Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Margaret Rosebaugh
Mar 28, 2024
Margaret Rosebaugh, age 98, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Forest) Tommer on June 12, 1925, in Waterville, KS.
Margaret graduated from Waterville High School in 1943. On June 1, 1944, she married William Glen Rosebaugh in Providence, RI. They shared 62 years of...
Anna Sargent
Mar 28, 2024
Anna M. Sargent, age 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab.
She was born the daughter of Isaac Perez, Sr., and Guadalupe (Vargas) Perez on January 16, 1955, in Topeka, KS. Anna graduated from Topeka High School and worked many years as a Legal Assistant for various entities and primarily Jayhawk...
Luella Jane Bieker
Mar 25, 2024
Longtime Hays, KS, resident, Luella Jane (Herrman) Bieker, age 92, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at a Topeka hospital.
She was born the daughter of Raymond J. and Lucy (Steckline) Herrman in Liebenthal, KS, on February 5, 1932. Luella married her sweetheart, Clarence F. Bieker on April 25, 1950, in Hays, KS. Together, they shared 65 years of marriage....
Lloyd L. Hanson
Mar 16, 2024
Lloyd L. Hanson, age 84, of Rossville, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024.
He was born the son of Harry C. and Ruth F. (Dunstan) Hanson on April 18, 1939, in Mankato, KS. He attended school in Mankato and graduated in 1957. Lloyd married his high school sweetheart, Mary B. Stone on May 26, 1957, in Mankato. Together, they...
Jose "Joe" "Chepe" A. Gonzalez
Mar 10, 2024
Jose “Joe” “Chepe” Antonio Gonzalez, age 84, of Overland Park, KS and formerly of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Glenwood Village in Overland Park.
He was born the son of Jose B. and Leonor (Alverez) Gonzalez on July 6, 1939, in Topeka, KS. Joe attended and graduated from Topeka High School in 1959. He furthered his...
Anthony "Tony" Vargas
Mar 9, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Vargas, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday evening, March 9, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Francisco, Sr., and Marie (Villafranco) Vargas on May 8, 1941, in Topeka.
Anthony attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and graduated from Hayden High School. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree at St. Benedicts College...
Michael Adamé
Mar 8, 2024
Michael Adamé, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born January 11, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas, to John Adamé and Teresa (Valdivia) Adamé.
Michael graduated from Hayden High School in 1971. He was the manager of the football team. After high school he went on to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company...
Mersedez "Peggy" Pagan
Mar 7, 2024
Mersedez “Peggy” Pagan, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Rolling Hills Health & Rehab.
She was born September 24, 1932, in Garden City, Kansas, to Andrew Esquibel and Ines (Dominguez) Esquibel.
Peggy worked as a housekeeper at Manor Care for 13 years. She also worked for Capper Foundation and the City of Topeka.
She was a member of...
John "Mac" Guerrero Sr.
Mar 3, 2024
John “Mac” Guerrero Sr, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born October 12, 1939, in Topeka, to Carmen Castardo.
John worked for BNSF as a boilermaker, retiring in 2001.
He enjoyed working on cars in his spare time, as well as watching sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas Jayhawks. He...
Theodore "Ted" L. Specht
Mar 2, 2024
Theodore “Ted” L. Specht, age 74, of Tecumseh, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
He was born the son of Francis and Dorothy (Bradfield) Specht on April 23, 1949, in Fort Riley, KS.
Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Cynthia “Cindy” Specht; son, Edward Specht; granddaughter, Alyssa Specht; three sisters, Susan Hosford, Judy Rickerson, and Jeannie Macbee.
Ted will...
Helen Jeanette Harris
Feb 27, 2024
Helen Jeanette Harris, 67, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas.
She was born March 30, 1956, in Dekalb, Texas to Enis Lee Williams and Sarah Eileen (Pero) Williams.
Helen worked as a housekeeper and foster parent.
She enjoyed raising her children, crafting, making jewelry and baskets, as well as...
Lois J. Winter
Feb 24, 2024
Lois J. Winter, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Oakley Place in Rossville, KS.
She was born the daughter of Albert E. and Lora H. (Conkright) Sharp on a farm near Milford, KS, on September 22, 1933.
Lois married Robert W. Winter on June 5, 1953, in Topeka, KS. They shared 33 years of marriage...
Ollie Mae Stadler
Feb 22, 2024
Ollie Mae Stadler, age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at The Gardens at Aldersgate.
She was born the daughter of Harold and Mable (Shelton) Woodard on November 17, 1932, in Foreman, Arkansas. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School. Shortly after, she began working for Adams Business Forms until she met, fell in love, and...
Maria Irene Reyes Bolaños
Feb 21, 2024
Maria Irene Reyes Bolaños, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M., on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The family will receive friends after the Mass with viewing being at Brennan-Mathena Funeral...
Patricia A. Buser
Feb 17, 2024
Patricia A. Buser, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Anthony J. and Emma M (Enneking) Rethman on August 10, 1934, in Baileyville, KS. She attended and graduated from Baileyville High School. She was always proud that she was able to play...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Parmley
Feb 14, 2024
Thomas Lee Parmley, 87, of Topeka, Kansas died February 14, 2024, in Topeka.
Tom was born in Arkansas City, Kansas, on July 11, 1936, to George and Dracine Parmley; attended school there and began a career in radio broadcasting. Tom moved to television broadcasting in Great Bend, KS, moving to WIBW in Topeka, where he started as a reporter and finished...
Lauren DeBuhr
Feb 11, 2024
Mr. Lauren DeBuhr, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
He was born the son of the late Lavere and Marion (Kostalek) DeBuhr on September 9, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI.
After graduating from high school in Milwaukee, Lauren made his way to Sterling, KS, to attend Sterling College. While at Sterling...
Linda Rose Gilchrist
Feb 5, 2024
Linda Rose Burghart Gilchrist, 75, of Topeka, died February 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 23,1948, to George and Margaret Hartman Burghart.
She married William Charles Gilchrist on July 18, 1968. They have one son, Brian Thomas Gilchrist.
Survivors include her husband, William Gilchrist of Topeka, Kansas; son, Brian Gilchrist and wife Heather of Topeka, Kansas; sisters, Patricia...
Phyllis Rocha
Feb 3, 2024
Phyllis Rocha, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Lexington Park Health & Rehab.
She was born July 11, 1949, in Topeka, to Rudolph and Beatrice Ramirez Rocha. Phyllis graduated from Topeka High School in 1967.
She worked as a paraprofessional with District 501.
Phyllis attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and her faith was very important to her. She...
Beth Neuer
Feb 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Martha (Beth) Elizabeth Neuer
Beth Neuer - beloved mother, grandmother, artist, and friend passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, at Brewster Place in Topeka, KS at the age of 87. She valiantly battled Parkinson's Disease, leaving behind a legacy of artistry, love, and cherished memories.
Beth was born on November 1, 1936, in Raytown, Missouri, to Harold...
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