Dennis Henry Okruhlik
August 18, 2026
Dennis Henry Okruhlik, age 75, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on August 18, 2026, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. Dennis was born on February 4, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to Julius and Jennie Okruhlik. He was baptized in the Catholic Church and was very committed to his faith.
Dennis spent the majority of his career working in the maintenance department...
John Curry
August 16, 2026
John Curry, 72, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026.
He was born on January 7th, 1954 in Topeka, to Lupe Guerrero and was a 1972 graduate of Topeka High School.
John was lifelong resident of Topeka, John worked at several local businesses,Kiwi, Hydro Tool, Santa Fe, UPS, and 30 years at Quaker Oats.
He is survived by his wife...
Ruth Campos
August 16, 2026
Ruth Campos, 100, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, peacefully at her home.
She was born July 9, 1926, in Topeka, the daughter of Jose and Virgina Estrada Martinez.
Ruth retired from the Kansas Highway Patrol.
She married H. C. Campos at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He passed away on December 7, 2014.
Ruth is survived by her daughters,...
William "Bill" Ernest Toelkes
August 13, 2026
William Ernest Toelkes, a Kansas native with a deep affinity with the Marianas and Micronesia, passed away on August 13, 2026 at the age of 98. Bill, as he was fondly known, was a veteran who served in the US Navy and was initially stationed in Japan. His time in the Pacific would begin his long love affair for Guam,...
Albert John Becerra, Sr.
August 10, 2026
Albert John Becerra, Sr., age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, August 10, 2026, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Alfredo and Catalina (Melgoza) Becerra on March 8, 1935, in Laredo, TX. Albert’s family lived in Kansas City, MO, but while returning home from a trip to Mexico, his mother went...
Patricia Marie Rodriguez
August 7, 2026
Patricia Marie “Pat” Rodriguez, 85, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.
She was born July 2, 1941, in Waverly, Kansas, to Vernon Jack Brosemer and Verna Opal (Kellum) Brosemer. Pat attended East Topeka Elementary and Junior High Schools, and was a member of Westside Christian Church.
Pat worked at Jostens Publishing for over 40 years. She...
Elisa R. Mendez
August 7, 2026
Elisa R. Mendez, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully, Friday morning, August 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Jesus Z. and Juanita Rodriguez on April 7, 1937, in Topeka, Kansas. Elisa was a proud Topeka High School graduate and later furthered her education, becoming certified as a Licensed Mental Health...
Agustina M Williams
August 7, 2026
Agustina (Martinez) Williams, 77, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026.
Agustina was born on September 11, 1948, and was raised in Topeka, Kansas. She also spent time living in Tacoma, Washington during her husband's military career. She attended Lincoln School, East Topeka Junior High, and Topeka High School. She grew up in an area of Topeka known as “The Bottoms,”...
Danny A. McCabe
August 6, 2026
Daniel “Danny” Allen McCabe, of Topeka, KS, passed away on August 6, 2026, at 6:00 A.M., at a Topeka hospital.
Danny was born on April 17, 1950, in Strong City, KS, the son of Claude E. and Verla (Foose) McCabe.
He was a proud 1968 graduate of Topeka High School before continuing his education at Washburn University, where he was a member...
Rose of Lima Ramos
July 29, 2026
Rose of Lima Ramos, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Lexington Park Health and Rehab.
She was born on September 21, 1937, in Topeka, to Francisco V. Vargas, Sr. and Maria V. (Villafranco) Vargas. Rose attended grade school at Our Lady of Guadalupe School, graduated from Hayden High School in 1955, and attended St. Mary’s College....
Barbara A. Decker
July 29, 2026
Barbara A. Decker, age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026, at Rolling Hills Assisted Living of Topeka alongside the compassionate care of Midland Hospice.
She was born the daughter of Homer C. and Velda R. (Leach) Walker on January 31, 1935, in Hardtner, KS. Her family later settled in Emporia, KS, where Barbara graduated...
Art Joseph Meier
July 25, 2026
Art Joseph Meier, 81, of Topeka, passed away, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at his home.
He was born December 15, 1944, in Topeka, the son of Sylvester Anthony and Marie Teresa (Krische) Meier.
Art attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and graduated from Hayden High School in 1963.
He was a farmer and took great pride in his work. He was a devoted...
Angie Lira
July 21, 2026
Angelina “Angie” Lira, age 76, of Topeka, KS, passed away on July 21, 2026.
She was born the daughter of Guadalupe M. Lira, Sr., and Guadalupe Lopez on April 6, 1950, in Topeka, Kansas. Angie attended Topeka High School, graduating from the Class of 1968. She began her career at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Manufacturing before retiring from the Santa Fe...
Matthew David Gannon
July 20, 2026
Matthew David Gannon, 32, of Topeka, passed away on July 20, 2026, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born on July 7, 1994, in Muncie, Indiana, to Michael Tim Gannon, Sr. and Leslie May (Neely) Gannon.
No formal services are planned at this time.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.
Susan M. Perez
July 20, 2026
Susan M. Perez, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Heritage Grove Estates.
She was born the daughter of Rito and Leonila M. (Mata) Valdivia on August 11, 1940. On September 12, 1959, Susan married John J. Perez at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Together, they shared 65 wonderful years filled with love, laughter, cherished memories,...
James Michael Jenkins
July 18, 2026
James Michael Jenkins passed away at his home on July 18, 2026.
He was born November 27, 1957, at the Fort Rucker US Army Hospital in Daleville, Alabama, the son of Gerald and Lois (Balding) Jenkins.
Jim graduated from Highland Park High School in 1976 and attended Washburn University. He worked at Safeway Grocery Store for several years as a stocker and...
Robert Francis Collard
July 17, 2026
Robert “Bob” Collard, 92, of Auburn, KS, passed away peacefully at Prairie Wind Senior Living, in Berryton, on July 17, 2026.
He was born June 18, 1934, in Topeka, the youngest child of Adelore and Alice Oderwald Collard, growing up in Sacred Heart parish.
A 1953 graduate of Hayden High School, he served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1952-1961.
He married...
Emma Louise Williams
July 14, 2026
Emma Louise Williams, 88, of Topeka, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home at the Gardens at Aldersgate.
Emma Louise was born April 8, 1938 in Waco, Texas, to William D. Sims Sr., and Bernice (Ray) Sims. She attended J. Newton Jenkins Elementary School from 1st through 8th grade. Emma attended A.J. Moore High School from 9th through...
Jason M. Smith
July 14, 2026
Jason M. Smith, age 55, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Midland Hospice House, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on June 15, 1971, in Emporia, Kansas, to Robert Verl “R.V.” and Elaine Gayle (Siebuhr) Smith. Jason attended school in Emporia and graduated from Emporia High School with the Class of 1990....
Joe Polk
July 14, 2026
Joe L. Polk, 89, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Oak Creek Senior Living in Topeka.
Joe was born in 1937, in Hardeman County, Tennessee, the son of John and Purlia Ford. He spent his early years in Tennessee before moving to Topeka. He worked a variety of jobs before beginning his career with Jayhawk...
