Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Scott Lein
Aug 15, 2022
Scott Lein, age 61, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Scott was born the son of Edwin and Elisabeth (Martin) Lein on March 26, 1961, in Chicago, IL.
On April 26, 1978, Scott joined the United States Navy. After 21 and a half years, he retired from the service as a PN1...
Linda Kay Joyce
Aug 14, 2022
Linda Kay Joyce, 67, of Ozawkie, Kansas passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her home.
She was born August 30, 1954, in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, the daughter of Edward and Jocletta (Goens) Johnson. She graduated from Oak Park High School in 1972, and attended Warrensburg College, received her Associates of Nursing from Kansas City Kansas Community College and earned...
Teresa J Obaya
Aug 11, 2022
Teresa J. Obaya, 73, of Topeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at her home.
She was born October 2, 1948 in Pauline, Kansas, the daughter of Ladio G. and Mary (Juarez) Hernandez.
Mrs. Obaya retired after 32 years as a foil stamp operator for Hallmark Cards in Topeka. After retirement she opened a...
Roger Eugene "Gene" Olson
Aug 10, 2022
Roger Eugene “Gene” Olson, 88, of Topeka, passed away on August 10, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Wisconsin on October 11, 1933, the son of Carl and Armella (Benke) Olson.
Gene served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired as a Captain with the Topeka Fire Department where his last assignment was at Station...
James "Jim" M. Decker
Aug 4, 2022
James "Jim" M. Decker, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Midland Hospice House.
Jim was born on a farm east of Burlington, Kansas to Jake and Catherine (Dempsey) Decker. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1952. He married Barbara Ann (Walker) February 19, 1954.
He became a member of St. Matthew’s...
Annette B. Kresie
Aug 1, 2022
Annette (Weissbeck) Kresie, 101, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. She was born May 18, 1921, in Collyer, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Dreiling) Weissbeck. She graduated from Meriden High School in 1939 and received her bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University in Home Economics and Education in 1948. During her college years she also served in the...
Richard "Rick" Manuel Mendoza
Jul 25, 2022
Richard Manual “Rick” Mendoza, 74, Topeka, died Monday, July 25, 2022, at Stormont Vail Health.
Rick was born August 24, 1947, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Manual and Mary Angela (Jaimez) Mendoza. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1965, and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a forklift operator for General Merchandise Distributors...
Rudolph Gomez
Jul 25, 2022
Rudolph S. “Rudy” Gomez, 87, of Topeka, passed away at his home on July 25, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 31, 1935, the son of Alphonso and Luz (Sanchez) Gomez. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany and was a member of the 42nd Army Band. Rudy retired in...
Constance "Connie" K. (Hefner) Blean
Jul 21, 2022
Constance “Connie” K. (Hefner) Blean, age 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor after a brief stay.
She was born the daughter of George J. Hefner, Sr., and Mary C. (Konrade) Hefner on March 8, 1943, in Topeka, KS.
Connie married James C. Blean at Holy Name Catholic Church, on October...
Eva Cheryl Ramirez
Jul 20, 2022
Eva Cheryl Ramirez, age 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of John and Natividad “Nettie” (del Hierro) Serna on March 13, 1950.
She attended and graduated from Topeka High School in 1968. On May 24, 1969, Eva married Jesus G. Ramirez at Our Lady of...
Nancy Gail (West) Lister
Jul 19, 2022
Nancy Gail (West) Lister, age 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Senator Thomas “Tom” James and Delores J. (Hunt) West on October 16, 1952, in Topeka, KS.
Nancy graduated from Highland Park High School and attended Washburn University, receiving her bachelor's degree. She then attended...
Demarcus Aiden Smith, Jr.
Jul 18, 2022
Demarcus Aiden Smith, Jr., beloved infant of two months and 13 days, passed away in his parent’s arms on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Topeka, KS.
Demarcus was born the son of Demarcus T. Smith and Cienna K. Brown on May 5, 2022, in Kansas City, KS.
His short life brought such great joy to the family. Demarcus loved being...
Tillie Myers
Jul 17, 2022
Tillie Irene (Trueblood) Neuner Myers, 93, Topeka, died surrounded by her family on July 17, 2022. She was 93 years old. Tillie was born to Vena and Alva Trueblood on October 26, 1928 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.
She had one sister, Dorothy Burkett and three brothers, Charles Trueblood, Ralph Burgess, and Lloyd Burgess. She graduated from Burlingame, KS high...
William "Bill" Herman Vehige
Jul 15, 2022
William “Bill” Vehige, 71, of Garden City, KS passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Dodge City, KS.
Bill was born March 26, 1951, to the late August Joseph “AJ” and Agnes Vehige in Lawrence, KS.
Bill was a gentle, easy-going soul; he enjoyed van rides, walks, watching T.V., and sweets, especially pop and doughnuts.He...
Juan "John" Vasquez Chavez
Jul 14, 2022
Juan “John” Vasquez Chavez, 88, of Topeka, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka. Mr. Chavez was born May 7, 1934, in Topeka, to Jose and Eulalia Vasquez Chavez. John entered the service at age 17 and served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1953. Also, while serving, he was a Golden Glove Boxer....
Larry "LD" Dale Crawford, Sr.
Jul 14, 2022
Larry Dale “LD” Crawford Sr, 85, of Topeka, died July 14, 2022 at The Midland Hospice House.
He was born November 26, 1936, to Clarence Patrick Crawford and Dorothy Fern (Griffin) at Ottawa KS.
He married Judith Smith on October 5, 1990, in Topeka KS.
Larry owned and operated Crawford Quality Siding Service for many years. When he retired he...
Luis A. Alejos
Jul 6, 2022
Luis A. Alejos, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
He was born the son of Jose Sergio and Felicitas (Monasterio) Alejos on July 21, 1934, in Topeka, KS.
Luis was a 1953 graduate from Hayden High School. He served his country with pride in the United States Air Force. He married Charlotte Adel...
Duane Leon Ging
Jul 3, 2022
Duane Leon Ging, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away after a long illness, on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
He was born the son of the late Scott Elwood and Eleanore Iona (Keiffer) Ging on November 16, 1947, in Enid, OK.
In his earlier years, Duane enjoyed playing the piano, watching old westerns, and telling jokes.
He is survived by...
Glenn Allen Gilbert
Jun 30, 2022
Glenn Allen Gilbert, 74, of Topeka, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Midland Care Hospice House.
He was born October 6, 1947 in Frankfort, Kentucky, the son of Sylvan and Corine (Meriwether) Gilbert. He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1966. After high school Glenn served in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War.
He worked for the...
Alfred Lorenzo “Al” Barron
Jun 29, 2022
Alfred Lorenzo “Al” Barron, 92, of Topeka, passed away on June 29, 2022, at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 4, 1929, the son of Pedro and Hilaria (Santa Cruz) Barron. Al was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Korean Conflict. He was retired...
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