Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Mary K. Rabe
Sep 14, 2024
Mary Katherine Rabe, born on December 30, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas passed away September 14, 2024. Her mother and father were John E. and Agnes R. (Grace) Kennedy. Mary married Gerald “Jerry” Robert Rabe at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on February 27, 1960. They celebrated 53 years of marriage before Jerry’s passing on March 22, 2013. Mary and Jerry had...
Joshua Warren Payne
Sep 12, 2024
Joshua Warren Payne, 45, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital, in Kansas City, Kansas.
He was born January 16, 1979, in Morris, Illinois, to Andy Russell Payne and Pamela Adele Male. Joshua attended Poudre High School in Ft. Collins, Colorado.
Joshua worked as an independent contractor in the trucking industry, and enjoyed helping the community...
Johnnie Neil Simmons
Sep 8, 2024
Johnnie Neil Simmons, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born October 6, 1937, in Russellville, Arkansas, to John Garland and Eula (Scott) Garland. She graduated from Lynwood High School in Lynwood, California.
Johnnie worked for the school district as a dispatcher with the transportation department in California.
She enjoyed quilting and...
Clarence George Engroff Jr.
Sep 7, 2024
Clarence George Engroff Jr., 64, of Lamar, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Prowers Medical Center in Lamar, Colorado.
He was born March 30, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Clarence George Engroff Sr. and Margaret Ann (Evans Ballard) Engroff.
Clarence graduated from Topeka High School. He worked as a forklift driver in the warehouse of several...
Marlene Mary Kaeberle
Sep 5, 2024
Marlene Kaeberle (Oberst), 92, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at Little Sisters of the Poor in Kansas City, Missouri. A former resident of Topeka, Kansas, Marlene was born on November 27, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to John G. and Lucille Oberst (Degan).
After completing her primary education in the Chicago area, Marlene went on to earn a bachelor's degree...
Gerald "Jerry" J. Rohr, Jr.
Sep 1, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” Rohr, Jr., was born on August 12, 1968, and passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Jerry passed peacefully away in his home surrounded by his family. He was carried into Heaven by his Lord, Jesus Christ’s, Divine Mercy.
Jerry is proceeded in death by both sets of grandparents, aunts and uncles.
He leaves behind his beloved spiritual partner, Patti...
Rodolfo G. Mendoza
Aug 30, 2024
Rodolfo G. Mendoza, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Victoriano P. and Rosa Guerrero Mendoza on February 6, 1936.
From an early age, Rodolfo was surrounded by a loving family that was active in the restaurant industry in the Oakland Community. He assisted the family operation...
Hugh McK. Jones, III
Aug 26, 2024
Hugh McK. Jones III 1950-2024
Hugh was born Nov. 20, 1950, to Hugh McK. Jones, Jr. and Elizabeth Mowbray Jones of Guilford, Connecticut.
Hugh was a very genuine, gentle and always a universally considerate and courteous man who appreciated all those around him.
He resided in Topeka, Kansas for many years at The Homestead and Thornton Place. If anyone needed encouragement, or someone...
Linda K. Smith
Aug 23, 2024
Linda K. Smith, age 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 23, 2024, in Topeka.
She will lie in state on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 9-10:00 A.M., followed by a parish rosary at 10:00 A.M., at Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., at the church. Burial...
Kathryn J. Habiger
Aug 22, 2024
Kathryn “Kathy” J. Habiger, age 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Stoneybrook Rehab in Manhattan, KS.
She was born the daughter of Anthony Edward and Elizabeth Joan (Williams) Habiger on August 11, 1956, in Ottawa, KS. She was baptized and raised in the Baptist faith. After graduating from Highland Park High School in 1974,...
Bryce Chadwick Parrish
Aug 21, 2024
Bryce Chadwick Parrish, 34, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his home in Lakeland, Florida.
He was born December 25, 1989, in Topeka, Kansas, to Les Parrish and Tracy L. (Friedl) Serrano. Bryce attended Topeka Lutheran; Shawnee Heights Elementary, Jeff West Middle School; and graduated from Topeka High School in 2009.
Bryce was a standout...
Opal Elizabeth Foster
Aug 20, 2024
Opal Elizabeth Foster, 94, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at her home.
She was born August 10, 1930, in Drexel, Missouri, the daughter of Raymond Gentry and Esther Lennia (Strom) Gentry. She graduated from Drexel High School and went on to earn a degree in cosmetology from the House of Heavilin Beauty College, in Kansas...
Consuelo "Connie" Mendoza
Aug 20, 2024
Consuelo “Connie” Mendoza, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Jesus and Maria (Servin) Ramirez on April 20, 1941, in Lawrence, KS. She met, then married Maximo “Max” Mendoza, Sr., on December 2, 1961, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in...
Raul A. Cabello
Aug 19, 2024
Raul A. Cabello, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born May 20, 1957, in Michoacán, Mexico, to Marcos Cabello and Catalina Avina. Raul grew up in Mexico and moved to the United States in 1985.
Raul enjoyed playing soccer as a young man, taking walks, dancing, working on cars, and doing yard...
James "Jim" E. Gossett
Aug 18, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Gossett, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at KU-St. Francis Campus.
He was born the son of Arthur “Jack” and Thelma (Byrom) Gossett in rural Hall County, Texas. After high school, Jim served his country with pride during the Korean War in the United States Navy and the United States Army.
Upon returning...
Frederick "Fred" Daniel Martinez
Aug 17, 2024
Frederick "Fred" Daniel Martinez, age 84, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at KU-St. Francis Campus.
Frederick “Fred” Daniel Martinez, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away surrounded by family on August 17, 2024, at KU-St. Francis Campus. He was born the son of Sabino and Cecilia (Serillo) Martinez on January 22, 1940, in Manhattan, KS.
After graduating Manhattan High School,...
Freida M. Schriner
Aug 17, 2024
Freida Marie (Kiefer) Schriner, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House after a short battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1934, in St. Joseph, MO to Marjorie and Leslie Kiefer. Freida graduated from the Convent High School in St. Joseph, MO, in 1952, then St. Joseph School of Nursing....
Merrick "Mike" Vane Goodman
Aug 15, 2024
Merrick "Mike" Vane Goodman, 76, born on December 1, 1947, in Kissimmee, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 at the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas. He was a dedicated father, brother, husband, and a proud veteran whose life was marked by service, community involvement, music, and a love for learning.
After graduating from high school in...
David Roy Shivers
Aug 11, 2024
David Roy Shivers was born on August 26, 1945, in Perryton, TX to Dorothy and Roy Shivers, and passed away on August 11, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.
David is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon Shivers, his children Michele Holley (Chuck Ratterree), Matthew Shivers, Melissa Martin (Joe Martin) and Mark Ryan Shivers-Delgado (Chris Delgado). One of...
Carolyn Lois Johnson
Aug 11, 2024
Carolyn Lois Johnson, age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Legend at Capitol Ridge.
She was born the daughter of Glenn and Berniece (Anderson) Messenger on January 29, 1938, in McPherson, KS. Carolyn grew up in Roxbury and was a 1956 graduate from Roxbury High School. She then attended Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia State...
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