Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Helen M. Smith
Oct 8, 2009
The 95 year life of Helen M. Smith ended October 8, 2009 in Topeka. Born January 10, 1914 to John P. and Ellen T. Young at Salina. She married Edwin R. Smith on July 30, 1936. Surviving to honor her memory are Mary Remus and husband Kim of Asherville, Kathy Hennes and husband Dan of Berryton, Bill Smith and wife...
Rosemary Dashnaw
Sep 30, 2009
Rosemary Gertrude Dashnaw passed away September 30, 2009 after a month long fight with cancer at her home in the loving care of her family in Topeka, Kansas.
Rosemary was born May 29, 1932 in Topeka, the daughter of George J. and Marie R. (Meier) Weigel. She grew up and lived most all of her life in Topeka. She followed...
Refugia Cookie Torrez
Sep 28, 2009
Refugia “Cookie or Cuca” Torrez, 81, of Topeka, died September 28, 2009 at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born on August 4, 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of Elijio and Romalda (Perez) Oliva.
Refugia was a homemaker and had been a day care provider. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and...
Barbara Seibert
Sep 26, 2009
Barbara Seibert, 73, of Topeka, died September 26, 2009 at Aldersgate Village.
She was born in Garden City, Kansas on March 8, 1936 the daughter of John and Barbara Ann (Puhl) Schiffelbein.
Barbara worked for Woolworth’s in her younger years. She later worked as a file clerk for National Reserve Life which later became Security Benefit Life. Barbara also made...
Mary Jean Ambrosio
Sep 24, 2009
Mary Jean Ambrosio
Mary Jean (Zanotti) Ambrosio, 101 years young, passed away on September 24, 2009 with her family in Norfolk, Virginia.
She was born February 20, 1908 in the Pine Run area of Allegheny Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Frances Cuffia Zanotti. Her parents came to the United States from Northern Italy (Piemontesi).
Mrs....
Arthur A. Preston
Sep 23, 2009
Arthur Xavier Preston, 86, of Topeka, died September 23, 2009 at Plaza West Health Center.
He was born in New York City on October 5, 1922 the son of Arthur Edward and Ann Frances (Fitzpatrick) Preston. Arthur was a graduate of the St. Joseph Military School.
Arthur worked in the oil fields for seven years. He retired...
Jerry Hiram Mikel
Sep 20, 2009
Jerry Hiram Mikel, 46, of Topeka, died September 20, 2009. He was born in Danville, Illinois on December 13, 1962 the son of Jerry and Alfreda (Danner) Mikel.
Jerry was a 1982 graduate of Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Oregon.
He worked in the Del Monte Foods Factory. Previously he had been employed as a cook and...
Anneliese Condon
Sep 20, 2009
Anneliese Condon, 80, of Topeka, died September 20, 2009 at the Clair Bridge Nursing Home.
She was born in Erlangen, Germany on March 31, 1929 the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Koch) Neubauer.
Anneliese was a homemaker. She enjoyed staying up with current events.
Anneliese married George Condon in Maine on February 14, 1948. He was a...
Mary Catherine Hurla
Sep 19, 2009
Mary Catherine Hurla, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the home of her son surrounded by her family.
She was born December 15, 1916 in Topeka the daughter of Erwin F. and Nora L. (Bushey) Miller.
Mary babysat for the neighbor’s kids and her grandkids in her home for 30 years. She was briefly...
Raymond D. Johnson
Sep 16, 2009
Raymond D. “Ray” Johnson, 78, of Topeka, died September 16, 2009 at Manor Care Health Services.
He was born on July 14, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Harry and Ebba (Bolstrom) Johnson.
Ray worked for the Shawnee County Refuse Department for 35 years, retiring in 1992.
He was an athlete and loved to play...
Michael Joseph Skaggs
Aug 29, 2009
Michael Joseph Skaggs, infant son of William Glen and Megan JoAnne (McEvilly) Skaggs III went to Heaven on August 29, 2009 at Children’s Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with a congenital diaphragmic hernia surrounded by his loving family.
He was born at K.U. Medical Center on July 25, 2009. He is survived by his parents and his twin...
Robert H. Baker
Aug 27, 2009
Robert H. Baker, 79, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born June 26, 1930 in Lecompton, KS the son of John and Irene (Jessop) Baker.
obert was employed by Falley’s Grocery before he retired in 1989. After his retirement he enjoyed watching the NASCAR Circuit and spending time with his children...
Cirilo Torrez
Aug 27, 2009
Cirilo was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe where he was very active in the Fiesta Mexicana activities and was a member of the Nate Morales Chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed sports, especially baseball. Cirilo also enjoyed gardening.
He married Refugia Oliva in November of 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas. She survives. He is also...
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