Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Paul L. Bowers
Dec 13, 2025
Paul L. Bowers, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Topeka.
He was born the son of George and Mary (Lape) Bowers on September 19, 1935, in Cape Girardeau, MO. On July 25, 1957, Paul married his beloved wife, Doloris Mendoza, and together, they celebrated 68 years of marriage.
Paul was...
Michael Leo Grace
Dec 12, 2025
Michael “Mike” Leo Grace, 67, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 12, 2025, at his home.
He was born May 27, 1958, in Topeka, the son of Virgil Leo Grace and Josephine Sylvia Longshore Grace. Mike graduated from Hayden High School in 1976, and attended Benedictine College in Atchison. In his younger years he attended Holy Name Catholic Church.
He...
Robert "Bob" N. Waggoner
Dec 11, 2025
Robert “Bob” N. Waggoner, age 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Kenneth and Carrie (Blankenship) Waggoner on May 8, 1947, in Topeka, KS. On August 25, 1977, Bob married his loving wife, Margaret June Levings in Topeka, KS, and together, they shared 45 years of marriage...
Delbert Edwin Guthrie
Dec 11, 2025
Delbert Edwin Guthrie, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Plaza West Care Center.
He was born August 7, 1935, in Logans Fort, Indiana, the son of Orley Guthrie and Edith Pearl (Meyers) Guthrie. Delbert attended schools in Topeka, Kansas and graduated from Topeka High School.
Delbert served in the Kansas Army National Guard from 1953-1962, as a...
Richard M. Logan
Dec 10, 2025
Richard M. Logan, age 76, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Louis and Norma (Burgess) Logan on November 24, 1949, in Jackson, MS. Following high school, Richard enlisted in the United States Air Force and served his country during the Vietnam War.
On December 6, 1969, Richard married...
Dolores Sharp
Dec 9, 2025
Dolores Sharp passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at Presbyterian Manor in Topeka, KS. Dolores was born August 21,1935 in Washington, D.C. to Ted Sharp and Alice Canter Sharp, the firstborn of 4 girls. The family soon moved to Maplewood, MO., a suburb of St. Louis. She attended schools in Maplewood until 10th grade when the family relocated to...
Stanley "Stan" J. Bechtold
Dec 6, 2025
Stanley J. Bechtold, 80, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family members on Saturday, December 6, 2025. He was born on February 6, 1945 in Horton, Kansas, the son of Joseph C. and Marion Gafford Bechtold. He is proceeded in death by his parents, brother Alan, step-father Gordon Lindeblad, niece Heather Bechtold, nephews Craig Wilkerson and Kyle Brinker, brothers-in-law...
Alice Martinez Slater
Dec 6, 2025
Alice Martinez Slater, age 64, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Simon and Antonia (Padilla) on November 17, 1961, in Topeka, KS. Alice worked for 40 plus years as a dedicated employee with the Kansas Department of Revenue. Her career...
Shirley Lucille Chada
Dec 5, 2025
Shirley Lucille Chada, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Lexington Park Health & Rehab, in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on March 15, 1945, in Sutton, West Virginia, to Ezekiel M. Ware and Martha Estelle (McCourt) Ware. Shirley graduated from Braxton County High School in 1963.
After High School she entered the United States Army, where...
Gabriel Ramirez
Dec 5, 2025
Gabriel Ramirez, 78, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born October 9, 1947, in Topeka, the son of Espiririon “Joe” Ramirez and Amelia “Molly” Tinoco. Gabriel graduated from Topeka High School in 1966.
After high school, Gabriel was drafted into the United States Marine Corps. and served two tours in Vietnam.
Gabriel...
Theresa Virginia Espinoza
Dec 4, 2025
Theresa Virginia Espinoza, 89, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Homestead of Auburn.
She was born April 19, 1936, in Alamosa, Colorado, the daughter of Theodore and Maclovia Lucero.
Theresa graduated from Alamosa High School in 1956 and went on to earn a teaching certificate from Washburn University in early childhood development. She dedicated many years to teaching pre-school,...
Larry J. Brinker
Dec 1, 2025
Larry J. Brinker, 83, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Prairie Wind Senior Living in Berryton, Kansas.
He was born December 8, 1941, in Seneca, Kansas, to Elmer B. Brinker and Luella J. (Hammes) Brinker. Larry graduated from Saints Peter and Paul High School and attended Washburn University.
Larry served in the United States Navy from 1959 to...
Dolores "DeeDee" M. Kennedy
Nov 29, 2025
Dolores M. Kennedy, affectionately known as “DeeDee,” passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Topeka.
DeeDee was born the daughter of James “Jim” and Sally (Dohrman) Simecka on April 17, 1951, in Wamego, KS. She was raised in a big loving farm family outside of Delia, KS. On January 24, 1976, she married...
Howard L. Brun
Nov 28, 2025
Howard L. Brun, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Oakley Place in Topeka.
Howard was born the son of Frederick Howard and Ila Mae (Eaton) Brun on August 24, 1942, in Greenleaf, Kansas. On January 19, 1963, he married the love of his life, Marcia Hogan, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Kimeo, KS. Together, they...
Margaret S. Cortez
Nov 22, 2025
Marguerita “Margaret” Serrano Cortez, age 90, of Topeka and formerly of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, surrounded by the love and presence of her family.
Born on January 10, 1935, to Carlos and Paula (Zendejas) Serrano, Margaret grew up in a home anchored in faith, culture, and strong family values. She graduated from Our Lady of Guadalupe...
John Timothy McCoy
Nov 21, 2025
John Timothy McCoy, 64, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2025.
A memorial visitation with the family will be 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, December 1, 2025, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.
Flavio "Frank" G. Herrera
Nov 16, 2025
Flavio “Frank” G. Herrera, age 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully in the early morning of Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Celebration Villa of Hearthstone East.
Flavio was born in the rural community of Capitan, New Mexico on July 4, 1932, the son of Jose and Aurora (Gonzalez) Herrera. In 1952, Flavio enlisted in the United States Army and served...
Robert Burke
Nov 15, 2025
Robert “Bob” H. Burke, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his home. He was born on October 12, 1943, in Hutchinson, Kansas and was preceded in death by his father Loren Joseph (Joe) Burke and his mother Mary Neoma Hutton Burke. Bob was a member of St Matthew Catholic Church and was a member of...
Warren L. Schriner
Nov 12, 2025
Warren Leslie Schriner, 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on November 12, 2025, in Topeka.
He was born on March 19, 1934, in Severance, Kansas, and was raised on the family farm outside Denton. Warren attended a small rural grade school and graduated from Denton High School.
He married the love of his life, Freida Kiefer, on January 29, 1955 (Kansas Day)....
Adelina Renee Dominguez
Nov 11, 2025
Little Miss Adelina Renee Dominguez entered this world on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital. Born prematurely, she fought with all her might and brought so much joy to her family and the NICU staff. It’s with sadness to announce her passing on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.
She was born the daughter of Eric Scott Dominguez and Lillian Sue...
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