Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
David Benton Cowing
May 3, 2021
David Benton Cowing, 68, of Topeka, KS died Monday, May 3, 2021 at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis.
He was born on July 29, 1952 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Leroy and Gladys (Goodman) Cowing.
David’s interest included fishing and hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. David bravely served for the Unites States...
Graciela Berumen-Alvarez
May 1, 2021
Graciela Berumen-Álvarez, 62, de Topeka, falleció el 1 de mayo del 2021 en su hogar rodeada de su amada familia.
Graciela Berumen-Alvarez, 62, of Topeka, passed away on May 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Ella nació en Monte Escobedo, Zacatecas, Mexico, el 17 de diciembre de 1958. Hija de Reyes Álvarez Muñoz y Soledad De...
Bradley "Brad" Raymond Kresin
Apr 30, 2021
Bradley “Brad” Raymond Kresin, age 57 of Silver Lake and Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home.
Brad was born the son of Freddie Ray and Lola M. (Haag) Kresin on November 17, 1963 in Topeka, KS. He was a 1982 graduate from Topeka West High School.
He was currently employed at Capitol City Mortuary Services....
Bruce Alan Pfeiffer
Apr 28, 2021
Bruce Alan Pfeiffer, 67, of Topeka, Kansas, died April 28, 2021 from complications from chronic lymphatic leukemia. He was born June 23, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Walter H. and Helen (Schiefelbein) Pfeiffer. Bruce graduated from Hayden High School in 1971, and went on to attend Washburn University.
In 1982, he met the love of his life, Kimberly...
Placido Vargas, Jr.
Apr 26, 2021
Placido Vargas, Jr., 70, of Topeka, KS died Monday, April 26, 2021 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born December 28, 1950 in Aibonito, Puerto Rico the son of Placido Vargas, Sr and Josefa (Ortiz) Vargas.
Placido was retired as an Administrative Assistant from the State of Kansas Department of Revenue. He was a member of Our Lady...
Hester H. Workman
Apr 24, 2021
Hester H. Workman, age 46, of Topeka, KS and formerly of Sterling, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
She was born the daughter of Larry E. and Aliecia (Snyder) Workman on August 8, 1974.
Hester was currently employed as a Legal Support Staff Supervisor for the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts. She enjoyed waterparks, watching crime and...
Ralph "Whitey" C. Appelhanz, Jr.
Apr 19, 2021
Ralph “Whitey” C. Appelhanz, Jr., 81, of Topeka, passed away on April 19, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 6, 1939, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Puhl) Appelhanz, Sr. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and Hayden High School.
Whitey served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Colonial.
Whitey worked for the...
Genevieve W. Ennis
Apr 13, 2021
Genevieve W. Ennis, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center.
She was born the daughter of Prosper and Marth (Glotzbach) Wanstrath on June 3, 1928.
Genevieve was a 1946 graduate from Topeka High School. On February 25, 1949, she married James O. Ennis. James passed away on January...
Mary Hokr
Apr 12, 2021
Mary Hokr, 96, of Arizona, formerly of Topeka, passed away on April 12, 2021 in Arizona.
She was born in St. Peter, Kansas on March 12, 1925 the daughter of Wendeline and Salome (Knoll) Schreiner.
Mary was a 1943 graduate of Capitol Catholic High School. She was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Parish, a member of the Daughters...
Mary T. Kaiser
Apr 8, 2021
Mary T. Kaiser, 67, of Topeka, passed away on April 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Fowler, Michigan on September 30, 1953 the daughter of Louis and Agatha (Feldpausch) Epkey.
Mary graduated with honors from Michigan State University and later worked on her Master’s. She was a Teacher in Michigan, at St. Marys...
Mary "Cecilia" Rodriguez
Apr 5, 2021
Mary “Cecilia” Rodriguez, age 58, of Topeka, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 5, 2021.
Cecilia was born in Missouri and was raised by her parents, Clarence Robert and Mary Edith (Gibbons) Lininger in Topeka, Ks.
She was a proud employee of the state of Minnesota for 20 years. Her greatest passion was helping those people who most...
Timothy Lee Pfeifer
Apr 3, 2021
Timothy Lee Pfeifer, formerly of Topeka, Kansas.
On Saturday April 3, 2021, God called Tim home following an extended illness at the age of 72 at the Kansas City Hospice House. Tim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Bobbie (nee Byrd), son Daren (Mindy), and his grandchildren Olivia and Ian. As well as three brothers Eugene...
Dorothy Jean Huerter-Holloman
Apr 3, 2021
Dorothy Jean Huerter-Holloman, age 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Midland Hospice House.
Dorothy was born the daughter of Emmett “Pat” and Fleta Fay (Roberts) Bullock on September 25, 1927 in Vermillion, KS.
She graduated as Valedictorian from Vermillion High School in 1945. On August 18, 1947, Dorothy married Leonard G. Huerter at...
Lydia Borjon
Apr 1, 2021
Lydia Borjon, 91, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Lexington Park Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born February 20, 1930 in Topeka the daughter of Raphael and Petra (Loya) Pimentel.Lydia enjoyed dancing, cooking and attending Kansas State Wildcat football games with her husband, José. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and...
Antonio "Tony" Galvan
Apr 1, 2021
Antonio "Tony" Galvan, age 67, of Topeka, KS, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, April 1, 2021.
Tony was born the son of Basilio H. and Maria (Tabares) Galvan on April 28, 1953 in Topeka, KS.
He entered in the United States Army and served his country with pride. He was honorably discharged...
Thomas Edward Henry
Mar 29, 2021
Thomas Edward “Tom” Henry, 72, of Topeka, passed away on March 29th, 2021 at his home in Thornton Place in Topeka, Kansas.
He was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on July 9, 1948 the son of James T. and Paula A. (Specht) Henry. He and his family moved to Seneca at a young age and grew up there attending Sts. Peter...
Emilia Ortiz Florez
Mar 23, 2021
Emilia O. Florez, 87, of Topeka, KS died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the House at Midland Care Hospice.
She was born October 11, 1933 in Topeka the daughter of Jose and Graciana (Llamas) Ortiz
Emilia was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
She married Francisco “Jimmy” Florez, Jr on June 18, 1956 at Our Lady of...
Rebecca Ann Blancas Ramos
Mar 22, 2021
Rebecca Ann Blancas Ramos, 56, of Topeka, passed away on March 22, 2021 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 5, 1964 the daughter of Rogers and Mary (Luna) Blancas.
She was a 1982 graduate of Highland Park High School where she was a cheerleader.
Rebecca worked as an Administrative Assistant for Blue Cross and...
Orlyn D. Peterson
Mar 16, 2021
Orlyn D. Peterson, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 16, 2021.
Orlyn was born the son of George and Myrtle (Lalim) Peterson on June 20, 1933 in Holland Township, Minnesota. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
On April 29, 1961, Orlyn married Mary Deters in...
Gary S. Lister
Mar 9, 2021
Gary S. Lister, 69, of Topeka, KS died Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
He was born August 31, 1951 in Bluff City, VA the son of Scottie and Clara (Akers) Lister.
Gary served 6 years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam Conflict, and left as an E4 Ship Serviceman, Petty...
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