Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Vincent Hrenchir
Jan 18, 2022
Vincent Hrenchir, age 89, of Berryton, KS, passed away peacefully, on January 18, 2022.
He was born July 23, 1932, at Emmett, KS, the son of Raphael L. and Marcella (Haug) Hrenchir.
He graduated from Emmett High School in 1950. He served three years in the Army and attained the rank of Sergeant in the 8th Army, 1st Field Artillery...
Terry L. Stafford
Jan 17, 2022
Terry L. Stafford, 69, of Tecumseh, died January 17, 2022, at the House at Midland Care.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 20, 1952, the son of Claude and Harriet (Miller) Stafford.
Terry worked as a small engine mechanic for R & K Supply which was most recently known as Knox Supply.
Terry enjoyed anything to do with...
Luis Enrique Rodriguez
Jan 16, 2022
Luis Enrique Rodriguez, 29, of Overland Park formerly of Topeka died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at AdventHealth at Shawnee Mission.
He was born September 20, 1992, in Garden City the son of Rosa Maria Rodriguez.
Luis graduated from Washburn Technical School and attended Washburn University. He was a mechanic by trade and could talk about cars for hours. If someone...
Tina Eileen Logan King
Jan 15, 2022
Tina Eileen King 49 of Topeka, KS passed away Saturday, January 15 2022 at Stormont Vail. She was born October 24, 1972 in Jacksonville, Mississippi the daughter of Richard and Maria Logan. Tina was a student of Highland Park and worked at American Pre Sort. She was a Animal lover, crafter and lover of most music past and...
Jacobo Hernandez
Jan 14, 2022
Jacobo Hernandez, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in cd Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 9, 1956, the son of Delfino Hernandez and Carmen Moreno.
He worked for several temporary service companies in several capacities including packaging.
He enjoyed cooking, listening to oldies music, and watching western movies, and baseball...
Daniel Power Jones
Jan 13, 2022
Daniel Power Jones, 70, of Olathe, KS died Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the Healthcare Resort of Olathe.
He was born August 29, 1951, in Topeka the son of Omar and Carol (McEntire) Jones.
Daniel worked in cafeteria at the Olathe School for the Deaf for over 20 years.
He is survived by a daughter, Kelly Jones and her partner,...
Mark Anthony Torrez
Jan 11, 2022
Mark Anthony Torrez, 64, of Topeka, KS died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
He was born December 25, 1957, in Topeka the son of Vincent and Marcella (Ochoa) Torrez.
Mark attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Grade School and was a 1975 graduate of Hayden High School. He was a member of...
Everett Ronald Daves
Jan 11, 2022
Everett Ronald Daves, 86, of Topeka, KS died January 11, 2022.
He was born June 4, 1935, in Topeka, KS the son of Bruce and Dorothy (Robinson) Daves.
Everett retired as a Major from the US Army Reserve after 20 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Capitol Post #1 in Topeka and Grace Community Church...
Gonzalo "Gus" Ortiz
Jan 9, 2022
Gonzalo “Gus” Ortiz, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at a Topeka hospital.
Gus was born the son of Jose and Graciana (Llamas) Ortiz on November 8, 1936, in Topeka, KS.
He retired after working for 40 years with the Topeka State Hospital in the maintenance department. Gus enjoyed fishing, tennis, horseshoes, sailing, music,...
Raphael Valdez Ruiz
Jan 9, 2022
Raphael Valdez Ruiz, 42, of Topeka, passed away on January 9, 2022.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 30, 1979, the son of Michael and Irene (Valdez) Ruiz. He was a 1997 graduate of Highland Park High School.
Raphael worked as a Warehouse Associate for Walmart.
He loved music, especially his favorite band 311, and enjoyed painting. He...
Rose Gallego
Jan 7, 2022
Rose Gallego, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, January 7, 2022.
She was born the daughter of John and Josephine (Garcia) Flores on September 15, 1939, in Topeka, KS.
On May 12, 1969, Rose married Peter G. Gallego in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared 52 years of marriage.
Rose was a...
Joan Marie (Krische) Boos
Jan 6, 2022
Joan Marie Krische Boos passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 6, 2022, at Olathe Health Hospice House.
Joan was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 15, 1934 to Frank and Pauline (Melchior) Krische, the third of seven children. The Krische house on Buchanan Street was always full of family and friends, overflowing with love. Joan grew up actively...
Vincent Lee Alfrey
Jan 6, 2022
Vincent Lee Alfrey, 63, of Topeka, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at a Topeka hospital.
Vincent was married to his childhood girl next door neighbor Josephine G. (Josie Munoz) Alfrey on October 20, 1990. She survives.
Vincent had an only child, a son who also survives him, John Efton (Amy Barnes) Alfrey of Dodge City. He was...
Margarita Perez Munoz
Jan 5, 2022
Margarita Perez Munoz, 85, of Topeka, passed away on January 5, 2022 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.
She was born in Duluth, Kansas on June 2, 1936 the daughter of Julian and Catalina (Soto) Perez.
Margarita worked as a sales associate for K-Mart in Kansas City, and most recently for the Walmart in Bonner Springs.
She was...
George Kenneth Burghart
Jan 3, 2022
George Kenneth Burghart, died on January 3, 2022.
He was born on June 28, 1955, in Topeka, the son of Jacob and Susanna (Puhl) Burghart.
He was in the last graduating class at St. Joseph’s Grade School. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1974.
He worked at Dillons in various positions. He retired from the State of Kansas as...
Raymond John Dashnaw
Jan 2, 2022
Raymond John Dashnaw, 67, of Topeka, KS, died Sunday, January 2, 2022, at his home. He was born October 2, 1954, in Topeka, the son of Raymond Vincent and Rosemary (Weigel) Dashnaw. Ray attended St. Matthew Grade School, was a 1972 graduate of Hayden High School and received an Associates Degree from Washburn University. He served in the US Army...
Joyce Romero
Dec 30, 2021
Joyce V. Romero, 65, of Topeka, KS died December 30., 2021 at her home.
She was born July 2, 1956, in El Paso, TX the daughter of Salvador and Pilar (Vargas) Romero. Joyce received a degree in Political Science from Benedictine College in Atchison and then attended the University of Kansas.
She worked as secretary for the Department of Aging...
Patricia Lou Alden
Dec 30, 2021
Patricia Lou “Trish” Alden, 85, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on December 30, 2021 at The Homestead.
She was born in Quincy, Illinois on December 4, 1936 the daughter of Travis and Violet (Voorhis) McAllister.
She was a longtime 3rd grade teacher at the Avon Elementary in Avon, Illinois. She taught Language Arts at the Willis Jr. High in Chandler,...
Saralou "Sara" Crockett
Dec 29, 2021
Saralou (Sara) Crockett, 86, of Topeka, passed away on December 29, 2021, at her home.
She was born in Ottawa, Kansas on February 17, 1935, the daughter of Harold and Lavone (Easdale) Crockett.
She came to Topeka in 1959 and was employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone company for 35 years. Saralou worked in a management position and had perfect...
Feliciano "Gunz" Anguiano
Dec 28, 2021
Feliciano “Gunz” Anguiano, 91, of Topeka, passed away on December 28, 2021, at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 9, 1930, and was raised by Rosendo and Lucy Anguiano.
Gunz worked for 45 years as a Forklift Operator for Hill’s Pet Products. He also ran a farm when he was young and worked two jobs to...
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