Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
José Borjon
Feb 6, 2021
José Borjon, 91, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Aldersgate Village.
He was born the youngest of ten on October 9, 1929 in Topeka the son of Marcos and Estefana (Barrios) Borjon.
José ‘s interests included gardening, playing softball, coaching basketball, rooting on the Kansas State Wildcats and the Las Vegas Raiders. He played the Bass and...
Maximo "Max" Mendoza
Feb 4, 2021
Maximo “Max” Mendoza, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, February 4, 2021 in Topeka.
Max was born the son of Juan and Petra (Sanchez) Mendoza on November 27, 1939 in Topeka, KS.
On December 2, 1961, Max married Connie Ramirez at St. John’s Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS. Together, they shared...
Gene Allen Baker
Feb 4, 2021
Gene Allen Baker, age 80, passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at the Homestead of Auburn. Gene was born in Topeka, KS on August 15, 1940 to Horace Joe Baker and Jessie (Loy) Baker.
He graduated from Topeka High School in 1958. He joined the United States Navy in November of 1958 and he served 22 years before retiring...
Mary Ann DaPrato
Feb 3, 2021
Mary Ann DaPrato, 92, of Goldsby, Oklahoma, formerly of Topeka, passed away on February 3, 2021.
She was born in Linwood, Kansas on September 8, 1928 the daughter of James and Helena Louise (Luckan) Toyne. She was preceded in death by both of her parents and all of her siblings which included, Evelyn Graham, Dorothy Root, Martha Faler, James Toyne,...
Mary Lou Vossen
Feb 1, 2021
Mary Lou Vossen age 90, died Monday February 1, 2021 at the Runk & Pratt Assisted Living Facility in Forest, Virginia. She was born on August 24th, 1930 in Elkton, South Dakota to Thomas Emmett and Pearl Etta Walsh. She was educated at Elkton High School and was the Salutatorian of her Graduating Class. She married Robert Leonard Vossen of...
Charles D. Bryant
Jan 27, 2021
Charles Darrell “Chuck” Bryant, 83, of Topeka, passed away on January 27, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born on September 3, 1937 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of Joseph D. Bryant and Myrtle S. Bryant.
Chuck was a Storekeeper, aka a Logistics Specialist, in the U.S. Navy, serving his country from 1955 to 1958. The time he spent...
Teresa Adame
Jan 27, 2021
Teresa Adamé, 95, the woman, the myth, the legend, passed away on Wednesday, January 27th, 2021.
God whispered, “Come with me”, she took his hand and looked back and bid her family “adios”, now go and celebrate my joy. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on Christmas Eve, in 1925, to Ishmael and Simona Valdivia, their Christmas joy. Teresa was...
Lois Jean Busey
Jan 27, 2021
Lois Jean (Swader) Busey, 93, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Kelly Peggy House.
She was born October 7, 1927 in Topeka, the daughter of Gilbert, Sr., and Florence (Weigel) Swader.
Lois was baptized at St. Joseph Catholic Church. After working at Dr. Shirley Clark’s office, she retired as a cashier from Falley’s Grocery Store in...
Douglas Dean Norman
Jan 18, 2021
Douglas Dean Norman, 78, of Topeka, passed away on January 18, 2021 at Midland Care Hospice House. He was born on July 27, 1942 in Wichita, Kansas the son of William and Nelda Norman. William was a pilot in WW II. He was raised by his mother and step father, John I. Ream, a highly decorated Marine in 5 major...
H. Kent Hollins
Jan 17, 2021
Kent Hollins
Kent passed away Sunday January 17th, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Kent was born June 16th, 1944 in the State of Washington.
Kent is survived by his wife Debra Hollins, and three children: Chad Hollins, Eric Blake and Michelle Rose.
Per his wishes there will be no service or funeral. Debbie would like to thank all the Doctors,...
Geraldine N. Michaelis
Jan 15, 2021
Geraldine N. Michaelis, 98, of Topeka, passed away on January 15, 2021 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Campus. She was born in Linn, Missouri on April 28, 1922 the daughter of John F. and Louise (Hubert) Neuner. Geraldine retired in 1982 from the Santa Fe Railway Company as a Railway Clerk for the Superintendent of the Car Service...
Kathryn "Kathy" Yvette (Ortiz) Paredes
Jan 9, 2021
Kathryn Yvette (Ortiz) Paredes, age 56, passed away on January 9, 2021, due to complications from COVID.
Kathy was born on February 20, 1964 to Arthur and Teresa Ortiz in Aurora, Colorado. Her early childhood was spent in New Mexico before moving to Topeka. Kathy always loved to claim her birthplace of Aurora as her real home.
Kathy worked at...
James "Jim" N. Burkett
Jan 9, 2021
James “Jim” N. Burkett, age 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus. Jim was born the son of James C. and Anna Laura (James) Burkett on October 4, 1952 in Topeka, KS. He was a 1971 graduate from Rossville High School. He served in the United States...
Mary V. Yannone
Jan 7, 2021
Mary V. Yannone, 99, 6 days from turning 100, passed away on January 7, 2021 at McCrite Plaza Nursing Home.
She was born in Topeka, on January 13, 1921 the daughter of William and Maude (Eaton) Simmons.
Mary worked as an Administrative Assistant for Santa Fe Railway Company and retired from the State of Kansas in the Department of Revenue.
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Charles "Charlie" H. Martin
Jan 7, 2021
Charles H. Martin (Charlie), beloved husband and father, age 55, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of the late Charles A. Martin, Jr. and Carol Virginia (Creitz) Martin on February 5, 1965 in Topeka, KS.
On March 17, 2001, Charles married the love of his life, Christine...
Albert H. Debacker Jr.
Jan 6, 2021
Albert H. Debacker Jr. 74, of Topeka, died January 6, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 29, 1946 the son of Albert H. and Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Sommers) Debacker Sr. He attended St. Joseph and Assumption grade schools and was a 1964 graduate of Hayden High School. He attended the seminary for a short...
Aurora Marie Exon
Jan 5, 2021
Aurora Marie Exon, 2 ½ years old, passed away on January 5, 2021 at her home.
She was born on May 21, 2018 the daughter of James Exon and Seonaid J. Nichols. Aurora loved cuddling with her daddy, and playing with her brother and friends. She loved to dance and had a smile that would light up a room and...
Rose Mary McGrew
Jan 5, 2021
Rose Mary McGrew, 85, of Topeka, KS died January 5, 2021 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born January 28, 1935 in Topeka the daughter of Anthony and Antonina (Gerhardt) Kamer.
Rose was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a 1953 graduate of Hayden High School and enjoyed cooking.
Rose...
William "Bill" Francis Buxton
Jan 4, 2021
Please Note:
Funeral services will be recorded and uploaded to Bill's memorial webpage.
Funeral services will be livestreamed. Please visit, www.grantvilleksumc.org. A link will be available for Facebook Live on the church's home screen. You will need to click on the speaker icon for sound.
William “Bill” Francis Buxton, passed away on the 4th of January, 2021 at the...
Octaviano Vargas
Jan 3, 2021
Octaviano “Tavy” Vargas, 83, of Topeka, passed away on January 3, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 1, 1937 the son of Miguel and Luisa (Valdivia) Vargas.
He worked as a Dental Technician for the Heumann Dental Labs and retired in 2002. Tavy loved all types of music especially Latin and Jazz. He was...
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