Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Carl Edgar Goodrich
Dec 7, 2010
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Carl Edgar Goodrich, became very tired from his battle with cancer and died December 7th, in Loveland, Co. to live in eternity with his Lord. Born March 26, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas to Kenneth Goodrich and Pearl Streeter Goodrich, he was the oldest of four sons. Carl grew up in Topeka, graduating from Washburn High School early so he...
Kathryn Mary Haliday
Dec 2, 2010
Kathryn Mary Haliday, 45, of Topeka, died December 2, 2010.
She was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on March 22, 1965 the daughter of Irene (Charlton) Haliday.
Kathryn graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Washburn University in 2009 with a degree in Social Work.
Kathryn loved gardening and cats. She especially loved spending time with her nieces and...
Helen R. O'Trimble
Nov 24, 2010
Helen R. O’Trimble, 69, Topeka, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Topeka Community Health Care Center.
She was born August 11, 1941 in Atchinson, Kansas the daughter of Martin VanBuren and Lillian Ruth (Suritte) Dugger.
Helen and her husband owned a restaurant and pool hall in Nortonville. After selling their business they moved to Topeka where she worked...
Alan E. Day
Nov 24, 2010
Alan E. Day, 73, of Topeka, died November 24, 2010 at his home.
He was born on November 1, 1937 in Allen, Kansas the son of Clifford William and Elnora (McGregor) Day.
Alan purchased vehicles for car dealers in Topeka and most recently in Kansas City.
He married Joyce Elaine Gaddis who survives. He is also survived...
Francis E. Stadler
Nov 24, 2010
Francis Edward Stadler, 80, of Topeka, passed away November 24, 2010 at his home.
He was born December 8, 1929 in Topeka the son of Joseph J. and Marie Angela (Leinacker) Stadler. Francis served in the Naval Reserves for three years.
Francis was a coach carman for the AT & SF Railroad for forty years before he retired.
He enjoyed...
Alice Evelyn McNeive
Nov 23, 2010
Alice Evelyn McNeive, 96, died peacefully on November 23, 2010. Alice was born in Neodesha, Kansas on January 25, 1914, the daughter of Mamie A. and G. Walter Scott. She lived and attended school in Cherryvale, Kansas, and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1931. She then lived and worked in Independence, Kansas until she moved to Topeka in 1935.
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Janet R. Busey
Nov 23, 2010
Janet Rose Busey, 68, of Topeka, passed away November 23, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
She was born October 18, 1942 in Topeka the daughter of Walter and Arlene (Young) Nickel. Janet graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
Janet was employed at Blue Cross and Blue Shield for over thirty years before she retired. ...
Karen Gomel
Nov 19, 2010
Karen Sue Gomel, 49, of Topeka, died November 19, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
She was born on July 22, 1961 in Topeka the daughter of Julian and Clara (Gutierrez) Jaramillo. Karen graduated from Hayden High School in 1980. She later attended Kansas State University.
Karen was employed at Security Title before she retired because of illness.
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James Dean Rafferty
Nov 14, 2010
James Dean “Jimmy” Rafferty, 72, of Grantville, died November 14, 2010 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born in Dover, Kansas on March 11, 1938 the son of Vincent Charles and Helen (Brock) Rafferty.
He was retired in 1994 as a Computer Operator for Santa Fe Railway Company where he had 33 years of service.
James’ hobbies...
Barbara Lou Brownell
Nov 13, 2010
Barbara Meyer Brownell, 81, of Topeka, died November 13, 2010 at Brewster Place.
She was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana on January 4, 1929 the daughter of William F. and Muriel (Speitel) Meyer.
She married William Mills Brownell M.D. in San Diego, California on November 25, 1955. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2005. She...
Rita T. (McBride) Fisher
Nov 6, 2010
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Kenneth D. Klein
Nov 4, 2010
Klein, Kenneth D., 71 of Lake St. Louis, MO (formerly of Topeka, KS), passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2010.
He enjoyed a long and prominent career as executive director of both the state (Kansas) and in major metropolitan (St. Louis) Bar Association and their respective charitable foundations. He retired...
Meredith Louise (Stearns) Potterf
Nov 4, 2010
Meredith Louise (Stearns) Potterf, of Topeka, KS formerly of Indianapolis, IN, died Thursday, November 4, 2010 in Topeka from a long fought battle with multiple myeloma.
Meredith was born on October 27th in New Orleans, LA the daughter of John R. and Mae Bell (Holt) Stearns.
She was self employed in Indianapolis, IN for many years prior...
John R. Hickey
Nov 1, 2010
He was born April 4, 1921 in Scott City, KS the son of John H. and Maude A. (Beckly) Hickey. He was an Untied States Coast Guard World War II Veteran serving from 1943 to 1946.
John was a mechanic at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for over 30 years retiring in 1983.
He was married to Veronica H. Heenan...
Theresa Marianne Turner
Nov 1, 2010
Theresa Marianne Turner, 30, of Topeka, passed away November 1, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
Theresa was born October 21, 1980 in Topeka the daughter of Elvin Lee and Clara Ann (Kleinsorge) Turner. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in 2001.
She was involved with the REACH Program. Theresa enjoyed computer games, bowling, watching TV, eating out and...
Alice L. Marten
Oct 26, 2010
Alice L. Marten, 98, Topeka, died October 26, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
Alice was born February 17, 1912 on a farm homesteaded by her grandfather near Wamego. She was the daughter of Regina Catherine (Repp) and Alex T. Lintz.
She graduated from Louisville High School in 1930 with a teaching certificate. She attended K.S.U. in 1932 to...
E'Anne Frye
Oct 24, 2010
E’Anne “Pinky” Frye, 60, of Topeka, died October 24, 2010 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Jefferson, Iowa on December 16, 1949 the daughter of Sedwick and Esther (Hyland) Parks. E’Anne served in the Iowa Army National Guard.
E’Anne was a 1968 graduate of Paton-Churdan Sr. High School, Churdan, IA. She was a homemaker and home...
Birtchel E. Brown
Oct 18, 2010
Birtchel E. Brown, 56, Topeka, KS died October 18, 2010 at his home.
He is survived by his children Jeffery Brown, Debbie Brown-Willis, Erickk Brown, and Ashley Brown all of Vinita, OK Joseph Brown, Topeka, KS and three grandchildren.
The family will receive friends throughout Sunday at Joe’s home with a remembrance service beginning at noon. Cremation...
Sophie A. Sipes
Oct 15, 2010
Sophie A. Sipes, Topeka, 94, died Friday, October 15, 2010 at Lexington Park Nursing Facility.
She was born July 10, 1916 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Schwerdt) Artzer. At the age of two her parents died during the flu epidemic. After their deaths she was raised by her grandmother and aunts.
She married...
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