Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Stephen Donald Etzel, Sr.
Jun 5, 2022
Stephen Donald Etzel, Sr., 80, of Topeka, passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home.
He was born on May 8, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, one of 7 children to Marcus Albert and Elizabeth Josephine (Ringleman) Etzel.
Mr. Etzel graduated from Hayden High School in 1960 and later attended Washburn University.
Stephen served the community as a fireman, retiring...
David William Butler
Jun 1, 2022
David “Dave” Butler, 59, of Topeka, unexpectedly passed away on June 1, 2022, at his home.
He was born on January 6, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas the son of Kenneth Dean and Ramona June (North) Butler. David was a 1981 graduate of Hayden High School and earned an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology from Washburn University.
David worked for...
Edwina L. Craver-Hamersky
May 27, 2022
Edwina L. Craver-Hamersky, age 97, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Aldersgate Village Assisted Living.
She was born the daughter of Victor and Grace (Linn) Kirk on April 25, 1925, in Prescott, Arizona.
Edwina married Jack Craver on September 2, 1955, in Topeka, KS. They had two sons, Jack Jr., and Kirk. Jack passed away...
Ramona "Mona" L. Johnson
May 24, 2022
Ramona “Mona” L. Johnson, age 80, of Topeka, passed away in the early morning on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born the daughter of Vidal and Petra Martinez on October 25, 1941, in Topeka, KS. Mona was born into a large family with 19 other siblings.
Mona was a member of Our...
William "Duane" Luse
May 22, 2022
William “Duane” Luse, 86, of Topeka, passed away on May 22, 2022 at McCrite Plaza.
He was born September 26, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas the son of Carl Leo and Vera Viola (Wilson) Luse. Duane was a graduate of Topeka High School in 1953.
He entered the Army National Guard and served a tour in the Vietnam war. Duane was...
Julian E. "Beans" Ziegler
May 22, 2022
Julian “Beans” Ziegler, 95, of Topeka, passed away on May 22, 2022, at Brewster Place.
He was born in Flush, Kansas on February 3, 1927, the son of Peter and Mary Ann (Klug) Ziegler.
He attended Hayden and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII.
Julian worked for Santa Fe Railway for over 45 years.
He enjoyed...
Anita Louise Maichel
May 19, 2022
Anita Louise Maichel, 71, of Topeka, went home to see her savior face-to-face and to reunite with her daughter, Kasie, on May 19, 2022. Anita died at her home with loved ones by her side.
Anita was born in Richland, Kansas on August 19, 1950, the daughter of Bertie L. and Gladys M. (Vigo) Musick. She loved telling people she was from...
Clarence Thomas Kukar
May 17, 2022
Clarence T. Kukar, 87, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 17, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 21, 1935 in North Chicago, Illinois, the son of Clarence W. and Bernice (Siwula) Kukar. Mr. Kukar attended Waukegan Township High School (IL) and subsequently served 4 years in the Air Force starting in 1953, which included a one...
Francisco "Frank" Tiscarenio, Sr.
May 15, 2022
Francisco “Frank” Tiscarenio, Sr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Epigmenio “Eppie” and Maria Concha (Rodriguez) Tiscarenio on July 3, 1942, in St. Paul, MN.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad.
Frank loved raising and breeding exotic birds. He collected silver coins, enjoyed listening to...
Refugio S. Perez
May 15, 2022
Refugio S. Perez, 95, of Topeka, passed away on May 15, 2022, at the home of his son.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 2, 1926, the son of Ventura and Santos (Salinas) Perez.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
His began his work career with the Railroad both in Kansas City and Topeka. ...
Ricardo Corzo Piz
May 14, 2022
Ricardo Corzo Piz, 50, of Topeka, passed away on May 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Durango, DGO., Mexico on February 21, 1972, the son of German Corzo Macias and Ignacia Piz Rosas.
Ricardo worked as a Mechanic for Amco Transmission.
He married Maria Quiñones Flores on September 22, 2001. She survives. He...
Melinda M. Feltner
May 13, 2022
Melinda M. Feltner, 70, of Topeka, passed away on May 13, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 22, 1951, the daughter of Joe and Amelia (Tinoco) Ramirez. Melinda was a 1969 graduate of Topeka High School.
Melinda was a breast cancer survivor. She enjoyed doing puzzles, cooking, sewing, reading,...
Marion A. Desch
May 12, 2022
Marion A. Desch, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
She was born the daughter of Nickolas and Pauline “Lena” (Schiffelbein) Pfannenstiel on August 17, 1931, in Ness City, KS.
Marion married Jerome W. Desch on May 18, 1949. Jerome passed away on October 8, 2000. They shared 51 years of...
Keith Taylor
May 12, 2022
Keith S. Taylor, 71, formerly of Topeka, passed away on May 12, 2022, after a long battle with cancer.
He was born in Topeka on August 4, 1950, the son of Don and Genevieve (Salmon) Taylor. He was a graduate of Topeka West High School and attended Washburn University where he studied Biology.
He worked for the Topeka Police Department...
Bob D. Bodenheimer
May 7, 2022
Bob D. Bodenheimer, age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at the Midland Hospice House.
Bob was born the son of Orley Pitts and Katie Blanche (Ingram) Bodenheimer on December 30, 1935, in Osage City, KS. He was raised during the great depression and his family came from limited means. As a young boy, Bob...
Floyd Raymond Mosher
May 5, 2022
Floyd Raymond Mosher, 80, Topeka, passed away on May 5, 2022, at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 14, 1941, the son of Marcell Floyd and Collette Rose (Heptig) Mosher. Floyd was a 1959 graduate of Hayden High School. He served with the Army National Guard for 6 years. Floyd worked as a Freight Carman for...
Janice Sue Rainwater
May 4, 2022
Janice Sue Rainwater, 78, of Topeka, passed away on May 4, 2022 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born on October 18, 1943 the daughter of Herschel Hood and Blanche Mildred (Abel) Boyer in Marysville, Missouri.
Janice worked as an LPN for St. Francis Hospital and worked for the Kansas Foundation for Medical Care.
She was married to...
Richard Johnny Perez Jr.
May 2, 2022
Richard Johnny Perez Jr., 64, of Topeka, passed away on May 2, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on December 29, 1957 the son of Richard Modesto and Victoria (Rodriguez) Perez. He was a 1975 graduate of Field Kindley High School in Coffeyville and attended Coffeyville Community College where he studied Art.
Richard worked in several...
Mark Alan Edwards
Apr 28, 2022
Mark Alan Edwards, 69, of Topeka, Kansas (Formerly of Benkelman, Nebraska) died on April 28, 2022, due to complications from a stroke.
He was born on December 15, 1952, the son of Marvin and Irvaleta (Adkinson) Edwards in Benkelman, Nebraska.
He lived in several different towns in Nebraska as a child and graduated from Tekamah High School. He attended college...
Mary Pat Spain
Apr 27, 2022
Mary Patricia “Mary Pat” Spain, 80, of Topeka, passed away on April 27, 2022, at McCrite Plaza.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 17, 1941, the daughter of Raymond and Rosemary (Drouhard) Weidner.
Mary Pat worked as a Bookkeeper for an Accounting firm.
Her family, grandchildren and her faith were most important to her. She always made Christmas...
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