Susan M. Perez
July 20, 2026
Susan M. Perez, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Heritage Grove Estates.
She was born the daughter of Rito and Leonila M. (Mata) Valdivia on August 11, 1940. On September 12, 1959, Susan married John J. Perez at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Together, they shared 65 wonderful years filled with love, laughter, cherished memories,...
James Michael Jenkins
July 18, 2026
James Michael Jenkins passed away at his home on July 18, 2026.
He was born November 27, 1957, at the Fort Rucker US Army Hospital in Daleville, Alabama, the son of Gerald and Lois (Balding) Jenkins.
Jim graduated from Highland Park High School in 1976 and attended Washburn University. He worked at Safeway Grocery Store for several years as a stocker and...
Robert Francis Collard
July 17, 2026
Robert “Bob” Collard, 92, of Auburn, KS, passed away peacefully at Prairie Wind Senior Living, in Berryton, on July 17, 2026.
He was born June 18, 1934, in Topeka, the youngest child of Adelore and Alice Oderwald Collard, growing up in Sacred Heart parish.
A 1953 graduate of Hayden High School, he served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1952-1961.
He married...
Emma Louise Williams
July 14, 2026
Emma Louise Williams, 88, of Topeka, peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at her home at the Gardens at Aldersgate.
Emma Louise was born April 8, 1938 in Waco, Texas, to William D. Sims Sr., and Bernice (Ray) Sims. She attended J. Newton Jenkins Elementary School from 1st through 8th grade. Emma attended A.J. Moore High School from 9th through...
Jason M. Smith
July 14, 2026
Jason M. Smith, age 55, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Midland Hospice House, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on June 15, 1971, in Emporia, Kansas, to Robert Verl “R.V.” and Elaine Gayle (Siebuhr) Smith. Jason attended school in Emporia and graduated from Emporia High School with the Class of 1990....
Joe Polk
July 14, 2026
Joe L. Polk, 89, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Oak Creek Senior Living in Topeka.
Joe was born in 1937, in Hardeman County, Tennessee, the son of John and Purlia Ford. He spent his early years in Tennessee before moving to Topeka. He worked a variety of jobs before beginning his career with Jayhawk...
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...
