Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
James "Jim" N. Burkett
Jan 9, 2021
James “Jim” N. Burkett, age 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus. Jim was born the son of James C. and Anna Laura (James) Burkett on October 4, 1952 in Topeka, KS. He was a 1971 graduate from Rossville High School. He served in the United States...
Kathryn "Kathy" Yvette (Ortiz) Paredes
Jan 9, 2021
Kathryn Yvette (Ortiz) Paredes, age 56, passed away on January 9, 2021, due to complications from COVID.
Kathy was born on February 20, 1964 to Arthur and Teresa Ortiz in Aurora, Colorado. Her early childhood was spent in New Mexico before moving to Topeka. Kathy always loved to claim her birthplace of Aurora as her real home.
Kathy worked at...
Mary V. Yannone
Jan 7, 2021
Mary V. Yannone, 99, 6 days from turning 100, passed away on January 7, 2021 at McCrite Plaza Nursing Home.
She was born in Topeka, on January 13, 1921 the daughter of William and Maude (Eaton) Simmons.
Mary worked as an Administrative Assistant for Santa Fe Railway Company and retired from the State of Kansas in the Department of Revenue.
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Charles "Charlie" H. Martin
Jan 7, 2021
Charles H. Martin (Charlie), beloved husband and father, age 55, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of the late Charles A. Martin, Jr. and Carol Virginia (Creitz) Martin on February 5, 1965 in Topeka, KS.
On March 17, 2001, Charles married the love of his life, Christine...
Albert H. Debacker Jr.
Jan 6, 2021
Albert H. Debacker Jr. 74, of Topeka, died January 6, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 29, 1946 the son of Albert H. and Elizabeth L. “Betty” (Sommers) Debacker Sr. He attended St. Joseph and Assumption grade schools and was a 1964 graduate of Hayden High School. He attended the seminary for a short...
Aurora Marie Exon
Jan 5, 2021
Aurora Marie Exon, 2 ½ years old, passed away on January 5, 2021 at her home.
She was born on May 21, 2018 the daughter of James Exon and Seonaid J. Nichols. Aurora loved cuddling with her daddy, and playing with her brother and friends. She loved to dance and had a smile that would light up a room and...
Rose Mary McGrew
Jan 5, 2021
Rose Mary McGrew, 85, of Topeka, KS died January 5, 2021 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born January 28, 1935 in Topeka the daughter of Anthony and Antonina (Gerhardt) Kamer.
Rose was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was a 1953 graduate of Hayden High School and enjoyed cooking.
Rose...
William "Bill" Francis Buxton
Jan 4, 2021
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Funeral services will be recorded and uploaded to Bill's memorial webpage.
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William “Bill” Francis Buxton, passed away on the 4th of January, 2021 at the...
Octaviano Vargas
Jan 3, 2021
Octaviano “Tavy” Vargas, 83, of Topeka, passed away on January 3, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 1, 1937 the son of Miguel and Luisa (Valdivia) Vargas.
He worked as a Dental Technician for the Heumann Dental Labs and retired in 2002. Tavy loved all types of music especially Latin and Jazz. He was...
LaVern Frederick "Red" Ahrens
Jan 2, 2021
LaVern Frederick “Red” Ahrens, 96, of Topeka, passed away on January 2, 2021 at Aldersgate Village Care Facility.
He was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 24, 1924 the son of Byron Lavern and Thelma (Cawsley) Ahrens.
Red served his country in the United State Marine Corps during World War II.
He retired from Adams Business Forms where he worked...
Lorena (McNabb) Clara Fellers Carlat
Jan 2, 2021
Lorena (McNabb) Fellers Carlat, 98, passed way January 2, 2021 in Auburn, KS, Lorena was born on April 6, 1922, South of Melvern, KS the daughter of Lester and Clara (Patterson) McNabb.
Through her high school years, she would sing and perform at a radio station in Ottawa, KS. Lorena graduated from Melvern High School in 1941. She married...
Thomas Caballero
Jan 1, 2021
Thomas F. Caballero, 88, of Topeka, KS died Friday, January 1, 2021 at his home.
He was born September 25, 1932 in New York, NY.
Thomas served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Mail Handler retiring from the US Postal Service Supply Center.
Thomas was a member of the Community Church and in his spare...
Edward Robert Schraeder, Sr.
Jan 1, 2021
Edward Robert Schraeder Sr. 90, of Topeka, passed away on January 1, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in St. Marys, Kansas on November 25, 1930 the son of Fred C. and Regina M. (Allen) Schraeder.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he retired after 21 years as a Master Sergeant.
Edward enjoyed boating, camping...
Jesus Noel Villarreal-Soto
Dec 31, 2020
Jesus Noel Villarreal-Soto, 25, of Topeka, KS died December 31, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born August 25, 1995 in Dallas, TX the son of Francisco Villarreal-Ortiz and Evangelina “Eva” Soto-Sanchez.
From a young age Noel enjoyed collecting rocks, all sorts and sizes. He also enjoyed playing baseball and soccer.
Noel is survived by his parents, Francisco and Eva,...
Carolina Segura Hernandez
Dec 29, 2020
Carolina Segura Hernandez, 81, of Topeka, passed away on December 29, 2020 at the University of Kansas, St. Francis Campus.
She was born on June 25, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Juan and Antonia (Torrez) Segura.
Carolina was a homemaker. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Her interests included reading, music and going...
Walter J. Michaelis
Dec 29, 2020
Walter J. Michaelis, 100, of Topeka, passed away at his home on December 29, 2020.
He was born in Paxico, Kansas on September 9, 1920 the son of John H. and Rosa (Glotzbach) Michaelis Jr.
He served in the U.S. Army/Air Force as a Staff Sergeant with the 3rd Bomber Commander Headquarters. He was the training commander for pilots heading...
Donald P. Hanrahan
Dec 28, 2020
Donald P. Hanrahan, 85, of Topeka, passed away on December 28, 2020 at his home.
He was born in Delia, Kansas on January 10, 1935 the son of Thomas and Anna (Kelly) Hanrahan. Donald came from a large Irish Catholic Family with a strong religious upbringing.
Donald worked for Southwestern Bell for 22 years and took early retirement. He was...
Mildred Florence Collard
Dec 21, 2020
Mildred Florence (Dechand) Collard, 94, of Topeka, died December 21, 2020 at the Kelly House in Meriden.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 12, 1926 the daughter of John C. and Barbara Rose (Artzer) Dechand.
Millie was a layout person for Josten’s Yearbook Company prior to her retirement.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Past...
Carolyn Kaberline
Dec 17, 2020
Carolyn Kaberline, 72, of Topeka, died December 17, 2020 at the Promise House of Overland Park.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 17, 1948 the daughter of Leonard and Betty Jane (Hladky) Kaberline.
Carolyn attended grade school at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School, graduated from Hayden High School, received her Bachelors Degree from Kansas State University...
Rosemary Holmes
Dec 15, 2020
Rosemary Holmes, 56, of Topeka, passed away on December 15, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 2, 1964 the daughter of Moses and Mary Lee (Riley) Holmes.
Rosemary was a homemaker. She loved music, fashion, art, cooking and going out to eat. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was loved...
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