Obituary Listing

Nov 13, 2009

Thomas Hernandez, Jr., 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at his home.

 

He was born November 10, 1929 in Topeka the son of Tomas and Francisca (Hernandez) Hernandez.

 

Thomas was employed by United Corporation for thirty years before he retired.  He worked repairing non pollution furnaces and was also a “trouble shooter” which took him...

Nov 11, 2009

DeWayne Edward Keeling went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 11, 2009 at his home in Huntsville, Al.  DeWayne was born on December 2, 1969 to the late Keith Edward Keeling and Janie Mae (Tiller) Keeling.  DeWayne is survived by his siblings; Clarissia (Russell) Fore, Maurice (Leslie) Keeling, Kimberly Keeling, and Carlos (Kris) Keeling.  He is...

Nov 10, 2009

Lorna Lee “MeeMo” Bailey, 77, of Topeka, died November 10, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.

 

She was born in Alton, Kansas on April 21, 1932 the daughter of Coleman Leslie and Hettie Alice (Strange) McClellan.  She was a graduate of Alton High School.

 

Lorna will be remembered for her love of her family, and especially being a mom,...

Nov 7, 2009

Nov 6, 2009

Palmer, Ann (nee: Hernandez), of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Friday, November 6, 2009, at the age of 63. Devoted wife of Robert William Palmer; dear daughter of the late Mike Carlos Hernandez and the late Marie Alberta Rodriguez; loving mother of Robert (Heidi) Palmer, Michelle (nee: Palmer) (Sean) Dean, Bradley Palmer, and Ashleigh (nee: Palmer) (Marcelo) Menchaca; treasured grandmother...

Nov 4, 2009

Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Nov 3, 2009

Randall Leo “Randy” Wunder, 50, of Topeka, was pronounced dead on November 3, 2009 at his home.

 

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 21, 1959 the son of Thomas and Beulah (Roark) Wunder.  Randy was a 1977 graduate of Hayden High School. 

 

Randy served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS John F. Kennedy from...

Nov 1, 2009

Lucille M. Tinoco, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.

 

She was born November 3, 1921 in Fairbury, NE the daughter of Nievez and Alberta (Ruiz) Munoz.

 

Lucille was a homemaker but she worked as a welder during WW II.  She was active in the cub scouts and boy scouts with her...

Oct 31, 2009

Ruby Elaine Desch, 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital.

She was born July 10, 1920 in St. Marys the daughter of Harry and Josephine (Guyette) Jones.  Ruby graduated from Topeka High School and Strickler’s Business School.

Mrs. Desch was employed in the Kansas Secretary of State’s Office for twenty-two years before she retired.

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Oct 30, 2009

Genevieve Ann “Gen” Landry Clerico, 87, of Topeka, died October 30, 2009.

She was born on May 14, 1922 in Topeka, Kansas the only child of Thomas and Genevieve (Schuler) McDade.  Gen was a 1939 graduate of Topeka Catholic High School and received her CNA at the age of 65.

Gen was a homemaker, an in-home care giver and daycare...

Oct 27, 2009

Leonard “Len” Binkley, 65, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Williamstown as a result of an automobile accident.

 

He was born March 31, 1944 in Topeka the son of Fred Alfred and Flo (Cunningham) Binkley.  Len graduated from Maur Hill High School in 1962.

 

Len was employed in sales for WIBW for twenty-five years.

 

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Oct 26, 2009

Marini A. McKnight, 34, of Topeka, died October 26, 2009.

 

She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 13, 1975 the daughter of Paul and Dana (Beaver) McKnight.

 

Marini worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for KNI and most recently for area nursing homes.

 

She loved to take care of her children, and enjoyed cooking, baking cakes,...

Oct 24, 2009

Laura Jayne Michels, 61, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City.

 

She was born January 27, 1948 in Topeka, the daughter of Gaetano and Marguerite (Slusser) Arace.  Laura graduated from Hayden High School in 1966 and later attended Emporia State Teacher’s College where she studied English and Art.

 

Laura...

Oct 24, 2009

Fermin H. Llamas, 87, of Topeka, died October 24, 2009 at the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center.

 

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 11, 1922 the son of Ventura and Luz Mary (Oliva) Llamas.

 

Fermin was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1943 to 1945.

 

He worked for several businesses during...

Oct 23, 2009

Jane Davis, 93, of Topeka, died October 23, 2009 at her daughter’s home.

 

She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 13, 1916 the daughter of John and Antoinette (Zdyb) Gill.  She lived most of her life in the Chicago area and moved to Topeka in February of 2008 to be with her daughter.

 

Jane is survived by two...

Oct 22, 2009

James A. Robinson, 55, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Midland Hospice.

 

He was born August 9, 1954 in Topeka the son of Marvin and Phyllis Mae (Neal) Robinson.  James graduated from Topeka High School in 1973.  He later graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in elementary education.

 

James was employed by Boeing...

Oct 18, 2009

Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Oct 17, 2009

Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Oct 14, 2009

Jessie Williams Jr., 57, of Topeka, died October 14, 2009 at Eventide Convalescent Center.

 

He was born in Picayune, Mississippi on April 1, 1952 the son of Jessie and Catherine Ruth (Gordon) Williams Sr.

 

Jessie served in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War.  He had worked for Josten’s. 

 

He was a member of...

Oct 9, 2009

Catherine Laura (Beier) Renyer, 93 years, passed away on October 9, 2009 at her son’s home.

 

She was born December 18, 1915 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of George and Anna Marie (Urban) Beier.

 

Catherine was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

 

She married Hugh W. Renyer on February 12, 1941 in Topeka. ...