Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Romona Mae Arp
May 21, 2023
Romona M. Arp, 94, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, May 21, 2023, in the presence of her family after a brief illness.
She was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 29, 1928, at home near Emmett, Kansas, the seventh child of Michael L. Reilly and Victoria M. (Hrenchir) Reilly.
She graduated from Emmett Rural High School in 1947, moved to...
Joan Marie Temple
May 20, 2023
Joan Marie Temple, age 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Midland Care Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of Roland “Steve” and Katherine “Pat” (Collins) Stephan on March 28, 1955, in Swinden, England.
Joan graduated from Rossville High School in 1973. She worked as a Caregiver in Home Health for many years. In...
Michael Andrew Armster
May 15, 2023
Michael Andrew Armster, 54, of Topeka, bounced into this world on December 7, 1968 in Lakenheath, England. From then on, his sisters loved to introduce him as "my baby brother".Eventually Michael's family returned to the United States and settled in Salina, KS. His warmth and wit instantly drew people to him, and his art of cherishing new experiences and engaging...
Magdelena R. "Maggie" Villegas
May 15, 2023
Magdalena R. “Maggie” Villegas, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus.
She was born February 26, 1938, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Guadalupe Villegas and Maria De La Cruz Reynosa.
Maggie attended and was very involved at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She enjoyed when...
Msgr. Vincent E. Krische
May 13, 2023
The Mass will be livestreamed and can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgKz4b7CNow
Monsignor Vincent Krische, 84, of Lawrence, passed away on May 13, 2023.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 24, 1938, the son of Frank Anthony and Pauline Marie (Melchior) Krische. He was a graduate of Hayden High School in 1956 and graduated from St....
Sharon Elizabeth Waters
May 7, 2023
Sharon Elizabeth Waters, 79, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 7, 2023.
She was born October 14, 1943, in Topeka, the daughter of Carl R. Blevins and Elizabeth A. (Castleberry) Blevins. Sharon graduated from Topeka High School in 1961 and attended Washburn University.
Sharon has been a childcare provider for over 30 years.
She was a...
Joseph R. Hernandez
Apr 28, 2023
Joseph "Joe" R. Hernandez, age 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Raymond and Beatrice (Gonzalez) Hernandez on September 18, 1954.
Joe loved spending time outdoors, listening to music and sports that are broadcast on the radio. He was an avid fan of the KC...
Faustino Fernandez Sr.
Apr 24, 2023
Faustino Fernandez, Sr., 56, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at his home.
He was born February 15, 1967 in Durango, Mexico, the son of Pablo Fernandez-Gurrola and Paula Retana-Retana.
Mr. Fernandez worked in the construction industry, primarily as a roofer.
He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren as well as riding and working with...
Barbara Ann Grogan
Apr 11, 2023
The Celebration of Life Service will be Livestreamed at: https://boxcast.tv/view/barbara-grogan-celebration-of-life-kpcihkztsp8jh9h9hsbf
Barbara Ann Wiggans Grogan passed away on April 11, 2023. Barbara was born on the family farm in rural Wilson County Kansas on February 5, 1936, to William and Berneta Wiggans. She was the eldest of 4 siblings…sisters: Lynita, Linda and brother: Bill.
Like most all farm children, Barbara...
Roger Albert Peralta
Apr 7, 2023
Roger Albert Peralta, 63 of Topeka, passed away at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, on April 7, 2023.
He was born on August 28, 1959, in Topeka. He was preceded in death by his parents Mario Arturo Peralta, Sr. and Carmen B. (Del-Hierro) Peralta, as well as his son, Andrew Byler.
He graduated from High...
Cheryl L. Castellon
Apr 3, 2023
Cheryl “Cheri” L. Castellon, age 63, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, April 3, 2023, in Topeka, KS.
She was born the daughter of Otto Lester and Glenda Pauline (Tidd) Johnston on March 7, 1960, in Iola, KS. Cheri retired as an Eligibility Counselor for Maximus. In her spare time, she loved...
Rita Ramirez
Mar 30, 2023
Rita Ramirez, 81, of Wichita, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born in Topeka to Rafael and Jennie Mendez. She was the second of seven children – Ralph Mendez, Juanita Wilson (Roger), John Mendez (Carol), Michael Mendez, Richard Mendez and Virginia Mendez.
She graduated from Topeka High and attended Washburn University. She worked as a Collector retiring after...
David Benjamin Walker
Mar 30, 2023
David Walker, 84, of Tecumseh, passed away at his home on March 30, 2023.
He was born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on July 1, 1938 the son of Charles and Ethel (Murphy) Walker. He was a 1956 graduate of Norristown High School. He served in the United States Air Force for six years.
David retired after 35 years of service...
Olivia Juanita Diaz
Mar 28, 2023
Olivia Juanita Diaz, 82, of Topeka, passed away on March 28, 2023, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born March 8, 1941, in Topeka, the daughter of Tony Charay Balandran and Ramona (Garcia) Balandran. Olivia graduated from Topeka High School and went on to work at Bama Pie Shop. She was a housekeeper for...
Severina Padilla
Mar 27, 2023
Severina Padilla, age 89, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023, at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of J. Joaquin and Paula (Luna) Padilla on January 8, 1934, in Topeka, KS.
Severina attended and graduated from Our Lady of Guadalupe School and was a member of Our...
Patrick A Decker
Mar 26, 2023
Patrick Alan Decker, 58, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on March 27, 2023.
Patrick was born January 5, 1965, to James and Barbara Decker in Topeka, Kansas. After graduating from Shawnee Heights High School, in 1983, he went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management at Kansas State University. He also received a Master’s in Business...
Connee A. Ridgway
Mar 23, 2023
Connee A. Ridgway, age 77, of Topeka, KS, passed away at the House of Midland Care on Thursday, March 23, 2023.
She was born the daughter of Richard and Clo Etta (Kelly) Knowlton on November 13, 1945, in Tulsa, OK.
Connee married Stephen L. Ridgway and together they had two children. She was employed and retired from the Colmery-O’Neil...
Janet Sue Adame
Mar 23, 2023
Janet Sue (Hutley) Adame, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 31, 1953 the daughter of Francis and Mary Joann (Best) Hutley.
Janet was a 1971 graduate of Topeka High School. She loved her animals and caring for her plants. Her pastimes...
Eduardo Ramirez Jr.
Mar 15, 2023
Eduardo Ramirez Jr., 49, of Topeka, passed away on March 15, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 19, 1973, the son of Eduardo and Rita (Mendez) Ramirez Sr.
Eduardo was a 1991 graduate of Hayden High School and received a B.A. Degree in Business from Washburn University.
He was Vice...
Edward Garcia Alvarez
Mar 14, 2023
Edward Garica Alvarez, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus on Tuesday, March 14, 2023.
Edward was born the son of Louis and Soccora (Garcia) Alvarez on October 13, 1934, in Firebaugh, CA. On May 31, 1958, he married Esperanza Chavez in Riverside, CA. They shared 56 years of marriage before...
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