Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Howard T. Albright
Nov 21, 2023
Howard T. Albright, age 79, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Midland Hospice House.
He was born the son of Ralph H. and Anna Rosemond (Zeller) Albright on November 9, 1944, in Topeka, KS.
On June 5, 1964, Howard married his beloved wife, Joyce “Joy: Miller in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared 59 years of...
Maria Guadalupe Martinez-Sanchez
Nov 19, 2023
Maria Guadalupe Martinez-Sanchez, 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home.
A visitation with the family will be from 12:00pm until 6:00pm, Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.
A viewing will be from 11:00am-12:00pm Friday, December 8, 2023 at Angel Restlawn Funeral Home in El Paso, Texas.
Interment will take place at Restlawn Memorial...
Edward Joseph Burdiek
Nov 19, 2023
Edward Joseph Burdiek, 63, of Topeka, passed into the presence of our Savior on Sunday morning, November 19, 2023, at home with his family by his side. Ed fought valiantly against all the evil forms in which cancer presented itself. His love for family and zest for life was evident in everything he did or said. Ed’s smile and sparkling...
Virginia M. Padilla-Lara
Nov 16, 2023
Virginia M. Padilla-Lara, age 80, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023.
She was born the daughter of Jose Joaquin and Paula (Luna) Padilla on November 30, 1942, in Topeka, KS. Virginia graduated from Hayden High School and retired in 2003, after 30 plus years with the Department of Health and Environment for the State of...
Juan Marcos Sanchez
Nov 13, 2023
Juan Marcos Sanchez, 19, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2023, at his home.
He was born February 14, 2004, in Topeka, the son of Refugio Sagarnaga and Dalia Sanchez. He attended Robinson Middle School and Topeka High School.
Juan worked for Wal-Mart as a stockperson.
He was an artist and aspiring rapper, he enjoyed music and...
Bill J. Adkins
Nov 12, 2023
Bill J. Adkins, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
He was born the son of Homer J. and Daisy (Johns) Adkins on May 29, 1938, at Fort Riley, KS.
After graduating from high school, Bill started his 55-year career as an Offset Pressman in Topeka. It was a career he enjoyed and...
Guadalupe Caballero
Nov 9, 2023
Guadalupe “Terry” Caballero, age 95, passed away at Aldersgate Village on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
She was born the daughter of Felipe and Lorenza (Salinas) Muñoz on November 27, 1927, in Topeka, KS.
Terry married Thomas F. Caballero on July 3, 1957, in Topeka. Together, they shared 63 years of marriage until Tom’s passing on January 1, 2021.
She...
Jimmy Richard Mims, Jr.
Nov 7, 2023
Jimmy Richard Mims, Jr., beloved husband, dad and grandpa, passed away on November 7, 2023, at the age of 67.
He was born the son of Jimmy Mims, Sr., and Shirley Carrol on January 11, 1956, in Millington, TN.
Jimmy met, fell in love, and married Barbara C. Kuone on May 7, 2002, in Weldon IA. Together, they shared...
Porfidio Raymond Delgado
Nov 3, 2023
Porfidio “Raymond” Delgado, 80, of Topeka, passed away on November 3, 2023, in his apartment at Lexington Park Assisted Living.
He was born November 2, 1943, in Topeka to Homer Porfidio Delgado and Aurora (Pimentel) Delgado. Raymond attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic school. He graduated from Hayden High School in 1962, where he was involved in various activities including...
A'lethia X'zenia Diana Wolfsong
Nov 3, 2023
A’lethia X’zenia Diana Wolfsong, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home.
She was born February 17, 1954, in Santa Monica, California, to Walther Grothe and Ethel (Constable) Grothe.
Alethia graduated from Orange Glen High School and then earned an associate degree.
She enjoyed history, collecting antiques, and making jewelry.
She married Walter Ben Koester...
Donald Lee Crow
Oct 30, 2023
Donald Lee Crow, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at The Healthcare Resort of Topeka.
He was born the son of Chester L. and Julia Opal (Care) Crow on November 12, 1939, in Shattuck, OK.
On June 4, 1974, Donald married Frances S. “Sharon” Heim in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Together, they shared 47...
June F. Schiffelbein
Oct 29, 2023
June F. (Meyer) Schiffelbein, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at her home in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of William and Ceora Laverne (Ferrell) Meyer on January 22, 1941, in Topeka, KS.
On September 15, 1962, June married John Schiffelbein at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. They shared...
Melvin L. Riggs
Oct 26, 2023
Melvin L. Riggs died October 26, 2023, in Topeka, Kansas. He was born in Oswego, Kansas August 17, 1942, to Owen Clifford Riggs and Agnes Elizabeth Souder Riggs who preceded him in death.
Elizabeth A. Ybarra
Oct 26, 2023
Elizabeth Ann Ybarra, age 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Plaza West Care Center in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Joe G. and Carolyn (Garcia) Ybarra on February 13, 1950. Elizabeth graduated from Hayden High School in 1968.
On January 17, 1970, she married Richard Daniel Delgado, Sr., in Topeka....
James "Jim" M. Rudolph, Sr.
Oct 14, 2023
James Michael "Jim" Rudolph Sr., 66, of Topeka, died at his home due to a medical emergency on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.
Jim was born Aug. 17, 1957, in Topeka, the son of Edward and Anne Nelson Rudolph. He was a lifelong Topekan. He graduated in 1975 from Hayden High School and attended Washburn University.
Jim was a construction project...
Mark Alan Ward II
Oct 8, 2023
Mark Alan Ward II, 41, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Stormont Vail Health.
He was born June 7, 1982, in Topeka to Mark Alan Ward and Kathleen Anne (Shortall) Ward.
Mark graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 2000 and received a baseball scholarship to Garden City Community College and then Emporia University.
He was...
Olga L. Esquivel
Sep 29, 2023
Olga L. Esquivel, age 77, Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on September 29, 2023.
She was born the daughter of the late Raymond G. and Alejandra “Alexandria” G. (Gomez) Alcala on July 13, 1946, in Topeka, KS. Olga was a Hayden graduate with the class of 1964. Most of her working career was with Santa...
Aarey Jean Jackson
Sep 28, 2023
Aarey Jean Jackson, age 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Excel Nursing and Rehab in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Emerson and Evelyn (Peer) Stamps on October 28, 1947, in Detroit, MI.
Aarey was raised in the Baptist church and recently became a member and attended Highland Park UMC. She loved...
Francis E. Velharticky
Sep 25, 2023
Francis E. “Gene” Velharticky, age 85, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023, in Topeka.
He was born the son of Lumir E. and Eva R. (Rohrer) Velharticky on June 13, 1938, in Culver, KS.
After high school, Gene attended Fort Hays State College which is now known as Fort Hays State University in Hays,...
Carlita Faye Pederson
Sep 19, 2023
Carlita Pederson left this earthly life on September 19 in a calm and peaceful way, surrounded by family. For her 57 years, she was almost never calm and peaceful. Vibrant, energetic, and spirited, Carlita bolted through a life filled with family, students, colleagues, and music.
Carlita was born the fourth child to Homer and Juanita Pederson of Everest, Kansas. She...
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