Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Bonnie Sue Tesch
Dec 15, 2024
Bonnie Sue Tesch, 77, formerly from Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home in Topeka.
She was born December 27, 1946, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to Raymond Williams and Sally Elizabeth Short Williams.
Bonnie enjoyed going to the casino, cooking and baking and always wanted to give you something to eat, camping, working, playing cards with her...
Linda Kay McNeece
Dec 11, 2024
Linda Kay McNeece, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born August 2, 1948, in Topeka, to Lee Sommer and Bonnie Jean Buress Sommer. Linda graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1966.
Linda worked as a keypunch operator for BNSF Railway. She retired in September of...
Chad Leslie Bailey
Dec 11, 2024
Chad Leslie Bailey, 54, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 7, 1970, in Topeka, the son of Willis Reed Bailey and Lorna Lee McClelland Bailey.
Chad graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1989 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University.
He worked for over 30 years at BNSF...
Michael Arthur Byers
Dec 10, 2024
Michael Arthur Byers, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus after a brief illness.
He was born the son of Frederick W. and Gloria Helen (Weaver) Byers on August 29, 1958, in Devens, Massachusetts. They preceded him in death.
Michael served in the United States Navy.
Survivors include...
Rene Escalante
Dec 9, 2024
Rene Escalante, age 45, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving immediate family on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the St. Luke's Health System in Kansas City, MO.
He was born the son of Javier and Lucille “Lucy” (Adame) Escalante on November 8, 1979, in Topeka, KS. Rene graduated from Topeka High School, and he was currently employed...
Juan "John" Blanco
Dec 9, 2024
Juan "John" Blanco, age 72, passed away at his home on Monday, December 9, 2024.
He was born the son of Jesse and Felipa (Alonzo) Blanco on January 4, 1952, in Topeka, KS.
John served in the United States Air Force. Upon his return from service, he was employed and retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber Manufacturing after 40 plus years. He...
Daniel Joseph Beavers
Dec 9, 2024
Daniel "Dan" Joseph Beavers, age 71, of Ozawkie, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Restwell Home Plus in Oskaloosa.
He was born the son of Budd Beavers and Corene Ehrhart on March 10, 1953, in Topeka, KS. Dan graduated from Highland Park High School in 1971.
Shortly after high school, Dan started his...
Betty J. Thomas
Dec 7, 2024
Betty J. Thomas, age 93, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Betty was born on October 15, 1931, in Topeka, the daughter of Raymond and Caroline (Porubsky) Wolford.
She started her working career in the medical field, working in the newborn nursery at Stormont Vail Hospital. Betty later worked for various ENT and Eye Doctors including Dr....
Michael H. Cochran
Dec 3, 2024
Michael “Mike” H. Cochran, age 70, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, in Topeka.
Mike was born the son of James Howard and Evelyn Margaret (Reh) Cochran on November 2, 1954, in Ottawa, KS. Mike graduated from Holcomb High School. He then attended and graduated from Garden City Community College and furthered his education at Kansas...
John Wesley Strahan
Dec 1, 2024
John Wesley Strahan, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
He was born June 9, 1944, in Salina, to Ernest Wesley Strahan and Helen Frances Dillingham Strahan.
John graduated from Salina High School in 1962 and went on to earn undergraduate, graduate, and juris doctorate degrees from the University of Kansas.
He served in...
Henry J. (Enrique) Avila
Dec 1, 2024
Henry J. (Enrique) Avila, died December 1, 2024, four months after his 80th birthday, at Midland Hospice in Topeka, Kansas surrounded by family.
Born in Garden City, Kansas, July 15, 1944, the son of Jess and Jesse (Robles) Avila, Henry was an avid student of literature, the arts, philosophy, theology, jazz, classical music, and he was an accomplished classical pianist.
His childhood...
Marcella "Marcy" Clara Anderson
Nov 30, 2024
Marcella “Marcy” Didde Anderson, age 99, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Frank and Clara (Strutzel) Didde on May 27, 1925, in Olpe, KS. She was a 1943 graduate from St. Joseph High School in Olpe, KS.
Her working career included working in the teletype department for the Atchison Topeka...
Frank J. Delci
Nov 29, 2024
Frank J. Delci, age 80, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Plaza West Health & Rehab in Topeka.
He was born the son of Francisco and Helen L. (Espinoza) Delci on June 6, 1944, in Topeka, KS. Frank attended and graduated from Hayden High School.
He was employed with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Manufacturing as a Maintenance...
Dean Richard Weichold
Nov 29, 2024
Dean Richard Weichold, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Celebration Villa Hearthstone East, in Topeka.
He was born January 8, 1939, in Elmdale, Kansas, the son of Walter F. Weichold and Ida M. (Wambsganss) Weichold.
After graduating high school, Dean entered the United States Air Force and served from 1959 to 1963. He then went on to...
Michael Louis Grabauskas
Nov 28, 2024
Michael Louis Grabauskas, 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
He was born October 21, 1946, in Topeka, to Joseph Paul Grabauskas Sr. and Ann L. Rodriquez Grabauskas. Mike graduated from Topeka High and went on to attend Vo Tech and Business College.
Mike enjoyed golfing, hunting, and watching the Green Bay Packers and...
Guadalupe "Lupe" Z. Guerrero
Nov 23, 2024
Guadalupe “Lupe” Z. Guerrero, six days shy of her 104th birthday, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Topeka.
Lupe was born the daughter of John and Maria (Peralta) Zabala on November 29, 1920, in Kanopolis, KS. On February 13, 1943, Lupe married Bonifacio “Bacho” G. Guerrero in Topeka. Together, they shared 52 years of marriage...
Carol A. Gardner Greenfield
Nov 22, 2024
Carol A. Gardner Greenfield, age 82, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024.
She was born in Kansas City, MO, on April 14, 1942, the daughter of Guy and Florence (Volz) Staton.
Carol moved to Topeka in 1963 to attend Washburn University and then made Topeka her home.
She is survived by her husband, Hugh G. Greenfield, Jr.; her children, Guy and Jackie...
Edward Lee Roberts
Nov 19, 2024
Edward "Eddie" Lee Roberts, age 46, passed away on November 19, 2024, in Topeka, Kansas.
He was born the son of Jerry Lee Roberts and Theresa Marie (Reynolds) Gallegos on April 14, 1978, in Topeka. Eddie attended Topeka High School and was known for his love of singing, creativity, and kind heart. He had a brilliant mind and a talent for...
Catalina Ortiz
Nov 16, 2024
Catalina Ortiz, age 94, passed away with her family by her side on Saturday morning, November 16, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Ascension B. and Benita (Aguilar) Juarez on November 21, 1929, in Valley Falls, KS. Catalina married Martin Z. Ortiz, Sr., on August 17, 1946, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Topeka. Together, they...
Rosendo C. Rodriguez
Nov 15, 2024
Rosendo "Cheno" Rodriguez is at peace after passing on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 in Merrimac, Massachusetts.
He was born the son of Benny Y. Rodriguez and Hermelinda (Cabrera) Rodriguez.
Cheno was a graduate of Hayden High School and enjoyed art, music, sports, travel & cooking.
Cheno was married in Topeka, KS to Melissa Gers, she survives.
Cheno worked in both the financial services industry...
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