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Jonathan Timothy Charay
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Jonathan Timothy Charay, 36, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025.
He was born December 5, 1988, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Arthur Charay and Marrietta Lee. He graduated from Topeka West High School and attended Washburn Technical College.
Jonathan had a love for the outdoors and loved hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of the Bow Hunters Club.
He leaves behind his beloved children, Aidan and Jazlyn; his mother, Marrietta Lee and siblings, Lisa, Michael, Sarah, Louie and James Charay. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Charay.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka, KS 66604. In his honor, memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society 5720 SW 21st, Topeka, KS 66604.
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