Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Walter E. Thomas
Oct 12, 2011
Walter E. "Walt" Thomas, 82, Topeka, died October 12, 2011 at his home. Walt was born April 29, 1929 in Topeka the son of Opal D. (Johnson) and Lester L. Thomas. He served in the United States Army National Guard during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Seaman School District #345 in the Food Service Department, he retired in...
Lorrell Brooks
Oct 10, 2011
Lorrell Brooks, 48, of Topeka, died October 10, 2011. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 1, 1963 the son of Hoover L. and Zepora E. (Jones) Brooks. Lorrell was a member of the Abundance of Life Church of God in Christ. He especially enjoyed walking, eating and drinking. He is survived by his brother, Harvey and his wife...
Robert Raleigh Christian
Oct 8, 2011
Robert Raleigh Christian, 91, of Topeka, died October 8, 2011 at Presbyterian Manor. He was born in Bancroft, Kansas on August 13, 1920 the son of Robert and Clara (Krack) Christian. He attended District 72 Grade School, Bancroft High School for two years and graduated from Goff High School in 1938. Robert served in the 42nd "Rainbow" Division during World...
Leocadio Gonzales
Oct 4, 2011
Leocadio "Leo" Gonzales, 89, died Tuesday at the Colmery-O?Neil Veterans Administration Hospital. Leo was born December 9, 1921 in Winfield, KS the son of Juan and Juana (Reyes) Gonzales. Mr. Gonzales served in the 82nd Airborne Division during World War II. He was awarded the Purple Heart and three bronze service star for campaigns in Normandy, Rhineland and Central Europe....
Wayne Jones
Sep 30, 2011
Floyd "Wayne" Jones, 73, of Topeka, died September 30, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Kincaid on May 12, 1938 the son of Floyd and Mabel (Swanson) Jones Sr. Wayne served in the U.S. Marines. He was a forklift operator for the Lawrence Paper Company prior to his retirement. Wayne enjoyed visiting with his family and friends. He...
Jo Ann Pollard
Sep 28, 2011
Jo Ann Pollard, 62, of Lawrence, died September 28, 2011 at her home. She was born on November 13, 1948 in Richland, Washington the daughter of Edward and Victorine (Barland) Vetter Sr. She received her BA degree in Information Management and Business from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, New York. Jo Ann retired from IBM after 34 years of service. She...
Louis C. Randall
Sep 26, 2011
Louis C. "Lou" Randall, 57, of Topeka, died Monday, September 26th at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 12, 1954 the son of Edward and Juanita (Brewer) Randall. Lou was a 1972 graduate of Southern High School in Louisville, KY and attended Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. He served in the United States Air...
Robert Lewis King
Sep 18, 2011
In loving memory of Robert Lewis "Bob" King of Topeka, who was born in Rush City, MN and passed away September 18, 2011 at age 60. He will be deeply missed by his mother Helen Burruss-King, brother Steve King (Judy), sister Sharon Smith (Larry) and three step children, James, Larry, and Becky. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces...
Freddie H. Smith Jr.
Sep 7, 2011
Freddie H. Smith Jr., 71, of Topeka, died September 7, 2011 at his home. He was born on April 11, 1940 in Topeka the son of Fredrick Harrison and Bertha B. (Wikle) Smith Sr. Freddie worked for the Shawnee County Refuse Department. He enjoyed coon hunting, fishing and spending time with family and friends. Freddie married Diana Lee McElhaney in...
Gwen Ann Sears Johnson
Sep 6, 2011
Gwen Ann Sears Johnson, 54, of Lawrence, passed away September 6, 2011 at her home. She was born September 29, 1956 in Topeka the daughter of Robert D. and Joyce M. Farrell Sears. Gwen graduated from Topeka West High School in 1974 and had attended Kansas University. Gwen was the owner of Johnson Chemical Co. She loved bookkeeping and was...
Wilma K. Cook
Sep 6, 2011
Wilma K. Cook, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Flush, Kansas on January 30, 1924 the daughter of A.V. and Josephine Marie (Reyer) Lauer. Wilma attended Frankfort High School and Stewart?s Beauty Academy. She owned and operated Wilma?s Beauty Salon in Topeka for over thirty years. Wilma is survived...
Jesse H. Alonzo
Sep 6, 2011
Jesse H. Alonzo, 81, of Topeka, died September 6, 2011 at Manor Care Nursing Home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 13, 1930 the son of Valentin and Tomasa (Hernandez) Alonzo. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Jesse worked for the AT&SF Railway Company for 47 years retiring on August 5, 1991 from the...
Neil K. Schreiber
Sep 5, 2011
Neil K. Schreiber, 29, of Topeka, died September 5, 2011 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 10, 1982 the son of Lawrence Norman and Jorree (Ackors) Schreiber. Neil was a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and worked at the Target Distribution Center. He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Jorree, two sisters, Laci...
Gregorio (George) Escobar
Sep 2, 2011
Gregorio "George" Escobar, 81, of Topeka, died September 2, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center due to complications of mesothelioma (lung cancer). He was born on March 12, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ysaias Demetrio and Maria Magdalena (Barron) Escobar. He attended Grant Elementary School, Curtis Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. Gregorio...
Frederick J. Schmidt Sr.
Aug 25, 2011
Frederick J. Schmidt, Sr., 78, of Topeka, passed away August 25, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born January 11, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ the son of Frederich and Martha (Dahlman) Schmidt. Frederick was a career military veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. He retired in 1973 with the rank of Senior...
Virgil H. Rodecap
Aug 21, 2011
Virgil H. Rodecap, 84, of Topeka, passed away August 21, 2011 at Midland Hospice. He was born October 3, 1926 in Topeka the son of Adam Henry and Effie Lela (Phillips) Rodecap. He graduated from Meriden High School with the class of 1944. While he was in high school he played basketball. Virgil was a crane operator for the Santa...
Linda L. Dozier
Aug 20, 2011
Linda Louise Dozier, 65, of Topeka, passed away August 20, 2011 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, as a result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. She was born February 6, 1946 in Independence, KS the daughter of Floyd and Doris (Callahan) Radabaugh. Linda retired January 31, 2011 from the Shawnee County Courthouse where she was a PBX Operator....
Frances McNeive
Aug 18, 2011
Frances (McKeever) McNeive, 89, of Topeka, passed away August 18, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was born July 13, 1922 in rural Jackson County the daughter of Clyde and Grace (Marshall) McKeever. Frances was a graduate of St. Joseph Nursing School in Kansas City, MO....
Nancy Crandall
Aug 17, 2011
Nancy Crandall, 82, of Topeka, passed away August 17, 2011 at Aldersgate Village. Memorial services are pending.
Raymond Gregory Buergin
Aug 15, 2011
Raymond Gregory Buergin, 89, Topeka, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at Brewster Health Center. He was born December 28, 1921 in Homestead, PA, the son of William and Ella (Murphy) Buergin. They preceded him in death, as well as a sister Jeanne Schoonover. He served in the United States Navy Reserves during W.W. II. Raymond received his Bachelor of Science...
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