Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Harold Dean Whitener
May 12, 2025
Harold (Harry) Whitener, 86, of Meriden passed away Monday May 12, 2025, at Stormont Vail Health, surrounded by his family.
Harry was born February 16, 1939, in Lincolnton, NC the son of Raydus and Julia (Fisher) Whitener. He was united in marriage to Peggy (Jones) Whitener on September 25, 1967, in Topeka, KS. She survives at the home. Harry was preceded...
Benjamin Brooks
May 9, 2025
Benjamin Thomas Brooks - With profound sorrow and deep love, we announce the passing of Benjamin, better known as Ben Ben, born August 26, 2002, in Vicksburg, MS, and departed this life on Friday, May 9th, 2025, at the age of 22 in Douglas County, Kansas.
A 2020 graduate of Warren Central High School. Benjamin enlisted in the US Army after...
Rosemary Palma
May 5, 2025
Rosemary Palma, 89, of Topeka, passed away on May 5th, 2025 at home.
Frances Rosemary Foster Palma was born in Topeka, Kansas, to Francis Robert and Blanche Linehan Foster. She was the youngest of her mother’s three “Dollies” as the girls were called. Growing up was great fun for Rosemary with her sisters and the “Linehan” cousins who were all Irish...
Lana Kombacher
May 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lana Kombacher, a beloved mother, grandmother, nurse, and community advocate. Born on September 29, 1951, Lana peacefully departed this world on May 4, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
Lana's journey through life was marked by the love she shared with her former husband, Ed Kombacher,...
Tre'Veon Arnell Carrington
May 2, 2025
Tre’Veon Arnell Carrington, 27, of Topeka, passed away on May 2, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.
He was born October 16, 1997, in San Antonio, Texas, to Kendra Linette Wills.
Tre’Veon enjoyed playing with his children and spending time with his family.
He attended church at Resurrection Fire Ministry in Topeka.
Tre’Veon married Cassandra Lynn Rosine on April 27, 2025, in Topeka. She survives of...
Charles Debacker
May 2, 2025
Charles D. (Charlie) Debacker, 69, died May 2, 2025, at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, after an illness that he suffered from most of his adult life.
Charlie was born on April 23, 1956, the sixth child of Albert H. Sr. and Elizabeth Sommers (Betty) Debacker, both of whom are deceased.
Charlie graduated from Assumption Grade School in 1970 and...
Lola Irene Stattelman
Apr 29, 2025
Lola Irene Stattelman, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at her home.
She was born August 3, 1937, in Wetmore, Kansas, the youngest of six children to Edward Wittenbach and Ina (Hawley) Wittenbach. Lola attended schools in Wetmore and graduated from Wetmore High School in 1955.
Lola worked at First National Bank and then for Southwestern Bell in...
Gloria Gordon
Apr 25, 2025
Gloria (Olivares) Gordon passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Topeka, KS, with her family by her side. She was born on December 22, 1956, to Jesus and Maria (Schmitt) Olivares in Taipei, Taiwan, and was one of 11 children.
As a military child, she traveled and attended schools both abroad and across the United States. When her father, Jesus,...
Elizabeth "Liz" A. Dennis
Apr 23, 2025
Elizabeth “Liz” A. Dennis, age 96, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the same room and home she lived her entire life in on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Topeka, KS.
She was born the daughter of George J. and Elizabeth C. (Andes) Ingenthron on August 23, 1928. She attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Capitol Catholic High School...
Larry David Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Larry David Smith, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Best Care Home Plus in Wichita, KS.
Larry was born the son of Ernest Doyle and Ruth Zane (Tevis) Smith on November 6, 1937, at Christ's Hospital in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1955. Shortly after high school, Larry married...
Elvira Mireles
Apr 18, 2025
Elvira Mireles, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Midland Hospice House.
She was born January 25, 1949, in Matamoros, Mexico, to Bartolo Munoz and Juana Hernandez.
Elvira enjoyed going to the casino, cooking, watching soap operas, and spending time with her family.
She worked at McCrite Plaza for over 20 years, before her retirement.
Elvira married Renato Mireles in...
Oscar Adrian Ramirez - del Real
Apr 17, 2025
Oscar Adrian Ramirez - del Real, 24, of Topeka, Kansas, left this world far too soon on April 17, 2025. Born on January 12, 2001, to Alejandra del Real and Arturo Rodriguez Ramirez, Oscar’s life was a gift to all who knew and loved him.
Oscar was a shining light, full of energy, love, and compassion. A Catholic and lifelong member...
Eldin Lee Maynard
Apr 16, 2025
Eldin “Lee” Maynard, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Oakley Place in Topeka.
He was born March 4, 1936, in Bend, Oregon, to Robert James Maynard and Grace (Queen) Maynard Caskey. Lee graduated from Vale High School, in Vale, Oregon.
After graduation, Lee enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he was stationed in Alaska and...
Christopher "Chris" Williams
Apr 12, 2025
Christopher “Chris” Williams, age 52, of Topeka, KS, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, but moved to Topeka at the age of 4. He is survived by his wife, Mildred, and stepson Vanes; sister, Deb Walz (Jeff), twin nieces, Avery & Tauren Walz; mother and father, Kathleen & Randall Williams; aunt and uncle,...
Florencia Huerta Sauseda
Apr 11, 2025
Florencia Huerta Sauseda, age 76, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Florencia was born on September 6, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Armando Huerta and Cipriana (Nevarez) Huerta.
On October 25, 1969, she married Alfred G. Sauseda in Chicago. Alfred passed away on October 14, 2024.
Florencia devoted many years to working as a paraprofessional for...
Craig D. Grimes
Apr 10, 2025
Craig D. Grimes, age 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
He was born the son of Donald E. and Thelma J. (Evert) Grimes on June 12, 1959, in Topeka, KS. On April 23, 1988, Craig married his beloved sweetheart, Myra McMurphy in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared almost 37 years of marriage.
After graduating Topeka West in...
Richard E. Araiza
Apr 2, 2025
Richard E. Araiza, affectionately known as Rick to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at the Osage Nursing Home in Osage City, KS, April 2, 2025, that marked the closing of an extraordinary life journey that began on August 2, 1941, in Topeka, KS. Born to the late Virginia Graybeal and Valentine Araiza, Rick was a man whose warmth...
Eliberto Salas Gonzalez
Apr 1, 2025
Eliberto Salas Gonzalez, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus, in Topeka.
A visitation with the family will be 2:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, April 7, with a rosary prayed at 6:00pm, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...
Guadalupe "Lupe" J. Escalante, Sr.
Apr 1, 2025
Guadalupe “Lupe” J. Escalante, Sr., age 82, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
Lupe was born the son of Joseph R. and Amparo (Gonzalez) Escalante on February 25, 1943, in Topeka, KS.
On February 13, 1961, Lupe married his beloved sweetheart, Mary L. Ortega at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church....
Elizabeth Ann Beavers
Mar 28, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Beavers, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Jennings M. and Beulah F. (Hurla) Curran on February 10, 1941, in Rossville, KS.
On September 25, 1964, Elizabeth married Budd H. Beavers in Miami, OK. Together, they shared 39...
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