Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Michael Marnach
Mar 17, 2022
Retired MCI Lieutenant Michael D. Marnach, Sr., age 71, of Topeka, KS, passed away with his beloved family by his side on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus.
Mike was born the son of Elmer and Patricia (Reynolds) Marnach on June 24, 1950, in Emmetsburg, Iowa.
Mike enlisted in the United States Marines...
Margaret Mary Buergin
Mar 16, 2022
On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, Margaret Mary Buergin of Topeka, KS passed away at the age of 72 at the Midland Hospice House.
She was the beloved daughter of Raymond Gregory and Constance Muriel (Jones) Buergin. Margaret was born on May 3, 1949, in Albuquerque, NM. Shortly after her birth, they relocated to Long Beach, CA. She lived there and...
Toni Lynne (Whitaker) Brown
Mar 14, 2022
Toni Lynne (Whitaker) Brown, 58, of Berryton passed away in her home on March 14, 2022, surrounded by those that loved her.
She was born on June 28, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of John and Mary (Saunders) Whitaker.
Toni was a 1981 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. She was a Beautician and managed several salons. She loved...
Jim Rethman
Mar 10, 2022
Jim Rethman, 82, of Topeka, passed away at the House at Midland Care on March 10, 2022.
He was born in Axtell, Kansas on December 10, 1939, and was raised on a farm in Baileyville, Kansas by his parents, Anthony J. and Emma M. (Enneking) Rethman.
He began his working career driving an Egg Delivery Truck, worked at a city...
Leocadia Navarro
Mar 8, 2022
Leocadia “Leo” Navarro, 94, of Topeka, passed away on March 8, 2022, at Hillsdale Home Plus.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 9, 1927, the daughter of Carlos and Pabla (Zendejas) Serrano.
She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe School, was a graduate of Capital Catholic High School and attended Wards Business College. During WWII she was employed by...
Benito Gonzalez
Mar 4, 2022
Benito Gonzalez, age 71, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus.
He was born the son of Marcelino Gonzalez, Sr., and Juana (Gardea) Gonzalez on March 21, 1950, in El, Paso, TX.
Benito joined the United States Marines and served during the Vietnam War. On March 20, 1976,...
George Miles Wade, II
Feb 27, 2022
George Miles Wade, II, 77, of Topeka, KS died Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born February 6, 1945, in Kansas City, KS the son of George and Margaret (Clarke) Wade.
George graduated from Wyandotte High School. Following graduating he joined the US Army serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. After being honorable discharged he had...
Marcia Lucille Meyer
Feb 20, 2022
Marcia Lucille Meyer, 99, of Marysville, passed away at the Community Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Janesville, Wisconsin on October 29, 1922, the daughter of Edward L. and Vera Katharine (Patterson) Tobin.
After graduating from Horton High School, she attended Pittsburg State College. When she came to Topeka she worked as a Secretary for the Editor of the newspaper. ...
Clifford G. Simmons
Feb 20, 2022
Clifford G. Simmons, age 89, formerly of Fullerton, California, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Autumn Home Plus in Topeka.
He was the proud son of Paul and Lorena Quiaoit, born on September 4, 1932, in San Antonio, TX.
Clifford served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. When he returned, he married Miss. Johnnie Garland...
Michael Tetuan, Jr.
Feb 19, 2022
Michael Tetuan, Jr., age 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus.
He was born the son of Michael, Sr., and Bibiana Andrea (Vasquez) Tetuan on December 27, 1952, in Topeka, KS.
Michael served his country with pride in the United States Army. He was a Certified Nursing...
James "Big Jim" Alexander Serrano
Feb 18, 2022
James "Big Jim" Alexander Serrano, 54, passed away on February 18, 2022, at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 27, 1967, the son of Philip C. and Amelia (Gonzales) Serrano.
He was a 1986 graduate of Highland Park High School.
James worked as a Custodian for the Topeka Public Library for over 20 years.
He was...
Peggy J. Harrison
Feb 16, 2022
Peggy J. Harrison, age 98, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Edward Aaron and Dorothy L. (Butler) Thompson on March 1, 1923, in Salina, Kansas.
Peggy attended the Dunbar School in Salina. After her high school completion, she received her associate degree at Brown...
Katherine Marie Zimmerman Stahlin
Feb 16, 2022
Katherine Marie Zimmerman Stahlin, 70, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Aldersgate Village.
She was born the daughter of Joseph, Jr. and Teresa (Burke) Zimmerman. Kathy was raised by Joseph Jr. and his second wife, Tina Zimmerman. They all have preceded her in death.
She graduated from Highland Park High School. Her son Troy, told the...
Marilyn Grace Lively
Feb 11, 2022
Marilyn Grace Lively, 67, of Topeka, KS passed away Friday, February 11, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born May 22, 1954, in Topeka the daughter of Harvey, Sr., and Frances (Grace) King.
Marilyn was self-employed providing child day care for many years and enjoyed the outdoors spending time fishing and camping. She...
Pamela Lynn Hoefer
Feb 9, 2022
Pamela Lynn Hoefer, 66, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at her home.
She was born July 30, 1955, in Topeka the daughter of Burl and Arlene (Williams) Baker.
Pam worked for over 20 years with her husband at their family business, R&B Aircraft, and later worked in customer service for Blue Cross and Blue Shield for 17...
Patricia L. Coughlin
Feb 8, 2022
Patricia L. ("Patty") Coughlin passed away on February 8, 2022, after a long illness. She lived with her daughter Erin Coughlin and Erin's family at the family home which Patty and her husband Eugene Joseph ("Pat") Coughlin built shortly after WWII ended. Pat and Patty raised eight children at the home - 4 boys and 4 girls. Services will be...
Lee Valdez
Feb 3, 2022
Lee Valdez, 100, of Topeka, KS, died February 3, 2022, in the comfort of his home. He was born January 11, 1922, in Trinidad, CO, the son of Jose and Felicita “Lucero” Valdez. Lee served as a guard patrolman, in the US Army Air Corp during WWII and worked as a Mule driver and worked in food service for the...
Francis Clayton Adams, Sr.
Feb 2, 2022
Francis Clayton Adams, Sr., age 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Wednesday, February 2, 2022.
He was born the son of Clyde Morrow Adams, Sr., and Genevieve Louise (Carroll) on November 18, 1948, in Norwood, Massachusetts.
Francis served his country with pride in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Forbes Air Force...
Dick & Ruth Peugeot
Feb 2, 2022
Ruth Peugeot, age 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at The University of Kansas Healthy System-St. Francis Campus. Three days later, her beloved husband, Dick Peugeot joined Ruth in heaven. Dick passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the same hospital, at the age 84.
Ruth was born the daughter of Russell and Wilma...
Alberta Gutierrez
Feb 1, 2022
Alberta Gutierrez, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Gonzalo and Avelina (Ramirez) Romero on April 8, 1931, in Lawrence, KS.
Alberta married Hesus O. Gutierrez on May 12, 1962, in Lawrence, KS. Together, they shared 35 years of marriage. He...
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