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Charles "Charlie" W. Rabe

May 31, 1942 — October 31, 2025

Oskaloosa

Charles "Charlie" W. Rabe, age 83, of rural Oskaloosa, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital. 

Charlie will lie in state from 9:30-10:30 A.M., followed by a rosary at 10:30 A.M., at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., at the church. 

Charlie will be laid to rest with his beloved wife at 1:00 P.M., on Friday, November 7, at Mt. Calvary Cemetery-Topeka. 

Memorial contributions can be made in Charlie's memory to St. Joseph Catholic Church in care of the funeral home. 

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.

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Visitation

Thursday, November 6, 2025

9:30 - 10:30 am (Central time)

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

227 SW Van Buren St, Topeka, KS 66603

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Rosary

Thursday, November 6, 2025

10:30 - 11:00 am (Central time)

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

227 SW Van Buren St, Topeka, KS 66603

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Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, November 6, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

227 SW Van Buren St, Topeka, KS 66603

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Graveside Service

Friday, November 7, 2025

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