Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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...
Judy Gayle Lake
Feb 27, 2011
Judy Gayle Lake, 68, of Topeka, died Sunday, February 27, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center.
Judy was born December 19, 1942 in Ottawa the daughter of Edgar Loyd “Jack” and Elsie (Cannady) Peters.
She was a retired Executive Assistant from Financial Service Corporation in Atlanta, GA. She moved back to Kansas after her retirement to be a...
James Jefferson Berry
Feb 25, 2011
James Jefferson Berry, Sunrise on January 28, 1959, Sunset on February 25, 2011.
James was born to Thomas J. Berry and Eva M. Berry-Gore on January 28, 1959.
He received his education in the Bertie County Public School System. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and joined the Cedar Landing Baptist Church in...
Thomas Eugene Plachecki
Feb 23, 2011
Thomas E. Plachecki, 53, of Topeka, Ks., left this world and all who loved him on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Tommy was born on December 14, 1957 in Topeka, Ks. to James H. and Marilyn J. (Helms) Plachecki. He was married to Christine L. (Ridder) Plachecki for 23 years. Tom was a graduate of Washburn Rural High School. He worked...
Ida Schäfer
Feb 22, 2011
Ida Schäfer died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Nursing Home in Marxzell, Germany. Ida was born on September 7, 1919 in Etzenrot, Germany, the daughter of Johannes and Regine (Becker) Martin.
Ida lived through World War II in Germany and worked as a seamstress in a sewing factory. She dearly loved to sew and this trade helped her take...
Sharon Joyce Motto
Feb 20, 2011
Sharon J. Motto passed away February 20, 2011, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Sharon was born June 19, 1951 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Donald B. and Marian E. Cathey (Knox). Her mother passed away in 1982 and her father passed away in...
Mary Maxine Murray
Feb 18, 2011
She was employed as a clerk for the Employment Security Division of the State of Kansas prior to her retirement in 1988. She was a volunteer for the V.A. Hospital.Maxine enjoyed playing cards and spending time with people.
He predeceased her on May 17, 1980.Maxine is survived by eight children, Marie (Bill) Clark of Olathe, Ks., Robert (Kay) Murray of...
Josephine M. Baker
Feb 18, 2011
Josephine M. Baker, “Aunt Jo”, 73, of Lecompton, died February 18, 2011 at the home of her niece.
She was born on February 14, 1938 in McKinney, Texas the daughter of William R. and Mary E. (Woolsey) Baker.
Josephine was a computer operator for Payless Shoe Source, retiring in 1994. She volunteered for VITA which was an organization...
Brian Earl Andrews
Feb 17, 2011
Brian Earl Andrews, 29, of Topeka, died February 17, 2011.
He was born in Duarte, CA. on February 15, 1982 the son of Doretta J. Terrell and Tony Anthony Andrews.
Brian is survived by his parents, Doretta Terrell of Topeka and Tony (Hope) Andrews of Conroe, TX., brothers and sisters: Trae’Von Andrews of Kansas City, Ks., Barbra Anne...
Maria Munoz Cortez
Feb 13, 2011
Maria “Marie” Munoz Cortez, 62, of Topeka, died February 13, 2011 at her home.
She was born on December 4, 1948 in Vallejo, CA. the daughter of Jorge P. and Ramona (Munoz) Cortez.
Marie worked as a teacher’s aide for USD #501. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Marie loved gardening, sewing and...
Mary G. Ryan Noll
Feb 10, 2011
Our dear Mother, Mary G. Ryan Noll, left this earth to be with the Lord on February 10, 2011. She joins her parents, Dennis and Mary Ryan; her husband, Jacob Noll; her loyal friend, Reverend Father Edward Newman Doherty, her brothers, and many relatives and friends.
She leaves on earth two sons: Dennis Noll and wife Ellen and Edward Noll;...
Shari Lynn Hylton
Feb 2, 2011
She was born in Emporia, Kansas on November 16, 1974, the daughter of Blaine A. and Carol (Yoder) Warkentine.
She loved movies, music, reading, camping and spending time with family.
Shari will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Friday after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends after 4:00 p.m. and a Parish Rosary will...
Anna Margaret Sommers
Feb 2, 2011
Anna Margaret Sommers
During the early morning of February 2, 2011 the Lord Jesus Christ, whom Anna loved and leaned on called her home to the place He had prepared for her.
Anna Margaret (Ann) Sommers, 91, was born January 30, 1920 in Baileyville, Kansas. She was the seventh of ten children born to William H....
Leon Beyer Kahler
Feb 1, 2011
Leon Beyer Kahler, 82, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born July 4, 1928 in Dover to the late Anna May Beyer and George F. Kahler. Leon served in the United State Marine Corps during WW II and the Korean Conflict.
Leon worked briefly for Morrell’s Meatpacking and retired after working for Goodyear for thirty...
Timothy Rehm Benell
Jan 31, 2011
Timothy Rehm Benell, 62, of Topeka, died January 31, 2011 at his home.
He was born on December 31, 1948 in Alta Dena, California the son of Howard and Ruth (Rehm) Benell.
Timothy was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was a Design Technician for Fire Sprinkler Systems.
He was a member of the Latin Community...
Shirley Ann (Suchy) Weimer
Jan 29, 2011
Shirley Ann (Suchy) Weimer, 65, of Topeka, died January 29, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Great Bend, Kansas on May 19, 1945 the daughter of Elmer and Esther Ruth (Daubert) Suchy.
Shirley was a homemaker and enjoyed being a grandmother.
She married Ernest Lincoln Weimer on June 5, 1971 at the Messiah Lutheran...
Joseph Allen Wright
Jan 27, 2011
Joseph Allen Wright, 35, of Topeka, died January 27, 2011.
He was born in Council Grove, Kansas on October 30, 1975 the son of Lawrence Allen and Diane Jean (Ewing) Wright. Joseph was a 1994 graduate of Herington High School.
Joseph worked in the construction industry. He was a member of the Northland Christian Church and truly...
Luisa Marianna Wofford
Jan 25, 2011
Luisa Marianna Wofford, infant daughter of Lari Dean and Donna (Valdivia) Wofford was stillborn on January 25, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She is survived by her parents, Lari and Donna Wofford, a sister, Lyrique Wofford, her grandparents, Steve and Cindy Renyer and Florencio and Martha Valdivia, a great grandmother, Patricia McClellan and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Private services will be held.
Memorial...
Earl E. Fisher
Jan 25, 2011
He was born on May 22, 1920 in Miller, KS the son Eli F. and Ruth (Mundy) Fisher. After Earl graduated from Harveyville High School he attended Mechanic Technical School.
He was an auto mechanic for several car dealerships in Topeka before he retired.
He married Rita T. McBride on October 12, 1946 at the Assumption Catholic Church. She predeceased...
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