Dennis "Denny" Graham
August 28, 2026
Dennis Dean Graham, 78, passed away peacefully in his sleep, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, warmth, and quiet strength. Born on January 23, 1948, in Junction City, Kansas, to Daryl and Irene (Adam) Graham, Dennis entered the world facing lifelong disabilities that might have tested the faith or spirit of most. Yet Dennis never saw his circumstances as a...
Marian June Atkinson
August 27, 2026
Marian June Atkinson, 100, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Celebration Villa of Hearthstone.
The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Thursday, September 3, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11:00am, Friday, September 4, at Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church. Inurnment will take place at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, where she will...
Anna Marie Munoz
August 23, 2026
Anna Marie Munoz, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Dinah Sue Williams
August 23, 2026
Dinah Sue Williams, 66, of Mohave Valley, Arizona, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Virgil Raymond Waldo, Sr.
August 21, 2026
Virgil Waldo, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Christine (Nelson) Waldo and Raymond Ralph Waldo. He attended Topeka schools and Clarks Business School and Toastmasters program.
Virgil married Dona Hockett on February 9, 1953, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She survives of the home.
Virgil served 4 years in the...
Cynthia Ann Evarts
August 20, 2026
Cynthia Ann Evarts, 75, of Topeka, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
She was born May 28, 1951, in Topeka, Kansas to Jack Mason and Jovita (Obergon) Mason. As a child Cynthia attended Holy Name Catholic Church and East Topeka Junior High School.
Cynthia enjoyed cooking, karaoke, fishing, listening to music, and listening to her family sing karaoke....
Dennis Henry Okruhlik
August 18, 2026
Dennis Henry Okruhlik, age 75, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on August 18, 2026, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Dennis was born on February 4, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to Julius and Jennie Okruhlik. He was baptized in the Catholic Church and was very committed to his faith.
Dennis spent the majority of his career working in the maintenance department...
John Curry
August 16, 2026
John Curry, 72, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026.
He was born on January 7th, 1954 in Topeka, to Lupe Guerrero and was a 1972 graduate of Topeka High School.
John was lifelong resident of Topeka, John worked at several local businesses,Kiwi, Hydro Tool, Santa Fe, UPS, and 30 years at Quaker Oats.
He is survived by his wife...
Ruth Campos
August 16, 2026
Ruth Campos, 100, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, peacefully at her home.
She was born July 9, 1926, in Topeka, the daughter of Jose and Virgina Estrada Martinez.
Ruth retired from the Kansas Highway Patrol.
She married H. C. Campos at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He passed away on December 7, 2014.
Ruth is survived by her daughters,...
William "Bill" Ernest Toelkes
August 13, 2026
William Ernest Toelkes, a Kansas native with a deep affinity with the Marianas and Micronesia, passed away on August 13, 2026 at the age of 98. Bill, as he was fondly known, was a veteran who served in the US Navy and was initially stationed in Japan. His time in the Pacific would begin his long love affair for Guam,...
Albert John Becerra, Sr.
August 10, 2026
Albert John Becerra, Sr., age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Alfredo and Catalina (Melgoza) Becerra on March 8, 1935, in Laredo, TX. Albert’s family lived in Kansas City, MO, but while returning home from a trip to Mexico, his mother went...
Patricia Marie Rodriguez
August 7, 2026
Patricia Marie “Pat” Rodriguez, 85, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
She was born July 2, 1941, in Waverly, Kansas, to Vernon Jack Brosemer and Verna Opal (Kellum) Brosemer. Pat attended East Topeka Elementary and Junior High Schools, and was a member of Westside Christian Church.
Pat worked at Jostens Publishing for over 40 years. She...
Elisa R. Mendez
August 7, 2026
Elisa R. Mendez, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, August 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Jesus Z. and Juanita Rodriguez on April 7, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas. Elisa was a proud Topeka High School graduate and later furthered her education, becoming certified as a Licensed Mental Health...
Agustina M Williams
August 7, 2026
Agustina (Martinez) Williams, 77, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026.
Agustina was born on September 11, 1948, and was raised in Topeka, Kansas. She also spent time living in Tacoma, Washington during her husband's military career. She attended Lincoln School, East Topeka Junior High, and Topeka High School. She grew up in an area of Topeka known as “The Bottoms,”...
Danny A. McCabe
August 6, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Allen McCabe, of Topeka, KS, passed away on August 6, 2026, at 6:00 A.M., at a Topeka hospital.
Danny was born on April 17, 1950, in Strong City, KS, the son of Claude E. and Verla (Foose) McCabe.
He was a proud 1968 graduate of Topeka High School before continuing his education at Washburn University, where he was a member...
Rose of Lima Ramos
July 29, 2026
Rose of Lima Ramos, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Lexington Park Health and Rehab.
She was born on September 21, 1937, in Topeka, to Francisco V. Vargas, Sr. and Maria V. (Villafranco) Vargas. Rose attended grade school at Our Lady of Guadalupe School, graduated from Hayden High School in 1955, and attended St. Mary’s College....
Barbara A. Decker
July 29, 2026
Barbara A. Decker, age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026, at Rolling Hills Assisted Living of Topeka alongside the compassionate care of Midland Hospice.
She was born the daughter of Homer C. and Velda R. (Leach) Walker on January 31, 1935, in Hardtner, KS. Her family later settled in Emporia, KS, where Barbara graduated...
Art Joseph Meier
July 25, 2026
Art Joseph Meier, 81, of Topeka, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his home.
He was born December 15, 1944, in Topeka, the son of Sylvester Anthony and Marie Teresa (Krische) Meier.
Art attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and graduated from Hayden High School in 1963.
He was a farmer and took great pride in his work. He was a devoted...
Angie Lira
July 21, 2026
Angelina “Angie” Lira, age 76, of Topeka, KS, passed away on July 21, 2026.
She was born the daughter of Guadalupe M. Lira, Sr., and Guadalupe Lopez on April 6, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas. Angie attended Topeka High School, graduating from the Class of 1968. She began her career at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Manufacturing before retiring from the Santa Fe...
Matthew David Gannon
July 20, 2026
Matthew David Gannon, 32, of Topeka, passed away on July 20, 2026, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born on July 7, 1994, in Muncie, Indiana, to Michael Tim Gannon, Sr. and Leslie May (Neely) Gannon.
No formal services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.
