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.
She was born June 26, 1963, in Topeka, to John Mendoza Munoz and Martha (Reyes) Munoz. Anna graduated from Highland Park High School in 1981.
Anna enjoyed gardening, watching the Golden Girls, cooking, and spending time with her...
Dinah Sue Williams
August 23, 2026
Dinah Sue (Peters) Williams, age 66, passed away surrounded by loved ones. Dinah was born in 1959 in Garden City, KS. She was the second of five children to Glen and Barbara Peters. She spent her teenage years in Barstow, CA and graduated from Barstow HS. She met the love of her life George P. Williams and they married on...
Nancy Jean Severin
September 18, 2026
Nancy Jean Severin, 81, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Cedarhurst Senior Living of Topeka.
Nancy was born July 11, 1945, in Axtell, Kansas, to Anthony F. “Tony” Spielman and Josephine B. (Stegeman) Spielman. She attended grade school in Oneida, Kansas, and graduated from Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School in 1963.
Throughout her life, Nancy...
Fred R. Rightmeier
September 17, 2026
Fred Robert Rightmeier passed away peacefully at his home at Auburn Assisted Living on September 17th.
Fred was born August 9, 1938, to Garold William (Bill) and Lora Anne (Mae) Snell Rightmeier in Cawker City, KS.
Fred was a 1956 graduate of Keats Hight School and later enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served most of his tour as an electrical technician...
Timothy Tieyah Laurenzana
September 16, 2026
Tim Tieyah Laurenzana, 90, passed away, Wednesday September 16, 2026 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS.
He was born February 5, 1936 at Richards Spur, Comanche County, Oklahoma to Leon Laurenzana and Julia Tieyah.
Tim was a proud Comanche whose life was marked by many accomplishments, including Martial Arts Grandmaster and 9th degree Black Belt. He was inducted into the Texas...
Joseph "Joe" W. Fritton
September 13, 2026
Joseph “Joe” W. Fritton, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Joseph E. and Bertha V. (Lauterbach) Fritton on January 20, 1938. Joe attended Holy Name Grade School and Hayden High School. Following graduation, he attended St. Benedict’s College, receiving his bachelor’s degree.
Joe married Dolores...
Mary Kathaleen Kiernan
September 10, 2026
Mary K. (Shilling) Kiernan passed away on September 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born November 27, 1942, in Havensville, Kansas, the daughter of Wayne Timberlake and Margaret Lum Shilling Timberlake. Mary graduated from Hutchinson High School.
Mary married Patrick “Pat” Kiernan on October 31, 1961. Together, Mary and Pat built a life centered around family and raised four...
Marilyn J. Trechter
September 9, 2026
Marilyn J. Trechter, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Oak Creek Assisted Living in Topeka.
A Memorial Mass being held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church is pending and will be announced once available.
Marilyn will be laid to rest with her mother and father following the Mass at St. Patrick's Cemetery near Manhattan, KS.
To...
Jaziel Ariel Garcia
September 9, 2026
Jaziel Ariel Garcia, age 1, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at Children’s Mercy Hospital.
He was born on July 28, 2025, in Kansas City, MO, the beloved son of Gilberto Garcia-Soto and Janeth Aguirre.
Though Jaziel’s life was far too short, it was filled with an incredible amount of love, courage, and strength. From the very beginning, Jaziel was a...
Gerald Wayne Butler
September 7, 2026
Gerald Wayne Butler, 72, of Easton, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at the Easton Healthcare Center.
He was born, August 2, 1954, in Carbondale, to Boyd L. Butler and Geraldine A. (McMahan) Butler.
Gerald graduated from high school in Carbondale, and went on to work at Reeser’s Fine Foods.
He was an avid sports fan and followed the Kansas Jayhawks basketball,...
Nathan A. Block
September 5, 2026
Nathan A. Block, age 35, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, of Everest, KS, and formerly Topeka, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS.
He was born the son of Ricky Allen and Patty (McNeil) Block on August 27, 1991, in Topeka, KS.
The world may have viewed Nathan a...
Luis Humberto Solis-Barragan
August 31, 2026
Luis Humberto Solis-Barragan, 61, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born April 21, 1965, in Monte Escobedo Zac. Mexico. to parents Jovita Solis-Barragan & Luis Solis Sr. He was the 5th of their 10 children.
Growing up Luis was a tough kid, justice driven, righteous & always standing up for what was right.
Luis...
Ezequiel Munoz
August 31, 2026
Ezequiel Munoz, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by the warmth of family and his beloved nieces, Roxann and Lisa who were his caregivers on Monday, August 31, 2026, under Ascend hospice care at home.
He was born the son of Felipe Cruz and Maria (Galvan) Munoz on April 10, 1934, in Topeka, KS. Following high school, Ezequiel continued his education...
Judy Kay Rainey
August 29, 2026
Judy Kay Rainey, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
She was born October 20, 1945, in Topeka, to Peter George Andes and Amelia Katherine (Turk) Andes. Judy attended Holy Name Catholic Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School in 1964.
Judy was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and Daughters of...
Daniel "Dan" F. Phelps
August 28, 2026
Daniel “Dan” F. Phelps, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 28, 2026.
He was born on December 11, 1944, in Kansas City, KS, the son of Dorothea and Manuel Phelps. He moved to Topeka soon after, where he spent the rest of his life. He worked at his aunt’s grocery store and was there during the...
Helen Baum
August 28, 2026
Helen E. Baum, affectionately known as “Tudy,” passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at Bea’s Place at the age of 97.
Helen was born on December 9, 1928, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Joseph Taylor, Sr., and Helen Elizabeth (Kaberlein) Taylor. She graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1946.
On May 17, 1948, Helen married her beloved...
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, a devoted matriarch, faithful servant of Christ, and trailblazer, passed away August 27, 2026 leaving a profound legacy of love, family, and strength. Born in Topeka, Kansas, on January 28, 1926, Marian was the eldest of six children born to Earl Melvin and Anna Mae Alexander. From an early age, she brought immense joy to her family...
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....
