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Opal Elizabeth Foster, 94, of St. Marys, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at her home. A rosary will be prayed at 11:00am, Monday, August 26, at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery Mausoleum, with interment immediately following. To view the obituary, share a fond memory of Opal, or leave condolences for the family, please visit www.brennanmathenafh.com. Arrangements entrusted to Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.

Frederick "Fred" Daniel Martinez, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away surrounded by family on August 17, 2024, at KU-St. Francis Campus. The family will receive visitors from 5 to 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, August 29, 2024, with a rosary at 5:30 P.M. at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., on Friday, August 30, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5973 SW 25th St., Topeka, KS 66614. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, August 30, at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lawrence, KS. Memorial contributions: Christ the King Catholic Church. For a complete obituary, visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Frederick "Fred" Daniel Martinez, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away surrounded by family on August 17, 2024, at KU-St. Francis Campus. He was born the son of Sabino and Cecilia (Serillo) Martinez on January 22, 1940, in Manhattan, KS. After graduating Manhattan High School, Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army. When he returned from the service, he attended Wichita State University and Kansas State University. While at K-State, Fred started his career in the restaurant business, opening The Dugout restaurant in Aggieville. He then worked for Trini's and Casa Del Sol Corporation for over 20 years, opening restaurants in Lawrence, KS; Manhattan, KS; Modesto, CA; and...

Frederick "Fred" Daniel Martinez, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away surrounded by family on August 17, 2024, at KU-St. Francis Campus. He was born the son of Sabino and Cecilia (Serillo) Martinez on January 22, 1940, in Manhattan, KS. After graduating Manhattan High School, Fred proudly served his country in the United States Army. When he returned from the service, he attended Wichita State University and Kansas State University. While at K-State, Fred started his career in the restaurant business, opening The Dugout restaurant in Aggieville. He then worked for Trini's and Casa Del Sol Corporation for over 20 years, opening restaurants in Lawrence, KS; Manhattan, KS; Modesto, CA; and...

Sandra Marie "Sandi" "P?natokwe" Shopteese, 59, of Mayetta, passed away on Monday, April 1. 2024, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka. She was employed with the Department of Children and Families as the Tribal Liaison. Sandi was very passionate about helping children. Sandra is survived by a son, her mother, and two sisters. She was preceded in death by her father and a sister. Cremation has taken place, and services will be private. To share a fond memory of Sandi or leave condolences for the family, please visit www.brennanmathenafh.com

Monsignor Vincent Krische, 84, of Lawrence, passed away on May 13, 2023. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 24, 1938, the son of Frank Anthony and Pauline Marie (Melchior) Krische. He was a graduate of Hayden High School in 1956 and graduated from St. Thomas Seminary in 1964. His ordination as a Priest was held on May 23, 1964. Msgr. Krische began his priesthood at St. Agnes Parish in Roeland Park while also teaching religion at Bishop Miege High School. From there, he was appointed an associate pastor at Queen of the Holy Rosary in Overland Park, followed by an assignment at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church in Topeka, while serving as part-time chaplain at Washburn University. After...

Msgr. Vincent E. Krische, age 84, of Lawrence, KS, passed away on May 13, 2023. Msgr. Krische will lie in state at the St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center, 1631 Crescent Rd., Lawrence, KS 66044, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, from 2:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M., and Vespers to follow at 7:30 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M., Friday, May 19, 2023, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 6001 Bob Billings Parkway, Lawrence, KS 66049. A graveside service will take place at 1:00 P.M., at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Topeka, KS. Memorial contributions: St. Lawrence Catholic Center For a complete obituary, visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Janis Marie Ingalsbe, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She will lie in state from 4:00-8:00 P.M., on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, with a rosary at 5:00 P.M., at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M., on Thursday, January 26, at Christ the King Catholic Church. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M., at Olsburg Cemetery in Olsburg, KS. Memorial contributions: Friends of Tuttle Creek State Park and/or to the church. For a complete obituary visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Boyd Vernon Fetterolf, age 76, was born on September 9, 1945, in Grand Junction, CO and passed away on June 17, 2022, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS. Boyd was preceded in death by his husband of 45 years, Paul Morse, his parents, Ed and Lucille Fetterolf, who owned Eddie Lu's and Fetterolf Men's Wear for 36 years, which was located in downtown Farmington, NM, and his nephew-in-law, Kevin Jones. Boyd worked alongside his parents and sister, Rhonda, in the family business for many years, before moving to Topeka. There he opened his own clothing store and then eventually sold this business and became risk management for the Topeka Housing Authority for many years. He received his...

She was born June 14, 1947 in Fremont, Nebraska to Ray O. and Opal Williams Bowers. She lived in Fremont until 1969 when she married Russell Jacobs, and they moved to Austin, Texas for graduate school at the University of Texas. Vickie is survived by Russell, her husband of 53 years, of Tecumseh, Kansas; her brother Bill Bowers and wife Midge of Omaha, Nebraska; and two nieces (Courtney Bowers and Anna Nuckels) and a nephew (Jordan Bowers.) Vickie spent most of her professional career teaching Special Education in both Austin and Topeka, KS, where she moved in 1975 when Russell took a teaching job at Washburn University. She was a passionate hobby breeder of Basenji dogs, and she...

Joanne Stanley was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She died on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at the age of 86 from kidney failure. She spent her final days surrounded by family. She was born to Maurice and Martha (Stramel) Treiber on January 20, 1936. After graduating from Hayden High School, Joanne married Lee R. Stanley on July 31, 1954. Together they thanked God for seven children: Doug, David, Brenda, Susie, Mark, Kellie, and Scott. Joanne loved spending time with her family more than anything else. She and Lee enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening, canning, and tending their flower gardens. Together they built eight homes throughout their 68 years of...

Sharon Lee (Haines) Hess, 85, Topeka, died March 22, 2022, in Topeka. She was born Sept. 7, 1936, in Atchison, the daughter of John Fielder and Gertrude C. (Wyatt) Haines. She graduated from Mount St. Scholastica Academy in 1954 and had worked at Blish Mize, where she met her future husband. She married Robert L. Hess on Oct. 5, 1957, at St. Benedict's Catholic Church in Atchison. He survives, of Topeka. Other survivors include a daughter, Susan Roberts, Overland Park; a son, Dan Hess and wife Susan, Topeka; and two grandchildren, two step grandsons and a step great-grandson. Services will be Tuesday in Topeka. More information at Legacy.com

Ruth Peugeot, age 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at The University of Kansas Healthy System-St. Francis Campus. Three days later, her beloved husband, Dick Peugeot joined Ruth in heaven. Dick passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the same hospital, at the age 84. A combined visitation will be from 1-2:00 P.M., on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. A combined funeral service will follow at 2:00 P.M. Private family burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Kansas City, Kansas. For and extended obituary, visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Joan Marie Krische Boos passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 6, 2022, at Olathe Health Hospice House. Joan was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 15, 1934 to Frank and Pauline (Melchior) Krische, the third of seven children. The Krische house on Buchanan Street was always full of family and friends, overflowing with love. Joan grew up actively involved in St Joseph Parish, attending elementary school there and graduating from Hayden High School. For years Joan was an organist at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Following high school, Joan worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone. In August of 1955, Joan met the love of her life, Donald G. Boos. They were married on...

Joan Marie Krische Boos passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 6, 2022, at Olathe Health Hospice House. Joan was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 15, 1934 to Frank and Pauline (Melchior) Krische, the third of seven children. The Krische house on Buchanan Street was always full of family and friends, overflowing with love. Joan grew up actively involved in St Joseph Parish, attending elementary school there and graduating from Hayden High School. For years Joan was an organist at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Following high school, Joan worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone. In August of 1955, Joan met the love of her life, Donald G. Boos. They were married on...

Saralou (Sara) Crockett, 86, of Topeka, passed away on December 29, 2021, at her home. She was born in Ottawa, Kansas on February 17, 1935, the daughter of Harold and Lavone (Easdale) Crockett. She came to Topeka in 1959 and was employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone company for 35 years. Saralou worked in a management position and had perfect attendance for over 30 years of employment. She was a member of the Southwestern Bell Telephone Pioneers Club. Family and friends were always a priority for Saralou, and she always keep in touch with everyone. Sara enjoyed her many friends especially her closest friend Theresa Jones and her family. She was an avid Jayhawk fan, enjoyed...

Mary C. Atkinson, 82, of Lawrence, passed away on October 5, 2021 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Mary will lie in state at the Connect Church in Lawrence from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. where her family will receive friends. Graveside services will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Kansas at 10:30 on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Connect Church of Lawrence or the Lawrence Humane Shelter and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. To view a complete obituary or to leave an online condolences or fond memories please visit www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Carol Pruitt, age 74, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus. She was born the daughter of Lloyd Dalton and Mattie Lee (Creasy) Barker on February 18, 1947, in Helena, Arkansas. Virginia always enjoyed spending time in the outdoors, tending to her garden and listening to rock music. Spending time with her family brought her the greatest joy. Survivors include two sons, (SMSgt) Raymond Pruitt, Jr., and his wife Anita of San Antonio, TX, William "Dale" Pruitt of Stark City, MO; two daughters, Deborah Latendresse and her husband Ken of Topeka, KS, Michelle Raynor and her husband Brian of Harrison, AR;...

Carol Sue Cutting, 74, of Atchison, formerly of Manhattan, passed away on August 30, 2021 at her home. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 7, 1946 the daughter of Eugene and Virginia (Voelker) Schell. Carol was a 1964 graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka. Carol received her Registered Nursing Degree from St. Margaret's Hospital Nursing School and she and her husband Dennis owned and operated the Manhattan Medical Supply in Manhattan, Kansas from 1978 until their retirement in 2014. She grew up in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church while in Manhattan and most recently attended St. Benedict Catholic Church in Atchison. ...

Donald G. Boos passed away July 30, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 2, 1930 to John and Catherine ("Boos") Boos. The family moved to Topeka in 1942 where Don attended Hayden High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1954. Following his Naval service, he returned to Topeka to study at Washburn University. On January 28, 1956 he married the love of his life, Joan Marie Krische, with whom he would spend the rest of his life. Don spent his career in and around the grocery and real estate businesses, primarily with the Fleming Company, in several cities, where he was Store Development Manager. He...

Donald G. Boos passed away July 30, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 2, 1930 to John and Catherine (Boos) Boos. The family moved to Topeka in 1942 where Don attended Hayden High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1954. Following his Naval service, he returned to Topeka to study at Washburn University. On January 28, 1956 he married the love of his life, Joan Marie Krische, with whom he would spend the rest of his life. Don spent his career in and around the grocery and real estate businesses, primarily with the Fleming Company, in several cities, where he was Store Development Manager. He...