in Correctional...
Sean S. Harris
Apr 18, 2024
Sean S. Harris, 56, of Topeka, KS, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 18, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on November 18, 1967, in Topeka, the son of Roxie (Black) and Harold Harris. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1986. He went on to get an Education Degree from Kansas...
Patricia Lou Taylor
Apr 17, 2024
Patricia Lou Taylor, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her home.
She was born February 4, 1929, in Topeka, the daughter of Harley Wayne Reynolds and Winifred (Gilman) Reynolds.
Patricia attended schools in Topeka and went to Topeka High School.
She married Robert H. Taylor on April 22, 1946, at Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka. He passed away...
Todd K. Holmes
Apr 16, 2024
Todd K. Holmes, age 49, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
He was born the son of Darl K. Holmes and “Dody” Doranne (Myrick), on November 3, 1974, in Topeka, KS.
Todd attended Tecumseh South Elementary and graduated in 1993 from Shawnee Heights High School. He participated in many sports growing up, excelling in football. Todd started his...
Timothy A. Jones
Apr 15, 2024
Timothy “Tim” A. Jones, age 60, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born the son of Floyd Wayne and Judith Jill (Kitchell) Jones on May 21, 1963, in Topeka, KS.
Tim served in the United States Army. After he was honorably discharged in California, he returned to Topeka and started his career...
Sharon Sue Tipton
Apr 13, 2024
Sharon Sue (Mitchell) Tipton, 80, of Raymore, Missouri, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 18, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Frances Ellen Mitchell and Marvin Carr.
Sharon grew up on the family farm and loved riding and taking care of horses. She...
MSgt Ryan Timothy Sipes
Apr 12, 2024
MSgt Ryan Timothy Sipes, 41, of Auburn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2024.
He was born October 14, 1982, in Topeka to Timothy Sipes and Lynn (Johnson) Sipes.
Ryan attended Washburn Rural Schools until 10th grade when he transferred to and graduated from Topeka West High School in 2001.
He began his career with the 190th Air Refueling Wing of the...
Sandra Marie "Sandi" “Pėnatokwe” Shopteese
Apr 1, 2024
Sandra Marie “Sandi” “Pėnatokwe” Shopteese, 59, of Mayetta, passed away on Monday, April 1. 2024, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
She was employed with the Department of Children and Families as the Tribal Liaison. Sandi was very passionate about helping children.
Sandra is survived by a son, her mother, and two sisters.
She was preceded in death by her father and a...
Margaret Rosebaugh
Mar 28, 2024
Margaret Rosebaugh, age 98, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Forest) Tommer on June 12, 1925, in Waterville, KS.
Margaret graduated from Waterville High School in 1943. On June 1, 1944, she married William Glen Rosebaugh in Providence, RI. They shared 62 years of...
Anna Sargent
Mar 28, 2024
Anna M. Sargent, age 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab.
She was born the daughter of Isaac Perez, Sr., and Guadalupe (Vargas) Perez on January 16, 1955, in Topeka, KS. Anna graduated from Topeka High School and worked many years as a Legal Assistant for various entities and primarily Jayhawk...
Luella Jane Bieker
Mar 25, 2024
Longtime Hays, KS, resident, Luella Jane (Herrman) Bieker, age 92, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at a Topeka hospital.
She was born the daughter of Raymond J. and Lucy (Steckline) Herrman in Liebenthal, KS, on February 5, 1932. Luella married her sweetheart, Clarence F. Bieker on April 25, 1950, in Hays, KS. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage....
Lloyd L. Hanson
Mar 16, 2024
Lloyd L. Hanson, age 84, of Rossville, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
He was born the son of Harry C. and Ruth F. (Dunstan) Hanson on April 18, 1939, in Mankato, KS. He attended school in Mankato and graduated in 1957. Lloyd married his high school sweetheart, Mary B. Stone on May 26, 1957, in Mankato. Together, they...
Jose "Joe" "Chepe" A. Gonzalez
Mar 10, 2024
Jose “Joe” “Chepe” Antonio Gonzalez, age 84, of Overland Park, KS and formerly of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Glenwood Village in Overland Park.
He was born the son of Jose B. and Leonor (Alverez) Gonzalez on July 6, 1939, in Topeka, KS. Joe attended and graduated from Topeka High School in 1959. He furthered his...
Anthony "Tony" Vargas
Mar 9, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Vargas, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday evening, March 9, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Francisco, Sr., and Marie (Villafranco) Vargas on May 8, 1941, in Topeka.
Anthony attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and graduated from Hayden High School. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree at St. Benedicts College...
Michael Adamé
Mar 8, 2024
Michael Adamé, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born January 11, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas, to John Adamé and Teresa (Valdivia) Adamé.
Michael graduated from Hayden High School in 1971. He was the manager of the football team. After high school he went on to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company...
Mersedez "Peggy" Pagan
Mar 7, 2024
Mersedez “Peggy” Pagan, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Rolling Hills Health & Rehab.
She was born September 24, 1932, in Garden City, Kansas, to Andrew Esquibel and Ines (Dominguez) Esquibel.
Peggy worked as a housekeeper at Manor Care for 13 years. She also worked for Capper Foundation and the City of Topeka.
She was a member of...
John "Mac" Guerrero Sr.
Mar 3, 2024
John “Mac” Guerrero Sr, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born October 12, 1939, in Topeka, to Carmen Castardo.
John worked for BNSF as a boilermaker, retiring in 2001.
He enjoyed working on cars in his spare time, as well as watching sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas Jayhawks. He...
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