Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Catherine Ann Ward
May 17, 2011
Catherine Ann “Cathy” Ward, 49, of Topeka, died May 17, 2011 at Homestead Assisted Living.
She was born January 26, 1962 in Sabetha the daughter of Ben and Mary (Banks) Strathman.
She was an active participant for the past nine years in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, serving as team captain during eight of those years. ...
Patricia Ann Shepherd
May 16, 2011
Patricia Ann Shepherd, 72, of Topeka, formerly of St. Joseph, Mo. Died May 16, 2011 in Topeka.
She is survived by a daughter, Sally Painter of Topeka, granddaughters, Sheila Painter and Shaela Godfrey and a great grandson Jadon Godfrey.
No services are planned. Inurnment will be St. Joseph, Mo. Online condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Salvador Ortiz
May 16, 2011
Salvador Reyes “Lucas” Ortiz, 82, of Topeka, died May 16, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 18, 1928 the son of Juan and Juana (Reyes) Gonzales.
Salvador served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division.
He was a Machinist for Allis-Chalmers and had previously worked for Hill’s...
Patricia F. Barajas
May 9, 2011
Patricia F. Barajas, 54, of Leavenworth, formerly of Topeka, passed away May 9, 2011 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
She was born October 20, 1956 in Topeka the daughter of John and Alice (Mendez) Rivera. Patricia received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She taught kindergarten for a short time.
Patricia was a customer service representative for...
Gerard Rush Rodriguez Metz
May 4, 2011
Gerard Rush Rodriguez Metz, 58, of Topeka, died May 4, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born in Tampa, Florida on January 12, 1953 the son of Jose and Elizabeth (Metts) Rodriguez.
Gerard received a degree in English from the University of Northern Colorado. In 1984 he received his Juris Doctorate from the Washburn University School...
Catherine M. Sommers
May 2, 2011
Catherine M. Sommers, 91, Topeka, died May 2, 2011 at Presbyterian Manor.
She was born April 7, 1920 in Topeka the daughter of Charles and Nell (Birmingham) Dale.
Catherine was a homemaker.
She was a 1938 graduate of Topeka Catholic High School, a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church and the L.C.B.A.
She married Bernard A. Sommers...
Renee Doreen Edwards
Apr 29, 2011
Renee Doreen Edwards, 47, of Carbondale, passed away April 29, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center.
She was born July 7, 1963 in Topeka the daughter of Donald Lee and Janet Louise (Hawkins) Ackors.
Renee loved fishing and surfing the internet. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She was married to Jonathan P. Edwards...
Robert Juarez
Apr 25, 2011
Robert Juarez, 70, of Topeka, died April 25, 2011 at the Swope Ridge Geriatric Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was born in Valley Falls, Kansas on June 7, 1940 the son of Ascension and Benita (Aguilar) Juarez.
Robert worked in construction and enjoyed doing, arts, crafts and pottery making. He was a member of Our Lady...
Lee D. Kirwan
Apr 22, 2011
Lee D. Kirwan, 83, of Topeka, died April 22, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital.
Lee was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 22, 1927, the son of William and Melissa Rose (Lee) Kirwan.
Lee served in the Merchant Marine during World War II. He retired after many years as a Conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad.
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Mildred "Millie" Williams
Apr 19, 2011
Mildred “Millie” Williams, 89, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Trinity Manor, Dodge City.
Millie was born September 29, 1921 in Topeka the daughter of Frank and Delia (Clohessy) Harrold. She was a lifelong Topeka resident until she moved to Dodge City to be cared for by her daughter Linda. She was a homemaker who gave loving care to...
Helen Katherine Comfort
Apr 17, 2011
Helen Katherine (Burns) Comfort, 102 passed away at her home on Palm Sunday April 17, 2011 in Topeka, Kansas
Helen was born in Hiawatha, Kansas on January 16th, 1907 the daughter of James Willis and Gertrude (O’Neil) Burns. She graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1928. Following high school she attended Highland Community College and Emporia State University where she...
Ernest Servantez
Apr 5, 2011
Ernest Servantez, 56, of Topeka, passed away April 5, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born December 3, 1954 in Topeka the son of Tony Servantez, Sr. and Rita (Martinez) Servantez. Ernest served in the United States Army.
Ernest enjoyed music, fast pitch softball, playing drums and was a member of several pool leagues. He...
Maria Marlin
Apr 4, 2011
Maria Toomer Marlin, 59, of Topeka, passed away at her home April 4, 2011.
She was born June 30, 1951, in Mobile, AL, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Catherine (Moster) Toomer. Maria received a bachelor’s degree from Spring Hill College, Mobile, and a master’s degree in education from Washburn University, Topeka.
Maria served in the Jesuit Volunteers...
Antonio S. Florez
Mar 31, 2011
Antonio S. Florez of Topeka was born on June 13, 1925 the son of Francisco and Mercedes (Serna) Florez Sr. and passed away on March 31, 2011.
Dad was raised in Topeka Ks. in an area it’s residents proudly referred to as “Neutral” and where many of it’s residents were related. Dad’s mother passed away when he was...
Bernard "Bernie" Herrera
Mar 31, 2011
Bernard “Bernie” Herrera, 50, of Topeka, died March 31, 2011 at his home.
He was born on December 6, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Gilbert A. and Frances (Sanchez) Herrera Sr.
Bernie was a Building Construction Specialist for ONEOK in Overland Park, Kansas. He worked as a draftsman and did design work. He loved music especially...
Joanne L. Devore
Mar 30, 2011
Joanne L. Devore, of Topeka, died March 30, 2011 at her home.
She was born on March 1, 1927 in Belvue, Kansas the daughter of Herman and Theresa (Hesse) Uhlrig.
Joanne was a registered nurse and had worked for the State Hospital and retired from the Menninger Foundation.
She was a member of Most Pure Heart...
Margaret J. Neiswender
Mar 27, 2011
Margaret J. “Marge” Neiswender, 82, of Topeka, passed away March 27, 2011 at Midland Hospice. She was born July 10, 1928 in Salina the daughter of John and Ruth M. (Carpenter) Farrell. Marge was employed by Falley’s as a bookkeeper for many years before she retired in 1990. She attended Holy Name Catholic Church and graduated from Topeka High School. ...
Josephine Barranco Munoz
Mar 24, 2011
Josephine Barranco Munoz, 84, of Topeka, died March 24, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born on March 13, 1927 in Mexico City, Mexico the daughter of Juan and Tereza (Perez) Barranco. At the age of 12 she went to work for Seymour Foods so that she could care for and support her...
James Michael Conway
Mar 19, 2011
James Michael “Mike” Conway, 56, of Topeka, passed away March 19, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center.
He was born June 17, 1954 in Paola, the son of Gene and Helen Beaver who preceded him in death. He grew-up in the Perry community.
Mike was a field service representative for Recycling Services International the past fourteen years. He previously worked...
Bettie Margaret Coyle Smith
Mar 4, 2011
Bettie was born on February 13, 1914 in Atchison, Kansas the only child of Frank and Helen (Carrico) Coyle.She married Gerald George “Jerry” Smith on June 17, 1935 in Sacred Heart Church, Atchison, KS.
She is survived by her son Frank Smith and his wife Mary, her daughter Bettie Helen Garhart and her husband Gary, all of Topeka; six grandchildren, sixteen...
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