Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Carmen Cortes
Feb 15, 2010
Carmen Cortes, 86, died February 15, 2010 in Topeka. Carmen was born April 4, 1923 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She married Justino Cortes who preceded her in death. Survivors include her ten children; Jorge, Maria, Gloria, Ricardo, Guadalupe, Miguel, Marco, Carmen, Justino, and Esther. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
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Esperanza G. Gonzalez
Feb 13, 2010
Esperanza G. “Hope” Gonzalez, 85, of Topeka, died February 13, 2010 at her home.
She was born on December 18, 1924 in Kanopolis, Kansas the daughter of Pilar and Cornelia (Gonzalez) Rojas.
Hope was a homemaker who loved to cook, bake and garden. When her children were young she was an active room mother, member of the PTA...
Joseph J. Mauer
Feb 12, 2010
Joseph J. Mauer, 91, of Topeka, died February 12, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital.
Joe was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 14, 1919 the son of John and Emma (Hefner) Mauer. He served in the U.S. Army for 35 months in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II.
He worked for the Gas Service Company...
Carla Jean Spicka
Feb 7, 2010
Carla Jean Spicka, 54, Topeka, was called by her Heavenly Father, Lord and Savior on February 7th to spend eternity with her family members that have gone before her.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 15, 1955 to Wilbur L. and Albina M. (Pechanec) Lee. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1973 and went...
James Lowell Fabert
Jan 27, 2010
James Lowell Fabert, 66, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, KS. He was cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.
Geraldine Kippes
Jan 27, 2010
Geraldine L. (Jerri) Kippes, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Brewster Place.
She was born December 16, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of George and Catherine E. (Degand) Kippes and had a sister 1 ½ years younger.
Jerri graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1942. She worked at Morell Packing Company in the summers...
Serafina Blanco
Jan 23, 2010
Serafina Blanco, 89, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Manor Care Nursing Home.
Serafina was born October 12, 1920 in Valley Falls, one of twelve children born to Ascension and Benita (Aguilar) Juarez. She married Lorenzo Blanco on November 22, 1940 in Valley Falls. He preceded her in death on November 7, 1980.
She was a Surgical...
Dorothy Sheppard
Jan 23, 2010
Dorothy Mae Sheppard, 71, of Topeka, died January 23, 2010 at her home.
She was born in Mayetta, Kansas on May 2, 1938 the daughter of Francis and Christine Marcella (Mahkuk) Wishteyah.
She was a home health aide for Independent Living. Dorothy was a member of the Native American Church and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe.
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John S. Appelhanz
Jan 21, 2010
John Scott Appelhanz, 54, formerly of Topeka, died January 21, 2010 at Stonybrook Retirement Center in Manhattan, Kansas.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 31, 1955 the son of Isadore “Ike” and Patricia (Evans) Appelhanz.
John attended Texas Technical Institute in the early 90’s with an Architectural Drafting Certificate.
He worked in concrete construction in Texas...
Dorothy L. Stamm
Jan 21, 2010
Dorothy L. Stamm, 86, of Topeka, died January 21, 2010 at McCrite Care Center.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 18, 1923 the daughter of Thomas and Edna Blanche McKenna.
Dorothy was a homemaker.
She married Gerald L. Stamm Sr. on August 1, 1938. He preceded her in death on December 23, 2008 shortly...
Robert Lee Gardner
Jan 20, 2010
Robert Lee “Bob” Gardner, 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at his home.
e was born August 5, 1931 the son of Marvin E. and Beulah (Carlisle) Gardner. Bob was raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1949 where he was the captain of the Trojan basketball team.
Bob was employed by Stauffer Publications...
Dean R. Soldan
Jan 19, 2010
Dean R. Soldan, 51, of Topeka, died January 19, 2010.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 24, 1958 the son of Jean Edward and Maxine Ruth (Peterson) Soldan.
Dean worked for the Topeka Metro Transit as a Driver from 1988 to 2009.
He was a loving dad, son, brother, uncle and friend. Dean will...
Solana Schmeidler
Jan 18, 2010
Solana Schmeidler, SFCC, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 at Manor Care.
She was born February 18, 1925 in Catherine the daughter of John and Emma (Wolfe) Schmeidler. Sr. Solana attended Catherine Grade School, St. Agnes High School in Fond du Lac, WI and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Louis...
Nancy Anne Burgardt
Jan 14, 2010
Nancy Anne Burgardt, 82, of Topeka, died January 14, 2010 at the home of her daughter.
She was born on February 9, 1927 in Crystal Falls, Michigan the daughter of Henry Patrick and Veronica (Leonard) Grattan.
She served in the U.S.Air Force and was a captain during the Korean Conflict.
Nancy was a Registered Nurse at...
John Anthony Navarro
Jan 14, 2010
John Anthony Navarro, 56, of Topeka, died January 13, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Care Center.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 28, 1953 the son of John and Leocadia (Serrano) Navarro.
John attended Highland Park High School. He worked for the Job Corps and most recently was employed by the Prairie Band Casino and Resort. ...
Genaro Ortiz
Jan 12, 2010
Genaro “Uncle Hank” Ortiz, 73, of Topeka, died January 12, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 19, 1936 the son of Domingo and Joaquina (Ortiz) Ortiz.
Genaro worked for the Topeka State Hospital prior to his retirement.
He is survived by four brothers, Cato Ortiz and wife Roberta of Plant City, Florida, Larry Ortiz...
Merle F. Busey
Jan 11, 2010
Merle Floyd Busey, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born June 3, 1925 in Topeka the son of Noel Edmond and Ruth Marie (Morris) Busey. He was a 1943 graduate of Seaman High School. Merle served in the United States Marines during WW II. He was...
Daniel Alejandro Martinez
Jan 10, 2010
Daniel Alejandro Martinez, infant son of Alicia Martinez died January 10, 2010 at Stormont-Vail emergency room.
He was born on November 22, 2009 in Topeka. Daniel is survived by his mother, a sister, Vanesa Ramirez, three brothers, Javier V. Martinez, Roberto Franco and Cesar Avila Jr., grandparents, Maria S. Pantoja of San Antonio, Texas and Javier Arreola of Mexico,...
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