Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Laurie Lynn Martin
Oct 9, 2020
Laurie Lynn Martin, 57, of Topeka, KS, passed away on October 9, 2020 in the comfort of her own home with her loved ones at her side.
She was born in Seattle, WA on August 16, 1963 the daughter of Charles and Edith (Babington) Zink.
Laurie was a School Bus Driver for Shawnee Heights USD #450.
She enjoyed rooting on...
Lawrence "Larry" B. Ketter, Jr.
Oct 8, 2020
Lawrence “Larry” B. Ketter, Jr., age 87, of Topeka, KS, died on October 8, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. Larry was born on February 18, 1933 to Lawrence and Irene Ketter in Hoyt, KS. He married Beverly J. Dudney of Dover, KS on January 19, 1952. He leaves behind his beloved wife; five daughters, Pamela (Rick) Lovell, Peggy...
John James Koerner
Oct 6, 2020
John J. Koerner, 74, of Lecompton, passed away at his home on October 6, 2020.
He was born in Yonkers, New York on February 7, 1946 the son of John and Florence (Schultz) Koerner.
He served his country in the United State Air Force from 1965 to 1969.
John was retired as a Journeyman Electrician for the Kansas Power and...
Joan E. (Anderson) Carson
Oct 6, 2020
Joan E. (Anderson) Carson, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, died on October 6, 2020, in Bend, Oregon. Joan was born April 2, 1936, in Oil City, Pennsylvania. She spent her childhood years in Pittsburgh and Evans City, Pennsylvania, and Frenchburg, Kentucky.Joan attended Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She taught school in Chandler,...
Danielle "Dani" Dolores (Hutfles) Wyatt
Sep 25, 2020
Danielle “Dani” Dolores (Hutfles) Wyatt, 26, of Topeka, KS died September 25, 2020 from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.
She was born March 31, 1994 in Topeka the daughter of Lewis and Guadalupe (Torrez) Hutfles, Sr.
Dani was a 2012 graduate of Seaman High School and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time...
Mary Catherine (Marney) Browne
Sep 23, 2020
Mary Catherine (Marney) Browne, 89, of Topeka, passed away September 23, 2020 at the Topeka Health Center.
She was born on a farm near Willard, Kansas the daughter of George and Mary (Costello) Marney on March 1, 1931.
Mary married Thomas P. Browne Sr. in Topeka on July 19, 1958 at the Church of the Assumption with Monsignor Vallely officiating. ...
Rey Armando Cruz Antonio
Sep 19, 2020
Rey Armando Cruz Antonio, age 51, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Armando was born the son of Porfirio Cruz Martinez and Catarina Antonio Cruz on October 27, 1968 in Santa Cruz Papalutla, Oaxaca, Mexico.
He met the love of his life, Veronica Nava and they started dating in 1990. They had...
Charlotte A. Maendele
Sep 18, 2020
Charlotte A. Maendele, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Legend at Capital Ridge in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Charles W. and Rose M. (Pulsford) Reedy on November 19, 1932 in Hanover, KS. Charlotte graduated from Hanover High School in 1950.
On October 30, 1957, Charlotte married Jerry F. Maendele in...
Ramon Arthur Esquivel
Sep 18, 2020
Ramon Arthur Esquivel, age 71, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at the Olathe Medical Center in Olathe.
Ramon was born the son of Ramon A. and Phyllis (Ponce) Esquivel on May 6, 1949.
He was a Lineman for Southwestern Bell in Topeka and Rocky Mountain Bell in Colorado. On January 11, 2011, Ramon was united...
Donna Lee McAllister
Sep 18, 2020
Donna Lee McAllister, age 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka.
Donna was born the daughter of Maxin and Lillie (Heldenbrand) Kinch on December 21, 1926 in Culver, KS.
She received her Bachelor's Degree from Kansas Wesleyan University in Salina, KS. Donna married George Thomas McAllister. He preceded her in death.
...
Raymond P. Flores
Sep 14, 2020
Raymond P. Flores, age 71, of Topeka, KS, passed away on September 14, 2020 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 11, 1949 the son of John C. and Josephine (Garcia) Flores.
Raymond served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired as a Scheduler for the Kansas Department of...
Joe A. "Mayo" Ortiz
Sep 13, 2020
Joe A. “Mayo” Ortiz, 89 of Topeka, KS past away peacefully September 13, 2020 at his home.
He was born April 30, 1931 in Topeka the son of Gabriel and Adelaida (Lopez) Ortiz.
Mayo was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where he was an active volunteer. He was employed in Facilities Management for the State...
Joan Brosemer
Sep 10, 2020
Joan Brosemer, 70, of Topeka, passed away on September 10, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 24, 1950 the daughter of Martin Z. and Catalina (Juarez) Ortiz.
Joan worked for Hallmark Cards for 17 years. She then worked at Washburn University in food service and most recently was a care giver for her great...
Ryah Marie Brown
Sep 7, 2020
Ryah Marie Brown, 19 of Burlingame, Kansas passed away on September 7, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 3, 2000 the daughter of Darren Brown and Heather (Bright) Norton.
She was a student in the Mission Valley School district where she graduated in 2019. Ryah loved her school. She had a contagious smile and...
Spencer William "Bill" Finney, Jr.
Sep 3, 2020
Spencer William “Bill” Finney, Jr., age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at Oakley Place in Topeka where he resided since early this year. Prior to moving to Oakley Place, he had lived at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Doc since 2001.
He was born to Spencer William Finney, Sr....
Gregory Glasscock
Sep 3, 2020
Gregory L. Glasscock, 80, of Miami, Florida, passed away on September 3, 2020 at Memorial Hospital.
He was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on July 9, 1940 the son of Bertrand E. and Evelyn R. (Leighton) Glasscock.
Gregory worked as a fork lift operator for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. At the time of his retirement he was a Foreman in...
David A. Hanson
Sep 1, 2020
Prominent Topeka attorney, David A Hanson, age 71, died peacefully, on the morning of September 1, 2020, from Parkinson's disease.
Dave was born on March 26, 1949, the third of six children of Dean and Dorothy Hanson of rural Jamestown, Kansas.
Dave excelled in scholastics at Concordia High School and developed a strong work ethic on the family farm along...
Charlotte D. Konrade Noland
Aug 31, 2020
Charlotte D. Konrade Noland, 95, of Topeka, died August 31, 2020 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 23, 1924 the daughter of Charles and Catherine (Birmingham) Dale. Charlotte was a graduate of Capitol Catholic High School Class of 1943.
She was retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. After her...
Frances Valdivia
Aug 30, 2020
Frances Valdivia, 93, of Topeka, KS died August 30, 2020 at her home.
She was born May 23, 1927 in Topeka the daughter of Epitacio and Maria (Vasquez) Gonzales.
Frances was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking Mexican food and making tortillas. She canned peppers and hot sauce sharing with family and selling to others. Frances also enjoyed flower gardening, embroidering,...
Rudolph R. "Rudy" Perez
Aug 25, 2020
Rudolph “Rudy” Robert Pérez, 85, of Topeka, the Oakland neighborhood, and Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, passed away Tuesday afternoon, August 25, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was a son, brother, husband, dad, and grandpa, but for most people whose lives he touched across the Oakland community, the city of Topeka, the state of Kansas, and beyond, he was...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss