Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Carrie Ann (Copeland) Gilliland
Jan 19, 2011
Carrie Ann “Care Bear” (Copeland) Gilliland, 32, of Topeka, died January 19, 2011.
She was born on December 13, 1978 in Topeka, the daughter of Melvin J. and Sharon (Young) Copeland.
Carrie received an Associate Degree from Allen County Community College and attended Washburn University. She was a volunteer at Tecumseh South Elementary School and a homemaker.
Carrie loved kids...
Clara J. Lambrecht Baker
Jan 17, 2011
Clara J. Lambrecht Baker, 94, of Topeka, died January 17, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 13, 1916 the daughter of Nicholas J. and Josephine A. (Ingenthron) Baum.
Clara was a bookkeeper for Falley’s Grocery prior to her retirement.
She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Women’s Club...
Jose Louis Flores
Jan 16, 2011
Jose Louis Flores, 44, of Topeka, died January 16, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital.
Jose was born in Mexico on April 20, 1966 the son of Jose and Eustacia (Armendariz) Flores.
He worked in the construction field for Torgenson Trenching Service for many years.
Jose loved animals, especially horses. He enjoyed fishing, doing yard work and gardening.
He married Amancia...
Marvin J. Williams
Jan 15, 2011
Marvin J. Williams, Sr., 61, of Topeka, passed away January 15, 2011 at Midland Hospice.
He was born June 30, 1949 in Ft. Towson, OK the son of Jessie and Obeta (Pugh) Williams.
Marvin was a carman for AT & SF Railroad before he retired. One of Marvin’s hobbies was fishing.
He was dedicated as a Jehovah...
Jerolyn M. Wood
Jan 13, 2011
She was born October 21, 1921 in Falls City, NE the daughter of Jerome and Frances (Vinyard) McCarty. Jerolyn receive a bachelor’s degree in education from Auburn College in Nebraska, City, NE. She taught school and later was a full charge bookkeeper for several businesses in Topeka before she retired.
She married Jerald Hendrickson in 1941 and he died while...
Alexander (Al) Braun
Jan 11, 2011
Alexander “Al” Braun, 87, of Topeka, passed away January 11, 2011 at his home.
He was born July 10, 1923 in Wernersdorf the Ukraine the son of Peter and Katharina (Braeul) Braun. After World War II, Mr. Braun like millions of people, fled from the former Soviet Union west. Eventually he immigrated to Canada (1949) on contract with the...
Wallace Dee McPherson
Jan 7, 2011
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Raymond Tetuan
Jan 5, 2011
Raymond Tetuan, 74, of Topeka, died January 5, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 22, 1936 the son of Jose L. and Eugenia Tetuan.
Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was a freight carman for the AT & SF Railway Company for 30 years prior to his retirement.
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Augustine "Augie" Ramirez
Jan 4, 2011
Augustine “Augie” Melendrez Ramirez, 96, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at his home after an extended illness on January 4, 2011.
He was born on August 28, 1914 in Leon, Mexico the son of Zeferino Ramirez and Ignacia (Melendrez) Ramirez. Augie immigrated to the United States as a child, eventually settling in Topeka.
He worked at Morrell’s...
Tamara Day
Jan 3, 2011
Tamara L. Day passed away January 3rd, 2011 at her home in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born on March 22, 1962 to Joyce and Alan Day. Tamara joins her father, Alan, who passed away November 24, 2010 as well as her grandparents in eternal life. Tamara was raised in Topeka and attended Shawnee Heights High School and graduated in...
Kathleen Ellen McNeive
Jan 1, 2011
Kathleen Ellen McNeive, 83, of Topeka, died of cancer on January 1, 2011 at her home at Atria East where she was one of its first residents.
She was born in Delia, Kansas on August 28, 1927 the daughter of Leo and Agnes (Pasley) McNeive.
Kathleen graduated from Clark’s Business College and worked for the AT &...
Joann (Jo) Jorgenson
Dec 31, 2010
Joann “Jo” Jorgenson, 81, of Delia passed away December 31, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Delia.
She was born March 4, 1929 in Greenleaf the daughter of Golden and Viola (Gauby) Cope.
Jo graduated from Morrowville High School. She attended college for one year and taught school in a one-room schoolhouse.
She was most proud of being a wife,...
Rita Pierce
Dec 30, 2010
Maria “Rita” Pierce, 78, died December 30, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 19, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of the late Jose Panfillo and Urbana (Marmalejo) Balandran.
Rita was a graduate of Hayden High School and attended Secretarial School. She was a secretary for the State of Kansas prior...
Barbara J. Wetter
Dec 29, 2010
Barbara J. Wetter, 75, of Clearwater, formerly of Topeka passed away December 29, 2010 in a Wichita hospital.
She was born July 24, 1935 in Atchison the daughter of Glenn and Mildred (Moore) Sloop. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School.
Barbara had various interests including, traveling, doing crafts and painting, drawing, knitting and cake baking...
Augustin Lopez
Dec 25, 2010
Decorated Air Force Veteran Augustin (Augie) Manrique Lopez was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passion for his family was evident in his eyes which would light in the company of his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always had time to reminisce about the Air Force or for a game of peek-a-boo with his grandkids.
An avid...
Trinidad Chavez
Dec 20, 2010
TRINIDAD CHAVEZ
November 4, 1928 – December 20, 2010
Trinidad (Trini) Chavez, 82, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, December 20, 2010 at home with his family by his side in Topeka. He was cared for by his beloved wife of 60 years Rachel Tetuan Chavez. He was born November 4, 1928, in Williamstown, Kansas to...
Donald Hammond
Dec 12, 2010
Donald Lee Hammond, 71, of Topeka died December 12, 2010.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 21, 1939 the son of Donald W. and Mollie M. (Schoenfeld) Hammond.
Donald attended Sacred Heart Elementary and Hayden High School.
He is survived by his brothers, Dale E. Hammond and wife Doris and Gerald J. Hammond and...
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