Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
John Daniel McConnell
Jan 15, 2025
John Daniel “Dan” McConnell, 81, of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus.
He was born April 2, 1943, at home on the family farm in St. Joseph, Missouri, to John Reed McConnell and Dorothy Ellen (Waterman) McConnell. Dan graduated from Topeka High School in 1961 and went on to be a...
Virgil "Glenn" Proctor
Jan 14, 2025
Virgil “Glenn” Proctor, 80, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, after extended battles with cancer and dementia.
Glenn was born on October 16, 1944, in Holton, Kansas, to Virgil Guy Proctor and Merle Elizabeth (Conner) Proctor and grew up in Soldier, Kansas.
After graduating from Soldier High School, Glenn went on to earn his...
Amelia "Molly" Cervantez
Jan 13, 2025
Amelia “Molly” Cervantez, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, in Topeka.
Molly was born the oldest of seven children to Ramiro R. Valdivia, Sr., and Jenny Juna (Valdivia), on December 2, 1932, in Topeka.
She attended school at Grant Elementary and Curtis Junior High and night school at Highland Park High School. She then obtained a degree in...
Gary Wayne Grimes
Jan 10, 2025
Gary W. Grimes, 74, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on January 10, 2025.
Gary was born on January 29, 1950, to Gerald and Ellen Grimes in Hays, Kansas. Due to his father's construction work, Gary spent much of his childhood moving around Kansas, finally settling in Manhattan, KS, as he entered junior high. After graduating from Manhattan High School, Gary...
Ezekiel "Kelo" G. Arce
Jan 9, 2025
Ezekiel “Kelo” G. Arce, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
He was born October 4, 1933, in Nixon, TX, to Juan and Felicita Arce. He married the love of his life-our mother, Josephine (Cabrera) Arce. She preceded him in death.
He served in the United States Army. He is survived by his three sons, Anthony (Becky), Rene (Rose),...
Martha "Marty" Ann Bloomquist
Jan 6, 2025
A special spirit left us the night of the Topeka Blizzard. Martha Ann Bloomquist (Marty) died of a failing heart on January 6, 2025.
Anyone who met her learned quickly she met the world through a unique lens, part fun, part deep insight, always original. It was one of her many special gifts. As a result, every one of her friends...
Everett Noriega, Jr.
Jan 3, 2025
Everett Noriega Jr., 73, Topeka, Kansas, with family at his side, passed quietly into the arms of the Lord on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Everett was born December 6, 1951, in Topeka, the son of Ebaristo and Lucille Juarez Noriega.
Everett is survived by his wife, Beth Noriega and two youngest children, Anna Noriega and Noah Noriega. Survivors also include his daughter,...
Norman Theodore Kaufman
Dec 29, 2024
Norman Theodore Kaufman, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born November 6, 1940, south of Dorrance, Kansas, to Fred Kaufman and Rose Cook Kaufman. Norman graduated from Dorrance High School in 1958 and went on to attend Hutchinson County Community College and Ft. Hays State University.
Norman married Joan Marie Thielen in...
Edward "Ed" Charles Rardin
Dec 28, 2024
Edward “Ed” Charles Rardin, age 71, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
He was born the son of the late William W. and Mary E. (Welch) Rardin on June 17, 1953, in Topeka, KS. Ed graduated from Topeka West High School.
Ed started working for Blue Cross & Blue Shield in their Information Technology Department on October 17,...
Patrick F. Perez
Dec 28, 2024
Patrick F. Perez, age 61, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Richard M. and Victoria M. (Rodriguez) Perez on October 24, 1963.
On October 12, 1991, Patrick married his sweetheart, Debra K. Weaver at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Topeka. Together, they shared 33 years of...
William "Bill" F. Knoebber
Dec 28, 2024
William “Bill” F. Knoebber, age 97, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
He was born the son of Frank and Marie (Uhlrich) on February 21, 1927, in Wamego, KS. During a pivotal time in America, Bill felt the calling to join the United States Navy during World War II and served with pride during the war.
On...
Diego Guerrero
Dec 28, 2024
Diego Guerrero, 63, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born on October 10, 1961, in Topeka, he was the son of Gabino Guerrero and Socorro Lopez Guerrero. Diego’s journey was marked by a deep commitment to faith, family, and community.
Diego attended Topeka High School and went on to earn an...
Teresa Sue Tinoco
Dec 27, 2024
Teresa Schroeder Tinoco, 70, of Topeka, passed away on December 27, 2024, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.
She was born on April 29, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, to Ben E. Schroeder and Cecelia Elizabeth Boss Schroeder.
Teresa attended Assumption Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School in 1972.
She married Robert Tinoco, in October of 1975, and as a couple, they...
San Juana "Janie" Lira
Dec 25, 2024
For the safety and well-being of everyone, and with some streets still uncleared, the services for San Juana “Janie” Lira will now be held at the funeral home. Thank you for your understanding and support during this time.
San Juana “Janie” Lira, 66, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at Rolling Hills Retirement Community.
She was born December 31,...
Martin Luis Arredondo
Dec 23, 2024
Martin Luis Arredondo, age 62, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 23, 2024, in Topeka, KS.
Martin was born the son of Vincent Arredondo, Jr., and Irma Iris (Perez) Arredondo on May 5, 1962, in Topeka, KS. He attended both Hayden Catholic High School and Topeka High School before embarking on a career as an Application Developer for...
Elizabeth Jane Nelson
Dec 21, 2024
Elizabeth “Jane” Nelson, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Lexington Park Health & Rehab in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Fredrick W. and Lenora L. (Von Fange) Schneider on August 31, 1934, on the farm northeast of Hunter, KS. Jane graduated from Hunter High School.
On July 18, 1954, Jane married her sweetheart,...
Marlene E. Sinnott
Dec 20, 2024
Marlene E. Sinnott, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024.
A longtime resident of Topeka, Kansas, Marlene was born in Seneca to Andrew Haverkamp and Melita Melcher Haverkamp. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Scholastica College where she met her husband, Stan Sinnott, who preceded her in death. Together, they lovingly raised their five children: Joan Noller...
Bonnie Sue Tesch
Dec 15, 2024
Bonnie Sue Tesch, 77, formerly from Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at her home in Topeka.
She was born December 27, 1946, in Marked Tree, Arkansas, to Raymond Williams and Sally Elizabeth Short Williams.
Bonnie enjoyed going to the casino, cooking and baking and always wanted to give you something to eat, camping, working, playing cards with her...
Linda Kay McNeece
Dec 11, 2024
Linda Kay McNeece, 76, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born August 2, 1948, in Topeka, to Lee Sommer and Bonnie Jean Buress Sommer. Linda graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 1966.
Linda worked as a keypunch operator for BNSF Railway. She retired in September of...
Chad Leslie Bailey
Dec 11, 2024
Chad Leslie Bailey, 54, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at his home.
He was born September 7, 1970, in Topeka, the son of Willis Reed Bailey and Lorna Lee McClelland Bailey.
Chad graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1989 and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Washburn University.
He worked for over 30 years at BNSF...
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