Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Nancy Margaret Craig
May 31, 2024
Nancy Margaret Craig, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Kelly House of Meriden after spending the day surrounded by loved ones.
She was born April 18, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alan Craig and Frances (Claypool) Craig. Her family moved to Houston, Texas at a young age. She graduated from San Jacinto High School in...
Roxanna Marie Perez
May 29, 2024
Roxanna Marie Perez, 20, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2024.
She was born December 7, 2003, in Topeka.
Roxanna attended schools in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School in 2022.
She has worked at TJ Maxx for the past year and a half.
Roxanna loved the Lord and teaching children’s ministry, spending time with family, shopping, and watching medical tv...
Richard William Herbert
May 27, 2024
Richard William Herbert, 70, of Topeka, passed away at his home on May 27, 2024.
He was born October 10, 1953, in New York City, New York, the son of Charles William Herbert and Fidelia Rose (Schmeidler) Herbert.
Richard graduated from high school in New York City.
He enjoyed reading, taking walks, going to the public library, and being part of the...
Anita T. Dodge
May 25, 2024
Anita Theresa Dodge, age 101, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at The Gardens at Aldersgate.
She was born the daughter of Peter P. and Anita E. (DeSimone) Cassese on May 13, 1923, in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Anita was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She married Robert H. Dodge on November 18, 1961, in Topeka, KS....
Marian M. Ganser
May 24, 2024
Marian M. Ganser, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House.She was born the daughter of Kenneth and Velma LaVaun (Banker) Molz on October 1, 1941, in Syracuse, KS. Marian met Michael J. Ganser at Valparaiso University, fell in love, and married Michael J. Ganser on December 29, 1962, in Syracuse,...
Michael Shawn Grabauskas
May 23, 2024
Michael Shawn Grabauskas, 52, of Topeka, passed away after a long battle with lung cancer on Thursday, May 23, 2024.
He was born February 12, 1972, in Topeka, the oldest of 3 sons to Michael Louis Grabauskas and Marilyn Jane (Fisher) Grabauskas.
Michael graduated from Highland Park High School in 1990 and went on to attend VoTech.
He worked for Cla-Mar Inc. for...
Victor Anthony Beier
May 23, 2024
Victor Anthony Beier, 86, Topeka, died Thursday, May 23, 2024. Mr. Beier retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. with 34 years of service as a supervisor in the banbury department. A graduate of Hayden High School, he also served in the National Guard and was a sheet metal technician.
He was born March 17, 1938, in Topeka, the son of...
Patricia R. (Cuevas) Perez
May 20, 2024
Patricia R. (Cuevas) Perez, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024, at McCrite Plaza in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Raul and Sophia (Espinoza) Cuevas on December 17, 1940, in Topeka, KS. Patricia graduated from Seaman High School. She met, fell in love, and married Henry Perez on May 16, 1964, in Topeka. Together,...
Paul Keith Jeffers
May 13, 2024
Paul Keith Jeffers, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Keith and Carolyn (Apley) Jeffers on July 17, 1964, in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Lee’s Summit, MO.
After graduating from high school, Paul attended Central Missouri University in Warrensburg, MO, then he worked in the...
Mary B. Hanson
May 13, 2024
Mary B. Hanson, age 84, of Rossville, KS passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.
She was born the daughter of Cyrus Oral Stone (father) and Mona Isabelle Stone Cunningham (mother) on March 25, 1940, in Mankato, KS. She attended school in Mankato, KS where she met the love of her life, Lloyd L. Hanson. The high school sweethearts married on...
James Harry Frantz
May 13, 2024
James “Jim” Harry Frantz, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home.
Jim was born September 8, 1954, in Topeka, the son of George E. Frantz and Ruth Alberta (Hankamer) Frantz. He graduated from Highland Park High School and went on to attend Washburn University.
He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, and enjoyed woodworking,...
Robert Duane Fritton
May 11, 2024
Robert Duane “Bob” Fritton, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 6, 1940, in Topeka, the youngest of 6 children to Charles Joseph Fritton and Louise M. (Werner) Fritton.
Robert graduated from Topeka High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He was stationed...
Somjai "Sam" Keegan
May 10, 2024
Somjai “Sam” Keegan, age 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Sam was born in Maha Sarakham, Thailand on November 17, 1946. She met and fell in love with Glen Keegan while he was stationed in Thailand with the US Army. They married April 17th, 1970, in Thailand and had their first child....
Donald Roger Williams
May 10, 2024
Donald “Don” Roger Williams, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Thomas and Ethel (Munch) Williams on April 27, 1934, in Irvington, New Jersey. After graduating from Roselle Park High School, Don entered and served in the United States Air Force. While...
Marvin Alan Richardson
May 9, 2024
Marvin Alan Richardson, age 92, of Topeka, KS, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
He was born the son of Clell and Ella (Smith) Richardson on December 27, 1931, in Sycamore, KS.
Marvin attended Ward school in Wilson County, KS, and graduated from high school in North Kansas City, KS. His family then returned to Cherryvale, KS....
Barbara Lynne Allen
May 3, 2024
Barbara Lynne Allen, 56, of Topeka, passed away on Friday May 3, 2024, at her home.
She was born December 15, 1967, in Topeka, to Russell Noel Peters and JoAnn F. (Degenhardt) Peters Staley. Barbara graduated from Highland Park High School, May 1986, and graduated from the American Academy of Hair Design, Topeka, September 19, 1991.
Barbara worked as a dispatcher for...
Ann Murray
May 2, 2024
Ann Murray, 93, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Lexington Park Health & Rehab of Topeka.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Monday, May 6, 2024, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Topeka Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.
Ethelene "Rusty" M. Rakestraw
Apr 26, 2024
Ethelene “Rusty” M. Rakestraw, age 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Rusty was born the daughter of Dueward A. and Josephine C. (Simecka) on August 20, 1946, in Topeka, KS. She was a 1964 graduate from Silver Lake High School. Rusty then attended Washburn University and Baker University.
She met, fell in love...
Patrick "Pat" E. Hogan
Apr 26, 2024
Patrick “Pat” E. Hogan, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Pat was born the son of Owen and Mary Lee (Clark) Hogan on July 26, 1931, in Topeka, KS. He attended Holy Name catholic school and graduated from Topeka High School. On May 24, 1974, he married Audrey Barbara Harvey. Together, they celebrated almost 45...
Kathryn Irene (Barton) Fuller
Apr 24, 2024
After a lengthy battle with dementia, Kathryn Irene (Barton) Fuller passed away on April 24, 2024. She is now at peace and resting in the arms of Jesus.
Kathy was born on December 19, 1951, in Fredonia, KS to Ivel Henry Barton, Sr. and Dorothy Irene (Dutrow) Barton, the fifth of seven children. She is preceded in death by her parents...
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