Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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,...
Ruth Ann Parks
Jun 7, 2023
Ruth Ann Parks, 96, of Topeka, passed away on June 7, 2023, at the House of Midland Care.
She was born in Edina, Missouri on February 9, 1927, the daughter of Cletus and Mae (Moran) Kriegshauser.
She grew up a happy country girl and lived in a loving family farm household, replete with animals and chores, and lots of great...
Jessie Dean Hughes, Sr.
Jun 6, 2023
Jessie Dean Hughes Sr., 46, of Kansas City, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 27, 1977, the son of Kathy Hughes.
When Jessie was younger, he was adventurous and very outgoing. He participated on the drill team with his sister and loved to play sports and share time with family....
Larry H. Eisenbarth
Jun 5, 2023
Larry H. Eisenbarth, age 76, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023.
He was born the son of Raymond A. and Wilhelmina (Rusche) Eisenbarth on October 24, 1946, in Pawnee City, NE. Larry was a 1965 graduate from Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic High School in Seneca.
Larry served with pride, in the United States...
Andrea N. Sanders
Jun 2, 2023
Andrea N. Sanders, age 39, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023, at her home in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Mark D. and Cheryl A. (Jenkins) Sanders on August 14, 1983, in Laramie, WY. After high school,
Andrea attended and graduated from Bryant Career College. She has spent the...
Buddie W. Spencer
May 31, 2023
Buddie W. Spencer, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of the late Lowell and Blanche (King) Spencer on November 23, 1934, in Nevada, MO.
Buddie was a talented musician throughout his life. From an early age, he had an ability to play different...
Darrell Paul Wallace
May 30, 2023
Darrell Paul Wallace, 82, of Berryton, Kansas passed away on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023 at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus in Topeka.
Darrell was born on November 13, 1940 in Emporia, Kansas, and was the son of Roy Edward and Bessie Belle (Burton) Wallace. He graduated from Emporia High School in 1959. Darrell served in the US...
Pete F. Munoz
May 30, 2023
Pedro Felipe “Pete” Munoz, 69, of Topeka, passed away at his home on May 30, 2023.
Pete was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 20, 1954, the son of Buena Ventura and Josephine (Barranco) Munoz.
He worked for Southwestern Bell/AT&T for over 41 years as a Field Service Technician.
Pete enjoyed working on his cars and trucks, tinkering in...
Steven "Steve" A. Reese, Jr.
May 25, 2023
Steven "Steve" A. Reese, Jr., age 47, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 25, 2023.
He was born the son of Steven A. Reese, Sr., and Linda J. (Bryan) Jenssen on February 27, 1976, in Lawrence, KS.
Steve met, fell in love and married Debra Vasquez in Topeka, KS, on March 29, 2013. Together, they...
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...
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