Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Cynthia Pilar Gonzalez
Oct 22, 2024
Cynthia Pilar Gonzalez, 83, of Overland Park, KS and formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Glenwood Village of Overland Park.
She was born July 16, 1941, in Topeka, to John J. Garcia and Lucia (Torrez) Garcia, and was raised by her aunt, Nellie Lopez, and uncle, Julian Lopez. Cynthia graduated from Highland Park High School in 1960...
Jonathan Josafat Gonzalez Avalos
Oct 18, 2024
Jonathan Josafat Gonzalez Avalos, age 40, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Gabriel Gonzalez and Josefina A. de Gonzalez on November 15, 1983, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. Jonathan was a machine operator for Waste Management and a dedicated member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
Jonathan was deeply family-oriented...
Harold Thomas Hogan
Oct 18, 2024
Harold Thomas Hogan, 71, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2024, at Silverado Overland Park Memory Care Community in Overland Park, Kansas.
He was born May 5, 1953, in Washington, Kansas, to Austin James Hogan and Mary Louise (Hoover) Hogan. Harold graduated from Linn High School in 1971 and went on to earn a BSN in nursing and...
Alfred G. Sauseda
Oct 14, 2024
Alfred Sauseda, age 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the Colmery-O’Neil VAMC in Topeka.
Alfred was born the son of Alfredo and Pauline (Escobar) Sauseda on February 16, 1945, in Topeka, KS. He grew up in Chicago, IL. After high school, Alfred joined the United States Marine Corps in 1963 and was honorably discharged in...
Scott Perine
Oct 11, 2024
Scott Perine, age 63, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Olathe Hospice House.
He was born the son of James and Ellen Mae (Ragland) Perine on May 3, 1961, in Topeka, KS.
On October 21, 1994, Scott married Kristal Lynn Bayless in Topeka, and they shared 22 years of marriage. Kristal passed away on January 13,...
Mary A. Appelhanz
Oct 7, 2024
Mary A. Appelhanz, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Oakley Place of Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Ira and Emma (Weisbender) Smith on November 14, 1931, in Topeka, KS. Mary attended Holy Name Grade until 1945 and was a 1949 graduate from Capitol Catholic High School. She then furthered her education at...
Jo Ann Immenschuh
Oct 6, 2024
Jo Ann Immenschuh, age 64, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her home.
She was born July 21, 1960, in Topeka, to John W. Immenschuh and Barbara Anne (Welch) Immenschuh. Jo attended Hayden Catholic School and graduated from Highland Park High School in 1978.
Over the years Jo had several different jobs. She was an over the road...
Jerilynn Rust
Oct 4, 2024
Jerilynn Rust, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at The Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Kenneth and Ruth (Shriver) Johansen on August 1, 1942, in Falls City, NE. On February 16, 1962, Jerilynn married Cliff D. Rust in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared 62 years of marriage.
Jerilynn was a fun,...
Keith Edward Adams
Oct 4, 2024
Keith Edward Adams, age 77, of Tecumseh, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 29, 1947, in Edgewood, Iowa, to James O. Adams and Winnifred Kathryn (Gallagher) Adams. Keith graduated from Starmont High School in Arlington, Iowa, in 1966, and later attended Kaw Area Vocational Technical School and Clark’s...
John J. Perez
Oct 3, 2024
John J. Perez, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at McCrites Health Center in Topeka.
He was born the son of Norbert and Angela (Gutierrez) Perez on January 31, 1939, in Topeka, KS.
On September 12, 1959, John married Susan Valdivia at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Together, they celebrated 65 years of marriage.
His work...
Serene Autumn Balfour
Oct 1, 2024
Serene Autumn Balfour-Cooper, age 41, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Ron Balfour and Melissa Campen-Smith on August 29, 1983, in Sacramento, CA.
Serene was a beautiful soul that cared deeply for others. She loved to help not only people but animals as well. She was a server in...
Edward William Navone
Sep 30, 2024
Edward William Navone, age 86, of Topeka, passed away in Topeka, Kansas on September 30, 2024.
He was born in Richmond, California, on October 5, 1937, the son of Julio and Helen Gianelli Navone. Ed received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from San Jose State University in 1959 and a Master of Arts Degree from University of California at Berkeley in...
Michael Joseph Flowers
Sep 29, 2024
Michael Joseph Flowers, age 81, of Topeka, passed away on September 29, 2024, at his home.
He was born July 15, 1943, in Topeka, to Joe Flowers and Henrietta (Martinez) Flowers. Michael graduated from Topeka High School in 1961.
Michael enlisted in the United States Army in 1965.
He worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a yardman and switchman, retiring in 1988.
Michael...
Isaac William Brown
Sep 22, 2024
Isaac William Brown, age 22, of Topeka, unexpectedly passed away in a tragic automobile accident on Sunday, September 22, 2024, while visiting family in Indiana.
He was born the son of Bryan J. and Anne (Walker) Brown on January 25, 2002, in New Albany, Mississippi.
Isaac loved to play basketball and excelled at it. He also enjoyed fishing and catching turtles and...
Robert "Rob" S. Raines
Sep 20, 2024
Robert “Rob” S. Raines, age 42, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Ronald R. and Kimberley A. (Phillips) Raines on September 8, 1982, in Topeka. Rob attended Assumption Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School in 2001. From an early age, Rob excelled in academics and sports. His...
Jorge Tinajero Avila
Sep 19, 2024
Jorge Tinajero Ávila, de 69 años, de Topeka, falleció el jueves 19 de septiembre de 2024 en Stormont Vail Health en Topeka, Kansas.
Nació el 23 de diciembre de 1954 en El Colesio, Michoacán, México, hijo de Salvador Tinajero y Juana Ávila.
A Jorge le gustaba ver fútbol y fútbol americano. Sus equipos favoritos eran el América y los Kansas City Chiefs.
Jorge...
Mary Louise Harden
Sep 18, 2024
Mary Louise Harden — a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother — died peacefully on Sept. 18, 2024, in the presence of family at Villa St. Francis nursing home in Olathe, Kansas. She was 85.
Mrs. Harden devoted her life to helping children understand their value to God and humanity. A former elementary school teacher and later an administrator in the...
Rogelio Jasso Mendez
Sep 17, 2024
Rogelio Jasso Mendez, 77, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
The family will receive friends at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Sunday, September 22, from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, and Monday, September 23, from 9:00am to 8:00pm, with a rosary prayed at 6:00pm.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at...
Sandra "Sande" Lee Cantwell
Sep 17, 2024
Sandra Lee “Sande” Cantwell, age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House.
Sandra was born on June 12, 1938, in Kansas City, MO, to Julius and Olive Henderson. She was married to Don Simmons and to this union, three children were born. She then married Bert Cantwell.
In her spare time, Sandra enjoyed...
Martha R. (Newlan) McKeever Ohrmann
Sep 14, 2024
Martha R. (Newlan) McKeever Ohrmann, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Curtis M. and Tina R. (Fouts) Newlan on October 4, 1938, in Kansas City, MO. Martha graduated from Osawatomie High School in 1956. She went on to attend Washburn University. On July 24,...
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