Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Thomas "Tom" Lee Parmley
Feb 14, 2024
Thomas Lee Parmley, 87, of Topeka, Kansas died February 14, 2024, in Topeka.
Tom was born in Arkansas City, Kansas, on July 11, 1936, to George and Dracine Parmley; attended school there and began a career in radio broadcasting. Tom moved to television broadcasting in Great Bend, KS, moving to WIBW in Topeka, where he started as a reporter and finished...
Lauren DeBuhr
Feb 11, 2024
Mr. Lauren DeBuhr, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
He was born the son of the late Lavere and Marion (Kostalek) DeBuhr on September 9, 1942, in Milwaukee, WI.
After graduating from high school in Milwaukee, Lauren made his way to Sterling, KS, to attend Sterling College. While at Sterling...
Linda Rose Gilchrist
Feb 5, 2024
Linda Rose Burghart Gilchrist, 75, of Topeka, died February 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 23,1948, to George and Margaret Hartman Burghart.
She married William Charles Gilchrist on July 18, 1968. They have one son, Brian Thomas Gilchrist.
Survivors include her husband, William Gilchrist of Topeka, Kansas; son, Brian Gilchrist and wife Heather of Topeka, Kansas; sisters, Patricia...
Phyllis Rocha
Feb 3, 2024
Phyllis Rocha, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Lexington Park Health & Rehab.
She was born July 11, 1949, in Topeka, to Rudolph and Beatrice Ramirez Rocha. Phyllis graduated from Topeka High School in 1967.
She worked as a paraprofessional with District 501.
Phyllis attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and her faith was very important to her. She...
Beth Neuer
Feb 3, 2024
In Loving Memory of Martha (Beth) Elizabeth Neuer
Beth Neuer - beloved mother, grandmother, artist, and friend passed away peacefully on February 3, 2024, at Brewster Place in Topeka, KS at the age of 87. She valiantly battled Parkinson's Disease, leaving behind a legacy of artistry, love, and cherished memories.
Beth was born on November 1, 1936, in Raytown, Missouri, to Harold...
Charles Bartocci, Retired USCG
Feb 3, 2024
Retired USCG Charles Bartocci, 69, of Topeka, passed away on February 3, 2024, in Independence, Missouri.
He was born in Orlando, Florida on January 20, 1955, the son of Pasquale and Estelle (Vincent) Bartocci.
Charles served his country in the United States Coast Guard for 30 years. He was most recently a Training Specialist for Homeland Security with the Coast Guard....
Gabriel Andres Martinez-Meraz
Feb 1, 2024
Gabriel Andres Martinez-Meraz, age 33, passed away on February 1, 2024.
He was born on April 16, 1990, in Topeka, KS. He loved to rebuild and work on cars as a mechanic. Gabriel also enjoyed playing video games with his friends and sisters. He was a fan of sports and grew up playing soccer with his dad and family.
Survivors include his...
SMSgt(Ret) Richard "Dick" N. McIntyre
Jan 31, 2024
SMSgt(Ret) Richard “Dick” N. McIntyre, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.
He was born the son of the late Fred A. and Rosa M. (Lager) McIntyre on December 31, 1931, in Guthrie Center, Iowa. Dick graduated from Sigourney High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Norma Jean Gabel...
Larry W. Pitman
Jan 28, 2024
Larry W. Pitman, age 76, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2024. He was born in Wichita, KS on July 23, 1947 to Ed and Coletta (Wieser) Pitman. Larry graduated from Kingman High School (1965) and went on to earn a degree in Marketing from Kansas State University (1970) where he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon...
Deborah Weaver
Jan 21, 2024
Deborah Weaver, age 71, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at The Gardens at Aldersgate.
She was born the daughter of George and Theresa (Smith) Crowley on August 8, 1952, in Albuquerque, NM. She was a 1971 Hayden High School graduate.
While at Hayden, she met and married her high school sweetheart, Gregory “Greg” Weaver. The two married...
Linda A. Cox
Jan 20, 2024
Linda A. Cox, age 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of the late Donald J. and Mary I. (Crider) Schuetz on July 16, 1946, in Horton, KS. Linda was a 1964 graduate from Horton High School.
On June 11, 1983, she married James “Jim” R. Cox at Assumption...
Patrick "Pat" J. Hurla
Jan 17, 2024
Patrick “Pat” J. Hurla, age 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, in Topeka.
He was born the son of the late Joseph S. and Phyllis A. (Boyer) Hurla on April 22, 1955, in Topeka, KS.
Pat was a dedicated employee with various grocery stores in Topeka and most recently with Mike’s IGA. He enjoyed visiting and helping...
Diana K. Guilfoyle
Jan 17, 2024
Diana K. Guilfoyle, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Rossville Healthcare & Rehab.
She was born the daughter of the late William Maurice and Theresa Marie (Volz) Guilfoyle on February 22, 1949, in Garnett, KS.
Diana graduated in 1967 from Greeley High School in Greeley, KS. After high school, she continued her education at Johnson...
Michael Ruiz
Jan 15, 2024
Michael Ruiz, age 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Lexington Park Assisted Living in Topeka.
He was born the son of Francisco and Delfina (Blancas) Ruiz on October 20, 1948. After high school, Michael served his country with pride in the United States Army. In 1975, he married Irene Valdez in Topeka and together they...
Randy Gene Hundertfund
Jan 13, 2024
Randy Gene Hundertfund, 57, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024.
He was born September 21, 1966, in Topeka, to Merle Fredrick Hundertfund II and Shirley Jane (Lovelady) Hundertfund.
Randy graduated from Royal Valley High School in Mayetta, Kansas.
His grandfather affectionately nicknamed all the grandchildren. Randy’s was “Bhaji”, of which his family still called him by that...
Rena Suwayne Tignor
Jan 12, 2024
Rena Suwayne Tignor, 64, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Heritage Gardens Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Oskaloosa, Kansas.
She was born August 15, 1959, in Topeka, to James Rodney Tignor Sr. and Rubye Irene (Cunningham) Tignor.
Rena worked as a CNA at several nursing homes over the years as well as at KNI.
She loved her nieces...
Irene Mae Jokerst
Jan 11, 2024
Irene Mae Jokerst, 97, passed away January 11, 2024, at McCrite Plaza in Topeka, Kansas.
Irene was born to Remie and Madeleine Messiaen in Omaha, Nebraska on May 20, 1926.
She married James Joseph Jokerst on August 25, 1947, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Omaha. They settled in Salina, Kansas in August of 1970 where they attended St....
Jane Ellen Liby
Dec 30, 2023
Jane Ellen Liby, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Brewster Place.
She was born September 26, 1937, in Clyde, Kansas, to Clarence Cyr and Lena (Biery) Cyr. Jane graduated from high school in Clyde, Kansas.
Jane married Wilfred “Bill” Liby, on June 4, 1955, in Clay Center. Bill died in 2007.
Jane Liby worked side...
Margaret Mary Langr
Dec 28, 2023
Margaret M. Langr, 91, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.
Her husband Stanley A. Langr preceded her in death on October 10, 1975.
Survivors are her five children, Christine Marquardt, Marcene Pressler, Mary Ungerer, Susan Langr-Fredrickson, and Kathleen Brand; as well as her 12 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one on the way.
A rosary will be...
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...
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