Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
John J. Perez
Oct 3, 2024
John J. Perez, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at McCrites Health Center in Topeka.
He was born the son of Norbert and Angela (Gutierrez) Perez on January 31, 1939, in Topeka, KS.
On September 12, 1959, John married Susan Valdivia at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Together, they celebrated 65 years of marriage.
His work...
Serene Autumn Balfour
Oct 1, 2024
Serene Autumn Balfour-Cooper, age 41, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Ron Balfour and Melissa Campen-Smith on August 29, 1983, in Sacramento, CA.
Serene was a beautiful soul that cared deeply for others. She loved to help not only people but animals as well. She was a server in...
Edward William Navone
Sep 30, 2024
Edward William Navone, age 86, of Topeka, passed away in Topeka, Kansas on September 30, 2024.
He was born in Richmond, California, on October 5, 1937, the son of Julio and Helen Gianelli Navone. Ed received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Jose State University in 1959 and a Master of Arts Degree from University of California at Berkeley in...
Michael Joseph Flowers
Sep 29, 2024
Michael Joseph Flowers, age 81, of Topeka, passed away on September 29, 2024, at his home.
He was born July 15, 1943, in Topeka, to Joe Flowers and Henrietta (Martinez) Flowers. Michael graduated from Topeka High School in 1961.
Michael enlisted in the United States Army in 1965.
He worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a yardman and switchman, retiring in 1988.
Michael...
Isaac William Brown
Sep 22, 2024
Isaac William Brown, age 22, of Topeka, unexpectedly passed away in a tragic automobile accident on Sunday, September 22, 2024, while visiting family in Indiana.
He was born the son of Bryan J. and Anne (Walker) Brown on January 25, 2002, in New Albany, Mississippi.
Isaac loved to play basketball and excelled at it. He also enjoyed fishing and catching turtles and...
Robert "Rob" S. Raines
Sep 20, 2024
Robert “Rob” S. Raines, age 42, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Ronald R. and Kimberley A. (Phillips) Raines on September 8, 1982, in Topeka. Rob attended Assumption Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School in 2001. From an early age, Rob excelled in academics and sports. His...
Jorge Tinajero Avila
Sep 19, 2024
Jorge Tinajero Ávila, de 69 años, de Topeka, falleció el jueves 19 de septiembre de 2024 en Stormont Vail Health en Topeka, Kansas.
Nació el 23 de diciembre de 1954 en El Colesio, Michoacán, México, hijo de Salvador Tinajero y Juana Ávila.
A Jorge le gustaba ver fútbol y fútbol americano. Sus equipos favoritos eran el América y los Kansas City Chiefs.
Jorge...
Mary Louise Harden
Sep 18, 2024
Mary Louise Harden — a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother — died peacefully on Sept. 18, 2024, in the presence of family at Villa St. Francis nursing home in Olathe, Kansas. She was 85.
Mrs. Harden devoted her life to helping children understand their value to God and humanity. A former elementary school teacher and later an administrator in the...
Rogelio Jasso Mendez
Sep 17, 2024
Rogelio Jasso Mendez, 77, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
The family will receive friends at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Sunday, September 22, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, and Monday, September 23, from 9:00am to 8:00pm, with a rosary prayed at 6:00pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...
Sandra "Sande" Lee Cantwell
Sep 17, 2024
Sandra Lee “Sande” Cantwell, age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House.
Sandra was born on June 12, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, to Julius and Olive Henderson. She was married to Don Simmons and to this union, three children were born. She then married Bert Cantwell.
In her spare time, Sandra enjoyed...
Martha R. (Newlan) McKeever Ohrmann
Sep 14, 2024
Martha R. (Newlan) McKeever Ohrmann, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Curtis M. and Tina R. (Fouts) Newlan on October 4, 1938, in Kansas City, MO. Martha graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1956. She went on to attend Washburn University. On July 24,...
Mary K. Rabe
Sep 14, 2024
Mary Katherine Rabe, born on December 30, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas passed away September 14, 2024. Her mother and father were John E. and Agnes R. (Grace) Kennedy. Mary married Gerald “Jerry” Robert Rabe at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on February 27, 1960. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before Jerry’s passing on March 22, 2013. Mary and Jerry had...
Joshua Warren Payne
Sep 12, 2024
Joshua Warren Payne, 45, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital, in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was born January 16, 1979, in Morris, Illinois, to Andy Russell Payne and Pamela Adele Male. Joshua attended Poudre High School in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
Joshua worked as an independent contractor in the trucking industry, and enjoyed helping the community...
Johnnie Neil Simmons
Sep 8, 2024
Johnnie Neil Simmons, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born October 6, 1937, in Russellville, Arkansas, to John Garland and Eula (Scott) Garland. She graduated from Lynwood High School in Lynwood, California.
Johnnie worked for the school district as a dispatcher with the transportation department in California.
She enjoyed quilting and...
Clarence George Engroff Jr.
Sep 7, 2024
Clarence George Engroff Jr., 64, of Lamar, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado.
He was born March 30, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Clarence George Engroff Sr. and Margaret Ann (Evans Ballard) Engroff.
Clarence graduated from Topeka High School. He worked as a forklift driver in the warehouse of several...
Marlene Mary Kaeberle
Sep 5, 2024
Marlene Kaeberle (Oberst), 92, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at Little Sisters of the Poor in Kansas City, Missouri. A former resident of Topeka, Kansas, Marlene was born on November 27, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to John G. and Lucille Oberst (Degan).
After completing her primary education in the Chicago area, Marlene went on to earn a bachelor's degree...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Rohr, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Rohr, Jr., was born on August 12, 1968, and passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Jerry passed peacefully away in his home surrounded by his family. He was carried into Heaven by his Lord, Jesus Christ’s, Divine Mercy.
Jerry is proceeded in death by both sets of grandparents, aunts and uncles.
He leaves behind his beloved spiritual partner, Patti...
Rodolfo G. Mendoza
Aug 30, 2024
Rodolfo G. Mendoza, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Victoriano P. and Rosa Guerrero Mendoza on February 6, 1936.
From an early age, Rodolfo was surrounded by a loving family that was active in the restaurant industry in the Oakland Community. He assisted the family operation...
Hugh McK. Jones, III
Aug 26, 2024
Hugh McK. Jones III 1950-2024
Hugh was born Nov. 20, 1950, to Hugh McK. Jones, Jr. and Elizabeth Mowbray Jones of Guilford, Connecticut.
Hugh was a very genuine, gentle and always a universally considerate and courteous man who appreciated all those around him.
He resided in Topeka, Kansas for many years at The Homestead and Thornton Place. If anyone needed encouragement, or someone...
Linda K. Smith
Aug 23, 2024
Linda K. Smith, age 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Topeka.
She will lie in state on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 9-10:00 A.M., followed by a parish rosary at 10:00 A.M., at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., at the church. Burial...
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