Matthew L. Banka Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Matthew L. Banka of Holton, Kansas is shared. Matthew, born on February 20, 1974, passed away on October 12, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Matthew L. Banka to pay them a last tribute.
Matthew will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor Matthew by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though Matthew is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. Matthew’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his father Douglas L. Searcy; and his brother Joshua A. Banka. He is survived by: his mother Sondra K. Searcy (Burleson) of Topeka; his son Joshua T. Banka of Holton; and his siblings, Rebecca Hernandez (Julio) of Manhattan, Kaleb Searcy (Anne) of Topeka and Amanda Clark (Brian) of Silver Lake. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 31st 2026 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Family Home (11278 Willard Rd, Topeka, KS 66615).
