Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Ronnie "Ron" R. Vawter
Aug 28, 2025
Ronnie “Ron” R. Vawter, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital with his loved ones by his side.
He was born the son of William L. Vawter, Sr., and Agonia M. Koci on May 15, 1951, in Topeka, KS. Ron was raised by his mother and father, Ralph (Bud) Boydston, Sr. He...
Anthony B. Clark
Aug 25, 2025
Anthony B. “Tony” Clark, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus in Topeka.
He was born November 5, 1946, in Topeka, to Homer Roscoe Clark and Elizabeth Eileen (Lewis) Clark. Tony attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School and graduated from Hayden Catholic High School in 1966.
In his...
James F Humpolick
Aug 21, 2025
James F. “Jim” Humpolick, 68, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 21, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.
Jim was born in Limestone, Maine, to Meredith E. “Mary” (Barnett) Humpolick and James Edward Humpolick.
He graduated from West Branch High School in Ohio and married Janette Kay “Jan” Trump on October 29, 1983 in Homeworth, Ohio. They often road-tripped National Parks...
Linda S. Garrett
Aug 21, 2025
Linda Sue Garrett, age 79, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Harold C. and Delilah L. (Hainline) Peck on August 9, 1946, in Topeka, KS.
On November 8, 1969, Linda married her beloved sweetheart, Thomas Garrett at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Together, they shared almost 56 years of...
Bobby "Bob" G. Coon
Aug 19, 2025
Bobby George Coon, affectionately known as Bob, 86, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away August 19th, 2025. Born on October 18, 1938, in Jackson County, Missouri, to Harry Henly Coon and Beulah Anne (Vaughn), Bobby was the sixth of eight children. He was also lovingly raised by his stepfather, Roy Hardy.
Bob spent his childhood in Burlingame, Kansas, where he developed a...
Janice Darlene Steinbock
Aug 18, 2025
Janice Darlene Steinbock, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born July 25, 1939, in Holton, Kansas, to William Cornelius Coleman and Thelma Irene (Myers) Coleman.
Janice attended schools in Topeka and graduated from Seaman High School in 1957.
She married Vincent Joseph Steinbock on October 15, 1960, in Topeka. They celebrated...
Nancy Jane Welsh, MD
Aug 17, 2025
Nancy Jane Welsh, MD, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born, January 17, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to Norval Welsh and Lucille (Furguson) Welsh. She was a graduate from Ohio State Medical School in 1963.
Nancy was a physician and worked at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Topeka for over...
Henry Perez
Aug 15, 2025
Henry Perez, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully August 15, 2025 at McCrite Health Center in Topeka.
He was born on October 1, 1942, in Topeka, KS, the son of Norbert and Angela (Gutierrez) Perez. Henry attended St. Augustine Minor Seminary in Suffern, NY, before returning to Kansas. He began his working life at Santa Fe and later served...
Cliff D. Rust
Aug 14, 2025
Cliff D. Rust, 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
He was born April 25, 1939, in Holdrege, NE, the son of Guy L. and Blanche B. (Bush) Rust. On February 16, 1962, Cliff married the love of his life, Jerilynn Johansen. Together they shared...
Brad Lee Hall
Aug 9, 2025
Brad Lee Hall, 47, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
He was born April 30, 1978, in Topeka, to Robert Ray Boling and Mary Agnes (Artzer) Tiernan. Brad attended elementary school at Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1996. He then went on to study at...
Mary Louise Flowers
Aug 6, 2025
Mary Louise Flowers, age 58, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House, surrounded by love.
Born on August 25, 1966, in Santa Ana, CA, Mary was the cherished daughter of Raymond C. Ortega, Jr. and Maria Lira. After graduating from Highland Park High School, she worked as a registrar in the healthcare...
Michael Edward Martinez
Aug 2, 2025
Michael Edward Martinez, age 37, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Seattle, WA.
Michael was born the son of Marty and Kirsten Martinez on August 15, 1987, in Topeka, KS.
During his working career, Michael was employed with Ogden Publications in Topeka, Hallmark in Lawrence, and with a distribution center in Seattle. During his free time,...
Darla June Jaimez
Aug 1, 2025
Darla June Jaimez, 69, passed away on August 1, 2025, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on May 27, 1956, in Topeka, the daughter of Alvin Harris, Jr. and Darlene Marie Allen.
Darla was a graduate of Topeka High School and later continued her education at Washburn University. She was a woman who lived life with joy,...
Friedrich "Fred" Maisberger II
Aug 1, 2025
Friedrich "Fred" Maisberger II, 85, Topeka, died on August 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family, in Topeka. He was born May 21, 1940, in Munich, Germany to Anna Maria Kallinger and Friedrich Maisberger who later divorced. He lived in Gronsdorf a small town outside Munich where he remembers living through the American bombings during World War...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Perez
Jul 31, 2025
Lawrence Joseph Perez, affectionately known as Larry or Pedro, passed away at the age of 65. Born on October 31, 1959, Larry grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas, before later settling in Topeka with his family.
From an early age, Larry was passionate about sports—excelling in baseball, boxing, and wrestling. His fierce competitive spirit wasn't just reserved for athletics; it carried into...
Herbert Bruce Marshall
Jul 27, 2025
Herbert Bruce “H.B.” Marshall, 79, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at Stormont Vail Health on July 27, 2025. He was surrounded in his last days by relatives who loved him.
H.B. was born June 29, 1946, in Topeka to Lois (Wilson) and Joseph Marshall. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1964 and earned a degree in business from the...
Gary Lee Hallenbeck
Jul 22, 2025
Gary Lee Hallenbeck, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
He was born February 22, 1940, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Charles B. Hallenbeck and Margie (Mayhugh) Hallenbeck.
Gary enjoyed auctioneering and gambling.
He worked as a truck driver for several companies, as well as a plant worker at Essex Wire.
He married Debra Kay Gillmore on...
Donna J. Neu
Jul 18, 2025
Donna J. Neu, age 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and in the comfort of her faith.
She was born on June 28, 1934, in Burlingame, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest B. and Anna Mae (Sturm) Sage. After graduating high school, Donna married the love of her life,...
Michael William Rusk
Jul 15, 2025
Michael “Mike” William Rusk, 74, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was born August 23, 1950, in Kiowa, Kansas, to Bill and Betty Rusk.
Mike was a longtime BEEP Baseball player for the “Topeka Gofors” and a member of Lions Club. He was also a very big Chiefs fan,...
David W. Centlivre
Jul 14, 2025
David J. Centlivre, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, July 14, 2025.
He was born the son of David J. and Doris E. (Hanson) Centlivre on September 28, 1950. David attended Holy Name Catholic Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School. After high school, David enlisted in the United States Army...
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