Obituary Listing

Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County

Jennifer Lynn Foster

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

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

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

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...

Vincent Hrenchir

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...