Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Christian Gregory Jolliff
Jul 7, 2018
Christian Gregory Jolliff, 5 days old, passed away July 7, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born July 2, 2018 to Annastashia Auten and Shawn Jolliff. Funeral service will be Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. Family will receive friends one-hour prior, starting at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family wishes...
Valerie Sue Grady
Jul 6, 2018
Valerie Sue Grady, 54, of Meriden, KS died Friday, July 6, 2018 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born July 14, 1963 in Peoria, IL the daughter of Gary Conard and Ophelia “Cookie” Conard-Crick.
Valerie is survived by her husband, William Grady, three children, Bryan Grady, Craig Grady, Brandi (Jason) Robinson, two sisters, Sherrie...
Allan-Michael Marion Lannan
Jul 5, 2018
Allan-Michael Marion Lannan, 21, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, July 5, 2018 in Salina, KS.
He was born August 14, 1996 in Topeka the son of Kyle and Debra (Carver) Lannan. After his parents divorced, his mother remarried Gene Reeves which played a large part in Allan-Michael’s life.
Allan-Michael graduated with honors from Topeka High School where he was active...
Dylan Nicholas Morrow
Jul 1, 2018
Dylan Nicholas Morrow, son of Eric Morrow and Misty Lester passed away on July 1, 2018.
He is survived by his parents, Eric and Misty, a brother, Aiden Morrow, grandparents, Anthony Morrow, Marcia Struble, and Michael Lester Sr., and great grandparents, Richard and Tillie Morrow, and Joann Michael, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Memorial Service will be held...
John M. Burgardt
Jun 29, 2018
John M. Burgardt, (age 86) of Topeka, passed away June 29, 2018. He was born in 1931 in Topeka, Kansas, to Richard and Mary (McGinnis) Wolfe. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Albert Burgardt. After his graduation from Hayden High School of Topeka in 1949, he served in the US Air Force as an operating room technician. John earned...
Michael Ray Clark
Jun 19, 2018
Michael Ray Clark, 48, of Topeka, KS died June 19, 2018.
He was born May 13, 1970 in Topeka the son of Calvin Ray and Marjorie (Arpin) Clark.
Mike attended Most Pure Heart Grade School, Hayden High School and graduated from Washburn Rural High School. He was a US Navy Veteran serving on the USS Fearless, USS Klakring, USS Exultant...
Raymond J. Hunninghake
Jun 19, 2018
Raymond J. Hunninghake, 61, of Topeka, passed away June 19, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 29, 1956 the son of Leo and Juanita (Hefner) Hunninghake Jr.
Raymond was an avid K-State Chiefs fan.
He was a very proud dad and PaPa who enjoyed spending time with his children. He will be most remembered...
Marvin Dean Havenstein
Jun 18, 2018
Marvin Dean “Sugar Bear” Havenstein, 81, of Topeka, died June 18, 2018.
He was born January 29, 1937 in Alma, Kansas the son of Carl and Martha (Ringel) Havenstein. Marvin was a graduate of Wamego High School.
He was a Machinist in the Mechanical Department of Santa Fe Railroad for over 35 years prior to his retirement. Marvin was...
Sgt. Henry Segura
Jun 12, 2018
Sgt. Henry Segura USMC Ret. Passed away June 12, 2018 at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City. Henry was born in Topeka, Kansas, on August 6, 1936, son of Juan and Antonia Segura. He married Theresa Shufeldt on August 2, 1969, where together they had two sons. They later divorced. Henry married Wilma Viles Dominguez on January 18 in Lawrence,...
Eusebia E. Barranco
Jun 4, 2018
Eusebia “Peggy” E. Barranco, 85, of Topeka, died June 4, 2018 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family. Peggy was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 5, 1933 the daughter of Ysaias Demetrio Escobar and Maria Magdelena Barron Escobar.
Peggy married Salvador Barranco in Topeka, Kansas on February 9, 1957. Together they had three children. She worked...
Frances Gwendolyn Ryan
Jun 2, 2018
Frances “Gwen” Ryan, 96, of Topeka, passed to her eternal life on June 2nd, 2018 at Plaza West Care Center, surrounded by her family.
She was born Frances Gwendolyn Dennis February 4th, 1922 to Conrad Liston and Agnes Mary (Bunger) Dennis on their farm in Bucklin, Kansas. She and her twin brother, Conrad Wynn Dennis were born prematurely during a...
Marvin J. Speier
May 30, 2018
Marvin John Speier passed away on May 30, 2018 at the McCrite Plaza. He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 11, 1928. He is the son of John and Monica (Dechant) Speier. He was married to Barbara Diehl Speier May 30, 1952. She preceded him in death January 18, 1993. He was married to Mary Darleen Urbaczka Shaver on...
LeRoy Butler Jr.
May 27, 2018
LeRoy Butler Jr., 67, of Topeka, passed away at his home May 27, 2018. LeRoy was born on December 3, 1950, son of Leroy Butler Sr. and Lucille Washington Butler. LeRoy served in the Army, Air National Guard for 20 years, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Air Compliance Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal,...
Mary Alonzo
May 25, 2018
Mary Alonzo, 92, of Topeka, KS, died Friday, May 25, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
She was born in Topeka on April 22, 1926 the daughter of Jose and Felicitas (Yanez) Rodriguez.
Mary retired in 1986 from Highland Park, USD 501, where she worked in the cafeteria.
She was a member of...
Vivian Pearl Skidmore
May 25, 2018
Vivian Pearl Skidmore, 91, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Aldersgate Village. Vivian was born on December 14, 1926 in Liberal, Kansas, daughter of Earl Martin and Pearl Swenson. She married William Dale Skidmore on July 19, 1947 at Assumption Church in Topeka, where together they had two daughters. Vivian and William were the co owners of...
Donald Tews
May 23, 2018
Donald William Tews, 78, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away May 23, 2018 at Legacy on 10th. Graveside service, with honors will be June 22, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville.
Carol Jean Brady
May 20, 2018
Carol Jean (Hirsch) Brady, 72, of Topeka, died May 20, 2018 at St. Francis emergency room.
She was born in Sabetha, Kansas on October 31, 1945 the daughter of Alvin and Veda (Cavett) Hirsch.
Carol worked for Harmon’s Manufacturing in Wichita.
She was a former member of Powhattan United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star in Powhattan, and had...
Janice Jewel Abbott
May 18, 2018
Janice Jewel Abbott, 88, of Topeka, died May 18, 2018 at Winter Meadows in Carbondale, Kansas.She was born in Parsons, Kansas on October 28, 1929 the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kinsch.Janice worked as a Meat Wrapper for the Union.She married Kenneth Edwin Abbott in Kansas City, Missouri on January 19, 1948, he preceded her in death on October 18,...
Therese Mae Wichman
May 14, 2018
Therese Mae Wichman, 73, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 14 2018.
She was born in Kansas City, KS on July 25, 1944 the daughter of Morris and Rose (Brucken) Rogge.
Therese was a homemaker. She was very active in all facets of life but she especially enjoyed spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren.
She...
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