Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Joseph L. Frederick
Aug 18, 2023
Joseph L. Frederick, age 82, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, August 18, 2023, at the Kelly House of Topeka.
He was born the son of Joseph S. and Marie Helen (Hladky) Frederick on August 11, 1941, in Topeka, KS.
Joseph served his country in the United States Army. He started working for Allis-Chalmers for several years and retired...
Allen Louis McKellips
Aug 14, 2023
Allen Louis McKellips, 55, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 14, 2023, at his home.
He was born in Topeka on March 2, 1968, the son of Roger Allen McKellips and Christeen Ann (Ketter) McKellips. When he was born his parents lived in a home owned by Alf Landon. Shortly after Allen was born, his Father was called...
JoAnn Morris
Aug 2, 2023
JoAnn A. Morris, age 76, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Topeka Center for Rehab and Nursing.
She was born the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Duran) Anglin on October 13, 1946, in Las Vegas, New Mexico.
JoAnn loved all animals, especially her dogs. She was an avid shopper and was always buying...
Margaret Lee
Jul 31, 2023
Margaret Lee, 100, of Topeka, passed away on July 31, 2023, at Lexington Park Assisted Living.
She was born on a farm in Olpe, Kansas on August 8, 1922, the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Bergmann) Dreier. She attended St.
Joseph grade school and high school in Olpe Kansas.
Margaret worked as a Dental Assistant for...
Sylvester D Negrete
Jul 29, 2023
Sylvester D. (Beto) Negrete of Topeka, Kansas took his heavenly journey July 29, 2023 at the age of 86.
Sylvester was born December 31, 1936, son of Rodolfo Negrete and Natalia Alonzo Negrete.
He served in the US Navy from 1955 to 1959. He worked at the VA Hospital for 26 years.
On October 1st, 1960, Sylvester and Rosalie Ramos...
James E. Flory, Jr.
Jul 27, 2023
James E. Flory, Jr., 92, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at his home.
He was born on November 22, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James E. Flory, Sr. and Grace A. Flory.
James grew up in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School. He was drafted into the United States Marine Corps and served...
Celestine "Shorty" Garcia
Jul 21, 2023
Celestine “Shorty” Garcia, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of John G. and Mary “Nettie” (del Hierro) Serna on May 19, 1941.
Celestine graduated from Hayden High School in 1959. After high school, she started her 43-year long...
Joan (Glynn) Weissbeck
Jul 20, 2023
Joan (Glynn) Weissbeck, age 92, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 20, 2023.
Joan was born the youngest of three children, born the daughter of Earl Francis and Anna Elizabeth (Thorpe) Glynn, on August 8, 1930, in Wamego, KS.
Joan graduated from Wamego Rural High School in 1948. Mrs. Weissbeck attended St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth, KS,...
Roger Lee Pummill, Sr.
Jul 16, 2023
Roger Lee Pummill, Sr., age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at LMH in Lawrence, KS.
He was born the son of Louis P. and Maude M. (Morrison) Pummill on December 5, 1936, in Sedalia, MO. Roger married Patricia Ruth Bryant. She passed away on February 20, 2000.
Roger was the owner and operator...
Gary Eugene Cooper
Jul 16, 2023
Gary Eugene Cooper, 74, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at The Gardens at Aldersgate.
He was born March 22, 1949 in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Eugene and Virginia Cooper.
Gary moved from Parsons in 1996 to Topeka, receiving support from Individual Support Systems (CAPPER).
He collected colorful stationary, enjoyed classic cars, and was very patriotic.
Gary...
Barbara Jeanne Flory
Jul 14, 2023
Barbara Jeanne Flory, 90, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023, at her home.
She was born November 19, 1932, in Atchison, Kansas, the daughter of Henry C. Gellings and Anna M. Gellings.
Barbara grew up in Atchison and graduated from Mount St. Scholastica, an all-girls Catholic school.
Barbara retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Company after 25 years of...
Steven Mark Burghart
Jul 10, 2023
Steven Burghart, 62, of Baldwin City, Kansas died on July 10, 2023, at his home of pancreatic cancer.
He was born March 11, 1961, in Topeka, the son of Herman and Dorothy (Bieker) Burghart.
Steven was a clinical pharmacist at the University of Kansas Health System and was a well-respected educator and leader in psychiatric pharmacy. Steven was awarded a...
Vincent Paul Zabala
Jul 9, 2023
Vincent Paul Zabala, age 57, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 9, 2023.
He was born the son of Gilbert Zabala and Rose (Ortega) Vega on April 28, 1966, in Panorama City, CA.
Vincent graduated from Silver Lake High School. He then furthered his education by attending and graduating from Highland Community College with his...
Andrew Richard Mader
Jul 5, 2023
Andrew Richard Mader, the youngest child of Monace Lucille Hakes and Bernard Michael Mader was born on December 2, 1961, at Selfridge AFB. He was baptized at St. Peter Catholic Church in Mt. Clemens, Michigan.
He attended school in Mayetta, Kansas before moving to Chandler, Arizona where he graduated from Seton Catholic High School. Andy was an active Boy Scout...
Ramona Shump
Jul 4, 2023
Ramona Toledo Shump, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away on July 4, 2023, at her home.
She was born the daughter of Vicente Toledo and Eulalia (Lemuz) Toledo on August 21, 1934, in Topeka, Kansas. Ramona attended both public and parochial schools in Topeka before graduating from Topeka High School.
Ramona worked for over 30 years for the State...
Steven Gregory Gomez
Jul 4, 2023
Steven Gregory Gomez, age 64, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born the son of Elario “Pete” Gomez, Jr., and Beverly Ann Hagadorn on March 11, 1959, in Duluth, MN. At a young age, the family moved to Topeka. He received his First Holy Communion and Confirmation at Our Lady...
Margaret "Maggie" M. Breen
Jun 29, 2023
Margaret “Maggie” M. Breen, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of James J. and Mary E. (Cote) Breen on August 28, 1941, in Concordia, KS. Maggie received her early education in Concordia and finished her high school education at Clay Center High School.
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Elario "Pete" "Blanco" Gomez, Jr.
Jun 22, 2023
Elario “Pete” “Blanco” Gomez, Jr., age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Hilario and Lucia (Ramirez) Gomez on May 19, 1935, in Topeka, KS. Pete attended schools in Topeka and was a 1954 graduate from Topeka High School. After graduation, he joined the United...
Richard "Rusty" Dean Hilderman
Jun 21, 2023
Richard “Rusty” Dean Hilderman, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born April 20, 1946, in San Francisco, California, the son of Harry H. Hilderman and Anna Marie (Kincaid) Hilderman. Rusty graduated from Highland Park High School in 1964.
Rusty served in the United States Army Reserves from 1965-1971.
He married Teresa...
Maria "Nati" Ramirez
Jun 7, 2023
Maria Natividad “Nati” Ramirez, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center.
She was born December 25, 1931, in Dolores Hidalgo, Mexico, to Domingo Ramirez and Maria “Flora” Martinez Ramirez.
Nati enjoyed gardening and flowers.
She worked as a house maiden and nanny for many years.
Nati is survived by a sister,...
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