Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Connee A. Ridgway
Mar 23, 2023
Connee A. Ridgway, age 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away at the House of Midland Care on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
She was born the daughter of Richard and Clo Etta (Kelly) Knowlton on November 13, 1945, in Tulsa, OK.
Connee married Stephen L. Ridgway and together they had two children. She was employed and retired from the Colmery-O’Neil...
Janet Sue Adame
Mar 23, 2023
Janet Sue (Hutley) Adame, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 31, 1953 the daughter of Francis and Mary Joann (Best) Hutley.
Janet was a 1971 graduate of Topeka High School. She loved her animals and caring for her plants. Her pastimes...
Eduardo Ramirez Jr.
Mar 15, 2023
Eduardo Ramirez Jr., 49, of Topeka, passed away on March 15, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 19, 1973, the son of Eduardo and Rita (Mendez) Ramirez Sr.
Eduardo was a 1991 graduate of Hayden High School and received a B.A. Degree in Business from Washburn University.
He was Vice...
Edward Garcia Alvarez
Mar 14, 2023
Edward Garica Alvarez, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Edward was born the son of Louis and Soccora (Garcia) Alvarez on October 13, 1934, in Firebaugh, CA. On May 31, 1958, he married Esperanza Chavez in Riverside, CA. They shared 56 years of marriage before...
Jesus "Chui" Gonzalez Jaramillo
Mar 13, 2023
Jesus G. “Chui”, Jaramillo, 89, beloved brother and uncle, peacefully returned to his heavenly home, early Monday morning, March 13, 2023. Chui was born February 21st, 1934 the son of Pedro and Santos (Gonzalez) Jaramillo. He was a graduate of Curtis Junior High and Topeka High School. He retired from Santa Fe as a welder/carman.
Chui was Catholic and a...
Jerome Stephen "Fireball" Stadler
Mar 11, 2023
Jerome Stephen “Fireball” Stadler, 82, of Lecompton, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus.
He was born December 26, 1940, in Topeka, the youngest of 12 children to Joseph John Stadler and Marie Sophie Angela (Leinacker) Stadler. Jerome was a star halfback at Hayden High School that played and scored the winning...
Raymundo "Ray" Valdivia, Sr.
Mar 10, 2023
Raymundo “Ray” Valdivia Sr, 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born August 31,1942, in Topeka, Kansas, to Rito Valdivia Sr. and Leonila (Mata) Valdivia.
Raymundo enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, cooking, watching westerns, telling stories about his childhood, watching his grandchildren’s sporting events, and playing with his daughter’s...
Edwin "Eddie" R. Piland
Mar 9, 2023
Edwin "Eddie" R. Piland, age 90, of Topeka, KS and formerly of Great Bend, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Rossville Healthcare & Rehab.
He was born the son of the late Russell and Alta May (Dykes) Piland on January 28, 1933, in rural Stafford County, KS. Eddie attended Macksville schools and furthered his education at Sterling...
Phillip "Phil" Muñoz
Mar 5, 2023
Phillip “Phil” Muñoz, age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away at home, surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 5, 2023.
He was born the son of Felipe and Lorenza (Salinas) Muñoz on February 5, 1932, in Topeka, KS.
Phil served his country with pride, in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He continued to serve...
Bibiana Andrea Tetuan
Mar 5, 2023
Bibiana Andrea "Andy" Tetuan, age 97, lifelong Oakland community member, passed away on March 5, 2023, at Plaza West Care Center in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Pedro Ignacio and Leonarda Vasquez on November 27, 1925, in Topeka, KS. Andy as she was best known as, married Michael Tetuan, Sr., at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Michael...
Lavern Edward "Ed" Forbes
Mar 4, 2023
Lavern Edward “Ed” Forbes, age 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born the son of Leland M. “Lee” and Leona (Hermann) Forbes on August 25, 1943, in Topeka, KS.
Ed served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War in the 101st Infantry. He was...
Mary Kay Dolsky
Feb 28, 2023
Mary Kay Dolsky, age 76, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, Febuary 28, 2023, at a Topeka hospital.
She was born the daughter of Chester “Chet” and Janie (Reed) Behner on June 21, 1946, in Topeka, KS. Mary was a 1964 graduate from Hayden Catholic High School.
Mary enjoyed word searches, watching westerns and spoiling her cat,...
Joseph "Joe" Rangel Jr.
Feb 25, 2023
Joseph (Joe) Rangel Jr., (80), of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on February 25th, 2023 at the House at Midland Care.
Joseph fondly known as Joe, was born to Jose and Rachel (Ortiz) Rangel, on August 13th, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas. His father, Jose died in World War II and he was raised by Fidel (Dale) and Rachel Rangel. He...
Lori Lee McNary
Feb 25, 2023
Lori Lee McNary, 63, of Topeka, passed away on February 25, 2023 at her home.
She was born in Washington, Kansas on March 18, 1959 the daughter of Glen Allen and Sierra Lou (Ryser) Gorden. She attended Jefferson West High School, earned her GED, and later attended Highland Community College.
Lori worked as a Customer Relations Manager for the Kansas...
Albert George Burghart
Feb 24, 2023
Albert George Burghart, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born September 25, 1933, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Albert Peter Burghart and Elizabeth Catherine (Brost) Burghart. Albert attended St. Joseph grade school and Hayden High School.
Albert worked as a printer for Adams Business Forms for 46 years. He was...
David Ortiz Arreguin
Feb 23, 2023
David Ortiz Arreguin, 90, of Topeka, passed away on February 23, 2023, at Brookdale of Topeka care home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 23, 1932, the son of Jose Jesus and Maria (Ortiz) Arreguin.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served in the early 1950’s.
He retired in 1994 from Santa...
Philip R. "Skip" Kennedy
Feb 22, 2023
Philip R. “Skip” Kennedy, 86, of Topeka, died February 22, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital after a brief illness. He was born January 2, 1937, in Chelsea, VT to James and Gladys Kennedy.
He graduated from Spalding High School. He served In the Air force from 1956 -1960. He has lived in Topeka KS since 1964. He worked for...
Marilyn D. Krische
Feb 22, 2023
Marilyn D. Krische, age 87, of Winnebago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, IL.
She was born the daughter of Frederick “Fred” Oliver and Clara Adele (Schamle) Straub on August 5, 1935, in Topeka, KS. Marilyn was a 1953 graduate from Hayden Catholic High School. On April 21,...
Angel Martinez-Hernandez
Feb 21, 2023
Angel Martinez-Hernandez, age 76, of Topeka, KS, passed away with this loving family by his side on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.
He was born the son of Vicente and Soledad (Hernadez) Martinez on March 18, 1946, in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico. On January 23, 1968,
Angel married Ignacia Cerca in Tampico. Together, they shared 55 years of loving marriage....
Walter Lee Coker
Feb 18, 2023
Walter Lee Coker, age 85, passed away at home on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
He was born the son of Walter Vance and Anna M. (Fercking) Coker on March 21, 1937, in Ness City, KS and graduated from Ness City High School in 1955. He moved to Topeka in 1957 and began his lifetime career as an automotive mechanic. After...
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