Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Tom L. Smith
Dec 18, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Smith, 64, of Topeka, passed away on December 18, 2021.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 2, 1957, the son of Carvan and Rosila (Gudenkauf) Smith.
Tom worked as a paper carrier for the Topeka Capitol Journal for 25 years. He worked for 27 years for Berlin-Wheeler in Client Services. After his retirement he worked at...
Kenneth Michael Jones
Dec 18, 2021
Kenneth Michael Jones, 70, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, December 18, 2021.
He served in the U.S. Air Force, was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church and retired from the U.S. Postal Service as a Maintenance Support Clerk.
Kenneth married Diana Katsbulas on December 4, 1971, at St. Matthew Catholic Church. She survives. Other survivors include his daughter,...
Agnes Mildred Puhl Schiffelbein
Dec 16, 2021
Agnes Mildred Puhl Schiffelbein, 94, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, December 16, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born October 30, 1927, in Topeka the daughter of Adam and Catherine (Rak) Puhl.
Agnes attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Topeka Catholic High School. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...
Kenneth D. Wilkes
Dec 16, 2021
Kenneth D. Wilkes, 77, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, December 16, 2021, in the comfort of his own home.
He was born December 22, 1943, in Topeka the son of Kenneth Wolf and Geneva Arnold, he was adopted by Forrest R. Wilkes.
Kenneth attended Topeka schools and graduated from Wentworth Military Academy. His work history included working for the Topeka...
Rachel Gutierrez Petti
Dec 15, 2021
Rachel Gutierrez Petti, 46, of Willowick, OH formerly of Topeka, KS passed away December 15, 2021.
She was born February 14, 1975, in Topeka the daughter of Jesus “Jesse” and Victoriana “Vicky” (Munoz) Gutierrez.
Rachel was baptized at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she was a lifelong member. She attended Berryton Elementary School, was a 1993 graduate of...
Donald "Don" L. Sterbenz
Dec 14, 2021
Donald "Don" L. Sterbenz, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, with his children by his side at McCrite Plaza in Topeka.
Don was born the son of Louis George and Evelyn Mary (Thill) Sterbenz on September 2, 1934, in Olpe, KS.
He was a graduate from Hayden Catholic High School and served in the...
Maria Cruz Adame de Solis
Dec 11, 2021
Maria Cruz Adame de Solis, 75, of Topeka, passed away at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico on September 20, 1946 the daughter of Manuel Adame and Julia Garcia Juarez.
Maria married Gabriel Solis in Mexico and he survives her. She is also survived by her children, Alberto Solis and wife Viviana Garibay, Sabino Andrade, Juana Henriquez,...
Pauline Gutierrez
Dec 9, 2021
Pauline Gutierrez lived a life fully expressed. How many people really
do? Anyone who knew her well knew her loyalties and passions –
family, faith, liberal politics and Tom Selleck every Friday night.
After surviving many health battles, including a debilitating stroke,
Pauline died of pneumonia on Dec. 9, 2021, with three of her four
remaining children, two of her...
Courtney Ann Sumpter
Dec 8, 2021
Courtney Ann Sumpter, 31, of Topeka, KS passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021.
She was born December 3, 1990, in Topeka the daughter of Jeff and Barb (Jennings) Sumpter.
Courtney was a 2009 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. After high school she attended Washburn University and eventually graduated cosmetology school in 2018.
Courtney is survived by her parents, Jeff...
Jana Sue Larson
Dec 4, 2021
Jana Sue Larson, 65, of Topeka, passed away on December 4, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
She was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on July 22, 1956, the daughter of Laverne and Dolores Ann (Voelker) Dinkel.
Jana was a graduate of Hayden High School with the class of 1974. She was a homemaker and taught Safety Training for...
Raymond Frank Perez
Dec 1, 2021
Raymond Frank Perez, 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away Wednesday Dec. 1, 2021, in the comfort of his own home with his family by his side.
He was born April 16, 1935, in Chicago, IL, the son of Francito and Maria De Jesus Armendarez Perez.
Raymond married Ramona Martinez on April 4, 1964, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church....
George D. Blandin, Jr.
Nov 26, 2021
George D. Blandin Jr., 82, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2021. He had been blessed with good heath until he was diagnosed with stage 4 Cancer and was asymptomatic.
George was born in Tuba City, Arizona on September 24, 1939, the son of George and Ruth Blandin Sr. He graduated with the Class of 1958 from Hayden...
Joseph "Phat Joe" Edward McGonnell, Jr.
Nov 26, 2021
Joseph "Phat Joe" Edward McGonnell, Jr., age 44, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, November 26, 2021.
Joe was born the son of Joseph Edward McGonnell, Sr., and Darlene “Dolly” Agnes Habig on April 14, 1977.
On September 7, 2002, Joe married Brianna Newman at Ward Meade Park in Topeka, KS.
You could find Joe...
Michael Nejat Armay
Nov 24, 2021
Michael Nejat Armay, 71, of Topeka, passed away at his home on November 24, 2021 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Anakara, Turkey on January 15, 1950 the son of Kemal Mehmet and Bedia Armay.
Michael was a Business Manager for Mack Trucks from 1977 to 1985, and worked in the same capacity for Payless Shoe Source from...
Daniel Charles Kraus
Nov 23, 2021
Daniel Charles Kraus, 58, of Paxico, KS died Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at his home.
He was born July 16, 1963, in Topeka the son of Lawrence and Roberta (Michaelis) Kraus.
Daniel graduated from Kansas State University earning a bachelor’s degree in Technology Management. He was a Journeyman Wireman for IBEW Local #226 Topeka from 1984 to 1992. He then...
Mary Ann Tralle
Nov 19, 2021
Mary Ann Tralle, 73, of Topeka, KS, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at Plaza West Health Care.
She was born November 25, 1947, in Berlin, Germany the daughter of Gilbert and Ingrid (Werdermann) Roduner.
Mary worked as an accountant for over 30 years in the Department of Administration for the State of Kansas. She was a voting pole volunteer and...
Gerald Emmett Smith, Sr.
Nov 19, 2021
Gerald Emmett Smith, Sr., 82, of Auburn, KS, died Friday, November 19, 2021, at his home. He was born June 15, 1939, in Topeka, KS the son of Earl and Bessie (White) Smith. Twelve days after his 17th birthday he joined the U.S. Air Force where he served during the Korean War. Gerald enjoyed woodworking and selling the many crafts...
Jan Elizabeth Forst
Nov 16, 2021
Jan Elizabeth Forst, 56, of Topeka, KS died November 16, 2021, at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born September 20, 1965, in Topeka the daughter of George and Lou Ann (Latta) Forst.
Jan was a 1984 graduate of Highland Park High School and retired from Topeka Parks and Recreation.
She is survived by her father, George Forst, Jr., four siblings, Ken...
Avis "Darlene" Searan
Nov 16, 2021
Avis “Darlene” Searan, age 75, formerly of California, passed away at Restwell Home Plus in Oskaloosa, KS, on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.
She was born the daughter of Leo Abraham and Avis Amelia (Gabbert) Searan in Claremore, OK, on June 25, 1946.
Darlene loved watching baseball, especially, the Cincinnati Reds, gardening, and watching movies. She had a special love for...
Carol Marie Wilson
Nov 16, 2021
Carol Marie Wilson, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Presbyterian Manor in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Russell Orr McKinley and Ruth Lucille Wright (Gray) McKinley on December 24, 1932, in Red Oak, IA.
On November 21, 1948, Carol married Grover C. Wilson in Liberty, Missouri. Together, they shared...
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