Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Thomas E. Courtney
Mar 14, 2025
Thomas Edward Courtney, age 96, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Gerald and Margaret (Connors) Courtney on January 21, 1929, in Topeka, KS. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Topeka and attended both Holy Name Grade School and Hayden High School. He graduated from St. Benedict’s College in 1949.
Thomas...
Daniel "Dan" L. Osborn
Mar 13, 2025
Daniel “Dan” L. Osborn, age 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Jerry Osborn and Wanda Lee Shump on February 25, 1952, in Topeka.
Dan’s working career spanned over many years as an automotive mechanic. He excelled in diagnosing and repairing all different makes and models of vehicles. Dan...
Michael Ray Harsch
Mar 12, 2025
Michael Ray "Mike" Harsch, 54, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 24, 1970, in Dallas, Texas, to Nancy (Eisermann) Harsch. Michael grew up in Leavenworth, Kansas and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1988. He went on to earn an associate’s degree from Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas.
Mike...
Sandra S Swader
Mar 12, 2025
Sandra S. Swader, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home.
She was born July 29, 1948, in Topeka, the daughter of Merle Floyd Busey and Lois Jeane (Swader) Busey.
Sandy enjoyed crafting, making ceramics, watching movies, working on puzzle books, and collecting angels and snow globes. She was also a passionate NASCAR and KU fan.
She married...
Murl F. Elkins
Mar 11, 2025
Murl F. Elkins, age 92, of Topeka, and formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
He was born the son of William W. and Eugene (Springfield) Elkins on February 27, 1933, in Miller, MO. He was the youngest of eight children.
Murl met, fell in love, and married Mary Louise Kirwan in 1958. She passed away on...
Gail DeAnn Alderson
Mar 11, 2025
Gail DeAnn Alderson of Topeka passed away at the Midland Care Hospice House on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was 71.
Daughter of Wayne E. Cox and Lois M. (Gaines) Cox, Gail was born on October 28, 1953. She was a lifelong Topekan and graduated from Seaman High School in 1971.
Gail was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and...
Melvina (Mel) K. Sexton
Mar 8, 2025
Melvina (Mel) K. Sexton, 97, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday March 8, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born March 29, 1927 on the family farm in Pfeifer, Kansas, a Volga German immigrant community near Hays. She attended Holy Cross Church in Pfeifer Kansas, graduated as valedictorian from Schoenchen High School in 1945, and later...
Nancy JoAnne Ott
Mar 5, 2025
Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Friend! Nancy JoAnne Ott meant much to many.
She was born on January 28, 1952, in Topeka, Kansas, to parents LeRoy and Genevieve Ott. Her sister, Leah, was beguiled by this cute little, brown-eyed bundle coming home from the hospital.
Nancy was a life-long Topekan, educated in Topeka Public Schools and then worked as a paraprofessional with 501...
Elaine Kaye Wecker
Mar 4, 2025
Elaine Kaye Wecker 83, of Topeka, Kansas passed on March 4th, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born in Emporia, Kansas on January 14, 1942, the daughter of Elmer and Louise Wilson. She attended Emporia High School.
Elaine and Larry were active in Square Dancing and owned Elaine’s Square Dance shop for a number of years.
She retired from AT&T...
Beverly J. Branson
Feb 28, 2025
Beverly “Bev” Jean Branson, 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Bev was born on June 30, 1945, to John J. and Bertha M. (Piper) Cole. She was raised in the small community of Dunlap, KS, and graduated from Council Grove High School in 1963.
In her early years, Bev worked as...
Eldon James Handley
Feb 26, 2025
Eldon J. Handley, age 80, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook, KS.
He was born the son of James W. and Blondina E. (Caton) Handley on August 19, 1944, in King City, MO.
Eldon served with compassion and worked as a Paraprofessional for Head Start and USD 501 for many years. Volunteering...
Bonnie R. Siebert
Feb 26, 2025
Bonnie Rae (Bates) Siebert, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at her home.
She was born the second of seven children in Wamego, KS on November 26, 1934, the daughter of Lloyd and Della (Botts) Bates.
Bonnie graduated from Wamego High School in 1952. She worked many years at Pelletier’s Department Store in downtown Topeka and...
Connor Elizabeth Maggie McVay
Feb 25, 2025
Connor Elizabeth Maggie McVay, age 32, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Roger and Laura (Narolis) McVay on August 8, 1992.
Connor attended and graduated from Hayden High School, graduating in 2010. While in school, she excelled is basketball and soccer. Connor loved to play sports but her greatest...
Louise Marie Bunck
Feb 25, 2025
Louise Marie Bunck, 96, of Silver Lake, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Superior, Colorado.
She was born February 16, 1929, in Osborne, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph J. and Sophia A. (Budke) Eck.
Louise worked at Saunders Manufacturing in Atchison, Kansas, before moving to Topeka, where she worked at Hallmark Cards.
She was a member of Mother Teresa of...
Donald I. Wietharn
Feb 24, 2025
Donald Ignatius Wietharn, age 90, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully with family at his home on February 24, 2025. Born June 21, 1934, to Edwin and Irmena (Rettele) Wietharn, Don was the third eldest of fourteen children born and raised on the Wietharn family farm near Baileyville, Kansas.
Don attended Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School in Baileyville, Kansas, until the...
Carolyn Ann Pfeifer
Feb 24, 2025
Carolyn Ann Pfeifer, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
Born on March 7, 1950, in McClave, Colorado, Carol was the second of seven children. She attended Hayden High School and pursued a career in nursing. Though she never married or had children, Carol’s life was filled with the love of family, friends and...
Joyce Elaine Albright
Feb 23, 2025
Joyce Elaine "Joy" Albright, 79, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
She was born December 13, 1945, in Topeka, to Paul Miller and Helena (Moren) Miller. Joy graduated from Highland Park High School.
Joy loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and dog “Taz”. She also enjoyed gardening and butterflies. Traveling and going on...
April M. Burns
Feb 13, 2025
After four long, hard fought years battling cancer, it is with sadness to announce that April M. Burns, age 44, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
April was born on September 30, 1980, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Debra Sculley.
On February 3, 2000, April married her beloved sweetheart,...
Filiberto Jose Galvan
Feb 8, 2025
Filiberto Jose “Phillip” Galvan, 52, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
He was born August 11, 1972, in Topeka, the son of Artemio Galvan and Catalina Gallego Galvan.
Phillip grew up in North Topeka and attended Topeka High School. He could often be found working on his 1969 Chevelle and cruising the Boulevard.
He worked for many years as...
Tommy S. Thomas
Feb 5, 2025
Tommy Stacy Thomas of Oskaloosa, KS peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, after a difficult battle with lung cancer at the age of 73.
He was born on February 26th, 1951, in Tonganoxie, KS to his mother, Virginia Thomas and father, Frank Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Thomas, of 55 years....
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