Barbara Jean Giardina
Jun 29, 2026
Barbara Guerrero Giardina, 79, of Topeka, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026.
She was born January 3, 1947, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Florenzio and Melvina (Mattawashe) Guerrero. She graduated from Topeka High School.
Barbara was a member of the Prairie Band Pottawatomie Nation.
Barbara married Salvatore Giardina on February 27, 1969, in Topeka, Kansas. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include...
Robert Lee Breinig Jr.
Jun 28, 2026
Robert L. Breinig Jr., 51, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2026.
Robert was born in Hill City, Kansas, on April 18, 1975, to Diane “Stebbens” Schuck and Robert "Bob" Breinig. He attended Hill City High School, where he excelled in wrestling and finished as the State Runner-Up during his senior year, an accomplishment he remained proud of...
Terry Michael Schmitz
Jun 27, 2026
Terry Michael Schmitz, 63, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026.
He was born October 30, 1962, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of LaVerne and Dianne (Vondemkamp) Schmitz. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1980. He retired from the United States Navy with 16 years of service. Terry was employed by the Federal Government until his retirement in 2022.
Mr....
Mary Anne Corcoran
Jun 27, 2026
Mary Anne Corcoran, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, peacefully passed away on June 27, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas. Born on August 4, 1941, in Manhattan, New York, Mary’s life was defined by warmth, creativity, and unwavering devotion to her family.
For 62 years, Mary proudly called New York her home. Her life’s journey led her to new places and...
Terrance Allan "Terry" Poe
Jun 26, 2026
Terrance Allan “Terry” Poe, 71, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026 at a Topeka hospital. He was born December 16, 1954 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, the son of Kenneth Hopkinson and Eleanore Mastrangelo and adopted father, Lenley Poe.
Terry attended Highland Park High School in Topeka and Carl Albert High School in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He served...
Rex Patty, II
Jun 26, 2026
Rex Patty II, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. He was born November 28, 1952 in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Clifton and Marlene (Golobay) Patty.
Rex graduated from El Dorado High School in 1970. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Rex obtained his Paramedic Certificate from KU Medical Center and...
Roy Mark Rice
Jun 22, 2026
Mark Rice, our friend and brother, was a kind, gentle and generous soul. Always ready to help his friends, never groaning about it. In fact, you’d usually be met with a smile and real concern for how you were doing. That sweet disposition was wrapped in a bit of rebellion as well; just enough to give him a bit of...
Dorothy Reeder
Jun 21, 2026
Dorothy Marie (Zellers) Reeder, 88, of Burlingame, Kansas, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
She was born February 8, 1938, in Purdy, Missouri, the daughter of William Henry and Mattie E. “Dessie” (Terry) Zellers. She was a graduate of Purdy High School.
Dorothy married Paul Henry Reeder on July 1, 1959, in Miami, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on August...
Robert Mather
Jun 20, 2026
Robert B. Mather, 73, of Topeka passed away on June 20, 2026. He was born April 11, 1953, at Leadville, Colorado the son of Robert M. and Avis M. (Smith) Mather.
He graduated from Campus High School in 1971. He later graduated from the University of Kansas and received his bachelor’s degree in math and computer science in 1975. Robert was...
Lenora Annette Scroggins
Jun 19, 2026
Lenora Annette Scroggins, lovingly known as Annette, passed away on June 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born on July 28, 1950, in Checotah, Oklahoma, to Clarence and Mildred, Annette lived a life defined by compassion, laughter, and an unwavering love for others.
A longtime resident of Topeka, Kansas, Annette dedicated 36 years of service to the...
Sally Lee Wright
Jun 17, 2026
Sally Lee Wright, 88, earned her angel wings on June 17, 2026.
Sally was born on March 20, 1938, in El Dorado, Kansas, to Grayden R. and Vivian L. (Willis) Waldorf. She spent her early years in El Dorado and moved to the Topeka area in 1970, where she built a successful career and a life centered on family.
On June 1,...
Victoria "Vickie" Richmond
Jun 16, 2026
Victoria “Vickie” Sue Richmond (Waetzig), was born August 25, 1964 in Topeka, KS to Margaret “Peggy” (Young) Waetzig Chittenden and James “Burr” Robert Waetzig Jr. of Carbondale. She graduated from Topeka High School.
Vickie is survived by her spouse, Jimmy A. Belshe of Topeka; children, Christopher Michael Richmond and his wife Charla Marie Thomas, and Nicole Victoria Richmond and her husband...
David Lee Gibbs
Jun 16, 2026
David Lee Gibbs, age 61, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on June 16, 2026.
David was born on November 4, 1964, in Topeka, Kansas, to Zelda (Manis) and Dale Gibbs.
David served in the United States Army and later retired from Goodyear after 25 years. He was a loving father, proud grandfather, hard worker, and a funny person. He enjoyed riding his...
Patricia K. Spencer
Jun 16, 2026
Patricia Kay Spencer, 84, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
A full obituary will be available later.
Honoring her request, cremation is planned. No services are planned.
Dove Cremations and Funerals, Southwest Chapel in Topeka is assisting the family.
To share a memory of Patricia or leave a special message for her family, visit the guestbook below.
John Hamilton Marye
Jun 15, 2026
John Hamilton Marye, born on July 24, 1936, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2026, in Topeka, Kansas.
John lived a life devoted to education and sports. He began his teaching career in Great Bend in 1964 and completed it in Valley Falls in 2000. Alongside teaching, John served as a Junior High coach and Athletic Director...
Arthur E. "Art" Palmer
Jun 14, 2026
Arthur E. “Art” Palmer, 87, passed away in Topeka on June 14, 2026. A lifelong resident of Kansas, he was born in Emporia, Kansas, on November 18, 1938, to Robert O. Palmer and Mary (Whitney) Palmer. Art was raised on a cattle ranch in Chase County, Kansas and graduated from elementary and high school in Strong City, Kansas. He received...
Gregory L. "Greg" Christenberry
Jun 13, 2026
Gregory L. "Greg" Christenberry, 69, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. He was born August 18, 1956 in Topeka, the son of Mel and Shirley (Green) Christenberry.
Greg graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. He resided in Topeka and Wichita. Greg was employed as an RN for several different care facilities. He enjoyed playing pool and visiting the...
LaVeta Louise Mages
Jun 12, 2026
LaVeta Stowell Mages, 81, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her sleep and into heaven on Friday, June 12, 2026.
She was born November 13, 1944, in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Virgina Ellen Johnson and Floyd Eldon Stowell. She graduated Seneca High School, worked as hairdresser from 1963-1975, owned a plant store from 1976-78 & served in a law...
Jewell Kathleen Carlson
Jun 10, 2026
Jewell Kathleen Carlson was born October 30, 1936, in Dodge City, Kansas, to Julius Drinnen and Rutha May Rodarmel Sherrick. She departed this life on June 10, 2026, at the age of 89.
On February 14, 1957, Jewell was united in marriage to the love of her life, Nelson Carlson. Together they built a beautiful life and welcomed three children: Berni,...
Christine H. Jackson
Jun 10, 2026
Christine H. Jackson, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. She was born February 23, 1933, in Como, Mississippi, the daughter of William and Everlena (Callicutt) Hardin.
Christine owned and operated Jackson Upholstering Company for over 30 years before retiring. She was a member of the Central Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses.
Christine married Wesley L. Jackson on May 11,...
