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Mary Theresa McGreevy

Mary Theresa McGreevy

May 14, 2026

Mary Theresa McGreevy, 83, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Stormont Vail’s palliative care.

She was born January 16, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas, to William Emmett McGreevy, Sr., and Helen (Fallis) McGreevy. Mary graduated as a Registered Nurse from St. Francis School of Nursing, received Suma Cum Laude honors with her BSN from the University of...

Carol J. Noriega (Holiday)

Carol J. Noriega (Holiday)

Jun 14, 2026

God took the fragrance of a flower... 

The majesty of a tree... 

The gentleness of morning dew... 

The calm of a quiet sea... 

The beauty of the twilight hour... 

The soul of a starry night... 

The laughter of a rippling brook... 

The grace of a bird in flight... 

Then God fashioned from these things 

A creation like no other, 

And when his masterpiece was through

 He called it simply, Mother.

-Herbert Farnham

Our...

Patricia M. Rodriguez

Patricia M. Rodriguez

Jun 14, 2026

Patricia "Patty" M. Rodriguez, age 60, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital. 

Viewing and visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, from 4-9:00 P.M., at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. 

To leave a condolence or to share a memory, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Lola Gonzalez

Lola Gonzalez

Jun 13, 2026

Marie D. Gonzalez- “Lola”, 81 of Topeka, passed away Saturday June 13th, 2026. She was born October 6th, 1944, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Florencio and Luisa (Rocha) Valdivia.

Lola married Ediberto J. Gonzalez, Sr. on September 4, 1965 in Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include her Husband, Ediberto J. Gonzalez, Sr, two daughters, Theresa (Roger) Gonzales, Patricia (Chris) Rocha and one...

Phillip Edward Broadus

Phillip Edward Broadus

Jun 5, 2026

Phillip Edward Broadus, 52, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born January 23, 1974, in Topeka, Kansas.

Phillip attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Grade School and later graduated from Topeka West High School in 1992. He went on to build a dedicated career at Reser’s Fine Foods Inc., where he worked for...

Donald Lee Stadler

Donald Lee Stadler

May 31, 2026

Donald Lee “Don” Stadler, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at his home.

He was born October 29, 1934, in Topeka, to Clarence L. and Catherine M. (Herman) Stadler. Don attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Hayden High School in 1952.

Don served in the United States Army National Guard and worked as a foreman for Kansas...

Benny Haid

Benny Haid

May 30, 2026

Benny Haid, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at the Midland Hospice House.

He was born the son of the late Alvin Earl and Roxie Louise (Storm) Haid on July 23, 1959, in Topeka.

From a young age, Benny’s life was shaped by his love of sports and his strong sense of dedication. Football and...

David H. Niven

David H. Niven

May 29, 2026

David H. Niven, age 73, went to his rest on May 29, 2026.

He was born March 15, 1953, in Topeka, KS. He lived most of his life there, but spent 10 years as a youth in Pueblo, CO. The family returned to Topeka in 1965 and he attended Roosevelt Jr. High. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1971.

He married...

Ronald Thomas Petrone

Ronald Thomas Petrone

May 25, 2026

Ronald Thomas Petrone, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.

He was born January 15, 1944, in Hammond, Louisiana, to Nicholas Thomas Petrone and Lorena Marie (Hall) Petrone. Ronald graduated high school from St. Joseph Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Friends University.

Ronald lived in Topeka...

Cecilia Madrid

Cecilia Madrid

May 25, 2026

Cecilia Madrid, age 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 25, 2026, in Topeka.

She was born the daughter of Blas and Josefa (Abeyta) Madrid on March 25, 1956, in Santa Rosa, New Mexico.

Cecilia may have been small in stature, but she had a personality that could light up an entire room. Known for her playful spirit, quick...

Marilyn Ann Waggle

Marilyn Ann Waggle

May 22, 2026

Marilyn Ann Waggle, 83, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital, in Topeka.

She was born September 27, 1942, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Harold and Betty (Brewster) Cole.

She grew up in Osborne, Kansas and graduated from Osborne High School.

She married Don Waggle on October 1, 1960, in Osborne. Don was in the Navy...

Nathan Allen Harris

Nathan Allen Harris

May 21, 2026

Nathan Allen Harris, 26, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at his home.

He was born May 6, 2000, in Wichita, Kansas, to Earl Ray Harris, Jr. and Carol Anne (Springeman) Harris. Nathan graduated from Highland Park High School in 2018.

Nathan worked for Target at the Distribution Center in Topeka.

He enjoyed making music, skateboarding, snowboarding, parkour, traveling,...

Corinne R. Clark

Corinne R. Clark

May 18, 2026

Corinne R. (Bronson) Clark, formerly of Osage and Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital.

She was born the daughter of Earl and Anna Mae (Burd) Bronson on October 24, 1934, in Osage City, Kansas. Corinne grew up in rural America, riding her horse each day to the Old 88 schoolhouse near Osage and later graduating...

Donna D. Rodgers

Donna D. Rodgers

May 16, 2026

Donna D. Rodgers, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Topeka. She was born the daughter of Grover and Lela May (Kauer) Simmons on April 4, 1936, on the family farm near White Rock Township in Republic County, Kansas. Donna attended Courtland High School and graduated with the Class of 1954. Following high school,...

Lenore C. (Weight) Marschall

Lenore C. (Weight) Marschall

May 13, 2026

Lenore C. Marschall (Weight), 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Born in Hastings, North Dakota, on September 17, 1939, Lenore’s early years were spent on a farm. During World War II, her family moved to California to support the shipyards, returning to North Dakota and farming afterward. The family eventually returned to California where Lenore completed high school...

Robert Louis Charay, Sr.

Robert Louis Charay, Sr.

May 12, 2026

Robert Louis Charay, Sr., 83, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at his home.

He was born July 18, 1942, in Topeka, to Ernest G. Charay, Sr. and Julia (Silva) Charay. Robert graduated from Hayden High School in 1960 and attended 2 years of junior college.

Robert worked as a Carman for BNSF Railway for 39 years.

He married Adeline Theresa...

George R. Forst, Jr.

George R. Forst, Jr.

May 11, 2026

George R. Forst, Jr., age 96, of Tecumseh, KS, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Topeka.

He was born the son of George R. Forst, Sr., and Lenora M. (Manges) Forst in rural Marshall County, KS on July 31, 1929. Growing up on the farm, George’s love of the land and the...

Mary Conception Mosquera

Mary Conception Mosquera

May 4, 2026

Mary Conception “Chita” Mosquera, 97, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at Midland Hospice House.

She was born on July 2, 1928, in Topeka, the daughter of Francisco V. and Mary (Villafranco) Vargas. Mary grew up in Topeka and attended Hayden High School, graduating in 1947. She was a member of National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, and was...

Robert John "Robbie" Kuno

Robert John "Robbie" Kuno

May 3, 2026

Robert John “Robbie” Kuno, 51, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born April 3, 1975, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, to Deborah J. (Leonard) Moreno. Robbie graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1993 and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in business from Washburn University.

Robbie worked at...

Carol Lee Hamilton

Carol Lee Hamilton

May 3, 2026

Carol L. Hamilton, age 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Stormont Vail Hospital.

She was born the daughter of George R. and Fanny B. (Baulch) Maddux on October 3, 1960, in Montana.

Carol had a natural gift for hospitality and took great pride in the connections she made throughout the years while working as a server...

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