Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Madeline H. Gallaway
Sep 8, 2022
Madeline H. Gallaway, age 93, of Maple Hill, KS, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at St. Marys Manor in St. Marys, KS.
She was born the daughter of John and Francisca (Vasquez) Reynozo on June 7, 1929, in Dwight, KS. She graduated from Dwight High School.
Madeline met and married Harry Leroy Gallaway on September 3, 1948, in...
Scott Andrew Wheeler
Sep 7, 2022
Scott Andrew Wheeler, 47, of Mayetta, passed away on September 7, 2022 in Topeka, Kansas.
He was born April 2, 1975, in Topeka, the son of Garry Lee and Joan Elaine (Donovan) Wheeler.
Scott attended Royal Valley High School in Hoyt, Kansas.
He enjoyed spending time with his children and granddaughter, watching movies, fishing, and bowling. Scott was an animal...
René Philip Tinoco
Sep 6, 2022
René Philip Tinoco, 50, of Topeka, Kansas, died Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at his home.
He was born April 7, 1972, in Topeka, the son of Reymundo and Guadalupe C. (Barranco) Tinoco.
René grew up in Topeka, graduating from Hayden Catholic High School in 1990.
He worked for Embroidery Plus as a screen printer. He enjoyed cooking and grilling, playing...
Lawrence L Kelly
Aug 24, 2022
Lawrence L. Kelly, 71, Topeka, died Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home.
Arrangements are pending at this time.
Debora Ann Wilcox
Aug 24, 2022
Debora Ann Wilcox, age 64, of Eskridge, KS, passed away with her husband by her side on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.
She was born the daughter of Everett L. and Ann (Salisbury) Newton on January 1, 1958, in Denver, CO.
On November 17, 1995, Debora married Bryon Wilcox in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared over 26 years of marriage.
Debora...
Delbert "Lloyd" Huyett
Aug 24, 2022
Delbert “Lloyd” Huyett, 83, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at his home.
He was born March 6, 1939, in Richland, Kansas, the son of Delbert Ellis and Lula Mae (Barbee) Huyett. Lloyd graduated from Berryton High School in 1957, and then attended college at Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada.
Lloyd was the owner of Huyett Printing,...
Ja'Laiha Lynn Goodman-Nicol
Aug 17, 2022
Ja'Laiha Lynn Goodman-Nicol, precious daughter of one year, ten months and thirty days, passed away with her loving family by her side on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Da’Ronnie Goodman and Adrianna Marie Nicol on September 18, 2020, in Topeka, KS.
Little Ja’Laiha would brighten any room she was in. She loved her...
Japheth D. Tomlinson
Aug 15, 2022
Japheth D. Tomlinson, age 24, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022.
He was born the son of Jeremy D. Tomlinson and Ariella Scrivner in Topeka, KS, on December 5, 1997.
Japheth was a hands-on type of person. He enjoyed learning new skills and trades and was not scared to tackle a project. His family will remember...
Scott Lein
Aug 15, 2022
Scott Lein, age 61, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Scott was born the son of Edwin and Elisabeth (Martin) Lein on March 26, 1961, in Chicago, IL.
On April 26, 1978, Scott joined the United States Navy. After 21 and a half years, he retired from the service as a PN1...
Linda Kay Joyce
Aug 14, 2022
Linda Kay Joyce, 67, of Ozawkie, Kansas passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at her home.
She was born August 30, 1954, in Ft. Campbell, Kentucky, the daughter of Edward and Jocletta (Goens) Johnson. She graduated from Oak Park High School in 1972, and attended Warrensburg College, received her Associates of Nursing from Kansas City Kansas Community College and earned...
Teresa J Obaya
Aug 11, 2022
Teresa J. Obaya, 73, of Topeka, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at her home.
She was born October 2, 1948 in Pauline, Kansas, the daughter of Ladio G. and Mary (Juarez) Hernandez.
Mrs. Obaya retired after 32 years as a foil stamp operator for Hallmark Cards in Topeka. After retirement she opened a...
Roger Eugene "Gene" Olson
Aug 10, 2022
Roger Eugene “Gene” Olson, 88, of Topeka, passed away on August 10, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Wisconsin on October 11, 1933, the son of Carl and Armella (Benke) Olson.
Gene served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired as a Captain with the Topeka Fire Department where his last assignment was at Station...
James "Jim" M. Decker
Aug 4, 2022
James "Jim" M. Decker, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at the Midland Hospice House.
Jim was born on a farm east of Burlington, Kansas to Jake and Catherine (Dempsey) Decker. He graduated from Burlington High School in 1952. He married Barbara Ann (Walker) February 19, 1954.
He became a member of St. Matthew’s...
Annette B. Kresie
Aug 1, 2022
Annette (Weissbeck) Kresie, 101, passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. She was born May 18, 1921, in Collyer, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Barbara (Dreiling) Weissbeck. She graduated from Meriden High School in 1939 and received her bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University in Home Economics and Education in 1948. During her college years she also served in the...
Richard "Rick" Manuel Mendoza
Jul 25, 2022
Richard Manual “Rick” Mendoza, 74, Topeka, died Monday, July 25, 2022, at Stormont Vail Health.
Rick was born August 24, 1947, in Lawrence, Kansas, to Manual and Mary Angela (Jaimez) Mendoza. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1965, and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
He worked as a forklift operator for General Merchandise Distributors...
Rudolph Gomez
Jul 25, 2022
Rudolph S. “Rudy” Gomez, 87, of Topeka, passed away at his home on July 25, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 31, 1935, the son of Alphonso and Luz (Sanchez) Gomez. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Germany and was a member of the 42nd Army Band. Rudy retired in...
Constance "Connie" K. (Hefner) Blean
Jul 21, 2022
Constance “Connie” K. (Hefner) Blean, age 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor after a brief stay.
She was born the daughter of George J. Hefner, Sr., and Mary C. (Konrade) Hefner on March 8, 1943, in Topeka, KS.
Connie married James C. Blean at Holy Name Catholic Church, on October...
Eva Cheryl Ramirez
Jul 20, 2022
Eva Cheryl Ramirez, age 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born the daughter of John and Natividad “Nettie” (del Hierro) Serna on March 13, 1950.
She attended and graduated from Topeka High School in 1968. On May 24, 1969, Eva married Jesus G. Ramirez at Our Lady of...
Nancy Gail (West) Lister
Jul 19, 2022
Nancy Gail (West) Lister, age 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Senator Thomas “Tom” James and Delores J. (Hunt) West on October 16, 1952, in Topeka, KS.
Nancy graduated from Highland Park High School and attended Washburn University, receiving her bachelor's degree. She then attended...
Demarcus Aiden Smith, Jr.
Jul 18, 2022
Demarcus Aiden Smith, Jr., beloved infant of two months and 13 days, passed away in his parent’s arms on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Topeka, KS.
Demarcus was born the son of Demarcus T. Smith and Cienna K. Brown on May 5, 2022, in Kansas City, KS.
His short life brought such great joy to the family. Demarcus loved being...
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