Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Teresa Sue Tinoco
Dec 27, 2024
Teresa Schroeder Tinoco, 70, of Topeka, passed away on December 27, 2024, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born on April 29, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ben E. Schroeder and Cecelia Elizabeth Boss Schroeder.
Teresa attended Assumption Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School in 1972.
She married Robert Tinoco, in October of 1975, and as a couple, they...
Christopher "Chris" Williams
Apr 12, 2025
Christopher "Chris" Williams, age 52, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, from 10-11:00 A.M., at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., at the church.
Memorial contributions can be made to Mildred Williams to offset...
Florencia Huerta Sauseda
Apr 11, 2025
Florencia Huerta Sauseda, age 76, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Florencia was born on September 6, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Armando Huerta and Cipriana (Nevarez) Huerta.
On October 25, 1969, she married Alfred G. Sauseda in Chicago. Alfred passed away on October 14, 2024.
Florencia devoted many years to working as a paraprofessional for...
Craig D. Grimes
Apr 10, 2025
Craig D. Grimes, age 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Topeka.
He will lie in state on Friday, April 25, 2025, from 5-7:00 P.M., with a rosary being prayed at 6:00 P.M., at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., on Saturday, April 26, at Most Pure Heart of Mary...
Richard E. Araiza
Apr 2, 2025
Richard E. Araiza, affectionately known as Rick to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at the Osage Nursing Home in Osage City, KS, April 2, 2025, that marked the closing of an extraordinary life journey that began on August 2, 1941, in Topeka, KS. Born to the late Virginia Graybeal and Valentine Araiza, Rick was a man whose warmth...
Eliberto Salas Gonzalez
Apr 1, 2025
Eliberto Salas Gonzalez, 82, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus, in Topeka.
A visitation with the family will be 2:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday, April 7, with a rosary prayed at 6:00pm, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated...
Guadalupe "Lupe" J. Escalante, Sr.
Apr 1, 2025
Guadalupe “Lupe” J. Escalante, Sr., age 82, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away on Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
Lupe was born the son of Joseph R. and Amparo (Gonzalez) Escalante on February 25, 1943, in Topeka, KS.
On February 13, 1961, Lupe married his beloved sweetheart, Mary L. Ortega at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church....
Elizabeth Ann Beavers
Mar 28, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Beavers, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, March 28, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Jennings M. and Beulah F. (Hurla) Curran on February 10, 1941, in Rossville, KS.
On September 25, 1964, Elizabeth married Budd H. Beavers in Miami, OK. Together, they shared 39...
Richard P. Flores
Mar 23, 2025
Richard P Flores 87, of Murrieta, California, and proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps passed away on Sunday 03/23/2025. Son of John and Josephine Flores, he grew up in Topeka, Kansas. He was born on February 1, 1938, and graduated from Topeka High School in 1956.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Josephine Flores; his...
Martin De La Torre
Mar 17, 2025
Martín De La Torre, de 55 años, falleció el 17 de marzo de 2025 en el Hospital Stormont Vail en Topeka, Kansas, rodeado de su amorosa familia.
Martín nació el 21 de diciembre de 1969 en Villa Guerrero, Jalisco, México, hijo de Juan De La Torre y Epigmenia (Sigala) De La Torre. Como devoto miembro de la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora...
Josephine Cuevas
Mar 15, 2025
Josephine Cuevas, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday evening, March 15, 2025, at the age of 102.
She was born the daughter of Balentine and Maria Tomasa (Hernandez) Alonzo on October 1, 1922, in Topeka, KS.
Josephine married Edmund D. Carmona and to this union, they had three children. She then married Ignacio Cuevas on June 3, 1973, and her...
Judy L. Flowers
Mar 15, 2025
Judy L. Flowers, age 87, of Topeka, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Francisco and Mary (Trinidad) Muñoz on October 21, 1937, in Topeka, KS. Judy graduated from Topeka High School in 1955 and attended Clark’s Business College.
On April 19, 1957, Judy married her...
Amelia G. Serrano
Mar 14, 2025
Amelia G. “Emily” Serrano, age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the comfort of her home and surrounded by her family on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Jose A. and Genevieve (Sanchez) on June 4, 1938, in Joliet, IL. Amelia was a 1956 graduate from Topeka High School.
On September 20, 1959, Amelia married...
Thomas E. Courtney
Mar 14, 2025
Thomas Edward Courtney, age 96, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Gerald and Margaret (Connors) Courtney on January 21, 1929, in Topeka, KS. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Topeka and attended both Holy Name Grade School and Hayden High School. He graduated from St. Benedict’s College in 1949.
Thomas...
Daniel "Dan" L. Osborn
Mar 13, 2025
Daniel “Dan” L. Osborn, age 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 13, 2025, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Jerry Osborn and Wanda Lee Shump on February 25, 1952, in Topeka.
Dan’s working career spanned over many years as an automotive mechanic. He excelled in diagnosing and repairing all different makes and models of vehicles. Dan...
Michael Ray Harsch
Mar 12, 2025
Michael Ray "Mike" Harsch, 54, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at his home.
He was born March 24, 1970, in Dallas, Texas, to Nancy (Eisermann) Harsch. Michael grew up in Leavenworth, Kansas and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1988. He went on to earn an associate’s degree from Neosho County Community College in Chanute, Kansas.
Mike...
Sandra S Swader
Mar 12, 2025
Sandra S. Swader, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her home.
She was born July 29, 1948, in Topeka, the daughter of Merle Floyd Busey and Lois Jeane (Swader) Busey.
Sandy enjoyed crafting, making ceramics, watching movies, working on puzzle books, and collecting angels and snow globes. She was also a passionate NASCAR and KU fan.
She married...
Murl F. Elkins
Mar 11, 2025
Murl F. Elkins, age 92, of Topeka, and formerly of Shawnee, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
He was born the son of William W. and Eugene (Springfield) Elkins on February 27, 1933, in Miller, MO. He was the youngest of eight children.
Murl met, fell in love, and married Mary Louise Kirwan in 1958. She passed away on...
Gail DeAnn Alderson
Mar 11, 2025
Gail DeAnn Alderson of Topeka passed away at the Midland Care Hospice House on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. She was 71.
Daughter of Wayne E. Cox and Lois M. (Gaines) Cox, Gail was born on October 28, 1953. She was a lifelong Topekan and graduated from Seaman High School in 1971.
Gail was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and...
Melvina (Mel) K. Sexton
Mar 8, 2025
Melvina (Mel) K. Sexton, 97, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday March 8, 2025 with her loving family by her side. She was born March 29, 1927 on the family farm in Pfeifer, Kansas, a Volga German immigrant community near Hays. She attended Holy Cross Church in Pfeifer Kansas, graduated as valedictorian from Schoenchen High School in 1945, and later...
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