Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Mark R. Maas
Aug 24, 2010
Mark R. Maas, 44, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
He was born on July 23, 1966 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Dale F. and Karen M. (Speaker) Maas.
Mark went to four years of Carpenter’s Apprenticeship school in Perry. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Union #1445 and a Project Superintendent...
Hope Alvarez Russo
Aug 20, 2010
Hope Alvarez Russo, age 86, died August 20, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Patricia, Anita and Rose Marie Russo and Joseph, Jr. Cherished daughter of the late Donaciana and Santiago Alvarez. Dear sister of the late Paul, Wence Alvarez (Frances) and Austreverta Rivera (Victor).
She was a loving wife, mother and friend...
Frank Salinas
Aug 18, 2010
Frank A. Salinas, 89, Topeka, died Wednesday at his home with his family at his bedside.
He was born January 24, 1921 in Topeka the son of Isidore and Vincenta (Araiza) Salinas.
Frank worked for AT & SF Railroad, Allis Chalmers, and retired from Frito Lay.
He was a WW II Army Veteran.
He loved sports especially K.U....
Marcella M. Meier
Aug 15, 2010
Marcella M. Meier 91, Topeka, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Midland Hospice.
Marcella was born June 20, 1919 in McFarland the daughter of John and Mary (Graves) Eagan.
She married Hubert Meier at Assumption Catholic Church on November 9, 1939 he preceded her in death on December 14, 1992.
Marcella was a member of St....
Reuben Ray Rowan
Aug 13, 2010
Reuben Ray Rowan, 58, of Topeka, died August 13, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Concordia, Kansas on December 9, 1951 the son of William and Esther Ann (Lehenbauer) Rowan.
Reuben was employed by the Topeka Public School System. He attended the Topeka First Assembly of God Church.
Reuben married Kristina Marie “Kris” Holloman...
James McKay III
Aug 12, 2010
James McKay III, 48, of Topeka, died August 12, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born at Maxwell AFB in Alabama on April 26, 1962 the son of James and Laverne (Gordon) McKay Jr. His dad died when he was young and he was raised by his mother and step father Len Binkley.
James attended the Washburn...
Michael Ralph Albright
Aug 4, 2010
Mike went to Assumption Grade School and Highland Park High School.
He worked at the Santa Fe Shops and later worked for the Union Pacific Railroad.
Mike was a member of Mater Dei Parish.
On July 24, 1971 he married Yvonna K. Miller at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Perry.
He was preceded in death by...
Manuel "Mano" Ramirez
Aug 1, 2010
Manuel “Mano” Ramirez, 66, of Topeka, passed away August 1, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born October 10, 1943 in Topeka the son of Espiririon and Amelia (Tinoco) Ramirez.
Mano served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of Vietnam Veterans of America.
Mano is survived by; four daughters,...
Thomas E. Barlett
Jul 31, 2010
Thomas E. Barlett, 69, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at a local hospital. Tom was born April 29, 1941 in El Dorado, KS, the son of Andrew and Georgia Ray Barlett. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1959 and was honored to serve as Master of Ceremonies at his 50th class reunion last year. Tom attended...
Esperanza Llamas
Jul 29, 2010
Esperanza Llamas, 52, Topeka, died Thursday, July 29, 2010 at Midland Hospice.
Esperanza was born September 16, 1957 in Topeka the daughter of Ruben and Carmen (Guerrero) Llamas.
Esperanza married Richard Riley, Jr. on July 19, 1991 in Topeka he survives.
Esperanza was a member of True Light Baptist Church she loved playing cards, sports especially the...
Imelda Eisenbarth
Jul 16, 2010
Imelda R. “Mellie” Eisenbarth, 85, of Topeka, died July 16, 2010 at St. Francis Medical Center.
She was born July 3, 1925 in Baileyville the daughter of Bert and Anna (Rilinger) Hasenkamp.
Mellie was a Day Care Provider in her home for thirty-one years. In her spare time she enjoyed embroidery and playing pitch
She was a member of Assumption...
Ricardo Rafael Garcia
Jul 10, 2010
Ricardo Rafael “Rico” Garcia, 37, of Topeka, died July 10, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Center.
He was born on June 6, 1973 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Angelo Lopez and Rose Garcia.
He served in the U.S. Army.
Rico founded and operated ELS in Topeka. He enjoyed playing basketball and golfing.
He was...
F. Josephine Anguiano
Jul 3, 2010
F. Josephine Anguiano, 80, Topeka, died Saturday, July 3, 2010 at her home.
Mrs. Anguiano was born of February 6, 1930 in Wakarusa, KS the daughter of Albert and Florence (Fulkerson) Bayless.
Jo worked for several restaurants until retirement. She loved gardening, flowers, football season, bingo, children, birds and most of all her dog Titan.
She...
Dorothy P. O'Hara
Jul 2, 2010
Dorothy P. O’Hara, 90, of Topeka, died July 2, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Center.
She was born to Walter and Martha (Hendrickson) Kennedy on May 4, 1920 in Boynton, OK.
Dorothy was a homemaker and was supportive of all her husband’s activities during his 22 years of military service and 15 years of service with the Interstate Commerce...
Ashley S. (Hawley) Day-Johnson
Jun 29, 2010
Ashley S. (Hawley) Day-Johnson, 25, of Topeka, died June 29, 2010 in Louisiana.
She was born to Ernest T. Hawley and Monica M. (Cortez) Kirby on July 14, 1984 in Topeka, Kansas.
Ashley was a graduate of Topeka High School and had attended Washburn University.
Ashley was married to Christopher Day-Johnson in Topeka.
She was...
Douglas E. Hollandsworth
Jun 19, 2010
Douglas E. “Doug” Hollandsworth, 56, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at his home.
He was born in St. Louis, MO the son of Cecil E. and Alvena Katherine (Beying) Hollandsworth.
Doug was an avid motorcyclist enjoying going on cycling trips and participating in ROMEO’S... He was Chapter Director of Gold Wing Road Riders Assn.
He...
Elizabeth Ann Saenz
Jun 10, 2010
Elizabeth “Lisa” A. Saenz, 46, of Topeka, died June 10, 2010 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 7, 1963 the daughter of Roland and Katherine (Ramirez) Saenz.
Lisa was a graduate of Hayden High School in 1981, received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology in 1987 and a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree from...
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