Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Walter M. Holmes
Oct 27, 2019
Walter Mervin Holmes, 85, of Topeka, Kansas passed away peacefully under a prayer blanket in hospice, on October 27, 2019.
Walter was born August 12, 1934, in Coffeyville, Kansas. The son of George Emery and Pauline (Beck) Holmes. One of eight siblings, he was born into a large family. His family called him “Buddy.” As he and his siblings grew...
Brian Humpert
Oct 25, 2019
Brian E. Humpert, 45, of Topeka, KS passed Friday, October 25, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.
He was born February 26, 1974 in Topeka the son of Lynn and Jeaniene (Williams) Humpert.
For over 25 years Brian worked as a stone cutter at J.T. Lardner Cut Stone. He enjoyed listening to music, sitting around the firepit with friends, camping,...
Tom Meier
Oct 25, 2019
Tom Meier, 76, of Topeka, KS died Friday, October 25, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born January 29, 1943 in Topeka, the son of Joseph Meier, Sr., and Rose Marie Lambrecht.
Tom attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Hayden High School. He was a member of Mater Dei Parish and the Knights of Columbus.
Tom was co-owner...
Phaedra A. Santillo
Oct 25, 2019
Services will be held in Miami, Arizona with her parents at a later date.
Gheraldene "Gerry" G. Melenson Donahue
Oct 22, 2019
Gheraldene “Gerry” Meleson Donahue passed away October 22, 2019. Gheraldene G. Melenson Donahue was born August 26, 1917, to parents Arch and Jessie Boydston Melenson. She grew up on a farm west of Mayetta, Kansas. Gerry attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse and high school in Mayetta. Gerry was an excellent student. After high school, she married Freddie Donahue....
Debra (Shaffer) Harr
Oct 19, 2019
Debra (Shaffer) Harr, 55 of Topeka, KS died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
She was born October 27, 1963 in Topeka the daughter of George and Linda (Longstaff) Shaffer.
Debra was a lifelong cosmetologist owning and operating Hats Off Hair Studio and also worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield for...
James "Jimbo" D. Ramirez
Oct 17, 2019
James “Jimbo” D. Ramirez, age 53, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family in Topeka. He was born in Topeka, KS on September 18, 1966 the son of Gilbert Ramirez, Sr. and Judy A. Ward. He married Lucia Tinoco and together, they shared 37 years of marriage. Jim liked...
Helen Marie Thomas
Oct 15, 2019
Helen Marie Thomas, 89, died at Midland Hospice House on October 15, 2019 surrounded by her family.She was born on June 20, 1930 in Miami County, KS to Joseph Raley and Garnett (Stowe) Raley. Helen hasbeen preceded by her sisters: Mary-Louellen and Beverly, and is survived by JoAnn (John) Gangel ofLouisburg Kansas.Helen Marie Raley married Philip Stanton Thomas at Louisburg,...
Mary Christine Frederick
Oct 11, 2019
Mary Christine “Cookie” Frederick, 53, of Topeka, passed away on October 11, 2019 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 1, 1966 the daughter of James E. and Doris Jean (Warner) Frederick.
Cookie loved to sing, dance, listen to country music, color and socialize. She was quite a people person and the life of the...
James P. Inherst
Oct 8, 2019
James P. Inherst, 47, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away October 8, 2019 at Midland Hospice House. James was born in Akron, Ohio to Jerry and Lethia Brookover Inherst.
James was an extremely talented drummer. He was involved in several musical groups and marching bands. James loved all genera’s of music but enjoyed rock n roll and heavy metal the most....
Sherry Lou Zeller
Oct 8, 2019
Sherry Lou Zeller, 75, of Topeka, passed away on October 8, 2019 at her home.
She was born December 15, 1943 in Perry, Kansas the daughter of George and Mardell (Watts) Hurd.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, where she was a volunteer for the annual Germanfest. She enjoyed cooking, reading and preparing food for the priests...
Louise Marie Letourneau Pound
Oct 6, 2019
Louise Marie Letourneau Pound, 54, of Texas City, Texas, passed away on October 6, 2019 at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 28, 1965 the daughter of Gerald and Betty Jo (Vaughan) Letourneau. Louise was a 1984 graduate of Hayden High School, a 1988 graduate of Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas where she...
Frances Cervantez
Oct 6, 2019
Frances Cervantez, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born in Topeka, KS on December 3, 1929 the daughter of Andrew and Ines (Dominguez) Esquibel. On May 6, 1960, she married Joseph “Joe” Cervantez in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared 56 years of marriage before Joe’s passing...
Bernard "Bernie" C. Long
Oct 3, 2019
Bernard "Bernie" C. Long, age 99, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Lexington Park Health and Rehab. Services will be private. Arrangements are entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, KS 66603.
Karman Eugene Hoppens
Sep 29, 2019
Karman Eugene Hoppens, 60, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away September 29, 2019 at the University of Kansas St. Francis Campus. Karman was born on January 30, 1959 in San Diego, California to Dale and Marlene Fabor Hoppens. Karman graduated from Highland Park High School where he went to work as a factory receiver for Meadow Gold Milk Company. He married...
Delbert Dean "Del" Downs
Sep 29, 2019
Delbert “Del” Dean Downs, 66, of Topeka, Kansas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Delbert was born on June 3, 1953 in Topeka. He’s the son of Delbert and Virginia Waetzig Downs. He married Sally, the love of his life, on December 10, 1982 in Carbondale and together they raised...
Mary Schell
Sep 28, 2019
Mary Schell, 100, of Topeka, died September 28, 2019.
She was born October 17, 1918 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Jacob and Mary Ann (Burgenstock) Schell.
Mary is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Mount Calvary...
James "Jim" P. Schiffelbein
Sep 28, 2019
James “Jim” P. Schiffelbein, 74, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, September 28, 2019 at his home.
He was born December 12, 1944 in Topeka, KS the son of John and Barbara (Puhl) Schiffelbein
Jim was a member of Most Pure Heart Catholic Church. He was avid KU Basketball fan and in his younger years he enjoyed fishing, hunting and was...
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Weigel
Sep 25, 2019
Gerald Lee “Jerry” Weigel, 79, of Topeka, passed away on September 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on November 25, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the son of William and Marcella (Domme) Weigel. He was a 1957 graduate of Hayden High School and attended Washburn and the University of Kansas.
Jerry worked as a Technician...
Patricia Ann Burghart
Sep 17, 2019
Patricia Ann Burghart, 76, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born the daughter of Ralph, Sr,. and Margaret M. (Puhl) Appelhanz. On June 17, 1961, Patricia married Robert J. Burghart at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Together, they shared 57 years of marriage before Robert's passing on September 4, 2018. Patricia...
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