Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Kathryn J. Habiger
Aug 22, 2024
Kathryn “Kathy” J. Habiger, age 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Stoneybrook Rehab in Manhattan, KS.
She was born the daughter of Anthony Edward and Elizabeth Joan (Williams) Habiger on August 11, 1956, in Ottawa, KS. She was baptized and raised in the Baptist faith. After graduating from Highland Park High School in 1974,...
Bryce Chadwick Parrish
Aug 21, 2024
Bryce Chadwick Parrish, 34, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his home in Lakeland, Florida.
He was born December 25, 1989, in Topeka, Kansas, to Les Parrish and Tracy L. (Friedl) Serrano. Bryce attended Topeka Lutheran; Shawnee Heights Elementary, Jeff West Middle School; and graduated from Topeka High School in 2009.
Bryce was a standout...
Opal Elizabeth Foster
Aug 20, 2024
Opal Elizabeth Foster, 94, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at her home.
She was born August 10, 1930, in Drexel, Missouri, the daughter of Raymond Gentry and Esther Lennia (Strom) Gentry. She graduated from Drexel High School and went on to earn a degree in cosmetology from the House of Heavilin Beauty College, in Kansas...
Consuelo "Connie" Mendoza
Aug 20, 2024
Consuelo “Connie” Mendoza, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Jesus and Maria (Servin) Ramirez on April 20, 1941, in Lawrence, KS. She met, then married Maximo “Max” Mendoza, Sr., on December 2, 1961, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in...
Raul A. Cabello
Aug 19, 2024
Raul A. Cabello, 67, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born May 20, 1957, in Michoacán, Mexico, to Marcos Cabello and Catalina Avina. Raul grew up in Mexico and moved to the United States in 1985.
Raul enjoyed playing soccer as a young man, taking walks, dancing, working on cars, and doing yard...
James "Jim" E. Gossett
Aug 18, 2024
James “Jim” Edward Gossett, age 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at KU-St. Francis Campus.
He was born the son of Arthur “Jack” and Thelma (Byrom) Gossett in rural Hall County, Texas. After high school, Jim served his country with pride during the Korean War in the United States Navy and the United States Army.
Upon returning...
Frederick "Fred" Daniel Martinez
Aug 17, 2024
Frederick "Fred" Daniel Martinez, age 84, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at KU-St. Francis Campus.
Frederick “Fred” Daniel Martinez, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away surrounded by family on August 17, 2024, at KU-St. Francis Campus. He was born the son of Sabino and Cecilia (Serillo) Martinez on January 22, 1940, in Manhattan, KS.
After graduating Manhattan High School,...
Freida M. Schriner
Aug 17, 2024
Freida Marie (Kiefer) Schriner, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Midland Care Hospice House after a short battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1934, in St. Joseph, MO to Marjorie and Leslie Kiefer. Freida graduated from the Convent High School in St. Joseph, MO, in 1952, then St. Joseph School of Nursing....
Merrick "Mike" Vane Goodman
Aug 15, 2024
Merrick "Mike" Vane Goodman, 76, born on December 1, 1947, in Kissimmee, Florida, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2024 at the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans' Administration Medical Center in Topeka, Kansas. He was a dedicated father, brother, husband, and a proud veteran whose life was marked by service, community involvement, music, and a love for learning.
After graduating from high school in...
David Roy Shivers
Aug 11, 2024
David Roy Shivers was born on August 26, 1945, in Perryton, TX to Dorothy and Roy Shivers, and passed away on August 11, 2024, after a long and fulfilling life.
David is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sharon Shivers, his children Michele Holley (Chuck Ratterree), Matthew Shivers, Melissa Martin (Joe Martin) and Mark Ryan Shivers-Delgado (Chris Delgado). One of...
Carolyn Lois Johnson
Aug 11, 2024
Carolyn Lois Johnson, age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Legend at Capitol Ridge.
She was born the daughter of Glenn and Berniece (Anderson) Messenger on January 29, 1938, in McPherson, KS. Carolyn grew up in Roxbury and was a 1956 graduate from Roxbury High School. She then attended Kansas State Teachers College (Emporia State...
Tanna Marie Breece
Aug 10, 2024
Tanna Marie Breece, 77, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, in Topeka.
She was born September 1, 1946, in Topeka, Kansas. She was the daughter of George W. Breece and Alberta Marie (Hurd) Breece.
Tanna attended Hanau Jr. School while her father was stationed in Hanau, Germany. She graduated from...
John Edward Ayers, Jr.
Aug 5, 2024
On August 5,2024, God walked up to John and said, “I have something that I need fixed, would you come and take a look and fix it?” John replied, “Sure thing, what have you got?”
John was often found by his wife and children, wearing his favorite red t-shirt and blue jeans, tinkering with things. He had a knack for fixing...
Ethan Felix Posada
Aug 2, 2024
Ethan Felix Posada, infant son of Marcos Posada and Maria DeJesus Hernandes Salazar, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2024, at The University of Kansas Hospital-St. Francis Campus.
No funeral services are planned, and cremation has taken place.
Matthew Andrew Tetuan
Aug 2, 2024
Matthew Andrew Tetuan, 35, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born October 28, 1988, in Topeka, the son of Michael Tetuan Jr. and Leona Marie (Sawyer) Crain.
Matthew attended school in Topeka, graduating from Shawnee Heights High School in 2008. He went on to attend Allen County Community College and Pinnacle Career...
Jeannine Ramona Smith
Aug 2, 2024
Jeannine Ramona Smith, 95, of Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, at Lexington Park in Topeka, with family by her side.
Jeannine was born Jan. 13, 1929, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of George Newton and Delta Pearl (Darner) Isaac.
She graduated from Marysville High School in 1948.
After graduating, she worked as an operator at the telephone company. Later she...
Aunalee Parmley
Jul 31, 2024
Aunalee (Deal) Parmley, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born January 17, 1939, in Christiansburg, Ohio, to Paul Woodrow Deal and Thelma (Arbogast) Deal, later moving to Arkansas City, Kansas. Aunalee was a proud homemaker and also worked in Topeka as a real estate agent for many years with Coldwell Banker.
Aunalee...
Orion Kai McGreevy
Jul 30, 2024
Orion Kai McGreevy entered this world on July 24, 2024, in Topeka, KS. He gained his angel wings on July 30, 2024, after six days on earth.
He was born to the proud parents of Luke and Hannah (Vialpando) McGreevy.
Orion Kai was the sweetest surprise. He loved to be held and swaddled. Although we had such a short time together, he...
Thomas "Tom" Barranco Martinez
Jul 27, 2024
Thomas “Tom” Barranco Martinez, age 78, longtime resident of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Arizona.
He was born the son of Jose and Concepcion (Barranco) Martinez on March 7, 1946, in Topeka, KS. Tom graduated from Topeka High School. After High School, Tom enlisted in the United States Navy. He was honorably discharged after serving during...
Maria G. Chavez
Jul 23, 2024
Maria G. Chavez, 101, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Excel Nursing and Rehab in Topeka.
She was born December 15, 1922, in Topeka, to Refugio Garcia and Maria Secundina (Juarez) Garcia.
Maria was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and was involved with the Altar Society and the Legion of Mary. She was a...
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