Obituaries

At This is Topeka, we deeply value the sanctity of life and the importance of honoring each individual’s unique story. We believe that every person deserves to be remembered with grace and dignity, which is why we will never charge families to share their loved one’s obituary on our site. Our commitment to compassion extends to partnering with local funeral homes across Topeka, creating a central place for the community to come together, celebrate lives well-lived, and stay informed. With our heartfelt approach and dedication, we aim to be the most trusted resource for obituaries in Topeka, fostering connection, remembrance, and healing for families and friends.

Keith Raymond Lewis

Keith Raymond Lewis, 63, of Topeka, Kanas passed away on January 29, 2025, just shy of his 64th birthday after a yearlong battle with Crohn’s disease and ultimately a 3-year battle with cancer. Keith was born on February 2, 1961. He was preceded in...

Anita Louise (Nichols) Swisher

Anita Louise (Nichols) Swisher peacefully passed away with family at her bedside on January 28, 2025. She was 71 years old. She will be remembered for her caring heart, radiant smile and infectious laugh. Anita led a full and active life and was ready...

Mary Joyce Astry

Mary Joyce Astry, known to us all as Joyce, was a beacon of divine light in our community, who on the 28th day of January in the year of our Lord 2025, at the age of 83, returned to her heavenly Father after...

Geraldine Ruth Holdren

Geraldine Ruth Holdren, affectionately known as Jeri, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2025, in her home in Topeka, Kansas. Born December 24, 1950, in Concordia, Kansas, Jeri's life journey was marked by her loving and thoughtful nature, her courageous spirit, and her...

Robert Bugg

Robert Bugg, affectionately known as "Sunny" by his siblings and family, and then Mr. Bugg if you really wanted his attention. Born on June 3, 1941, in Topeka, Kansas, to Walter and Mattie Bugg, he was one of 13 children and grew up...

Richard “Rich” Guy Douglass

Richard Guy Douglass, 80 Richard “Rich” Douglass, salesman extraordinaire, left his earthly body January 25, 2025. Rich was born May 3, 1944, to Charles and Adeline Douglass. He was the youngest of the family and a favorite of his Grandma Ada. After graduating from Scranton High...

Rachel Scott

Rachel was born to Dr. William and Sara Hummel on June 18, 1953. The youngest of five, she has been proceeded in death by her parents, her brother Steve Hummel, and sister Kay Hummel-Nesbitt. So many friends and loved ones are gone. Some...

Beverly Ann French

Beverly Ann French passed away January 24, 2025, at Newman Regional Health, Emporia, surrounded by family. She was 83. She was born December 18, 1941 to James Joseph and Betty Louise (Mecham) Bomhoff in Wichita, KS. She spent her formative years in and around...

Anthony “Michael” Charay

Anthony “Michael” Charay, 64, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at his home. He was born July 8, 1960, in Topeka, to Antonio Silva Charay and Augustina “Helen” (Gomez) Charay. Michael graduated from Topeka High School in 1978, and went...

Kerry Lee Miller

Kerry Lee Miller, 71, of Topeka, Kansas passed away on January 21, 2025, in the comfort of his own home. Kerry was born January 12, 1954, to Irene (Fields) and James Miller (deceased). He leaves behind two brothers, Ronald (spouse Debbie) Miller of Lawrence...