Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Barbara A. Mercer
Mar 5, 2026
Barbara Ann (Cohee) Mercer passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, just days before her 87th birthday. She was born in Topeka, Kansas to Vera and William Cohee and grew up as one of seven children. She was preceded in death by her siblings Bill, Betty, Lester, Larry, and Mary, and is survived by her brother Terry.
In 1958 she was...
Greta Marie Bone
Mar 4, 2026
Greta Marie Bone, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Brookdale Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Roy and Lorene (Schmidt) Murphy on November 18, 1933, in Emporia, Kansas. On September 7, 1953, Greta married her beloved husband, Jack Ryan Bone, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olpe, Kansas. Together they built a...
Pio V. Vargas
Mar 2, 2026
Pio V. Vargas, 95, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 2nd, 2026. He was born on July 11, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, to Miguel Vargas and Luisa Valdivia Vargas.
Pio proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Winston (AKA-94) and was a proud Korean War veteran. He loved his...
Bernadine M. Chamberlain
Feb 26, 2026
Bernadine Marie Chamberlain passed away peacefully at Homestead Assisted Living on February 26, 2026, just one day before her 94th birthday. Bernie was born to Victor and Mary Gruba in Calumet City, Illinois. She and her six siblings were raised in a Polish Catholic family, in a home built by her father. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins were all close...
Daniel Arredondo, Sr.
Feb 26, 2026
Daniel Arredondo Sr., lovingly known as “Dapper Dan”, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home.
He was born on November 2, 1946, in Topeka, where he was born and raised. A man known for his sharp style, warm spirit, and unforgettable presence, Daniel lived a life rooted in family, music, and connection.
In 1969, he married...
Mary L. Thompson
Feb 25, 2026
Mary L. Thompson, age 101, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully after a long life built on family and faith on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Edwin and Mary (Wright) Keen on August 24, 1924, in Topeka, Kansas. Mary graduated from Capital Catholic High School. On May 29, 1946, she married her beloved husband,...
Rhonda Denise King
Feb 24, 2026
Rhonda Denise King, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at her home.
She was born July 15, 1962, to Charles Berry Sr. and Justine (Nickelberry) Berry. Rhonda grew up in Houston, Texas and attended schools there.
Rhonda married Johnny King on September 29, 1979, in Junction City, Kansas. They have shared 46 years together. Johnny survives of the...
Daric S. Smith
Feb 21, 2026
Daric Scott Smith, 64, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born on March 28, 1961, in Liberal, Kansas, to Eugene Linn Smith and Elizabeth Mae (Davis) Smith. Daric grew up in Liberal, where he was active in forensics, wrestling and Boy Scouts. He graduated from Liberal High School in 1979 and...
Esperanza "Hope" Cuevas
Feb 19, 2026
Esperanza “Hope” Cuevas, age 98, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Oakley Place of Topeka.
She was born to Pedro Barrón and Hilaria Santacruz on August 29, 1927, in San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato, Mexico. On November 18, 1950, Hope united in Holy Matrimony with her beloved husband, Jose M. “Joe” Cuevas, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church....
Nina M. Mendoza
Feb 18, 2026
Nina M. Mendoza, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, in Carbondale, Kansas.
She was born on December 9, 1942, to Paul and Nina (Gray) Humbert. Nina built a life defined by strength, independence, and unwavering devotion to her family. She dedicated more than 30 years of service to Garlinghouse Printing, retiring as a Supervisor after a long...
Frederic Heisner Bahr
Feb 7, 2026
Frederic H. Bahr, 87, of Berryton, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
He was born November 14, 1938, in Houston, Texas, to Carl Adam and Louise Elizabeth Heisner Bahr. Frederic graduated from Lutheran High Academy of Houston, Texas, and went on to earn a Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, and an MA in Educational...
Daniel Guy Danker
Feb 4, 2026
Daniel Guy "Dan" Danker, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka.
More information will be available soon.
Derek A. Schmidt
Feb 3, 2026
Derek Alan Schmidt, 55, of Topeka, passed away on February 3, 2026, at his home in Overbrook following a brief illness. He was born on September 20, 1970, at Vandenberg Air Force Base in California, the son of Frederick John and Mary Ann Burghart Schmidt. Derek was one of seven siblings.
He graduated from Topeka West High School and dedicated 31...
Jared Edward Wilcox
Jan 22, 2026
Jared Edward Wilcox, age 36, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026 in Topeka, Kansas. Born August 1, 1989 in Kansas City, Missouri, Jared was the son of Dennis Wilcox and Francie Wilcox of Silver Lake, Kansas.
A resident of Silver Lake, Kansas, he graduated from Silver Lake High School in 2008. He continued his education at Washburn Institute of Technology, and...
Timothy Lee Herl
Jan 22, 2026
Timothy Lee Herl, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Lawrence, Kansas. He was born on September 25, 1961, in Topeka, Kansas, to James and Barbara (Lewis) Herl, who preceded him in death.
Tim was raised in Topeka and graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1980. He went on to attend Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas,...
Dianne Lee Houser
Jan 19, 2026
Dianne Lee Houser was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 14, 1941, to Virginia Lee and Leslie Thomas Frank. She was eldest of four siblings and grew up in the Wichita/Goddard area. She graduated from Wichita North High school. She was an active swimmer and instructor with the original Wichita Swim Club.
On September 4, 1959, she married the love of...
Lavon Joy Vossen
Jan 19, 2026
Lavon Joy Vossen, age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Lloyd and Ferne (Campbell) Shearer on August 19, 1934, in Wilsey, KS. Lavon was raised on a farm during the Great Depression where she understood the meaning of hard work and determination. Her mother was...
Gerald Joseph Rohr, Sr.
Jan 17, 2026
Gerald Joseph Rohr, Sr. died on January 17, 2026, in Russellville, AR.
He was born in Bazine, KS on December 12, 1940, to his parents Fidelis Antone Rohr (deceased) and Mary Edna Legleighter Rohr (deceased). He is preceded in death by his siblings, Delores Rohr, Vernon Rohr, Delbert Rohr, and Estella Rohr.
Gerald was an educator by trade. He began his teaching...
Francisco Juarez Garcia
Jan 16, 2026
Francisco Juarez “Kiko” Garcia, 100, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his home.
Frank was born in Topeka on October 3, 1925, to Jose Del Refugio Valdivia Garcia and Maria Secundina Juarez.
He was raised in Topeka, where he met his future bride and mother of his children, Esther Ortiz Garcia, whom he married in 1943.
He joined...
Marcell "Bud" J. Mosher
Jan 15, 2026
Marcell J. “Bud” Mosher, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Topeka.
Bud was born the son of Marcell F. and Colette Rose (Heptig) Mosher on August 5, 1936, in Topeka. He was proud 1954 graduate from Hayden Catholic High School where he excelled is sports, especially in football. Bud remained a loyal fan...
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