Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Ann J. Lambert
Aug 30, 2021
Ann J. Lambert, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, August 30, 2021, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Casper P. Eakes, Sr. and Mary Ann (Kaberlein) Eakes on June 7, 1940, in Topeka.
Ann attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a 1958 graduate from Hayden Catholic High School....
Carol Sue Cutting
Aug 30, 2021
Carol Sue Cutting, 74, of Atchison, formerly of Manhattan, passed away on August 30, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 7, 1946 the daughter of Eugene and Virginia (Voelker) Schell. Carol was a 1964 graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka.
Carol received her Registered Nursing Degree from St. Margaret’s Hospital Nursing School and...
Cheryl Anne Cafferty
Aug 29, 2021
Cheryl Anne Cafferty, 59, of Topeka, passed away on August 29, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 4, 1961 the daughter of William and Patricia (Canty) Cafferty.
Cheryl studied Administrative Assistant and Paralegal studies at the Platte County Community College in Rhode Island. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for the...
David "Dave" Allen Horn
Aug 26, 2021
David Allen Horn, 66, of Topeka, passed away on August 26, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health Systems, St. Francis Campus.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 4, 1954 the son of Ernest and Susan (Liston) Horn.
David was a member of the first graduating class in 1972 from Mission Valley High School. After high school he...
Daniel A. Conley
Aug 25, 2021
Daniel A. Conley, 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away August 25, 2021.
He was born August 26, 1951 in Seneca, KS the son of John and Ileta (Becker) Conley.
Daniel married Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Scheck on February 3, 1973 at Holy Name Catholic Church. She survives. Other survivors include his two daughters, Amber (Michael) Robinson, Danielle Conley along with six...
LTC Ronald "Ron" Dale Martin
Aug 23, 2021
LTC Ronald "Ron" Dale Martin, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Monday, August 23, 2021. Born on May 22, 1948, at his grandma Baker’s home in Hooker, Oklahoma. He was a lifelong Oklahoma Sooners fan. He spent many weekends and nights rooting for his favorite teams, including the Chiefs and Royals. In...
Gregory Kent Waetzig
Aug 20, 2021
Gregory Kent Waetzig, age 63, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born the son of the late Francis W. and Dorothy M. (Miller) Waetzig on October 8, 1957, in Topeka, KS.
Greg attended Holy Name Grade School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1976 where he had a passion for...
Maria Salome Searles
Aug 16, 2021
Maria Salome Searles 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away on August 16, 2021.
Maria was born in Lakin, KS on July 26, 1948 the daughter of Valentine Hernandez and Guadalupe (Mosqueda).
Maria was a veteran serving in the United States Army as a nurse during the Vietnam Conflict. She served from May 12, 1967 to August 7, 1968, she was...
Leonor "Bebe" Bahr
Aug 8, 2021
Leonor “Bebe” Bahr of Topeka, KS, 87, went to eternal rest on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Bebe was born in Chicago, IL on August 25, 1933 the daughter of Jose and Virginia (Villafranco) Duran. She was a graduate of Topeka High School and Clarks Business School.
Bebe worked as Secretary at the US....
Jose P. Hernandez
Aug 2, 2021
Jose P. Hernandez, 70, of Topeka, passed away on August 2, 2021 at Providence Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 10, 1951 the son of Pedro and Santos (Gutierrez) Hernandez.
He attended Kaw Area Vocational Technical School where he studied Graphic Arts. Jose was retired from Mainline Printing where he worked in Prepress and Layout.
Jose was...
Donald G. Boos
Jul 30, 2021
Donald G. Boos passed away July 30, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 2, 1930 to John and Catherine (Boos) Boos. The family moved to Topeka in 1942 where Don attended Hayden High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1954. Following his Naval service,...
"Daniel" Robert Padilla
Jul 27, 2021
Robert “Daniel” Padilla, age 52, of Denver, CO, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.
Daniel was born the son of J. Joaquin and Rachel (Vasquez) Padilla on February 25, 1969 in St. Louis, MO.
He graduated from Topeka High School. After high school, Daniel served in the United States Air Force. He moved to Denver and became an independent...
Billie M. Coover
Jul 24, 2021
Billie M. Coover, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
She was born the daughter of the late Raymond K. and Leota M. (Talley) Kelley on November 14, 1946 in Cherokee, OK.
In her younger years, Billie excelled in sports. She enjoyed bowling, playing softball on the Westar Energy team and traveling. She retired after...
Charles "Charley" Raymond Kelly
Jul 24, 2021
Charles “Charley” Raymond Kelly, 49, of Auburn, KS died July 24, 2021 at the Colmery-O’Neil Veterans Administration Hospital. He was born August 29, 1971 in Topeka the son of Ronald and Sharon (Snodgrass) Kelly. Charley served in the US Marine Corps during the Persian Gulf War and was cofounder of American Digital Security (ADS) and D & D Security. He...
Erasmo Cruz Ramirez Soto
Jul 24, 2021
Erasmo Cruz Ramirez Soto, 37, of Topeka, passed away on July 24, 2021 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.
He was born in Guatemala, San Marcos, Nuevo Progreso on Jnauary 1, 1984 the son of Carlos Abelino Ramirez Orozco and Carmelinda Yolanda Soto Fuentes.
Erasmo worked as a roofer for the Chino Roofing Company.
Visitation will be held at...
Ned D. Fleming
Jul 23, 2021
Ned D. Fleming, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 23, 2021 in Topeka.
Ned was born the son of the late Edward M. and Dorothy N. (Deill) Fleming on July 12, 1955 in Pittsburg, KS.
He was a 1973 graduate from Emporia High School. He then attended Emporia State University and graduated with a bachelor’s...
David T. Beckley, DC
Jul 21, 2021
Dr. David Thomas Beckley, age 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at his home in Topeka, KS.
He was born the son of David Nelson and Maxine (Warren) Beckley on September 7, 1955 in Topeka, KS.
Dr. David Beckley was a 1973 graduate from Hayden Catholic High School. He went on to attend and graduate...
Sara J. Appelhanz
Jul 19, 2021
Sara J. Appelhanz, age 80, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis in Topeka.
Sara was born the daughter of Joseph and Edna (Drake) Brinell on April 2, 1941 in Springfield, MO. After high school, she attended and graduated from Drury University in Springfield with a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Raymond G. Ludwig
Jul 17, 2021
Raymond “Ray” G. Ludwig, 86, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
He was born February 25, 1935 in Topeka the son of Jacob and Irene (Shamberg) Ludwig.
Ray served in the 2nd Battalion 4th Infantry for the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired after 31 years...
Dolores Martinez
Jul 11, 2021
Dolores Martinez, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Manuel and Josefina (Gonzalez) Arana on January 15, 1929 in Topeka, KS.
On May 20, 1955, Dolores married David Barron Martinez at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Together, they shared 64 years of marriage before...
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