Patricia Ann Cook
Jan 10, 2026
Patricia Ann Cook, 77, of Topeka, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on January 10, 2026.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 16, 2026, 12:00 pm at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, Kansas 66604.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, 1:00 pm at the Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel, Topeka, Kansas.
Graveside Service will take...
Cynthia S Markula
Jan 8, 2026
Cynthia S. Markula, 85, of Topeka, passed away on January 8, 2026 at Plaza West Regional Health Center.
She was born on June 28, 1940 to Phillip and Eleanor (Schriver) Gibson at Topeka, KS.
Cynthia worked as a homemaker and cared for her parents. She was incredibly kind and loving. She had a joyous spirit and a beautiful laugh. Cynthia was dedicated...
Doris Jean Williams
Jan 8, 2026
Doris Jean Williams, 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, just a few weeks shy of her 96th birthday.
Doris was born January 28, 1930, in Manhattan, Kansas to George Edward Wood and Dora Delpha Watkins Wood. Her earliest years were spent growing up on a farm outside of Manhattan, and as a teenager moved into town. Doris graduated...
Iris (Toledo) Guerrero
Jan 7, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Iris Guerrero, who departed this life on January 7, 2026, at the age of 93.
Born on April 15, 1932, in Topeka, Kansas, Iris was the beloved daughter of Vicente Toledo and Eulalia (Lemuz) Toledo. She attended both public and parochial schools in Topeka before pursuing her passion at Cosmetology School. She went...
William "Billy" Rogers
Jan 3, 2026
William "Billy" Rogers, passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 77 after a long, courageous battle to cancer. He was born on March 24, 1948.
A proud graduate of Topeka High School, he went on to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army after high school. During the Vietnam War, he held the important role...
Mark Vincent Richard
Jan 3, 2026
Mark Vincent Richard, 59, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on Saturday, January 3rd 2026 at his home.
He was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of Gustin and Judith Richard (Wright).
Private family services will take place at a later date.
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Liborio Cruz Gutierrez
Jan 2, 2026
Liborio Cruz-Gutierrez, 60, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026.
He was born July 5, 1965, in Apulco Zacatecas, Mexico, the son of Liborio Cruz Padilla and Micaela Gutierrez Ramirez.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Cruz-Jaureguia; two daughters, Dalia and Violeta Cruz-Jaureguia; four brothers and four sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Hilarion...
Marie N Culver
Jan 1, 2026
Marie Culver (Angie Marie Newton Culver), aged 102, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Topeka, KS. She was born in Midland, TX, February 11, 1923 to Horace and Lula Newton along with her identical twin sister Annie Marian Newton.
Marie graduated from Midland High School in 1941 where she was a cheerleader, played softball and developed secretarial skills. She...
Gina Lockhart
Dec 30, 2025
Gina Lockhart, age 61, peacefully passed away on December 30, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on August 7, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, she was the daughter of Richard and Virginia (Pence) Lockhart. Gina had a spirit that radiated warmth and friendship; to know Gina was to have a friend for life. Her ability to...
Dee Ann Bowman
Dec 30, 2025
Dee Ann Bowman passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2025 in Topeka, KS. Born April 8, 1951 to Allen & Dorothy (Black) Bowman in Topeka, KS.
Dee was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Topeka, KS., helping to serve communion and was active in many church activities. She was confirmed in the Lutheran faith in 1968 in Nebraska.
Dee attended school...
Evelyn Fay Ediger
Dec 29, 2025
Evelyn Fay (Janzen) Ediger, 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, December 29, 2025.
Evelyn was born on June 28, 1934, in Reedley, California, to Cornelius and Martha Janzen. She was the older sister of Vera Adell Heidebrecht.
She was baptized at the age of 11 at the Mennonite Brethren Church in Dinuba, California. Evelyn attended Immanuel...
Carol Maurine Shaffer
Dec 28, 2025
Carol Maurine Shaffer, age 90, died on Sunday, December 28th 2025 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born on March 21st, 1935 in Corning, Kansas to George and Alvina Aeschliman Shaffer. Carol attended rural schools in Nemaha and Brown County and graduated from Fairview High School in 1953.
She attended the University of Kansas, graduating with a Bachelor of Music Education degree...
Kenneth Ray Turner
Dec 27, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Turner, 73 passed on to his eternal home on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
He was born in 1952 in Ponca City, Oklahoma to Joe and Jean (Lytle) Turner.
He graduated from high school in 1970 and then served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam era. He then worked as a nurse until retirement in 2009.
He is survived by...
Shannon Leigh McGuire
Dec 27, 2025
Shannon Leigh McGuire, a woman of unwavering love for her family and friends, was born on August 21, 1973, in Osborne, Kansas. She passed away on December 27, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.
Shannon grew up on the family farm, an experience that instilled in her a deep appreciation for the great outdoors and shaped her lively spirit. She was educated...
Nancy Jo Vaughn
Dec 27, 2025
Nancy Jo Vaughn, 88 passed away on December 27, 2025 at Evergreen Assisted Living and Memory Care in Frisco, Texas.
She was born December 29, 1936 in Topeka, Kansas and graduated from Topeka High School in 1954. She was an avid golfer and would sometimes play 36 or 45 holes in one day. Her true passion, however was working. When she...
Thomas Redfield McCue
Dec 25, 2025
Thomas Redfield McCue, age 97, passed away on December 25, 2025 at Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, Lawrence, KS
He was born on January 4, 1928, in Topeka, KS, to Howard and Blanche (Larson) McCue. Tom was the oldest of four children. He attended Topeka Public Schools, graduating from Topeka High School in 1946. Tom was a very good tennis player and...
Gerald Wayne Ohlsen
Dec 25, 2025
Gerald Wayne Ohlsen, 78, of Topeka, died December 25, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital.
Cremation is planned.
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Viola Caldwell
Dec 24, 2025
Viola Ruth Caldwell, 94, of Lawrence, Kansas passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Midland Hospice.
Viola was born on July 27, 1931 in Boise City Oklahoma, the daughter of Glenn and Ethel (Brown) Ottinger. She was one of seven children. In her younger years, she excelled in sports.
On November 22, 1948, Viola Ruth Ottinger and William “Bill” Merrell Caldwell...
James Darwin Wolfe
Dec 23, 2025
James Wolfe, 62, of Topeka, passed away on 23 December 2025 at Midland Care Hospice.
He was born on 22 August 1963 to Calvin and Gail (Miller) Wolfe at Topeka, Kansas. He graduated from Topeka High School and Kaw Area Vo-Tech. A licensed master electrician and a machinist, he worked for several local manufacturing plants and the City of Topeka Parks...
Cynthia Sue Couch
Dec 22, 2025
(The photo used in the obituary is a self portrait created by Cynthia)
Cynthia Sue Couch, age 68, passed away on December 22nd, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of intellect, creativity, and deep devotion to family and friends.
Born on February 18, 1957, in Leavenworth, Kansas, Cynthia lived a life marked by curiosity, determination, and artistic expression. She was a gifted student...
