Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
April M. Burns
Feb 13, 2025
After four long, hard fought years battling cancer, it is with sadness to announce that April M. Burns, age 44, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
April was born on September 30, 1980, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Debra Sculley.
On February 3, 2000, April married her beloved sweetheart,...
Debra A. Littlefield
Jan 16, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Debra Littlefield, who left us on January 16, 2025, after a brave five-year battle with lung cancer. Born in November 1960, Debra's life was a testament to strength, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the causes that were closest to her heart.
Debra had a profound love for motorcycling, and...
William "Bill" F. Knoebber
Dec 28, 2024
William “Bill” F. Knoebber, age 97, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
He was born the son of Frank and Marie (Uhlrich) on February 21, 1927, in Wamego, KS. During a pivotal time in America, Bill felt the calling to join the United States Navy during World War II and served with pride during the war.
On...
Filiberto Jose Galvan
Feb 8, 2025
Filiberto Jose “Phillip” Galvan, 52, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 8, 2025.
He was born August 11, 1972, in Topeka, the son of Artemio Galvan and Catalina Gallego Galvan.
Phillip grew up in North Topeka and attended Topeka High School. He could often be found working on his 1969 Chevelle and cruising the Boulevard.
He worked for many years as...
Tommy S. Thomas
Feb 5, 2025
Tommy Stacy Thomas of Oskaloosa, KS peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5th, 2025, after a difficult battle with lung cancer at the age of 73.
He was born on February 26th, 1951, in Tonganoxie, KS to his mother, Virginia Thomas and father, Frank Thomas. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol Thomas, of 55 years....
Steven Dean Cochran
Feb 2, 2025
Steven Dean Cochran, age 70, of Parsons, KS, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital, Springfield, MO.
The son of Ernest W Cochran and Marie N (Scott) Cochran, he was born June 9, 1954, in Parsons, KS.
In 1966, the family moved from Parsons to Topeka, KS, where they attended Eisenhower Jr High and Highland Park High School.
At...
Michael "Mike" Francis Gordon
Feb 1, 2025
Michael “Mike” Francis Gordon, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at The University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
Mike was born the son of Richard “Dick” and Ruth (Taylor) Gordon on December 30, 1958, in Sioux City, Iowa.
On July 1, 2001, Mike married Gloria Olivares in Las Vegas, NV. Together, they shared...
Daniel "Danny" Gomez
Jan 31, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Gomez, age 63, of Lawrence, KS and formerly of Topeka, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025.
He was born the son of Angel Gomez and Rebecca Ann (Padilla) Guthrie on April 29, 1961, in Topeka, KS. Danny was a 1979 graduate from Topeka High School.
He was employed as a Foil Operator at Hallmark Cards for 44 years....
Raymond Dean Roberts II
Jan 30, 2025
Raymond Dean Roberts II, 30, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
He was born August 25, 1994, in Topeka, to Raymond Dean Roberts and Tammy Lynn (Hill) Roberts. He graduated from Leavenworth High School in 2012.
Raymond loved spending time with his children and family, and enjoyed fishing,...
Maria Del Rosario Mendoza Madrid
Jan 22, 2025
Maria Del Rosario Mendoza Madrid, 77, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at her home.
A visitation will be held from 12:00pm to 8:00pm, Friday, February 7, with a rosary prayed at 6:00pm, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm, Saturday, February 8, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Topeka Cemetery.
Anthony "Michael" Charay
Jan 22, 2025
Anthony “Michael” Charay, 64, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home.
He was born July 8, 1960, in Topeka, to Antonio Silva Charay and Augustina “Helen” (Gomez) Charay. Michael graduated from Topeka High School in 1978, and went on to attend the University of Kansas, and graduating in 1996 from the University of Houston with...
Sharon J. Scheck
Jan 21, 2025
Sharon J. Scheck, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Eugene Eli and Anita L. (Ziprick) Desormiers on July 13, 1941, in Pawtucket, RI.
On April 8, 1961, Sharon married her beloved husband, Francis “Frank” Scheck at St. Joseph Church...
Charles Laird
Jan 20, 2025
Charles F Laird, retired Kansas legislator, died on January 20, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born in Topeka Kansas on June 4, 1941, one of five sons born to Don and Isabel (Hoffman) Laird. Charles graduated from Hayden high school where he was the president of the class of 1959. He then graduated from Washburn University with...
Lyle Louis Dreher
Jan 18, 2025
Lyle L. Dreher, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Topeka.
The family will hold a Remembrance Service for Lyle at a later date.
To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit Lyle’s memorial webpage at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Ellis Ray Dupree
Jan 16, 2025
Ellis “Ray” Dupree, age 90, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
He was born the son of Albert and Alma Beatrice (Coker) Dupree on December 21, 1934, in Sturgis, Kentucky. To escape a life in the Kentucky coal mines, Ray entered into the United States Air Force at the age of 17. His military career took him to many...
John Edward O'Flaherty
Jan 16, 2025
John Edward O'Flaherty, age 64, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
John was born on August 24, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lawrence J. O'Flaherty, Sr. and Dolores M. (Eakes) O'Flaherty. He attended Highland Park High School before proudly serving in the United States Navy.
John was a skilled iron worker...
John Daniel McConnell
Jan 15, 2025
John Daniel “Dan” McConnell, 81, of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus.
He was born April 2, 1943, at home on the family farm in St. Joseph, Missouri, to John Reed McConnell and Dorothy Ellen (Waterman) McConnell. Dan graduated from Topeka High School in 1961 and went on to be a...
Virgil "Glenn" Proctor
Jan 14, 2025
Virgil “Glenn” Proctor, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, after extended battles with cancer and dementia.
Glenn was born on October 16, 1944, in Holton, Kansas, to Virgil Guy Proctor and Merle Elizabeth (Conner) Proctor and grew up in Soldier, Kansas.
After graduating from Soldier High School, Glenn went on to earn his...
Amelia "Molly" Cervantez
Jan 13, 2025
Amelia “Molly” Cervantez, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Topeka.
Molly was born the oldest of seven children to Ramiro R. Valdivia, Sr., and Jenny Juna (Valdivia), on December 2, 1932, in Topeka.
She attended school at Grant Elementary and Curtis Junior High and night school at Highland Park High School. She then obtained a degree in...
Gary Wayne Grimes
Jan 10, 2025
Gary W. Grimes, 74, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2025.
Gary was born on January 29, 1950, to Gerald and Ellen Grimes in Hays, Kansas. Due to his father's construction work, Gary spent much of his childhood moving around Kansas, finally settling in Manhattan, KS, as he entered junior high. After graduating from Manhattan High School, Gary...
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