Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
"Daniel" Robert Padilla
Jul 27, 2021
Robert “Daniel” Padilla, age 52, of Denver, CO, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Daniel was born the son of J. Joaquin and Rachel (Vasquez) Padilla on February 25, 1969 in St. Louis, MO.
He graduated from Topeka High School. After high school, Daniel served in the United States Air Force. He moved to Denver and became an independent...
Billie M. Coover
Jul 24, 2021
Billie M. Coover, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
She was born the daughter of the late Raymond K. and Leota M. (Talley) Kelley on November 14, 1946 in Cherokee, OK.
In her younger years, Billie excelled in sports. She enjoyed bowling, playing softball on the Westar Energy team and traveling. She retired after...
Charles "Charley" Raymond Kelly
Jul 24, 2021
Charles “Charley” Raymond Kelly, 49, of Auburn, KS died July 24, 2021 at the Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born August 29, 1971 in Topeka the son of Ronald and Sharon (Snodgrass) Kelly. Charley served in the US Marine Corps during the Persian Gulf War and was cofounder of American Digital Security (ADS) and D & D Security. He...
Erasmo Cruz Ramirez Soto
Jul 24, 2021
Erasmo Cruz Ramirez Soto, 37, of Topeka, passed away on July 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
He was born in Guatemala, San Marcos, Nuevo Progreso on Jnauary 1, 1984 the son of Carlos Abelino Ramirez Orozco and Carmelinda Yolanda Soto Fuentes.
Erasmo worked as a roofer for the Chino Roofing Company.
Visitation will be held at...
Ned D. Fleming
Jul 23, 2021
Ned D. Fleming, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Topeka.
Ned was born the son of the late Edward M. and Dorothy N. (Deill) Fleming on July 12, 1955 in Pittsburg, KS.
He was a 1973 graduate from Emporia High School. He then attended Emporia State University and graduated with a bachelor’s...
David T. Beckley, DC
Jul 21, 2021
Dr. David Thomas Beckley, age 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home in Topeka, KS.
He was born the son of David Nelson and Maxine (Warren) Beckley on September 7, 1955 in Topeka, KS.
Dr. David Beckley was a 1973 graduate from Hayden Catholic High School. He went on to attend and graduate...
Sara J. Appelhanz
Jul 19, 2021
Sara J. Appelhanz, age 80, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis in Topeka.
Sara was born the daughter of Joseph and Edna (Drake) Brinell on April 2, 1941 in Springfield, MO. After high school, she attended and graduated from Drury University in Springfield with a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Raymond G. Ludwig
Jul 17, 2021
Raymond “Ray” G. Ludwig, 86, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
He was born February 25, 1935 in Topeka the son of Jacob and Irene (Shamberg) Ludwig.
Ray served in the 2nd Battalion 4th Infantry for the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired after 31 years...
Dolores Martinez
Jul 11, 2021
Dolores Martinez, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Manuel and Josefina (Gonzalez) Arana on January 15, 1929 in Topeka, KS.
On May 20, 1955, Dolores married David Barron Martinez at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Together, they shared 64 years of marriage before...
Constance "Connie" Muriel Buergin
Jul 7, 2021
With joyful mourning we announce the passing of the beloved matriarch of our family. Constance “Connie” Muriel Buergin, 93, of Topeka, KS died peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born January 17, 1928 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Frederick Ansley and Frances Dorothy (Weaver) Jones. After her childhood in the area, Connie began her...
Richard "Rick" Joseph Rangel
Jul 6, 2021
Richard “Rick” Joseph Rangel, 57, of Topeka, KS died Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born November 3, 1963 in Topeka the son of Robert, Sr and Marcella (Chacon) Rangel.
Rick served in the US Army and was a plumber by trade.
He is survived by a brother, Robert J. Rangel, Jr, two nephews,...
Margaret E. Allen
Jul 5, 2021
Margaret E. Allen, age 98, of Topeka, KS, died on Monday, July 5, 2021, at a Topeka area nursing home.
Margaret was born on October 4, 1922 in St. Mary’s, KS, the daughter of Frank W. and Anna T. Ozmer.
She had worked for the Kansas Highway Patrol along with the Kansas Children’s Service League in the role of Administrative...
Armin D. Ross
Jul 5, 2021
Armin D. Ross, age 96, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
Armin was born the son of Jack and Mary (Haney) Ross on March 12, 1925 in Alida, KS.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II, in the Pacific Theater. After his service, Armin graduated with a...
Angela Ackerman
Jul 2, 2021
Angela Marie Ackerman, 36, of Topeka, KS died Friday, July 2, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born May 22, 1985 in Topeka the daughter of Art and Ann (Sutter) Meier. She attended Holy Family Grade School and was a 2003 graduate of Hayden High School. Angela was a Paraprofessional at Mater Dei Catholic...
Gary Paul Flowers
Jul 1, 2021
Gary Paul Flowers, 53, of Topeka, passed away July 1, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 27, 1968 the son of Phillip and Carmen (Castardo) Flowers.
Gary was a CDL Truck Driver for J.B. Pearl and had also worked for Midway Wholesale.
He and his wife attended Fellowship Bible Church. Gary’s interests include driving,...
Antonio "Nuno" Romero
Jun 27, 2021
Antonio “Nuno” Romero, Jr., 80, of Topeka, KS died Sunday, June 27, 2021 shortly after attending mass.
He was born February 2, 1941 in Topeka the son of Antonio, Sr., and Francisca (Hernandez) Romero.
He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Nate Morales Chapter #11777 of the Knights of Columbus and San Juan Diego Council #3452...
Pamela Ann Stadler
Jun 25, 2021
Pamela Ann Stadler, 67, of Topeka, passed away at Stormont-Vail Hospital after a battle with cancer.
She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on March 12, 1954 the daughter of Fred P. and Marian (Hartle) Kaullen. Growing up in a naval military family she lived in many places including Guam, Hawaii, Omaha and San Diego.
When Pam lived in California she...
Grace V. Burghart
Jun 25, 2021
Grace V. Burghart, age 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Tanglewood Health and Rehab.
Grace was born the daughter of John, Sr., and Pauline (Thompson) Burge on November 15, 1941 in Detroit, MI.
She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Grace loved and cared for many animals. She enjoyed gardening and listening...
Shirley Motsinger
Jun 24, 2021
Shirley Motsinger, 85, of El Dorado, formerly of Topeka, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at Homestead in El Dorado.
She was born in Atchison, Kansas on November 5, 1935 the daughter of John William and Winnifred Theresa (Conn) Ellyson.
She worked as a Pharmacy Technician for several pharmacies and most recently before her retirement she worked at the...
Martha "Marty" J. Reck
Jun 24, 2021
Martha “Marty” J. Reck, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of G. Wayne and Berniece (Mans) Reck on December 31, 1946, in Salina, KS.
Marty received her bachelor’s degree in Home Economics from Kansas State University in 1970. She had worked as a Dietary Manager...
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