Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Jessica Marie Cook
May 17, 2021
Jessica Marie Cook, 33, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021.
She was born in Topeka, KS on August 3, 1987 the daughter of Jerry Cook and Candie Kolbek.
She was a 2005 graduate of Santa Fe Trial High School.
Jessica is survived by her parents, Jerry Cook and Candie Kolbek and also her stepparents, Sherry Cook...
Keith Francis Washer
May 16, 2021
Keith Francis Washer, age 62, of Sacramento, California, passed away on May 16th, 2021, at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care of Sacramento, CA.
Keith was born to Harlow Francis Washer and Mary Jo Washer on June 3, 1958.
He is survived by one daughter, D’Neil Galler.
Keith was a free spirit and had his own way of living, both good and bad.
Keith enjoyed...
Briana Poff
May 16, 2021
Briana Poff, age 29, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Conrad Poff and Janelle (Volle) Poff on May 26, 1991 in Atchison, KS.
Briana attended and graduated from Topeka High School in 2010.
Briana will be remembered for being a social butterfly. She would find the good...
Donald "Don" A. Wilson
May 14, 2021
Donald “Don” A. Wilson, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 14, 2021.
He was born on June 14, 1939 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the only child of Harry and Eleanor (Bidne) Wilson.
Don attended and graduated from Cedar Falls High School. While there, he was very involved in athletics, lettering in football,...
Greg Neria, Jr.
May 12, 2021
Greg Neria, Jr., 52, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the House at Midland Care.
He was born October 24, 1968 in Topeka the son of Gregg C. Neria and Stephanie (Sams) Neria.
Greg enjoyed NASCAR and watching the Philadelphia Eagles.
He is survived by a son, Greg Neria, III, his parents, Gregg C. and Robin Neria,...
Imelda "Melly" Anne Boyden
May 4, 2021
Imelda “Melly” Boyden, 71, of Topeka, KS died May 4, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born July 12, 1949 in La Crosse, KS the daughter of Clarence and Helen (Legleiter) Schmidtberger.
Melly worked outside the home for a short period of time, but after starting a family she found that being a homemaker was what she did best. Anybody...
Marisela Urista Valenzuela
May 4, 2021
Marisela Urista Valenzuela, 63, of Topeka, KS died Tuesday, May 4, 2021 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born May 10, 1957 in Durango, MX the daughter of Manuel and Magdalena (Tamayo) Urista.
Marisela was married to Jose Valenzuela, he preceded her in death on November 6, 2006. She is survived by two...
David Benton Cowing
May 3, 2021
David Benton Cowing, 68, of Topeka, KS died Monday, May 3, 2021 at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis.
He was born on July 29, 1952 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Leroy and Gladys (Goodman) Cowing.
David’s interest included fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. David bravely served for the Unites States...
Graciela Berumen-Alvarez
May 1, 2021
Graciela Berumen-Álvarez, 62, de Topeka, falleció el 1 de mayo del 2021 en su hogar rodeada de su amada familia.
Graciela Berumen-Alvarez, 62, of Topeka, passed away on May 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Ella nació en Monte Escobedo, Zacatecas, Mexico, el 17 de diciembre de 1958. Hija de Reyes Álvarez Muñoz y Soledad De...
Bradley "Brad" Raymond Kresin
Apr 30, 2021
Bradley “Brad” Raymond Kresin, age 57 of Silver Lake and Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home.
Brad was born the son of Freddie Ray and Lola M. (Haag) Kresin on November 17, 1963 in Topeka, KS. He was a 1982 graduate from Topeka West High School.
He was currently employed at Capitol City Mortuary Services....
Bruce Alan Pfeiffer
Apr 28, 2021
Bruce Alan Pfeiffer, 67, of Topeka, Kansas, died April 28, 2021 from complications from chronic lymphatic leukemia. He was born June 23, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Walter H. and Helen (Schiefelbein) Pfeiffer. Bruce graduated from Hayden High School in 1971, and went on to attend Washburn University.
In 1982, he met the love of his life, Kimberly...
Placido Vargas, Jr.
Apr 26, 2021
Placido Vargas, Jr., 70, of Topeka, KS died Monday, April 26, 2021 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born December 28, 1950 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico the son of Placido Vargas, Sr and Josefa (Ortiz) Vargas.
Placido was retired as an Administrative Assistant from the State of Kansas Department of Revenue. He was a member of Our Lady...
Hester H. Workman
Apr 24, 2021
Hester H. Workman, age 46, of Topeka, KS and formerly of Sterling, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
She was born the daughter of Larry E. and Aliecia (Snyder) Workman on August 8, 1974.
Hester was currently employed as a Legal Support Staff Supervisor for the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. She enjoyed waterparks, watching crime and...
Ralph "Whitey" C. Appelhanz, Jr.
Apr 19, 2021
Ralph “Whitey” C. Appelhanz, Jr., 81, of Topeka, passed away on April 19, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 6, 1939, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Puhl) Appelhanz, Sr. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and Hayden High School.
Whitey served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Colonial.
Whitey worked for the...
Genevieve W. Ennis
Apr 13, 2021
Genevieve W. Ennis, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center.
She was born the daughter of Prosper and Marth (Glotzbach) Wanstrath on June 3, 1928.
Genevieve was a 1946 graduate from Topeka High School. On February 25, 1949, she married James O. Ennis. James passed away on January...
Mary Hokr
Apr 12, 2021
Mary Hokr, 96, of Arizona, formerly of Topeka, passed away on April 12, 2021 in Arizona.
She was born in St. Peter, Kansas on March 12, 1925 the daughter of Wendeline and Salome (Knoll) Schreiner.
Mary was a 1943 graduate of Capitol Catholic High School. She was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Parish, a member of the Daughters...
Mary T. Kaiser
Apr 8, 2021
Mary T. Kaiser, 67, of Topeka, passed away on April 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Fowler, Michigan on September 30, 1953 the daughter of Louis and Agatha (Feldpausch) Epkey.
Mary graduated with honors from Michigan State University and later worked on her Master’s. She was a Teacher in Michigan, at St. Marys...
Mary "Cecilia" Rodriguez
Apr 5, 2021
Mary “Cecilia” Rodriguez, age 58, of Topeka, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 5, 2021.
Cecilia was born in Missouri and was raised by her parents, Clarence Robert and Mary Edith (Gibbons) Lininger in Topeka, Ks.
She was a proud employee of the state of Minnesota for 20 years. Her greatest passion was helping those people who most...
Timothy Lee Pfeifer
Apr 3, 2021
Timothy Lee Pfeifer, formerly of Topeka, Kansas.
On Saturday April 3, 2021, God called Tim home following an extended illness at the age of 72 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Tim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Bobbie (nee Byrd), son Daren (Mindy), and his grandchildren Olivia and Ian. As well as three brothers Eugene...
Dorothy Jean Huerter-Holloman
Apr 3, 2021
Dorothy Jean Huerter-Holloman, age 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Midland Hospice House.
Dorothy was born the daughter of Emmett “Pat” and Fleta Fay (Roberts) Bullock on September 25, 1927 in Vermillion, KS.
She graduated as Valedictorian from Vermillion High School in 1945. On August 18, 1947, Dorothy married Leonard G. Huerter at...
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