Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Peggy J. Harrison
Feb 16, 2022
Peggy J. Harrison, age 98, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Edward Aaron and Dorothy L. (Butler) Thompson on March 1, 1923, in Salina, Kansas.
Peggy attended the Dunbar School in Salina. After her high school completion, she received her associate degree at Brown...
Katherine Marie Zimmerman Stahlin
Feb 16, 2022
Katherine Marie Zimmerman Stahlin, 70, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Aldersgate Village.
She was born the daughter of Joseph, Jr. and Teresa (Burke) Zimmerman. Kathy was raised by Joseph Jr. and his second wife, Tina Zimmerman. They all have preceded her in death.
She graduated from Highland Park High School. Her son Troy, told the...
Marilyn Grace Lively
Feb 11, 2022
Marilyn Grace Lively, 67, of Topeka, KS passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born May 22, 1954, in Topeka the daughter of Harvey, Sr., and Frances (Grace) King.
Marilyn was self-employed providing child day care for many years and enjoyed the outdoors spending time fishing and camping. She...
Pamela Lynn Hoefer
Feb 9, 2022
Pamela Lynn Hoefer, 66, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at her home.
She was born July 30, 1955, in Topeka the daughter of Burl and Arlene (Williams) Baker.
Pam worked for over 20 years with her husband at their family business, R&B Aircraft, and later worked in customer service for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 17...
Patricia L. Coughlin
Feb 8, 2022
Patricia L. ("Patty") Coughlin passed away on February 8, 2022, after a long illness. She lived with her daughter Erin Coughlin and Erin's family at the family home which Patty and her husband Eugene Joseph ("Pat") Coughlin built shortly after WWII ended. Pat and Patty raised eight children at the home - 4 boys and 4 girls. Services will be...
Lee Valdez
Feb 3, 2022
Lee Valdez, 100, of Topeka, KS, died February 3, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He was born January 11, 1922, in Trinidad, CO, the son of Jose and Felicita “Lucero” Valdez. Lee served as a guard patrolman, in the US Army Air Corp during WWII and worked as a Mule driver and worked in food service for the...
Francis Clayton Adams, Sr.
Feb 2, 2022
Francis Clayton Adams, Sr., age 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
He was born the son of Clyde Morrow Adams, Sr., and Genevieve Louise (Carroll) on November 18, 1948, in Norwood, Massachusetts.
Francis served his country with pride in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Forbes Air Force...
Dick & Ruth Peugeot
Feb 2, 2022
Ruth Peugeot, age 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at The University of Kansas Healthy System-St. Francis Campus. Three days later, her beloved husband, Dick Peugeot joined Ruth in heaven. Dick passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the same hospital, at the age 84.
Ruth was born the daughter of Russell and Wilma...
Alberta Gutierrez
Feb 1, 2022
Alberta Gutierrez, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Gonzalo and Avelina (Ramirez) Romero on April 8, 1931, in Lawrence, KS.
Alberta married Hesus O. Gutierrez on May 12, 1962, in Lawrence, KS. Together, they shared 35 years of marriage. He...
Rose Acosta
Jan 29, 2022
Rose Acosta, 90, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born May 20, 1931, in Topeka, the daughter of Jose and Julia “Chavez” Luna
Rose was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Grade School and worked in housekeeping at the Top of The First for...
Raymond Valdez
Jan 28, 2022
Raymond Valdez, 96, of Topeka, KS, died Friday, January 28, 2022, in the comfort of his home with his family by his side. He was born March 27, 1925, in Trinidad, CO, the son of Jose and Felicita “Lucero” Valdez. Raymond served as a Medic in the US Army during World War II and worked in Housekeeping at the Colmery-O’Neil...
Bonnie L. Claassen
Jan 25, 2022
Bonnie L. Claassen, 78, of Topeka, KS died January 25, 2022, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born March 28, 1943, in McPherson, KS the daughter of John and Martha (Krehbiel) Toews.
Bonnie attended Moundridge Rural High School and graduated from the Halstead Hospital School of Nursing. Her career consisted of working at St....
Mark A. Haack
Jan 24, 2022
Mark A. Haack, beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, January 24, 2022, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Harold and Phyllis Haack on September 3, 1957, in Panama City, Panama.
On February 14, 1996, Mark married Linda Jordon in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared 25 years of marriage.
Mark...
Hannah W. Mendonca
Jan 24, 2022
Hannah W. Mendonca, 87, of Topeka, passed away on January 24, 2022, at the Sunflower Unit of Aldersgate Village.
She was born in Windsor, England on April 27, 1934, the daughter of Robinson and Elizabeth (Clough) Forster.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Catholic faith.
Hannah married Richard Mendonca on September 7, 1957. He predeceased her in...
James E. Tinsley
Jan 23, 2022
James E. Tinsley, 77, of Topeka, passed away on January 23, 2022 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home.
He was born in Horton, Kansas on August 6, 1944 the son of Harry and Mabel (Tollefson) Tinsley.
James was a member of the National Guard Reserves. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He owned his own small engine repair...
Diane Marie Reynolds
Jan 23, 2022
Diane Marie Reynolds, 62, of Topeka, passed away on January 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 17, 1960, the daughter of William “Bill” and Aggie (Schiffelbein) Weigel.
Diane worked as a Para Legal and Legal Assistant for over 26 years with the Federal Government and retired in 2021...
Jennifer Lynn Foster
Jan 21, 2022
Jennifer Lynn Foster died January 21, 2022 while under hospital care.
Jennifer is predeceased by her father Richard, sister Mary Regina and brother Phillip Gregory.
Jennifer began her life journey the beloved daughter of Richard Lionel and Opal Elizabeth Gentry Foster on January 19, 1966 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Jennifer was raised in a large loving family and is...
Yvonna Bell Bacon
Jan 21, 2022
Yvonna Bell Bacon, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Kermit and Lucy (Manes) Anderson on January 18, 1938, in Waynesville, MO.
Yvonna worked as a Legal Secretary for the United States Coast Guard. She retired in October of 2008, after 36...
Louis Edward Stadler
Jan 20, 2022
Louis Edward Stadler, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.
He was born on August 24, 1931 in Topeka, KS, the son of Joseph and Marie (Leinacker) Stadler, one of 12 children.
Louis served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a self-employed demolition...
Claire D. (Holmes) Lewis
Jan 18, 2022
With great sadness we announce that Claire Diane (Holmes) Lewis, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away from her long battle on January 18, 2022, at Stormont Hospital in Topeka, KS at the age of 61 surrounded by her loving husband and children.
Claire was born in Midwest City. Oklahoma on June 25, 1960. Claire is preceded in death by...
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