Sharon Catherine Matayka

Sharon Catherine (née Mraz) Matayka, 75, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on August 9, 2025. She was born on July 15, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois. She was one of five children, along with her siblings, Rita, John, Barbara, and Bob.

She met her husband, Joe Matayka, and they were married. They welcomed their son, Kevin, on February 7, 1984, and their daughter, Meghan Matayka (later Dillman), on December 12, 1986. In 1996, Sharon and her family moved to Topeka. Joe passed away in 2010 at the age of 72.

Sharon is survived by her son, Kevin Matayka, who lives in Topeka, and her daughter, Meghan Dillman, and son-in-law, Alex Dillman. Her two grandchildren, Isabella, 13, and Avery, 10, live in Hampton, Virginia. Her siblings and many close friends will also miss her. Sharon will be reunited with her beloved husband, Joe, her parents, Paul and Margaret, and her beloved pets.

A true animal lover, Sharon adored her cats. She was known for her quick wit, kindness, generosity, and thoughtfulness. Her family will always remember her over the top disdain for Donald Trump. She was a proud registered Democrat.

She loved hosting her friends and was a fierce competitor at the Bunco table, known for her boisterous laughter and fun-loving spirit. She was an avid reader and a lover of literature since childhood.

A Celebration of Life will be held at The Beacon in Topeka, Kansas, on October 3, 2025, from 6-8 p.m. Central Time. For more information about the venue, you can visit The Beacon's Founders Room website: https://www.beacontopeka.com/founders-room.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the local animal shelter: https://www.hhhstopeka.org/make-a-donation/.