Charlene Marie Appelhanz's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas

Charlene Marie Appelhanz

October 13, 1946 - November 7, 2025 (79 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

Charlene Marie Appelhanz's obituary , Passed away on November 7, 2025 in Topeka, Kansas

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Brennan Mathena Funeral Home

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Charlene Marie Appelhanz

October 13, 1946 - November 7, 2025 (79 years old)

Topeka, Kansas

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Charlene Marie Appelhanz Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charlene Marie Appelhanz of Topeka, Kansas, who passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charlene Marie Appelhanz to show support.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Charlene may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Richard Sawazhki and Cora Younger; and her husband Richard.

Memorial contributions can be made in Charlene's memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 312 NE Freeman Ave., Topeka, KS 66616 in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Brennan Mathena Funeral Home



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Wed

Nov 12

Visitation

Brennan Mathena Funeral Home
800 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603

Wed

Nov 12

Rosary

Brennan Mathena Funeral Home
800 SW 6th Ave, Topeka, KS 66603

Thu

Nov 13

Mass of Christian Burial

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
312 NE Freeman Ave, Topeka, KS 66616

Thu

Nov 13

Graveside service

Mt. Calvary Cemetery
801 SW Westchester Rd, Topeka, KS 66606

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