Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home

09/27/2025

🇮🇹✨ Marisol & Mike had a wonderful time at the Rome Sweet Home CTK Topeka Anniversary Celebration at Christ the King Catholic Church! We’re grateful to celebrate faith, food, and community together here in Topeka. ❤️

09/25/2025

This morning, we saved Domingo’s special spot in church for his Mass of Christian Burial.

To know him was to be blessed by his friendship, and to lose him leaves a void that words cannot fill. Domingo, your seat may be empty, but your presence will remain with us forever. Thank you for making our lives brighter simply by being in them. Rest in peace, buddy.

09/24/2025

Janice "Jan" R. Kulick

Janice “Jan” R. Kulick, beloved wife, mom, grandma, and sister, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Oakley Place of Topeka.She was born the daughter of the late Robert W. and Lois J. (Sharp) Winter on April 11, 1959, in Topeka, KS. Jan was a proud graduate of Washburn Rural High School. In May of 1988, she married her sweetheart, Jeff J. Kulick, in Topeka, KS. Together they shared 37 years of marriage.Jan began...

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09/22/2025

William Gregory "Greg" Wintle

William Gregory “Greg” Wintle, age 64, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at Stormont Vail Hospital.Greg was born the son of William W. and Mary Jane “Janie” (Rezen) Wintle on November 14, 1960, in Iola, KS. He was a proud graduate of Erie High School and went on to attend the University of Kansas, Pittsburg State University, and ultimately earned his Bachelor of Arts from Washburn University.Greg married the love of his life, Bobbie Jo Stattelman,...

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09/22/2025

🍂 Happy First Day of Fall! 🍂

Thanks to Mike’s beautiful decorating, our funeral home is ready for the season. We’re grateful for the chance to welcome families with warmth and care in every season of life.

09/22/2025

Rebecca "Becca" V. Mendez

Rebecca “Becca” V. Mendez, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the age of 85.She was born the daughter of Ishmael and Simona (Silva) Valdivia on February 9, 1940, in Topeka, Kansas. A proud 1958 graduate of Hayden High School, Becca married the love of her life, Jose “Joker” Mendez, on August 22, 1959, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Together they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage, raising a family...

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09/16/2025

Domingo E. Castardo

Domingo “Sunday” E. Castardo, age 83, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 12, 2025. While his departure leaves a deep void in our hearts, we take comfort in knowing he is now joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Angela “Cookie” Castardo, whom he cherished dearly throughout their 52 years of marriage.Born in Topeka on November 7, 1941, to Enes and Carmen (Guerrero) Castardo, Domingo lived a life marked by loyalty, service, and love. A proud graduate of...

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09/12/2025

Looks like we started a little ‘school picture day’ trend 😉 But while others copy homework, we’ll keep being the original Brennans of Topeka, family-owned since 1916, serving our community with heart, humor, and genuine care. Happy National School Picture Day!

09/12/2025

Betty L. Ensley

Betty L. Ensley, age 84, was welcomed into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family in Topeka.Born on January 8, 1941, in Greenleaf, Kansas, Betty was born the daughter of Harry Coiner and Alice Fisher. After graduating from high school, she pursued her education at Clark Business School in Topeka and went on to a career at Security Benefit, where she served as Payroll Supervisor.On May 7,...

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09/12/2025

Ara Jean Carbonneau

Ara Jean Carbonneau, 70, of Grantville, Kansas, passed away at her home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025.She was born on May 7, 1955, in San Diego, California, to Sidney and Vivian Mae (Echols) Thomas. Ara attended Maricopa High School and was a lifelong member of 4-H. She was also a proud member of the Choctaw Nation.On December 30, 1982, she married Gary Paul Carbonneau at the San Diego Naval Station Chapel. They shared 42 years of loving marriage.Ara served for...

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09/08/2025

Margaret Ann Reed

Margaret Ann “Marge” Reed, 94, passed away on September 7, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas.She was born on August 21, 1931, in Amboy, Illinois, the youngest of four daughters to Leon and Mary Clark Lauer.Marge grew up in Amboy and graduated from Amboy High School in 1949.She married John Warren Reed on October 17, 1951. Shortly after they were married, the couple moved from Amboy to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and many cities after that, before settling in Topeka, Kansas in 1970.After being...

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09/07/2025

We had a wonderful time at the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Holy Smokin' Jamboree! Great food, great company, and a great cause! 🎉 There’s still time to join the fun. Check out tomorrow’s schedule at holysmokinjamboree.org.