Helen Ann Barreto
July 9, 2026
Helen Ann Barreto, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at her home.
She was born October 6, 1942, in Topeka, to Joseph H. Muñoz who passed away when Helen was 6 years old and Loretta (Mendez Reyes) Salinas. Helen was also raised by her stepfather, Frank Araiza Salinas. She grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka...
Ronald "Popz" L. Brooks
July 2, 2026
Ronald “Popz” L. Brooks, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Magellan and Primrose (Smith) Brooks on September 27, 1951, in Hannibal, MO. He attended and graduated from Anderson Senior High School in 1969. Popz furthered his education and attended Bacone College in Muskogee, OK.
Following...
James "Jim" M. Minihan, Jr.
June 27, 2026
James “Jim” M. Minihan, Jr., age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
He was born the son of James M. Minihan, Sr., and Florence C. (Hefner) Minihan on June 24, 1944, in Topeka. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and was a 1962 graduate of Hayden High School.
Following graduation, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy...
Angel Marie Shopteese
June 27, 2026
Angel Marie Shopteese (Wab-No-Quah), was born on December 2, 1973 and she passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the age of 52.
She was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomie Nation. Angel attended and graduated from Shawnee Heights High School.
Angel was a special gift from God. She will be dearly missed by her family and many friends.
Private family...
Herbert Bruce Seel
June 24, 2026
Herbert Bruce Seel was born on August 21, 1955, to Herbert and Ava Louise (Keefover) Seel at the Bethesda Naval Hospital, their second child.
As his dad was a Navy man, the family lived in many places throughout his childhood. They moved back and forth from South Pacific Islands to Washington D.C. many times. His younger brother was born in Guam.
The...
Mary Beth McCarthy
June 22, 2026
Mary Beth McCarthy, 98, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her home in Topeka.
Mary Beth was born August 13, 1927, in Herington, Kansas, to Cecil and Inez (Bitner) Needham. Mary Beth attended St. John’s grade school in Herington, Kansas; Abilene High School; Marymount University; and graduated from Kansas State University in 1949. While in college she met her...
Carol J. Noriega (Holiday)
June 14, 2026
God took the fragrance of a flower...
The majesty of a tree...
The gentleness of morning dew...
The calm of a quiet sea...
The beauty of the twilight hour...
The soul of a starry night...
The laughter of a rippling brook...
The grace of a bird in flight...
Then God fashioned from these things
A creation like no other,
And when his masterpiece was through
He called it simply, Mother.
-Herbert Farnham
Our...
Patricia M. Rodriguez
June 14, 2026
Patricia "Patty" M. Rodriguez, age 60, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Viewing and visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4-9:00 P.M., at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
To leave a condolence or to share a memory, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Lola Gonzalez
June 13, 2026
Marie D. Gonzalez- “Lola”, 81 of Topeka, passed away Saturday June 13th, 2026. She was born October 6th, 1944, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Florencio and Luisa (Rocha) Valdivia.
Lola married Ediberto J. Gonzalez, Sr. on September 4, 1965 in Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include her Husband, Ediberto J. Gonzalez, Sr, two daughters, Theresa (Roger) Gonzales, Patricia (Chris) Rocha and one...
Phillip Edward Broadus
June 5, 2026
Phillip Edward Broadus, 52, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born January 23, 1974, in Topeka, Kansas.
Phillip attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Grade School and later graduated from Topeka West High School in 1992. He went on to build a dedicated career at Reser’s Fine Foods Inc., where he worked for...
Donald Lee Stadler
May 31, 2026
Donald Lee “Don” Stadler, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home.
He was born October 29, 1934, in Topeka, to Clarence L. and Catherine M. (Herman) Stadler. Don attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Hayden High School in 1952.
Don served in the United States Army National Guard and worked as a foreman for Kansas...
Benny Haid
May 30, 2026
Benny Haid, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Midland Hospice House.
He was born the son of the late Alvin Earl and Roxie Louise (Storm) Haid on July 23, 1959, in Topeka.
From a young age, Benny’s life was shaped by his love of sports and his strong sense of dedication. Football and...
David H. Niven
May 29, 2026
David H. Niven, age 73, went to his rest on May 29, 2026.
He was born March 15, 1953, in Topeka, KS. He lived most of his life there, but spent 10 years as a youth in Pueblo, CO. The family returned to Topeka in 1965 and he attended Roosevelt Jr. High. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1971.
He married...
Ronald Thomas Petrone
May 25, 2026
Ronald Thomas Petrone, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
He was born January 15, 1944, in Hammond, Louisiana, to Nicholas Thomas Petrone and Lorena Marie (Hall) Petrone. Ronald graduated high school from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Friends University.
Ronald lived in Topeka...
Cecilia Madrid
May 25, 2026
Cecilia Madrid, age 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Blas and Josefa (Abeyta) Madrid on March 25, 1956, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.
Cecilia may have been small in stature, but she had a personality that could light up an entire room. Known for her playful spirit, quick...
Marilyn Ann Waggle
May 22, 2026
Marilyn Ann Waggle, 83, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital, in Topeka.
She was born September 27, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold and Betty (Brewster) Cole.
She grew up in Osborne, Kansas and graduated from Osborne High School.
She married Don Waggle on October 1, 1960, in Osborne. Don was in the Navy...
Nathan Allen Harris
May 21, 2026
Nathan Allen Harris, 26, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home.
He was born May 6, 2000, in Wichita, Kansas, to Earl Ray Harris, Jr. and Carol Anne (Springeman) Harris. Nathan graduated from Highland Park High School in 2018.
Nathan worked for Target at the Distribution Center in Topeka.
He enjoyed making music, skateboarding, snowboarding, parkour, traveling,...
Corinne R. Clark
May 18, 2026
Corinne R. (Bronson) Clark, formerly of Osage and Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Earl and Anna Mae (Burd) Bronson on October 24, 1934, in Osage City, Kansas. Corinne grew up in rural America, riding her horse each day to the Old 88 schoolhouse near Osage and later graduating...
Donna D. Rodgers
May 16, 2026
Donna D. Rodgers, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Topeka. She was born the daughter of Grover and Lela May (Kauer) Simmons on April 4, 1936, on the family farm near White Rock Township in Republic County, Kansas. Donna attended Courtland High School and graduated with the Class of 1954. Following high school,...
Mary Theresa McGreevy
May 14, 2026
Mary Theresa McGreevy, 83, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Stormont Vail’s palliative care.
She was born January 16, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, to William Emmett McGreevy, Sr., and Helen (Fallis) McGreevy. Mary graduated as a Registered Nurse from St. Francis School of Nursing, received Suma Cum Laude honors with her BSN from the University of...
