Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Robert Bruce Gonzales
Dec 27, 2023
Robert Bruce Gonzales, age 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.
He was born the son of John C. and Isabel Marie (VanVoorhis) Gonzales on April 1, 1944, in Topeka. Robert graduated from Highland Park High School in 1963. He was a great athlete growing up and he continued to be active in sports throughout his...
Paul K. Jeffers
May 13, 2024
Paul K. Jeffers, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 13, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Keith and Carolyn (Apley) Jeffers on July 17, 1964, in Kansas City, MO and grew up in Lee’s Summit, MO.
After graduating from high school, Paul attended Central Missouri University in Warrensburg, MO, then he worked in the...
Mary B. Hanson
May 13, 2024
Mary B. Hanson, age 84, of Rossville, KS passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024.
She was born the daughter of Cyrus Oral Stone (father) and Mona Isabelle Stone Cunningham (mother) on March 25, 1940, in Mankato, KS. She attended school in Mankato, KS where she met the love of her life, Lloyd L. Hanson. The high school sweethearts married on...
James Harry Frantz
May 13, 2024
James “Jim” Harry Frantz, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at his home.
Jim was born September 8, 1954, in Topeka, the son of George E. Frantz and Ruth Alberta (Hankamer) Frantz. He graduated from Highland Park High School and went on to attend Washburn University.
He loved spending time with his family and grandchildren, and enjoyed woodworking,...
Robert Duane Fritton
May 11, 2024
Robert Duane “Bob” Fritton, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 6, 1940, in Topeka, the youngest of 6 children to Charles Joseph Fritton and Louise M. (Werner) Fritton.
Robert graduated from Topeka High School and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He was stationed...
Somjai "Sam" Keegan
May 10, 2024
Somjai “Sam” Keegan, age 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Sam was born in Maha Sarakham, Thailand on November 17, 1946. She met and fell in love with Glen Keegan while he was stationed in Thailand with the US Army. They married April 17th, 1970, in Thailand and had their first child....
Donald Roger Williams
May 10, 2024
Donald “Don” Roger Williams, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, May 10, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Thomas and Ethel (Munch) Williams on April 27, 1934, in Irvington, New Jersey. After graduating from Roselle Park High School, Don entered and served in the United States Air Force. While...
Marvin Alan Richardson
May 9, 2024
Marvin Alan Richardson, age 92, of Topeka, KS, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
He was born the son of Clell and Ella (Smith) Richardson on December 27, 1931, in Sycamore, KS.
Marvin attended Ward school in Wilson County, KS, and graduated from high school in North Kansas City, KS. His family then returned to Cherryvale, KS....
Barbara Lynne Allen
May 3, 2024
Barbara Lynne Allen, 56, of Topeka, passed away on Friday May 3, 2024, at her home.
She was born December 15, 1967, in Topeka, to Russell Noel Peters and JoAnn F. (Degenhardt) Peters Staley. Barbara graduated from Highland Park High School, May 1986, and graduated from the American Academy of Hair Design, Topeka, September 19, 1991.
Barbara worked as a dispatcher for...
Ann Murray
May 2, 2024
Ann Murray, 93, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Lexington Park Health & Rehab of Topeka.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00am, Monday, May 6, 2024, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Topeka Cemetery.
Arrangements are entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.
Ethelene "Rusty" M. Rakestraw
Apr 26, 2024
Ethelene “Rusty” M. Rakestraw, age 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Rusty was born the daughter of Dueward A. and Josephine C. (Simecka) on August 20, 1946, in Topeka, KS. She was a 1964 graduate from Silver Lake High School. Rusty then attended Washburn University and Baker University.
She met, fell in love...
Patrick "Pat" E. Hogan
Apr 26, 2024
Patrick “Pat” E. Hogan, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.
Pat was born the son of Owen and Mary Lee (Clark) Hogan on July 26, 1931, in Topeka, KS. He attended Holy Name catholic school and graduated from Topeka High School. On May 24, 1974, he married Audrey Barbara Harvey. Together, they celebrated almost 45...
Kathryn Irene (Barton) Fuller
Apr 24, 2024
After a lengthy battle with dementia, Kathryn Irene (Barton) Fuller passed away on April 24, 2024. She is now at peace and resting in the arms of Jesus.
Kathy was born on December 19, 1951, in Fredonia, KS to Ivel Henry Barton, Sr. and Dorothy Irene (Dutrow) Barton, the fifth of seven children. She is preceded in death by her parents...
Santiago "Jimmy" Camacho
Apr 23, 2024
Santiago “Jimmy” Camacho, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home in Topeka.
He was born the son of Desidoro, Sr., and Jesusa (Trevinio) Camacho on June 16, 1938, in San Antonio, TX.
Jimmy was drafted into the United States Air Force in San Antonio, TX, in 1959. He was honorably discharged from active duty...
Peter Mendoza
Apr 23, 2024
Peter Mendoza, 82, of Carbondale, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at his home.
He was born January 28, 1942, in Topeka, the son of Juan Mendoza and Petra (Sanchez) Mendoza.
Peter grew up in Topeka, graduating from Topeka High School and attended VoTech and Washburn University.
He served honorably in the United States Army from December 1963 to December 1965....
Paul E. Warfield, Sr.
Apr 20, 2024
Paul E. Warfied, Sr., age 72, died on Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by his family at home in Topeka.
He was born the son of Wesley Warfield, Jr., and Willie Mae (Lockett) Warfield on April 27, 1951, in Pine Bluff, AR. Paul graduated from Merrill High School and continued his education at Washburn University, receiving his master’s degree in Correctional...
Sean S. Harris
Apr 18, 2024
Sean S. Harris, 56, of Topeka, KS, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 18, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on November 18, 1967, in Topeka, the son of Roxie (Black) and Harold Harris. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1986. He went on to get an Education Degree from Kansas...
Patricia Lou Taylor
Apr 17, 2024
Patricia Lou Taylor, 95, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her home.
She was born February 4, 1929, in Topeka, the daughter of Harley Wayne Reynolds and Winifred (Gilman) Reynolds.
Patricia attended schools in Topeka and went to Topeka High School.
She married Robert H. Taylor on April 22, 1946, at Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka. He passed away...
Todd K. Holmes
Apr 16, 2024
Todd K. Holmes, age 49, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
He was born the son of Darl K. Holmes and “Dody” Doranne (Myrick), on November 3, 1974, in Topeka, KS.
Todd attended Tecumseh South Elementary and graduated in 1993 from Shawnee Heights High School. He participated in many sports growing up, excelling in football. Todd started his...
Timothy A. Jones
Apr 15, 2024
Timothy “Tim” A. Jones, age 60, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He was born the son of Floyd Wayne and Judith Jill (Kitchell) Jones on May 21, 1963, in Topeka, KS.
Tim served in the United States Army. After he was honorably discharged in California, he returned to Topeka and started his career...
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