Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Henry Perez
Aug 15, 2025
Henry Perez, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully August 15, 2025 at McCrite Health Center in Topeka.
He was born on October 1, 1942, in Topeka, KS, the son of Norbert and Angela (Gutierrez) Perez. Henry attended St. Augustine Minor Seminary in Suffern, NY, before returning to Kansas. He began his working life at Santa Fe and later served...
Cliff D. Rust
Aug 14, 2025
Cliff D. Rust, 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
He was born April 25, 1939, in Holdrege, NE, the son of Guy L. and Blanche B. (Bush) Rust. On February 16, 1962, Cliff married the love of his life, Jerilynn Johansen. Together they shared...
Brad Lee Hall
Aug 9, 2025
Brad Lee Hall, 47, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
He was born April 30, 1978, in Topeka, to Robert Ray Boling and Mary Agnes (Artzer) Tiernan. Brad attended elementary school at Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1996. He then went on to study at...
Mary Louise Flowers
Aug 6, 2025
Mary Louise Flowers, age 58, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House, surrounded by love.
Born on August 25, 1966, in Santa Ana, CA, Mary was the cherished daughter of Raymond C. Ortega, Jr. and Maria Lira. After graduating from Highland Park High School, she worked as a registrar in the healthcare...
Michael Edward Martinez
Aug 2, 2025
Michael Edward Martinez, age 37, formerly of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in Seattle, WA.
Michael was born the son of Marty and Kirsten Martinez on August 15, 1987, in Topeka, KS.
During his working career, Michael was employed with Ogden Publications in Topeka, Hallmark in Lawrence, and with a distribution center in Seattle. During his free time,...
Darla June Jaimez
Aug 1, 2025
Darla June Jaimez, 69, passed away on August 1, 2025, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka, Kansas. She was born on May 27, 1956, in Topeka, the daughter of Alvin Harris, Jr. and Darlene Marie Allen.
Darla was a graduate of Topeka High School and later continued her education at Washburn University. She was a woman who lived life with joy,...
Friedrich "Fred" Maisberger II
Aug 1, 2025
Friedrich "Fred" Maisberger II, 85, Topeka, died on August 1, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family, in Topeka. He was born May 21, 1940, in Munich, Germany to Anna Maria Kallinger and Friedrich Maisberger who later divorced. He lived in Gronsdorf a small town outside Munich where he remembers living through the American bombings during World War...
Lawrence "Larry" J. Perez
Jul 31, 2025
Lawrence Joseph Perez, affectionately known as Larry or Pedro, passed away at the age of 65. Born on October 31, 1959, Larry grew up in Coffeyville, Kansas, before later settling in Topeka with his family.
From an early age, Larry was passionate about sports—excelling in baseball, boxing, and wrestling. His fierce competitive spirit wasn't just reserved for athletics; it carried into...
Herbert Bruce Marshall
Jul 27, 2025
Herbert Bruce “H.B.” Marshall, 79, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at Stormont Vail Health on July 27, 2025. He was surrounded in his last days by relatives who loved him.
H.B. was born June 29, 1946, in Topeka to Lois (Wilson) and Joseph Marshall. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1964 and earned a degree in business from the...
Gary Lee Hallenbeck
Jul 22, 2025
Gary Lee Hallenbeck, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
He was born February 22, 1940, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Charles B. Hallenbeck and Margie (Mayhugh) Hallenbeck.
Gary enjoyed auctioneering and gambling.
He worked as a truck driver for several companies, as well as a plant worker at Essex Wire.
He married Debra Kay Gillmore on...
Donna J. Neu
Jul 18, 2025
Donna J. Neu, age 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and in the comfort of her faith.
She was born on June 28, 1934, in Burlingame, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest B. and Anna Mae (Sturm) Sage. After graduating high school, Donna married the love of her life,...
Michael William Rusk
Jul 15, 2025
Michael “Mike” William Rusk, 74, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was born August 23, 1950, in Kiowa, Kansas, to Bill and Betty Rusk.
Mike was a longtime BEEP Baseball player for the “Topeka Gofors” and a member of Lions Club. He was also a very big Chiefs fan,...
David W. Centlivre
Jul 14, 2025
David J. Centlivre, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the comfort of his home on Monday, July 14, 2025.
He was born the son of David J. and Doris E. (Hanson) Centlivre on September 28, 1950. David attended Holy Name Catholic Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School. After high school, David enlisted in the United States Army...
Victor Thomas Milazzo
Jul 14, 2025
Victor "Vic" Thomas Milazzo, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025, at his home.
He was born December 1, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to Benjamin Thomas Milazzo and Stephanie Florence (Martorana) Milazzo. Victor attended All Saints Elementary in Chicago, and the Seminary at Holy Hill in Hubertus Wisconsin with the Discalced Carmelite Order. His name was Brother Theodore.
Victor...
Clarice Belle Knight
Jul 14, 2025
Clarice Belle (Oswald) Knight, 89, passed away surrounded by her family on July 14, 2025, at Oakley Place in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on February 6, 1936, in Ottawa, Kansas the daughter of Clarence Edward and Lola May (Underwood) Oswald. Clarice attended grade school at the Rural Acorn School in Franklin County, Kansas. She was very active in Acorn Rustlers...
Norman L. Hogan
Jul 10, 2025
Norman L. Hogan, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of John P. and Leta J. (Breeding) Hogan on August 14, 1941, in Home, KS. On October 14, 1961, Norman married his beloved sweetheart, Marcia J. Stattelman at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Topeka. Together, they shared...
Mary Lou Rivera
Jul 9, 2025
Mary Lou Rivera, age 74, of rural Carbondale, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at KU-St. Francis Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Louis F. and Isabel (Martinez) Rivera on September 21, 1950, in Topeka, KS.
After high school, Mary Lou attended and graduated from Washburn University. She started teaching at Topeka High School where she also coached various...
Destiny "Dustin" C. Voss
Jul 7, 2025
Destiny “Dustin” C. Voss, age 28, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 7, 2025.
Born on February 13, 1997, in Topeka, Kansas, to James Norton and Aimee Voss, Dustin lived a life marked by courage, compassion, and an infectious spirit that touched everyone he met.
In 2017, Dustin answered a higher calling by enlisting in the United States Navy. His time...
Aurora (Galvan) Cowing
Jul 5, 2025
Aurora (Galvan) Cowing, affectionally known as “Cookie,” age 75, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at McCrite Plaza in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Basilio H. Galvan, Sr., and Maria (Tabares) Galvan on September 20, 1949, in Topeka, KS. Aurora attended Lincoln Grade School, East Topeka Jr. High School and graduated...
James H. Witherell
Jun 26, 2025
James H. Witherell, age 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Harry E. and Shirley F. (Sleight) Witherell on July 8, 1947, in Lansing, MI. After receiving his bachelor’s in education, James proudly joined the United States Air Force and began his 24-year long career. He retired as a...
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