Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Raymond Lopez
Jun 17, 2019
Raymond Lopez, 77, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away June 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and brother, at Stormont Vail Hospital. Raymond was born on January 8, 1942 in Topeka. Son of Thomas and Juana Manrique Lopez.
Raymond was a graduate of Our Lady of Guadalupe Grade School and Hayden High School, and attended Washburn University. After high...
Sandra Joy Nelson-Mayo
Jun 16, 2019
Sandra Joy Nelson-Mayo, 63, of Auburn, KS, passed away on June 16, 2019 at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Salina, Kansas on May 14, 1956 the daughter of David Allen and Elizabeth Jane (Schneider) Nelson. She worked as an LPN and enjoyed gardening, spending time with family and helping others. She married Michael Patrick Mayo on...
Frank H. O'Brien
Jun 13, 2019
Frank H. O’Brien, 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away on June 13, 2019 at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus. Frank was born on August 15, 1940 in Topeka, KS the son of John D. and Anne L. (Wideman) O’Brien. He was a 1959 graduate of Hayden High School. Frank married Mary Jane Gorrell in Topeka on...
John R. "Dick" Toelkes
Jun 2, 2019
John R. “Dick” Toelkes, 89, of Tecumseh, Kansas died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Aldersgate Village Home Plus. He was born on September 7, 1929 in Hays, Kansas the son of Fred P. and Agnes (McNulty) Toelkes. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School. Dick worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 43 years, retiring in 1993....
Francisco S. "Jimmy" Florez
May 25, 2019
Francisco S. “Jimmy” Florez, Jr., 85, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home.
He was born June 13, 1933 in Topeka the son of Francisco Florez, Sr. and Mercedes (Serna) Florez.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a painter at BNSF retiring after 43 years.
Jimmy was a member of...
Patricia Ann Wiland
May 21, 2019
January 29, 1930 – May 21, 2019
On May 21, 2019 at age 89, Patricia Ann Wiland entered Heaven’s gate to be with her Savior Jesus Christ.
Patricia was born January 29, 1930 to her parents Hagen and Laura Franklin. When she turned 2 years old, she was adopted by Carl and Lakie Bellamy who divorced when Patricia was nine....
Virginia A. Limke
May 15, 2019
Virginia A. Limke, age 90, of Topeka, passed away on May 15, 2019 at Oak Creek Senior Living in Topeka. Virginia was born on February 6, 1929 to Charles and Alice (Schrieber) Schmidt in Alma, KS. She married Leonard Limke on November 24, 1948 in Topeka. Together, they shared 52 years of marriage before Leonard’s passing in 2001.Virginia was a...
Rebecca (Becky) S. Dominguez
May 8, 2019
Rebecca (Becky) S. Dominguez (Johnston, Zabala), age 61, of Topeka went to her Heavenly
Home on May 8, 2019. Becky was born Oct. 12, 1957 in Coffeyville, KS, the daughter of Otto S.
and Glenda P. Johnston (Tidd) and step-daughter of Howard R. Johnston. Becky was preceded
in death by her parents, step-father, a sister, Norma Kay (Katy) Clark, and...
Martin Enrique Estrada
Apr 27, 2019
Martin Enrique Estrada, 63, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Topeka, KS on January 15, 1956 the son of Jose J. and Margarita A. (Silva) Estrada.Martin was a 1974 graduate from Topeka High School. He married Cynthia Ortiz on September 19, 1981 in Topeka....
Elva L. Buchanan
Apr 26, 2019
Elva L. Buchanan, 103, of Topeka, KS died Friday, April 26, 2019 at McCrite Plaza.
She was born April 13, 1916 in Emmeram, KS the daughter of Ed and Anna (Giest) Hoff.
Elva owned and operated several restaurants and a grocery store in Berryton and retired from the US Postal Service as a clerk.
She was a member of St....
Austin James Gardner
Apr 22, 2019
Austin James Gardner, 22, of Topeka, KS died Monday, April 22, 2019.
He was born February 5, 1997 in Topeka, KS the son of Ken and Karen (Creek) Gardner.
Austin was a 2015 graduate of Jefferson West High School and was currently working for Dr. Pepper. In his spare time, he enjoyed gaming.
Austin is survived by his mother, Karen...
Richard Wayne Bassett
Apr 22, 2019
Richard Wayne Bassett, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 22, 2019 at the age of 70. He leaves his wife of 46 years, Stella; two sons, Andrew and Steven (Jessica); and two daughters, Erin (Marc) and Sherry. He also leaves behind his beloved granddaughters, Isabelle, Victoria, Samantha, Caroline, Emma, Mazzy and grandson, Oscar. The son of Richard F. and Lorraine...
David E. Schaal
Apr 18, 2019
David Eugene Schaal, 66, of Topeka, died April 18, 2019 at his home.
He was born in Olathe, Kansas on March 22, 1953 the son of Donald E. and Dorothy M. (Mameghen) Schaal.
He was a retired tree trimmer.
Visitation for David will be held on Thursday from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Graveside services...
Susanna "Susie" Casebier
Apr 17, 2019
Susanna "Susie" Casebier, 71, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away April 17, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Susie was born on August 31, 1947 in Topeka. Daughter of John and Guadalupe (Carreno) Garcia. Susie graduated from Hayden High School. She married Ronald "Ronnie" E. Casebier on December 1, 1972, he preceded her in death on September 19, 1997.Susie was very active...
Bernadine C. Dreher
Apr 13, 2019
Bernadine “Bernie” C. Dreher, 79, of Tecumseh, KS, left this earth on April 13, 2019 surrounded by her family.
She was born on June 7, 1939 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Leo Francis and Georgia Frances (Koehler) Donahue. They preceded her in death.
Bernie taught ceramics for a period of time. When Fred, husband of 61 years, retired from...
Consuelo "Connie" Obregon
Apr 10, 2019
Consuelo “Connie” Obregon, age 90, of Topeka, KS, died on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at home with her daughter by her side.
Connie was born on November 8, 1928 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Jose A. and Martiniana (Rodriguez) Rodriguez.
She graduated from Topeka High School and volunteered her time helping prepare food for the Mexican Fiesta many...
Pedro Blanco Quiros
Apr 9, 2019
Pedro Blanco Quiros, of Las Lajas, Zacatecas, MX died April 9, 2019 in Topeka, KS while visiting his family.
He was born September 12, 1946 in Nostic Mezquitic, Jalisco, MX.
His family received friends from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 13,...
Robert Eugene Zeller Sr.
Apr 7, 2019
Robert Eugene Zeller Sr., 82, of Topeka, passed away on April 7, 2019 at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 8, 1937 the son of Cleophus Thomas and Veronica Philomena (Beseau) Zeller.
Robert worked for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber company in Shipping and Receiving as a Clerk until his retirement in 1999...
Daniel "Danny" Sanchez
Apr 5, 2019
Daniel “ Danny “ Sanchez 59 of Topeka passed away April 5, 2019 at his home. Danny was born November 8,1959. He was a graduate of Topeka High School and went to Washburn University, where he studied Economics. Danny had a love for cars at an early age. He owned and operated Midwest Motorsports for many years. He also worked...
Gilberto A. Rodriguez
Apr 4, 2019
Gilberto A. Rodriguez, 79, of Topeka, Kansas passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family. Gilberto was born on April 13, 1939, in Topeka. Son of Jubencio and Saturnina Borjorn Rodriguez. Gilberto graduated from Topeka High School in 1957. After graduating from high school Gilberto went and served in the United States Marines from 1958-1963. He married Julie...
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