Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Rosemary Foreman
Dec 4, 2023
Rosemary Foreman, age 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away on December 4, 2023. She is survived by three sisters.
A private family service was held. The family wishes to express their appreciation to all of Rosemary's caregivers.
Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.
Isadore "Ike" Appelhanz
Dec 4, 2023
Isadore "Ike" Appelhanz, age 97, of Topeka, KS, passed away at the Topeka VA Hospital on Monday, December 4, 2023.
He was born the son of Jacob J. and Barbara Marie (Hefner) Appelhanz on June 28, 1926, on a small farm west of Topeka, KS. He attended St. Joseph grade school and was a 1944 graduate from Capitol Catholic High...
Kyra Bauer
Dec 1, 2023
Kyra Jean Bauer, 22, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023.
She was born the daughter of Mark and Veronica Bauer on November 1, 2001, in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Kyra graduated from Hayden High School in 2020 as a Junior at Washburn University.
Kyra was a bright light in everyone's world. Her positive energy, loving heart, and shining personality brought...
Elsie R. Becker
Nov 27, 2023
Elsie R. Becker, 94, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 27, 2023, at Brewster Place in Topeka.
She was born January 23, 1929, in Baileyville, Kansas, the daughter of Andrew and Helena (Buessing) Broxterman.
Elsie was a loving wife and mother with many talents that she developed and learned on her own. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, baking, decorating wedding cakes,...
Rose Padilla
Nov 25, 2023
Rose Padilla, age 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Gregorio and Feliza (Acosta) Trujillo on January 24, 1930, in Winifred, KS. Rose was able to enjoy a rural country upbringing where she graduated from Frankfort High School in Frankfort,...
Warren Joseph Werly
Nov 22, 2023
Warren Joseph Werly, age 101, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the Midland Hospice House.
He was born the son of Carl J. and Mary C. (Shea) Werly on December 14, 1921, in Leavenworth, KS.
While attending Augusta High School Warren loved playing tennis and was a member of the tennis team. After graduating in...
Howard T. Albright
Nov 21, 2023
Howard T. Albright, age 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born the son of Ralph H. and Anna Rosemond (Zeller) Albright on November 9, 1944, in Topeka, KS.
On June 5, 1964, Howard married his beloved wife, Joyce “Joy: Miller in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared 59 years of...
Maria Guadalupe Martinez-Sanchez
Nov 19, 2023
Maria Guadalupe Martinez-Sanchez, 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home.
A visitation with the family will be from 12:00pm until 6:00pm, Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
A viewing will be from 11:00am-12:00pm Friday, December 8, 2023 at Angel Restlawn Funeral Home in El Paso, Texas.
Interment will take place at Restlawn Memorial...
Edward Joseph Burdiek
Nov 19, 2023
Edward Joseph Burdiek, 63, of Topeka, passed into the presence of our Savior on Sunday morning, November 19, 2023, at home with his family by his side. Ed fought valiantly against all the evil forms in which cancer presented itself. His love for family and zest for life was evident in everything he did or said. Ed’s smile and sparkling...
Virginia M. Padilla-Lara
Nov 16, 2023
Virginia M. Padilla-Lara, age 80, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
She was born the daughter of Jose Joaquin and Paula (Luna) Padilla on November 30, 1942, in Topeka, KS. Virginia graduated from Hayden High School and retired in 2003, after 30 plus years with the Department of Health and Environment for the State of...
Juan Marcos Sanchez
Nov 13, 2023
Juan Marcos Sanchez, 19, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home.
He was born February 14, 2004, in Topeka, the son of Refugio Sagarnaga and Dalia Sanchez. He attended Robinson Middle School and Topeka High School.
Juan worked for Wal-Mart as a stockperson.
He was an artist and aspiring rapper, he enjoyed music and...
Guadalupe Caballero
Nov 9, 2023
Guadalupe “Terry” Caballero, age 95, passed away at Aldersgate Village on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
She was born the daughter of Felipe and Lorenza (Salinas) Muñoz on November 27, 1927, in Topeka, KS.
Terry married Thomas F. Caballero on July 3, 1957, in Topeka. Together, they shared 63 years of marriage until Tom’s passing on January 1, 2021.
She...
Jimmy Richard Mims, Jr.
Nov 7, 2023
Jimmy Richard Mims, Jr., beloved husband, dad and grandpa, passed away on November 7, 2023, at the age of 67.
He was born the son of Jimmy Mims, Sr., and Shirley Carrol on January 11, 1956, in Millington, TN.
Jimmy met, fell in love, and married Barbara C. Kuone on May 7, 2002, in Weldon IA. Together, they shared...
Porfidio Raymond Delgado
Nov 3, 2023
Porfidio “Raymond” Delgado, 80, of Topeka, passed away on November 3, 2023, in his apartment at Lexington Park Assisted Living.
He was born November 2, 1943, in Topeka to Homer Porfidio Delgado and Aurora (Pimentel) Delgado. Raymond attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic school. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1962, where he was involved in various activities including...
A'lethia X'zenia Diana Wolfsong
Nov 3, 2023
A’lethia X’zenia Diana Wolfsong, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home.
She was born February 17, 1954, in Santa Monica, California, to Walther Grothe and Ethel (Constable) Grothe.
Alethia graduated from Orange Glen High School and then earned an associate degree.
She enjoyed history, collecting antiques, and making jewelry.
She married Walter Ben Koester...
Donald Lee Crow
Oct 30, 2023
Donald Lee Crow, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at The Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
He was born the son of Chester L. and Julia Opal (Care) Crow on November 12, 1939, in Shattuck, OK.
On June 4, 1974, Donald married Frances S. “Sharon” Heim in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together, they shared 47...
June F. Schiffelbein
Oct 29, 2023
June F. (Meyer) Schiffelbein, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at her home in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of William and Ceora Laverne (Ferrell) Meyer on January 22, 1941, in Topeka, KS.
On September 15, 1962, June married John Schiffelbein at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. They shared...
Melvin L. Riggs
Oct 26, 2023
Melvin L. Riggs died October 26, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born in Oswego, Kansas August 17, 1942, to Owen Clifford Riggs and Agnes Elizabeth Souder Riggs who preceded him in death.
Elizabeth A. Ybarra
Oct 26, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Ybarra, age 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Plaza West Care Center in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Joe G. and Carolyn (Garcia) Ybarra on February 13, 1950. Elizabeth graduated from Hayden High School in 1968.
On January 17, 1970, she married Richard Daniel Delgado, Sr., in Topeka....
James "Jim" M. Rudolph, Sr.
Oct 14, 2023
James Michael "Jim" Rudolph Sr., 66, of Topeka, died at his home due to a medical emergency on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Jim was born Aug. 17, 1957, in Topeka, the son of Edward and Anne Nelson Rudolph. He was a lifelong Topekan. He graduated in 1975 from Hayden High School and attended Washburn University.
Jim was a construction project...
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