Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home | Topeka, KS | Cremations and Funerals

We specialize in helping families create beautiful funerals and memorials for their loved ones. Over 98% of the families we serve would recommend us to family and friends in their time of need. If your need is urgent, or you are planning ahead, we are here to help.

Memorial Park Cemetery has opened a new Cremation Garden, offering memorialization options to Topeka families in a beautiful, natural setting. Learn more.

Our funeral home is the perfect spot to gather with friends and family for a reception before or after services. Relaxing with family and friends, catching up and receiving comfort is crucial after the busy days of planning and making arrangements. Catering options are available. Learn more.

We plan for weddings, buying a new home, having a baby and retirement, but what about planning for the inevitable? Advance cremation and funeral planning makes a lot of sense and can save your loved ones tremendous stress during a time of grief. Learn more.

We specialize in helping families create beautiful funerals and memorials for their loved ones. Over 98% of the families we serve would recommend us to family and friends in their time of need. If your need is urgent, or you are planning ahead, we are here to help.

Memorial Park Cemetery has opened a new Cremation Garden, offering memorialization options to Topeka families in a beautiful, natural setting. Learn more.

Our funeral home is the perfect spot to gather with friends and family for a reception before or after services. Relaxing with family and friends, catching up and receiving comfort is crucial after the busy days of planning and making arrangements. Catering options are available. Learn more.

We plan for weddings, buying a new home, having a baby and retirement, but what about planning for the inevitable? Advance cremation and funeral planning makes a lot of sense and can save your loved ones tremendous stress during a time of grief. Learn more.

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Obituaries

Robert T. McElroy, MD

Robert T.
McElroy, MD

Shirley Holt

Richard Donner

Jacqueline Cowins

Jacqueline
Cowins

James "Jim" Pearson

James "Jim"
Pearson

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I am blessed by all the care and attention given to help me through a difficult and sad time in my life. I was very ...

~ Nancy B. - 11/30/2022

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~ Jan P. - 11/22/2022

Our Funeral Home

1321 SW 10th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66604

785-354-8558

Memorial Park Cemetery

3616 SW Sixth Ave
Topeka, KS 66606

(785) 234-6605

Mount Hope Cemetery

4700 SW 17th Street
Topeka, KS 66604

(785) 272-1122

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