Obituary Listing

Aug 14, 2011

Patrick C. Kiernan, 72, of Topeka, died August 14, 2011 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on January 13, 1939 the son of Paul J. and Ann E. (Grayson) Kiernan. Patrick retired in 1999 from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 40 years of service as a Production Specialist. After retirement Pat joined his son...

Aug 13, 2011

Isabelle Marie (Glotzbach) Hull, 96, of Topeka, died August 13, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Paxico, Kansas on January 29, 1915 the daughter of Isedor and Ottilia (Meinhardt) Glotzbach. During World War II she worked for the Civil Air Patrol aiding pilots and was also a pilot herself. Isabelle worked as a Buyer and Assistant Manager for...

Aug 13, 2011

Marcella Marie Johnson, 94, of Topeka passed away August 13, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital. She was born July 31, 1917 in Delia, Kansas, the daughter of Cyrille and Celina (DeWilde) DeKeyser. Marcella was a homemaker. She was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Parish. She married Robert Simecka in Delia, Kansas on October 19, 1935. He predeceased her on...

Aug 12, 2011

Mireya Carmen Ortiz Rodriguez, 20 months, of Topeka, passed away August 12, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center. She was born December 1, 2009 in Topeka the daughter of Leobardo Vizcarra Rodriguez and Lauren Ashley Ortiz. Survivors include her parents, grandmother Denise Peralta of Topeka and great grandfather Mario Peralta Sr. of Topeka. Many aunts and uncles also survive. Mireya...

Aug 12, 2011

Patricia T. Martinez, 85, of Topeka, died August 12, 2011 at her home. She was born on October 19, 1925 in Newton, Kansas the daughter of Jose and Antonia T. (Martinez) Terrones. Patricia was a homemaker and caregiver for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic church and a former member of Mater...

Aug 8, 2011

Richard Motto, 60, Topeka, died Monday, August 8, 2011 at his home. Richard was born January 3, 1951 in Topeka the son of Joseph and Patricia (Warren) Motto they preceded him in death, also preceding him in death was a brother Robert Motto. He was a welder for BRD and also worked as a sales associate at Home Depot. Richard...

Aug 4, 2011

Gerard "Jerry" Grace, 54, of Topeka, died August 4, 2011 at the Alma Manor. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 30, 1956 the son of John Gilbert and Marcella (Puhl) Grace. Jerry worked as a lineman for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He enjoyed gardening, canning and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father on December 18,...

Jul 31, 2011

Suzanne Marie Gorden Ferry has moved into the Lord?s arms. Born Suzanne Marie Gorden on the 17th day of February, 1961. An inspiration to us all she was, a loving mother, a treasured wife and beloved daughter. On July 31, 2011 she found her way through the shadows. Celebrated and Grieved by; Charles David Ferry her husband, her sons; Christopher...

Jul 26, 2011

Carol Ann Wilson, 60, of Topeka, passed away July 26, 2011 at her home. She was born July 8, 1951 in Colby the daughter of Vincent and Mary Reinert Ritter. Carol graduated from Leoville High School and received her radiology and nuclear medical degree thru Stormont-Vail. Carol was employed at Stormont-Vail Medical Center until she resigned because of illness. She...

Jul 25, 2011

Robert D. "Bob" Herl, 85, of Topeka, died July 25, 2011 at Midland Hospice House. He was born on May 27, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Alex and Mary (Bernhardt) Herl. Bob was a graduate of Hayden High School and a lifelong Topeka resident. He served in World War II with the Army Air Corp from 1944 to...

Jul 22, 2011

Alyce Smith, 98, of Topeka, died July 22, 2011 at Aldersgate Assisted Living. She was born in Corning, Kansas on August 1, 1912 the daughter of Samuel and Myrtle (Dennis) Berridge. After graduation from high school she attended business college. Alyce owned and operated Smith House Antique Store until her retirement. She was an avid collector of Steiff Teddy Bears,...

Jul 15, 2011

Edith Louise Plakio, 92, of Topeka, died July 15, 2011 at Eventide Nursing Home. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 4, 1919 the daughter of Herman and Mabel Divers. Edith worked in housekeeping for the Jayhawk Towers and for the government. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and doing upholstery work. Edith was a member of the Baptist faith. She...

Jul 13, 2011

Jul 13, 2011

Fidelia Schmeidler Herbert, 90, of Topeka died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Manor Care Nursing Home. She was born February 20, 1921 in Catherine, KS the daughter of John and Emma (Wolfe) Schmeidler. Fidelia was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church and most recently at Christ the King. She married Charles W. Herbert on April 27, 1945...

Jul 12, 2011

 A visitation will also be held Monday, July 18, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka with graveside services at 2:30 p.m. in the Mount Calvary Cemetery.

 Mr. Perez was a Captain in the U.S. Army, Military Intelligence division.  He served three years active duty, three years reserve duty, and was awarded the...

Jul 10, 2011

 Tory and Paige Updike married in 1986 and moved to Osceola, NE where they owned and operated a dry cleaning business.  They had a son, Joel Dean Buffington.  They later divorced.

 Tory was an avid nature lover, enjoying time hunting, fishing, collecting Indian artifacts and exploring the beauty of outdoors.  Tory loved sharing his excitement for God, nature, and his...

Jul 4, 2011

Jean I. Zercher, 91, of Topeka, died July 4, 2011 at Lexington Park.

 

She was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 12, 1920 the daughter of Joseph and Irene (Logan) Becker.  When she was 4 years old her mother died and she was raised by her father and step-mother, Joseph and Daphne Hilda Becker.

 

Jean was a 1938...

Jun 29, 2011

  She loved people and especially enjoyed children.She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  He died in 1938.Flora will lie in state at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m.Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Most Pure...

Jun 28, 2011

He was born in Emporia, Kansas on June 5, 1931 the son of Delbert L. and Ferne (Rhudy) Fuller.

 

He was a member of Orient Lodge #51 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and the Arab Shrine Temple where he served with the Legion of Honor.

  He loved life, people and his dogs.He married Kathryn Barton in Topeka, Kansas on April 29, 1979. 

 

 

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Jun 26, 2011

Ernest “Ernie” John Horn, age 82, passed away June 26, 2011 at his home with his family after a long battle with cancer.

  Ernie was born March 8, 1929 in Victor, IA to Alma Stoker Horn and Philip G. Horn. 

 He graduated from Victor High School in 1947.  Ernie served in the US Navy from August 1947 to...