Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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...
Mark Alan Ward II
Oct 8, 2023
Mark Alan Ward II, 41, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born June 7, 1982, in Topeka to Mark Alan Ward and Kathleen Anne (Shortall) Ward.
Mark graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 2000 and received a baseball scholarship to Garden City Community College and then Emporia University.
He was...
Olga L. Esquivel
Sep 29, 2023
Olga L. Esquivel, age 77, Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on September 29, 2023.
She was born the daughter of the late Raymond G. and Alejandra “Alexandria” G. (Gomez) Alcala on July 13, 1946, in Topeka, KS. Olga was a Hayden graduate with the class of 1964. Most of her working career was with Santa...
Aarey Jean Jackson
Sep 28, 2023
Aarey Jean Jackson, age 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Excel Nursing and Rehab in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Emerson and Evelyn (Peer) Stamps on October 28, 1947, in Detroit, MI.
Aarey was raised in the Baptist church and recently became a member and attended Highland Park UMC. She loved...
Francis E. Velharticky
Sep 25, 2023
Francis E. “Gene” Velharticky, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Lumir E. and Eva R. (Rohrer) Velharticky on June 13, 1938, in Culver, KS.
After high school, Gene attended Fort Hays State College which is now known as Fort Hays State University in Hays,...
Carlita Faye Pederson
Sep 19, 2023
Carlita Pederson left this earthly life on September 19 in a calm and peaceful way, surrounded by family. For her 57 years, she was almost never calm and peaceful. Vibrant, energetic, and spirited, Carlita bolted through a life filled with family, students, colleagues, and music.
Carlita was born the fourth child to Homer and Juanita Pederson of Everest, Kansas. She...
Michael Dean Engroff
Sep 19, 2023
Michael Dean Engroff, 59, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.
He was born May 4, 1964, in Topeka, the son of Dean and Virginia (Weeks) Engroff.
Michael grew up in Topeka, attending Sacred Heart Grade School, Hayden, and Shawnee Heights High Schools, and was a member of Sacred Heart-St. Joseph parish.
He...
Emily Marie Yoho-Coffman
Sep 18, 2023
Emily Marie Yoho-Coffman, 40, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 18, 2023.
She was born September 20, 1982, in Topeka, the daughter of Stuart Yoho and Annabelle Lee (Caldwell) Yoho.
Emily was an artist. She enjoyed making costumes, jewelry, and baking beautiful birthday cakes.
She married Justin Keith Gary Coffman, on October 25, 2013, in Topeka. He survives.
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Donald A. Anderson
Sep 15, 2023
Donald A. Anderson, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at The Pines South in Holton, KS.
He was born the son of Arthur E. and Mary E. (Palmer) Anderson on October 27, 1932, in Williams, AZ.
Don was a 1951 graduate from Osage City High School. He served in the Navy...
Judith Lee "Judy" Nagy
Sep 10, 2023
Judith Lee “Judy” Nagy, 79, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at her home.
She was born September 26, 1943, in Newton, KS, to Frank Henry Torline and Elizabeth Genevieve (Hogan) Torline. Judy graduated from Newton High School, earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri Columbia, and a master’s degree from the University of Kansas.
As...
ReyDavid "Papa-San" Fuentes
Sep 10, 2023
ReyDavid “Papa-San” Fuentes, age 24, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
He was born the son of Ulises C. Fuentes and Maria E. (Estrada) Fuentes on December 1, 1998, in Topeka, KS.
ReyDavid enjoyed playing video games, working out and staying fit and attending his bible study class. Spending time with his family, especially his...
Angelina Carolina Gonzalez
Sep 7, 2023
Angelina Carolina “Carolyn” Gonzalez, 76 of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born November 12, 1946, in Topeka, to Jubencio Perez Rodriguez and Saturnina (Borjon) Rodriguez. She attended Lincoln Grade School, East Topeka Jr High and Topeka High School graduating in 1964. She attended and acquired many hours...
Mary Ann Schmidt
Sep 6, 2023
Mary Ann Schmidt, 89, of Topeka, passed away September 6, 2023, at a local assisted living facility. She was born June 9, 1934, in Topeka to George John Burghart and Amalia Catherine (Prediger) Burghart. Mary Ann was the youngest of ten siblings. She grew up in the Little Russia community in Topeka and attended St. Joseph Grade School.
Mary...
Clifton M. Parker
Sep 5, 2023
Clifton M. Parker, age 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at the Midland Hospice House.
He was born the son of Tom Parker, Sr., and Ethel Mae (Caraway) Parker on October 28, 1950, in Taft, OK.
After Clifton graduated from Topeka High School, he continued his education at Johnson County Community College on...
Jazmyn Bravo Terrones
Aug 30, 2023
Jazmyn Bravo Terrones, 19 años, de Topeka, KS, falleció acompañada de su amada familia el miércoles, 30 de agosto de 2023.
Hija de Felipe y Sandra Terrones Bravo, nació el 5 de mayo de 2004 en Los Ángeles, CA.
Jazmyn se graduó de Highland Park High School y de Washburn Tech en el 2022. Entre sus pasatiempos estaban su...
Regis Edward Campbell, Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Regis Edward Campbell, Jr., 79, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Midland Hospice House, just minutes before his 80th birthday.
He was born August 23, 1943, in Star Junction, Pennsylvania, to Regis Edward Campbell and Catharine Veronica (Farrell) Campbell.
In 1961 Regis graduated from Frazier High School in Perryopolis, Pennsylvania.
After high school Regis enlisted in...
Carl "Gus" Beier, Jr.
Aug 18, 2023
Carl grew up in Topeka. He attended St. Joseph grade school and Hayden High School, graduating in 1969.
He completed law school and practiced law for several years in St. Louis, Missouri, where he resided until his death. Carl’s favorite occupation, however, was as a baseball umpire and basketball referee, which he was involved in his entire adult life.
Memorial...
Joseph L. Frederick
Aug 18, 2023
Joseph L. Frederick, age 82, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Kelly House of Topeka.
He was born the son of Joseph S. and Marie Helen (Hladky) Frederick on August 11, 1941, in Topeka, KS.
Joseph served his country in the United States Army. He started working for Allis-Chalmers for several years and retired...
Allen Louis McKellips
Aug 14, 2023
Allen Louis McKellips, 55, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home.
He was born in Topeka on March 2, 1968, the son of Roger Allen McKellips and Christeen Ann (Ketter) McKellips. When he was born his parents lived in a home owned by Alf Landon. Shortly after Allen was born, his Father was called...
JoAnn Morris
Aug 2, 2023
JoAnn A. Morris, age 76, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Topeka Center for Rehab and Nursing.
She was born the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Duran) Anglin on October 13, 1946, in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
JoAnn loved all animals, especially her dogs. She was an avid shopper and was always buying...
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