Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Stanley "Stan" J. Bechtold
Dec 6, 2025
Stanley J. Bechtold, 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family members, on Saturday December 6, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1945, in Horton, Kansas, the son of Joseph C. and Marion Gafford Bechtold.
Memorial visitation will be held from 9:00-10:00 A.M., followed by a parish rosary being prayed at 10:00 A.M., on Friday, January 9, 2026, at...
Alice Martinez Slater
Dec 6, 2025
Alice Martinez Slater, age 64, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Simon and Antonia (Padilla) on November 17, 1961, in Topeka, KS. Alice worked for 40 plus years as a dedicated employee with the Kansas Department of Revenue. Her career...
Shirley Lucille Chada
Dec 5, 2025
Shirley Lucille Chada, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Lexington Park Health & Rehab, in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on March 15, 1945, in Sutton, West Virginia, to Ezekiel M. Ware and Martha Estelle (McCourt) Ware. Shirley graduated from Braxton County High School in 1963.
After High School she entered the United States Army, where...
Gabriel Ramirez
Dec 5, 2025
Gabriel Ramirez, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born October 9, 1947, in Topeka, the son of Espiririon “Joe” Ramirez and Amelia “Molly” Tinoco. Gabriel graduated from Topeka High School in 1966.
After high school, Gabriel was drafted into the United States Marine Corps. and served two tours in Vietnam.
Gabriel...
Theresa Virginia Espinoza
Dec 4, 2025
Theresa Virginia Espinoza, 89, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Homestead of Auburn.
She was born April 19, 1936, in Alamosa, Colorado, the daughter of Theodore and Maclovia Lucero.
Theresa graduated from Alamosa High School in 1956 and went on to earn a teaching certificate from Washburn University in early childhood development. She dedicated many years to teaching pre-school,...
Larry J. Brinker
Dec 1, 2025
Larry J. Brinker, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Prairie Wind Senior Living in Berryton, Kansas.
He was born December 8, 1941, in Seneca, Kansas, to Elmer B. Brinker and Luella J. (Hammes) Brinker. Larry graduated from Saints Peter and Paul High School and attended Washburn University.
Larry served in the United States Navy from 1959 to...
Dolores "DeeDee" M. Kennedy
Nov 29, 2025
Dolores M. Kennedy, affectionately known as “DeeDee,” passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Topeka.
DeeDee was born the daughter of James “Jim” and Sally (Dohrman) Simecka on April 17, 1951, in Wamego, KS. She was raised in a big loving farm family outside of Delia, KS. On January 24, 1976, she married...
Howard L. Brun
Nov 28, 2025
Howard L. Brun, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Oakley Place in Topeka.
Howard was born the son of Frederick Howard and Ila Mae (Eaton) Brun on August 24, 1942, in Greenleaf, Kansas. On January 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Marcia Hogan, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kimeo, KS. Together, they...
Margaret S. Cortez
Nov 22, 2025
Marguerita “Margaret” Serrano Cortez, age 90, of Topeka and formerly of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of her family.
Born on January 10, 1935, to Carlos and Paula (Zendejas) Serrano, Margaret grew up in a home anchored in faith, culture, and strong family values. She graduated from Our Lady of Guadalupe...
John Timothy McCoy
Nov 21, 2025
John Timothy McCoy, 64, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2025.
A memorial visitation with the family will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, December 1, 2025, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.
Flavio "Frank" G. Herrera
Nov 16, 2025
Flavio “Frank” G. Herrera, age 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Hearthstone East.
Flavio was born in the rural community of Capitan, New Mexico on July 4, 1932, the son of Jose and Aurora (Gonzalez) Herrera. In 1952, Flavio enlisted in the United States Army and served...
Robert Burke
Nov 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” H. Burke, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 12, 1943, in Hutchinson, Kansas and was preceded in death by his father Loren Joseph (Joe) Burke and his mother Mary Neoma Hutton Burke. Bob was a member of St Matthew Catholic Church and was a member of...
Warren L. Schriner
Nov 12, 2025
Warren Leslie Schriner, 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Topeka.
He was born on March 19, 1934, in Severance, Kansas, and was raised on the family farm outside Denton. Warren attended a small rural grade school and graduated from Denton High School.
He married the love of his life, Freida Kiefer, on January 29, 1955 (Kansas Day)....
Adelina Renee Dominguez
Nov 11, 2025
Little Miss Adelina Renee Dominguez entered this world on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital. Born prematurely, she fought with all her might and brought so much joy to her family and the NICU staff. It’s with sadness to announce her passing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
She was born the daughter of Eric Scott Dominguez and Lillian Sue...
Steven Dominguez
Nov 11, 2025
Steven Dominguez, age 90, died November 11, 2025, after a short illness at the Midland Hospice House. He was born July 14, 1935, in Topeka, Ks. His parents were Pedro Dominguez Sr. and Consuelo (Adame) Dominguez.
Steven is survived by his sisters Eleanor Dominguez, Trinidad (Dominguez) Arzate and a loving extended family of nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces, and cousins.
Steven...
Charles R. Wilson
Nov 10, 2025
Charles R. Wilson, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at his home.
He was born October 1, 1948, in Topeka, to Francis O. Wilson and Barbara Louise (Akers) Wilson. Charles graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1966 and went on to study welding at Topeka VoTech.
Charles worked as a farmer and raised turkeys at the Wilson...
Charlene Marie Appelhanz
Nov 7, 2025
Charlene “Charlie” Marie Appelhanz, 79, of Topeka, KS passed away Friday, November 7th 2025 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones.
She was born October 13, 1946 in Hays, KS, the daughter of Richard Sawazhki and Cora Younger. Charlene attended St. Marys Catholic Grade School, and later moved to Topeka...
Mary Ann Richardson
Oct 31, 2025
Mary Ann Richardson, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at her home.
She was born June 12, 1938, in Topeka, to Peter G. Andes and Amelia C. (Turk) Andes. Mary Ann graduated from Hayden High School in 1956.
Mary Ann worked as a payroll administrator for the Topeka State Hospital. She was a member of Mater Dei Holy...
Charles "Charlie" W. Rabe
Oct 31, 2025
Charles “Charlie” W. Rabe, age 83, of rural Oskaloosa, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025.
He was born on May 31, 1942, in Topeka, the son of Jacob G. and Elizabeth O. (Schaefer) Rabe. Charlie grew up in the Little Russia neighborhood, where adventure was never far away. From an early age, his quick wit, good humor, and storytelling...
Ramon Rojas Montes
Oct 30, 2025
Ramon Rojas Montes, 88, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on July 29, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Valeriano and Carmen (Rojas) Montes. Ramon married Shirley June Henderson Chavez in 1960 in Topeka, and together they raised two beautiful daughters before later parting ways.
Ramon was immensely proud...
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