Obituary Listing

Mar 21, 2010

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Mar 17, 2010

Harry Raymond Johnson, 91, of Topeka, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.

 

He was born October 7, 1918 in Garrison, KS the son of Nels Peter and Tillie (Lofgren) Johnson.  Harry served in the United States Army during WW II.

 

Mr. Johnson was employed at Whelan Lumber Company from August 20, 1954 to April 3,...

Mar 17, 2010

Fritz E. McClanahan, 87, of Topeka, died march 17, 2010 at his home.

 

He was born in Lecompton, Kansas on March 13, 1923 the son of Walter O. and Hazel Alice Bertschinger McClanahan.

 

Fritz was a graduate of Lawrence High School in 1940.  Mr. McClanahan served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II from 1943 to...

Mar 16, 2010

Pamala Grace Mayo, of Shawnee, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City.

She was born April 9, 1953 in Topeka the daughter of Michael and Mary Jean (Stewart) Mayo.  Pamela received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Washburn University.

Pamala had been a registered nurse at...

Mar 16, 2010

Verna Opal Brosemer, 92, Topeka died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital.

 

She was born July 27, 1917 in Burlington, the daughter of William and Mary (Ferris) Kellum.

 

Verna was united in marriage to Lawrence Brosemer on February 19, 1934 in Burlington, he preceded her in death.

 

Verna was also preceded in death by...

Mar 13, 2010

Charles Edward Sanders (77) of Topeka, passed peacefully with his family at his side on March 13, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.

He was born April 7, 1932 in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of William and Lois Vickroy Sanders.

Charles was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant having served honorably for 20 years,...

Mar 11, 2010

John Torres Rocha, 90, of Topeka died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at St. Francis Health Center. 

 

John was born May 2, 1919 in Topeka the son of Emeterio and Justina (Torres) Rocha.  He served in the Pacific Theatre with the United States Army during WW II.  John was a cannoneer in the 736th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion.  He...

Mar 9, 2010

William A. Bell, 89, of Topeka, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Lexington Park.

 

He was born in Chicopee, Kansas, on August 18, 1920 to Jean Ryan Bell and Robert Bell. 

 

Bill attended school in Franklin, Arma and Pittsburg, KS.  He was in the United States Air Force during World War II, having spent over two years...

Mar 8, 2010

Roy A. Shivers, 87, died Monday, March 8th at Manor Care, Topeka, KS. 

 

Roy was born April 13, 1922 in Vernon, TX the son of Arthur and Alice (Nolan) Shivers.

 

Roy was a Navy veteran of 26 years retiring as Chief.  After his retirement he was a Electronics Instructor for Ryan Aeronautical and worked for Pruitt’s Appliance...

Mar 2, 2010

James Edward Sheetz, 94, of Topeka, died March 2, 2010 at Rolling Hills Health Center.

He was born on January 16, 1916 in a farmhouse in Benton County, Indiana the son of John Harrison and Mary Urbana (Murphy) Sheetz.  He attended parochial schools and graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1934.  He received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in...

Feb 28, 2010

David Lee Montague, 48, of Topeka, died February 28, 2010 at a local hospital emergency room.

 

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 7, 1961 the son of Bill Dale and Geraldine Alberta (Willmarth) Montague.  They preceded him in death.

 

David worked in maintenance for apartment building complexes.

 

He is survived by his siblings, Victoria L....

Feb 28, 2010

Raymond V. Dashnaw, 78, died Sunday, February 28th at Midland Hospice House. 

 

Raymond was born March 5, 1931 in Watertown, New York the son of Julius and Nellie (McKee) Dashnaw.

 

Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict.  He started his career at the Supply Depot until its closing.  At that...

Feb 28, 2010

Cody Allen Vines, 18, of Topeka, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at his home.

 

He was born December 2, 1991 in Topeka the son of Bradley Steven and Rebecca (Allen) Vines.

 

Cody enjoyed bicycling, music and hanging out with his many friends.

 

He is survived by, his father Bradley S. Vines, his mother Rebecca Percival, two brothers...

Feb 24, 2010

Phyllis Ann (Roeckers) Hendrickson, 75, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 24th at Midland Hospice House. 

 

She was born in Downers Grove, Illinois on November 24, 1934 the daughter of Arnold F. and Marion A. (Stein) Roeckers.  Phyllis attended elementary school in Downers Grove, Illinois and Richmond (Ks.) High School from 1948 to 1951, and graduated from Shawnee Mission High...

Feb 20, 2010

Felix Joe Lara, 64, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his home.

He was born July 31, 1945 in Topeka the son of Lidio Felix and Tiajuana (Weaver) Lara.

Felix was employed by Topeka Public Schools for sixteen years before he retired in 2005.  He previously was employed by Whelan’s as a truck driver.  After his retirement...

Feb 17, 2010

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Feb 16, 2010

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Feb 16, 2010

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Feb 16, 2010

Feb 16, 2010

Mikal Marine Cameron was born in Topeka, KS on February 11, 2010 and went to be with God on February 16, 2010.

He was the son of Kyle D. Cameron and Nakesha L. Kirkwood.  Mikal is also survived by his grandmothers, Dana McKnight Harold and Lucille Clardy both of Topeka, as well as many aunts and uncles.  He will be...