Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Anthony "Tony" Vargas
Mar 9, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Vargas, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday evening, March 9, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Francisco, Sr., and Marie (Villafranco) Vargas on May 8, 1941, in Topeka.
Anthony attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and graduated from Hayden High School. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree at St. Benedicts College...
Michael Adamé
Mar 8, 2024
Michael Adamé, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born January 11, 1953, in Topeka, Kansas, to John Adamé and Teresa (Valdivia) Adamé.
Michael graduated from Hayden High School in 1971. He was the manager of the football team. After high school he went on to work for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company...
Mersedez "Peggy" Pagan
Mar 7, 2024
Mersedez “Peggy” Pagan, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Rolling Hills Health & Rehab.
She was born September 24, 1932, in Garden City, Kansas, to Andrew Esquibel and Ines (Dominguez) Esquibel.
Peggy worked as a housekeeper at Manor Care for 13 years. She also worked for Capper Foundation and the City of Topeka.
She was a member of...
John "Mac" Guerrero Sr.
Mar 3, 2024
John “Mac” Guerrero Sr, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born October 12, 1939, in Topeka, to Carmen Castardo.
John worked for BNSF as a boilermaker, retiring in 2001.
He enjoyed working on cars in his spare time, as well as watching sports, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas Jayhawks. He...
Theodore "Ted" L. Specht
Mar 2, 2024
Theodore “Ted” L. Specht, age 74, of Tecumseh, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
He was born the son of Francis and Dorothy (Bradfield) Specht on April 23, 1949, in Fort Riley, KS.
Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, Cynthia “Cindy” Specht; son, Edward Specht; granddaughter, Alyssa Specht; three sisters, Susan Hosford, Judy Rickerson, and Jeannie Macbee.
Ted will...
Helen Jeanette Harris
Feb 27, 2024
Helen Jeanette Harris, 67, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, Kansas.
She was born March 30, 1956, in Dekalb, Texas to Enis Lee Williams and Sarah Eileen (Pero) Williams.
Helen worked as a housekeeper and foster parent.
She enjoyed raising her children, crafting, making jewelry and baskets, as well as...
Lois J. Winter
Feb 24, 2024
Lois J. Winter, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Oakley Place in Rossville, KS.
She was born the daughter of Albert E. and Lora H. (Conkright) Sharp on a farm near Milford, KS, on September 22, 1933.
Lois married Robert W. Winter on June 5, 1953, in Topeka, KS. They shared 33 years of marriage...
Ollie Mae Stadler
Feb 22, 2024
Ollie Mae Stadler, age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at The Gardens at Aldersgate.
She was born the daughter of Harold and Mable (Shelton) Woodard on November 17, 1932, in Foreman, Arkansas. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School. Shortly after, she began working for Adams Business Forms until she met, fell in love, and...
Maria Irene Reyes Bolaños
Feb 21, 2024
Maria Irene Reyes Bolaños, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2:00 P.M., on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The family will receive friends after the Mass with viewing being at Brennan-Mathena Funeral...
Patricia A. Buser
Feb 17, 2024
Patricia A. Buser, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Anthony J. and Emma M (Enneking) Rethman on August 10, 1934, in Baileyville, KS. She attended and graduated from Baileyville High School. She was always proud that she was able to play...
Thomas "Tom" Lee Parmley
Feb 14, 2024
Thomas Lee Parmley, 87, of Topeka, Kansas died February 14, 2024, in Topeka.
Tom was born in Arkansas City, Kansas, on July 11, 1936, to George and Dracine Parmley; attended school there and began a career in radio broadcasting. Tom moved to television broadcasting in Great Bend, KS, moving to WIBW in Topeka, where he started as a reporter and finished...
Lauren DeBuhr
Feb 11, 2024
Mr. Lauren DeBuhr, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
He was born the son of the late Lavere and Marion (Kostalek) DeBuhr on September 9, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI.
After graduating from high school in Milwaukee, Lauren made his way to Sterling, KS, to attend Sterling College. While at Sterling...
Linda Rose Gilchrist
Feb 5, 2024
Linda Rose Burghart Gilchrist, 75, of Topeka, died February 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 23,1948, to George and Margaret Hartman Burghart.
She married William Charles Gilchrist on July 18, 1968. They have one son, Brian Thomas Gilchrist.
Survivors include her husband, William Gilchrist of Topeka, Kansas; son, Brian Gilchrist and wife Heather of Topeka, Kansas; sisters, Patricia...
Phyllis Rocha
Feb 3, 2024
Phyllis Rocha, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Lexington Park Health & Rehab.
She was born July 11, 1949, in Topeka, to Rudolph and Beatrice Ramirez Rocha. Phyllis graduated from Topeka High School in 1967.
She worked as a paraprofessional with District 501.
Phyllis attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and her faith was very important to her. She...
Beth Neuer
Feb 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Martha (Beth) Elizabeth Neuer
Beth Neuer - beloved mother, grandmother, artist, and friend passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, at Brewster Place in Topeka, KS at the age of 87. She valiantly battled Parkinson's Disease, leaving behind a legacy of artistry, love, and cherished memories.
Beth was born on November 1, 1936, in Raytown, Missouri, to Harold...
Charles Bartocci, Retired USCG
Feb 3, 2024
Retired USCG Charles Bartocci, 69, of Topeka, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Independence, Missouri.
He was born in Orlando, Florida on January 20, 1955, the son of Pasquale and Estelle (Vincent) Bartocci.
Charles served his country in the United States Coast Guard for 30 years. He was most recently a Training Specialist for Homeland Security with the Coast Guard....
Gabriel Andres Martinez-Meraz
Feb 1, 2024
Gabriel Andres Martinez-Meraz, age 33, passed away on February 1, 2024.
He was born on April 16, 1990, in Topeka, KS. He loved to rebuild and work on cars as a mechanic. Gabriel also enjoyed playing video games with his friends and sisters. He was a fan of sports and grew up playing soccer with his dad and family.
Survivors include his...
SMSgt(Ret) Richard "Dick" N. McIntyre
Jan 31, 2024
SMSgt(Ret) Richard “Dick” N. McIntyre, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
He was born the son of the late Fred A. and Rosa M. (Lager) McIntyre on December 31, 1931, in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Dick graduated from Sigourney High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Norma Jean Gabel...
Larry W. Pitman
Jan 28, 2024
Larry W. Pitman, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2024. He was born in Wichita, KS on July 23, 1947 to Ed and Coletta (Wieser) Pitman. Larry graduated from Kingman High School (1965) and went on to earn a degree in Marketing from Kansas State University (1970) where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon...
Deborah Weaver
Jan 21, 2024
Deborah Weaver, age 71, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at The Gardens at Aldersgate.
She was born the daughter of George and Theresa (Smith) Crowley on August 8, 1952, in Albuquerque, NM. She was a 1971 Hayden High School graduate.
While at Hayden, she met and married her high school sweetheart, Gregory “Greg” Weaver. The two married...
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