Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Cheryl L. Castellon
Apr 3, 2023
Cheryl “Cheri” L. Castellon, age 63, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Topeka, KS.
She was born the daughter of Otto Lester and Glenda Pauline (Tidd) Johnston on March 7, 1960, in Iola, KS. Cheri retired as an Eligibility Counselor for Maximus. In her spare time, she loved...
Rita Ramirez
Mar 30, 2023
Rita Ramirez, 81, of Wichita, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born in Topeka to Rafael and Jennie Mendez. She was the second of seven children – Ralph Mendez, Juanita Wilson (Roger), John Mendez (Carol), Michael Mendez, Richard Mendez and Virginia Mendez.
She graduated from Topeka High and attended Washburn University. She worked as a Collector retiring after...
David Benjamin Walker
Mar 30, 2023
David Walker, 84, of Tecumseh, passed away at his home on March 30, 2023.
He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1938 the son of Charles and Ethel (Murphy) Walker. He was a 1956 graduate of Norristown High School. He served in the United States Air Force for six years.
David retired after 35 years of service...
Olivia Juanita Diaz
Mar 28, 2023
Olivia Juanita Diaz, 82, of Topeka, passed away on March 28, 2023, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born March 8, 1941, in Topeka, the daughter of Tony Charay Balandran and Ramona (Garcia) Balandran. Olivia graduated from Topeka High School and went on to work at Bama Pie Shop. She was a housekeeper for...
Severina Padilla
Mar 27, 2023
Severina Padilla, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of J. Joaquin and Paula (Luna) Padilla on January 8, 1934, in Topeka, KS.
Severina attended and graduated from Our Lady of Guadalupe School and was a member of Our...
Patrick A Decker
Mar 26, 2023
Patrick Alan Decker, 58, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on March 27, 2023.
Patrick was born January 5, 1965, to James and Barbara Decker in Topeka, Kansas. After graduating from Shawnee Heights High School, in 1983, he went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management at Kansas State University. He also received a Master’s in Business...
Connee A. Ridgway
Mar 23, 2023
Connee A. Ridgway, age 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away at the House of Midland Care on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
She was born the daughter of Richard and Clo Etta (Kelly) Knowlton on November 13, 1945, in Tulsa, OK.
Connee married Stephen L. Ridgway and together they had two children. She was employed and retired from the Colmery-O’Neil...
Janet Sue Adame
Mar 23, 2023
Janet Sue (Hutley) Adame, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 31, 1953 the daughter of Francis and Mary Joann (Best) Hutley.
Janet was a 1971 graduate of Topeka High School. She loved her animals and caring for her plants. Her pastimes...
Eduardo Ramirez Jr.
Mar 15, 2023
Eduardo Ramirez Jr., 49, of Topeka, passed away on March 15, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 19, 1973, the son of Eduardo and Rita (Mendez) Ramirez Sr.
Eduardo was a 1991 graduate of Hayden High School and received a B.A. Degree in Business from Washburn University.
He was Vice...
Edward Garcia Alvarez
Mar 14, 2023
Edward Garica Alvarez, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Edward was born the son of Louis and Soccora (Garcia) Alvarez on October 13, 1934, in Firebaugh, CA. On May 31, 1958, he married Esperanza Chavez in Riverside, CA. They shared 56 years of marriage before...
Jesus "Chui" Gonzalez Jaramillo
Mar 13, 2023
Jesus G. “Chui”, Jaramillo, 89, beloved brother and uncle, peacefully returned to his heavenly home, early Monday morning, March 13, 2023. Chui was born February 21st, 1934 the son of Pedro and Santos (Gonzalez) Jaramillo. He was a graduate of Curtis Junior High and Topeka High School. He retired from Santa Fe as a welder/carman.
Chui was Catholic and a...
Jerome Stephen "Fireball" Stadler
Mar 11, 2023
Jerome Stephen “Fireball” Stadler, 82, of Lecompton, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus.
He was born December 26, 1940, in Topeka, the youngest of 12 children to Joseph John Stadler and Marie Sophie Angela (Leinacker) Stadler. Jerome was a star halfback at Hayden High School that played and scored the winning...
Raymundo "Ray" Valdivia, Sr.
Mar 10, 2023
Raymundo “Ray” Valdivia Sr, 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born August 31,1942, in Topeka, Kansas, to Rito Valdivia Sr. and Leonila (Mata) Valdivia.
Raymundo enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, cooking, watching westerns, telling stories about his childhood, watching his grandchildren’s sporting events, and playing with his daughter’s...
Edwin "Eddie" R. Piland
Mar 9, 2023
Edwin "Eddie" R. Piland, age 90, of Topeka, KS and formerly of Great Bend, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Rossville Healthcare & Rehab.
He was born the son of the late Russell and Alta May (Dykes) Piland on January 28, 1933, in rural Stafford County, KS. Eddie attended Macksville schools and furthered his education at Sterling...
Phillip "Phil" Muñoz
Mar 5, 2023
Phillip “Phil” Muñoz, age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
He was born the son of Felipe and Lorenza (Salinas) Muñoz on February 5, 1932, in Topeka, KS.
Phil served his country with pride, in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He continued to serve...
Bibiana Andrea Tetuan
Mar 5, 2023
Bibiana Andrea "Andy" Tetuan, age 97, lifelong Oakland community member, passed away on March 5, 2023, at Plaza West Care Center in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Pedro Ignacio and Leonarda Vasquez on November 27, 1925, in Topeka, KS. Andy as she was best known as, married Michael Tetuan, Sr., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Michael...
Lavern Edward "Ed" Forbes
Mar 4, 2023
Lavern Edward “Ed” Forbes, age 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born the son of Leland M. “Lee” and Leona (Hermann) Forbes on August 25, 1943, in Topeka, KS.
Ed served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in the 101st Infantry. He was...
Mary Kay Dolsky
Feb 28, 2023
Mary Kay Dolsky, age 76, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, Febuary 28, 2023, at a Topeka hospital.
She was born the daughter of Chester “Chet” and Janie (Reed) Behner on June 21, 1946, in Topeka, KS. Mary was a 1964 graduate from Hayden Catholic High School.
Mary enjoyed word searches, watching westerns and spoiling her cat,...
Joseph "Joe" Rangel Jr.
Feb 25, 2023
Joseph (Joe) Rangel Jr., (80), of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on February 25th, 2023 at the House at Midland Care.
Joseph fondly known as Joe, was born to Jose and Rachel (Ortiz) Rangel, on August 13th, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas. His father, Jose died in World War II and he was raised by Fidel (Dale) and Rachel Rangel. He...
Lori Lee McNary
Feb 25, 2023
Lori Lee McNary, 63, of Topeka, passed away on February 25, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Washington, Kansas on March 18, 1959 the daughter of Glen Allen and Sierra Lou (Ryser) Gorden. She attended Jefferson West High School, earned her GED, and later attended Highland Community College.
Lori worked as a Customer Relations Manager for the Kansas...
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