Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Dolores A. Bacon
Jul 19, 2024
Dolores Ann (Melchior) Bacon, passed away on Friday evening, July 19, 2024, in Topeka, KS.
She was born on February 4, 1941, in Topeka, the daughter of Jacob John Melchior, Sr. and Laura Catherine (Weigel) Melchior. Dolores graduated from Hayden High School in 1959.
She retired from Southwestern Bell in 1991, after 31 years of service. Dolores was a long-time member of...
Juan "John" G. Jaramillo
Jul 18, 2024
Juan “John” G. Jaramillo, age 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday evening, July 18, 2024, in Topeka, KS.
John was born the son of Pedro M. and Santo (Gonzalez) Jaramillo on April 9, 1931, in Topeka, KS. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. He enlisted in the United States Army...
Gregory Alan Swanson
Jul 16, 2024
Gregory Alan Swanson, 62, of Topeka passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday July 16, 2024.
He was born February 20, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas to Dean L. Swanson and Wanda (Jones) Swanson. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School and received a certification from Kaw Area Vocational Technical School in Radio-TV.
He was employed for many years at 7-up and Pepsi...
Mayra Martinez Villegas
Jul 15, 2024
Mayra Martínez Villegas, de 28 años, de Topeka, falleció el 15 de julio de 2024 en Midland Hospice House.
Había nacido el 29 de enero de 1996 en Ecuandureo, Michoacán de Ocampo, México; hija de Alfredo Martínez Aboyte y Mariza Villegas Ramírez. Mayra era ama de casa y le gustaba pasar tiempo con sus hijos y su familia, además de cocinar.
Se...
Cesar Cardenas Olivas
Jul 13, 2024
Cesar Cardenas Olivas, de 23 años, falleció el sábado 13 de julio de 2024.
Se celebrará una misa de cristiana sepultura el viernes 30 de agosto de 2024, a las 2:00 p.m. en la Iglesia Católica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 201 NE Chandler St., Topeka, KS 66603.
Sus amigos y familia se reunirán para visitación el sábado 31 de agosto de 2024,...
James "Jim" A. Krische
Jul 6, 2024
James “Jim” A. Krische, age 91, of Winnebago, IL, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Ascension Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, IL.
He was born the son of Frank A. and Pauline M. (Melchior) Krische on June 24, 1933. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School and Hayden High School. Jim was drafted into the United States Army and served...
David Ison
Jul 4, 2024
David Lee Ison, 81, of Berryton, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS.
He was born November 24, 1942, in Pleasanton, KS, the son of Morris Ison and Carol Nadine (Hall) Ison. David graduated from Mound City High School in 1960 and earned a bachelor's degree from Pittsburgh State University in 1964.
David married...
James Michael "Mike" Rowe
Jul 3, 2024
James Michael “Mike” Rowe, 67, of Junction City, KS, passed away on July 3, 2024, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
Mike was born on November 26, 1956, on a military base in Morocco, Africa, to Bert C. Rowe and Patricia (Seaton) Rowe. He attended schools in Virginia Beach, VA, and later attended college at Central Texas College in Killeen, TX.
He...
Jacinda Lovelace
Jul 3, 2024
Jacinda Lovelace, 52, of Berryton, passed away on July 3, 2024, at Rolling Hills Health & Rehab, in Topeka.
She was born January 6, 1972, to Willie Lovelace and Marilyn E. Cartmill.
No services are planned at this time and cremation has taken place.
Robert "Bob" R. Lierz
Jul 2, 2024
Robert “Bob” R. Lierz, age 82, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the early morning on Tuesday, July 2, 2024.
He was born the son of Lawrence Wenzel and Melinda Bernadine (Hasenkamp) Lierz on April 18, 1942, in Wetmore, KS. Bob attended grade school at St. James Parochial School and graduated from Wetmore High School in 1960. Bob then served his...
Travis James Stillie
Jun 28, 2024
Travis James Stillie, 36, of Kansas City, passed away on June 28, 2024, at Research Medical Center.
He was born October 30, 1987, in Topeka, the son of Robert Joseph Stillie and Charlene Ann Stadler.
Travis grew up in Topeka, attending Highland Park High School. He later moved to Kansas City, Missouri.
He enjoyed spending time with his children, listening to music, playing...
Ma. Del Socorro Antunez
Jun 20, 2024
María del Socorro Antúnez, de 68 años, falleció el jueves 20 de junio de 2024. Nació el 9 de agosto de 1955, en Juan E. García, Durango, México.
María disfrutaba bailar, estar al aire libre y pasar tiempo con su familia. Era una mujer fuerte e independiente que desempeñaba los roles tanto de madre como de padre. Siempre estaba feliz y...
Tristan James Weichert
Jun 18, 2024
Tristan James Weichert was born on a beautiful September 20th day in 1998 to his parents Zac and Lyn. There was such a celebration at his birth, as all the grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins welcomed him into the world. Tristan died on June 18th, 2024, leaving behind a host of people who love him.
There are so many words to...
Bartolome Arreola-Villa
Jun 7, 2024
Bartolomé Arreola-Villa, 59 años, falleció el viernes 7 de junio de 2024 en Topeka.
Hijo de Wenselado Arreola Guerreras y María Valentina Villa Moreno el 24 de agosto de 1964, en Nazas, Durango, México. Su esposa Sanjuanita Martinez Silva le sobrevive.
Él era una persona muy trabajadora que amaba a su familia profundamente. Bartolomé era un musico muy talentoso, disfrutaba tocar el...
Leonard A. Appelhanz
Jun 6, 2024
Leonard A. Appelhanz, 94, of Topeka, passed away peacefully, on June 6, 2024.
He was born on May 20, 1930, to Jacob and Barbara (Hefner) Appelhanz in Topeka, KS. He was the eighth of nine children.
Leonard grew up during the Great Depression and like many others, worked as a child doing odd jobs to help support the family. He fondly remembered...
Irma Iris Arredondo
Jun 6, 2024
Irma Iris Arredondo, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away in the early hours of Thursday, June 6, 2024.
She was born the daughter of Martin and Gertrude (Hernandez) Perez on March 12, 1940, in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. She met, fell in love, and married Vincent Arredondo, Jr., on December 18, 1959, in Mexico. Together, they shared 41 years of marriage...
Lisa Eastwood
Jun 5, 2024
Lisa Eastwood, age 59, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on June 5, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Edward and Cora (Davis) Bailey on January 6, 1965.
Lisa married Jeff Eastwood and to this union, they had one daughter. Although the marriage ended, both Lisa and Jeff stayed as committed friends.
She loved the gentleness of nature, and you...
Jason Daniel Sparks
May 31, 2024
Jason Daniel Sparks, age 49, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Ray Harville and Nancy Reitz on August 14, 1974, in Perry, FL. On June 2, 2001, Jason married Sonya Garcia in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared two days shy of 23 years of marriage.
Jason was a...
Nancy Margaret Craig
May 31, 2024
Nancy Margaret Craig, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024, at the Kelly House of Meriden after spending the day surrounded by loved ones.
She was born April 18, 1937, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Alan Craig and Frances (Claypool) Craig. Her family moved to Houston, Texas at a young age. She graduated from San Jacinto High School in...
Roxanna Marie Perez
May 29, 2024
Roxanna Marie Perez, 20, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2024.
She was born December 7, 2003, in Topeka.
Roxanna attended schools in Topeka, graduating from Highland Park High School in 2022.
She has worked at TJ Maxx for the past year and a half.
Roxanna loved the Lord and teaching children’s ministry, spending time with family, shopping, and watching medical tv...
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