Shirley Motsinger, 85, of El Dorado, formerly of Topeka, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2021 at Homestead in El Dorado. She was born in Atchison, Kansas on November 5, 1935 the daughter of John William and Winnifred Theresa (Conn) Ellyson. She married Larry Alan Motsinger in Atchison, Kansas on May 5, 1957. He predeceased her on February 19, 2014. She is survived by a son Jay Motsinger and his wife Michelle of Burlingame, Ks, a daughter Susan Holthaus and her husband Fred of El Dorado, Ks, her grandchildren, Mark (Kristi) Holthaus, Megan Holthaus, Jessica Motsinger and Nicholas Motsinger, and her great grandchildren, Andrew, Lucas, Tatum, Ellyson, Marley, Cami and Raivyn, and her...

George "Clift" Horsley, Jr., age 66, of Scranton, KS and formerly of Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Clift was born the son of George, Sr., and Margaret W. (Cavin) Horsley on June 24, 1954 in Decatur, Alabama. Clift was a longtime Facilities Manager for Hospital Operations in Alabama. He loved to fish, being at the Sea and spending time with his family, which was his greatest joy. Survivors include his wife, Polly; son, William Horsley (Natalie); daughter, Lara Gaines (Tim); four grandchildren, Emma, Tucker, Reed Gaines and Annie Horsley. He also leaves behind many dear friends and co-workers. He is preceded in death by his parents and a...

George "Clift" Horsley, Jr., age 66, of Scranton, KS and formerly of Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Clift was born the son of George, Sr., and Margaret W. (Cavin) Horsley on June 24, 1954 in Decatur, Alabama. Clift was a longtime Facilities Manager for Hospital Operations in Alabama. He loved to fish, being at the Sea and spending time with his family, which was his greatest joy. Survivors include his wife, Polly; son, William Horsley (Natalie); daughter, Lara Gaines (Tim); four grandchildren, Emma, Tucker, Reed Gaines and Annie Horsley. He also leaves behind many dear friends and co-workers. He is preceded in death by his parents and a...

Donald "Don" A. Wilson, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born on June 14, 1939 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the only child of Harry and Eleanor (Bidne) Wilson. Don attended and graduated from Cedar Falls High School. While there, he was very involved in athletics, lettering in football, wrestling, track and baseball in his junior and senior years. Don went on to attend and graduated in 1962 from the University of Northern Iowa earning both a B.A. and M.A. in Business. While attending, Don wrestled and lettered in his junior and senior years and participated in the 1962 national championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma. His UNI team placed...

Donald "Don" A. Wilson, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, May 14, 2021. He was born on June 14, 1939 in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the only child of Harry and Eleanor (Bidne) Wilson. Don attended and graduated from Cedar Falls High School. While there, he was very involved in athletics, lettering in football, wrestling, track and baseball in his junior and senior years. Don went on to attend and graduated in 1962 from the University of Northern Iowa earning both a B.A. and M.A. in Business. While attending, Don wrestled and lettered in his junior and senior years and participated in the 1962 national championships in Stillwater, Oklahoma. His UNI team placed...

Greg Neria, Jr., 52, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at the House at Midland Care. He was born October 24, 1968 in Topeka the son of Gregg C. Neria and Stephanie (Sams) Neria. Greg enjoyed NASCAR and watching the Philadelphia Eagles. He is survived by a son, Greg Neria, III, his parents, Gregg C. and Robin Neria, along with four siblings, Tony Neria, Nicole Wood, Andy (Rhonda) Neria and Charles Neria. Greg was preceded in death by his mother, Stephanie (Sams) Neria, paternal grandparents Andy and Frances (Chabira) Neria, maternal grandparents, Glenn Wilber and Grace Helen (Johnson) Sams. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M....

Imelda "Melly" Boyden, 71, 0f Topeka, KS died May 4, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Friday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 5:00 p.m. Following the rosary, her family will receive friends until 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with burial following at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. Joseph/Sacred Heart Catholic Church sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603 The complete obituary is available at www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Bradley "Brad" Raymond Kresin, age 57 of Silver Lake and Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 from 9:30-10:30 A.M., followed by a parish rosary at 10:30 A.M. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A.M., all at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 3601 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS 66604. Brad will be laid to rest with his father at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Olpe, KS at a later date. Memorial contributions to Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic School. For a complete obituary, visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Bruce Alan Pfeiffer, 67, of Topeka, Kansas, died April 28, 2021 from complications from chronic lymphatic leukemia. He was born June 23, 1953 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Walter H. and Helen (Schiefelbein) Pfeiffer. Bruce graduated from Hayden High School in 1971, and went on to attend Washburn University. In 1982, he met the love of his life, Kimberly Dale and they were married June 4, 1983. They enjoyed almost 38 wonderful years together. They raised two children together, Ryan and Kristin. He was extremely proud of his children. He is survived by his wife Kim. Son Ryan and his wife Lisa Cloar, Lawrence, and their 2 daughters, Theia and Ophelia. Daughter, Kristin Pfeiffer,...

Placido Vargas, Jr., 70, of Topeka, KS, died Monday, April 26, 2021 at the House at Midland Care. Placido will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery. The complete obituary can be read on Placido's memory page located at www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Hester H. Workman, age 46, of Topeka, KS and formerly of Sterling, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will take place on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 2-3:00 P.M. at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held in Sterling, IL at a later date. For an extended obituary, please visit, www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Ralph "Whitey" C. Appelhanz, Jr., 81, of Topeka, passed away on April 19, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 6, 1939, the son of Ralph and Margaret (Puhl) Appelhanz, Sr. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and Hayden High School. Whitey served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Colonial. Whitey worked for the Pacific Intermountain Express (PIE) Truck Line, Ryder/PIE, Churchill Truck Line, and retired from the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library in 2001. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he was an usher and a Germanfest volunteer. Whitey enjoyed gardening, golfing, baseball, bowling, going to the dog races, NASCAR and was...

Genevieve W. Ennis, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehab Center. She was born the daughter of Prosper and Marth (Glotzbach) Wanstrath on June 3, 1928. Genevieve was a 1946 graduate from Topeka High School. On February 25, 1949, she married James O. Ennis. James passed away on January 18, 2008 after 58 years of marriage. She had worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 42 years as a Data Corrections Clerk and retired in June of 1989. Genevieve was of the Catholic faith and longtime member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. In her younger years, she was active with the Girl Scouts and was a member of the Old Timers Club...

Mary T. Kaiser, 67, of Topeka, passed away on April 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Fowler, Michigan on September 30, 1953 the daughter of Louis and Agatha (Feldpausch) Epkey. Mary will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 14th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. where her family will receive friends from 5-6:00 p.m. The Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 15th at 10:00 a.m. at St. John Vianney in Maple Hill. Interment will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to St. John Vianney Church and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, Kansas 66603. Online...

Mary "Cecilia" Rodriguez, age 58, of Topeka, passed April 5, 2021. Cecilia was born in Missouri and was raised in Topeka, KS. She was a proud employee of the state of Minnesota for 20 years. Her greatest passion was helping those people who most needed help. Recently she worked to assist individuals with successful reintegration into the community after being incarcerated. She did this with compassion and dedication up until her retirement in 2017. Cecilia took immense pride in teaching herself Spanish and becoming fluent throughout her years. This helped her not only professionally but brought great joy personally. She was exceptional at many things but what she enjoyed most was...

Mary "Cecilia" Rodriguez, age 58, of Topeka, passed away at her residence on Monday, April 5, 2021. Cecilia was born in Missouri and was raised by her parents, Clarence Robert and Mary Edith (Gibbons) Lininger in Topeka, Ks. She was a proud employee of the state of Minnesota for 20 years. Her greatest passion was helping those people who most needed help. Recently she worked to assist individuals with successful reintegration into the community after being incarcerated. She did this with compassion and dedication up until her retirement in 2017. Cecilia took immense pride in teaching herself Spanish and becoming fluent throughout her years. This helped her not only professionally but...

Dorothy Jean Huerter-Holloman, age 93, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at the Midland Hospice House. Dorothy was born the daughter of Emmett "Pat" and Fleta Fay (Roberts) Bullock on September 25, 1927 in Vermillion, KS. She graduated as Valedictorian from Vermillion High School in 1945. On August 18, 1947, Dorothy married Leonard G. Huerter at Assumption Catholic Church in Topeka. They shared 51 years of marriage before Leonard passing on April 27, 1999. After Leonard's passing, Dorothy married William L. Holloman on January 14, 2000 at Holy Name Catholic Church. They shared 16 years of marriage before William's passing on March 18, 2016. In her early years, Dorothy...

Lydia Borjon, 91, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, February 6, 2021 at Lexington Park Health and Rehabilitation. She was born February 20, 1930 in Topeka the daughter of Raphael and Petra (Loya) Pimentel. Lydia enjoyed dancing, cooking and attending Kansas State Wildcat football games with her husband, Jos?. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and worked as a presser for several local dry cleaners. Lydia was married for over 73 years to Jos? Borjon. He preceded her in death on April 1, 2021. Survivors include a daughter Felizitia Mertel and her husband, Jim; a son, Andre Borjon; a daughter-in-law, Frances (Guerrero) Borjon, wife of a deceased son, Renaldo...

Antonio "Tony" Galvan, age 67, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. He will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Thursday, April 8, 2021 from 4-7:00 P.M., with a Rosary at 5:00 P.M. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Cremation will follow after the services and inurnment with his wife Teresa will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions: Holy Family Catholic School, 1725 NE Seward Ave., Topeka, KS 66616 and/or Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 201 NE Chandler St., Topeka, KS 66616. For a complete obituary, visit,...

Thomas Edward "Tom" Henry, 72, of Topeka, passed away on March 29th, 2021 at his home in Thornton Place in Topeka, Kansas. He was born in Manitowoc, Wisconsin on July 9, 1948 the son of James T. and Paula A. (Specht) Henry. He and his family moved to Seneca at a young age and grew up there attending Sts. Peter and Paul Parochial School through 11th grade and graduated from Seneca High School in 1966 as a basketball star. He served his country in the U.S. Army during Vietnam with Spec 4 198th Infantry where he was a tunnel rat and radio telephone operator. Tom was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was proud of his service and reached out to other...

Emilia O. Florez, 87, of Topeka, KS died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the House at Midland Care Hospice. She was born October 11, 1933 in Topeka the daughter of Jose and Graciana (Llamas) Ortiz Emilia was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church She married Francisco "Jimmy" Florez, Jr on June 18, 1956 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2019. Survivors include three sons, Paul (Bonnie) Florez, Frank Florez, and Tom Florez, two brothers, Gonzalo Ortiz, and Bennie Ortiz along with three sisters, Monica Rodriguez, Natalie Rodriguez and Isabel Validivia. Six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren also...