Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Patrick Sean Cavanaugh
Jul 17, 2018
Patrick Sean Cavanaugh, 58, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away July 17, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 10, 1959 in Stockton, California. Son of Elvin Raymond Cavanaugh and Rosemary Ann Artzer Cavanaugh.
Patrick graduated from Hayden High School in 1977, then later went on and graduated from Baker University with his Bachelors in Business.
Patrick...
Herbert William Bulk
Jul 16, 2018
Herbert W. Bulk, age 97, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, July 16, 2018.
Herb was born April 13, 1921 in Riley County, KS, to Henry and Martha (Wiechman) Bulk. He was the third of five siblings. Herb attended rural schools through the eighth grade, at which point his father instructed him well in the business of...
Herlinda Anguiano
Jul 13, 2018
Herlinda “Linda” Zarazua Anguiano, 82, of Topeka died July 13, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born May 9, 1936 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Jose and Esther (Servantez) Zarazua.
Linda was employed by the State of Kansas and worked in housekeeping. She also had previously worked for Seymour Foods. She was a member of...
Everett Lee Mullinix
Jul 12, 2018
Everett Lee Mullinix, 83, of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away at Rolling Hills Nursing Home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 25, 1934 the son of George and Delilah (Baker) Mullinix. “ Everett was a 1952 graduate of Overbrook Rural High School.
He moved with his parents from Overbrook to Burlingame where his parents purchased a farm in 1952. ...
Cecil Curtis Chittum Jr.
Jul 10, 2018
Cecil Curtis Chittum, 79, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away July 10, 2018. Family will receive friends starting at 6:45 p.m. to 7:45, Sunday, July 15, at Mother Teresa Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 16 at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Teresa Nadine Wright
Jul 10, 2018
Teresa Wright, 85, of Topeka, passed away on July 10, 2018 at Lexington Park Nursing Home.
She was born in Burlington, Kansas on July 9, 1933 the daughter of Clarence and Herma (Jasper) Decker.
Teresa worked as a Bookkeeper for Gremor Foods. Her most important job was her family. She enjoyed traveling with her son Jeff to dog shows all...
Theresa Faye Goodrich
Jul 8, 2018
Theresa Faye Goodrich, 86, of Topeka, KS died Sunday, July 8, 2018 with her daughters at her side.
She was born April 24, 1932 in Topeka, the daughter of Theodore and Mildred (McCullough) Sanderson.
She married Carl E. Goodrich on November 11, 1950 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on December 7, 2010. She is survived by two daughters...
Christian Gregory Jolliff
Jul 7, 2018
Christian Gregory Jolliff, 5 days old, passed away July 7, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born July 2, 2018 to Annastashia Auten and Shawn Jolliff. Funeral service will be Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Family will receive friends one-hour prior, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family wishes...
Valerie Sue Grady
Jul 6, 2018
Valerie Sue Grady, 54, of Meriden, KS died Friday, July 6, 2018 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born July 14, 1963 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Gary Conard and Ophelia “Cookie” Conard-Crick.
Valerie is survived by her husband, William Grady, three children, Bryan Grady, Craig Grady, Brandi (Jason) Robinson, two sisters, Sherrie...
Allan-Michael Marion Lannan
Jul 5, 2018
Allan-Michael Marion Lannan, 21, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Salina, KS.
He was born August 14, 1996 in Topeka the son of Kyle and Debra (Carver) Lannan. After his parents divorced, his mother remarried Gene Reeves which played a large part in Allan-Michael’s life.
Allan-Michael graduated with honors from Topeka High School where he was active...
Dylan Nicholas Morrow
Jul 1, 2018
Dylan Nicholas Morrow, son of Eric Morrow and Misty Lester passed away on July 1, 2018.
He is survived by his parents, Eric and Misty, a brother, Aiden Morrow, grandparents, Anthony Morrow, Marcia Struble, and Michael Lester Sr., and great grandparents, Richard and Tillie Morrow, and Joann Michael, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held...
John M. Burgardt
Jun 29, 2018
John M. Burgardt, (age 86) of Topeka, passed away June 29, 2018. He was born in 1931 in Topeka, Kansas, to Richard and Mary (McGinnis) Wolfe. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Albert Burgardt. After his graduation from Hayden High School of Topeka in 1949, he served in the US Air Force as an operating room technician. John earned...
Michael Ray Clark
Jun 19, 2018
Michael Ray Clark, 48, of Topeka, KS died June 19, 2018.
He was born May 13, 1970 in Topeka the son of Calvin Ray and Marjorie (Arpin) Clark.
Mike attended Most Pure Heart Grade School, Hayden High School and graduated from Washburn Rural High School. He was a US Navy Veteran serving on the USS Fearless, USS Klakring, USS Exultant...
Raymond J. Hunninghake
Jun 19, 2018
Raymond J. Hunninghake, 61, of Topeka, passed away June 19, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 29, 1956 the son of Leo and Juanita (Hefner) Hunninghake Jr.
Raymond was an avid K-State Chiefs fan.
He was a very proud dad and PaPa who enjoyed spending time with his children. He will be most remembered...
Marvin Dean Havenstein
Jun 18, 2018
Marvin Dean “Sugar Bear” Havenstein, 81, of Topeka, died June 18, 2018.
He was born January 29, 1937 in Alma, Kansas the son of Carl and Martha (Ringel) Havenstein. Marvin was a graduate of Wamego High School.
He was a Machinist in the Mechanical Department of Santa Fe Railroad for over 35 years prior to his retirement. Marvin was...
Sgt. Henry Segura
Jun 12, 2018
Sgt. Henry Segura USMC Ret. Passed away June 12, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City. Henry was born in Topeka, Kansas, on August 6, 1936, son of Juan and Antonia Segura. He married Theresa Shufeldt on August 2, 1969, where together they had two sons. They later divorced. Henry married Wilma Viles Dominguez on January 18 in Lawrence,...
Eusebia E. Barranco
Jun 4, 2018
Eusebia “Peggy” E. Barranco, 85, of Topeka, died June 4, 2018 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family. Peggy was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 5, 1933 the daughter of Ysaias Demetrio Escobar and Maria Magdelena Barron Escobar.
Peggy married Salvador Barranco in Topeka, Kansas on February 9, 1957. Together they had three children. She worked...
Frances Gwendolyn Ryan
Jun 2, 2018
Frances “Gwen” Ryan, 96, of Topeka, passed to her eternal life on June 2nd, 2018 at Plaza West Care Center, surrounded by her family.
She was born Frances Gwendolyn Dennis February 4th, 1922 to Conrad Liston and Agnes Mary (Bunger) Dennis on their farm in Bucklin, Kansas. She and her twin brother, Conrad Wynn Dennis were born prematurely during a...
Marvin J. Speier
May 30, 2018
Marvin John Speier passed away on May 30, 2018 at the McCrite Plaza. He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 11, 1928. He is the son of John and Monica (Dechant) Speier. He was married to Barbara Diehl Speier May 30, 1952. She preceded him in death January 18, 1993. He was married to Mary Darleen Urbaczka Shaver on...
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