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.

Sharon J. Scheck

Sharon J. Scheck, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Midland Hospice House. She was born the daughter of Eugene Eli and Anita L. (Ziprick) Desormiers on July 13, 1941, in...

Charles Laird

Charles F Laird, retired Kansas legislator, died on January 20, 2025, at the age of 83. He was born in Topeka Kansas on June 4, 1941, one of five sons born to Don and Isabel (Hoffman) Laird. Charles graduated from Hayden high school...

Darlene Leola Kordes Obituary

Darlene Leola Kordes of Topeka KS passed away peacefully January 19, 2025, at the age of 93. Darlene was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and a graduate of Kansas State University. She was loved by many and will be missed by many. (Acts 24:15) "And I...

Lyle Louis Dreher

Lyle L. Dreher, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Topeka. The family will hold a Remembrance Service for Lyle at a later date. To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit Lyle’s memorial webpage at www.brennanmathenafh.com.

John Edward O’Flaherty

John Edward O'Flaherty, age 64, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. John was born on August 24, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Lawrence J. O'Flaherty, Sr. and Dolores M. (Eakes) O'Flaherty. He attended...

David Ray “Dave” Stolzenberger

David Ray “Dave” Stolzenberger, 75, died at his home in Morrill, Kansas, on January 16th, 2025, while surrounded by his family. Dave was born on August 8th, 1949, at Holton Hospital. Dave was the son of John F. “Jack” and Betty (Ralston) Stolzenberger...

Ellis Ray Dupree

Ellis "Ray" Dupree, age 90, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 16, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Burial of cremains with United States Air Force funeral honors will be held at...

Richard Malott

Richard Malott, age 72, unexpectedly passed away at his home in Topeka, Kansas on January 16, 2025. Born in Topeka in 1952 to Ralph Alden and Elizabeth (Popelas) Malott, Richard graduated from Hayden Catholic High School before attending a local vocational-technical school. Upon completing...

Tricia Renee Failer

Tricia Renee Failer, 53, Topeka died January 15th 2025. She was born April 12th 1971, in Topeka Kansas daughter of Dale Failer and Lori Oliver (VanSickle). Tricia got her GED and studied phlebotomy at WTI. She had many hobbies including wood burning and writing poetry....

John Daniel McConnell

John Daniel “Dan” McConnell, 81, of Tecumseh, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at The University of Kansas Hospital St. Francis Campus. He was born April 2, 1943, at home on the family farm in St. Joseph, Missouri, to John Reed McConnell and Dorothy...