Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Mildred E. Stork
Aug 15, 2009
Mildred E. “Millie” Stork, 84, of Topeka, died August 15, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 2, 1925 the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Burghart) Konrade.
Millie was a 1943 graduate of Capitol Catholic High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Washburn University in Elementary Education and her Master’s in...
Joseph Francis Kass
Aug 14, 2009
Joseph Francis Kass, 88, formerly of Topeka, died August 14, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 19, 1920 the son of Adam Jacob and Magdelene (Steib) Kass. Joe attended Sacred Heart School and Capitol Catholic High School.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Haggard...
Helen Zarger
Aug 14, 2009
Helen M. Zarger, 88, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at Midland Hospice.
She was born September 7, 1920 in Gilette, AR the daughter of John B. and Della B. (McKim) Quinn.
Helen worked in the Shawnee County Auditor’s Office before she retired. She previously worked for J. C. Sargent, Koss Construction Co. and Montgomery Wards.
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DeWayne Stearman
Aug 13, 2009
Wlburn DeWayne (Sawdust) Stearman, 84, of Topeka was born January 21, 1925 to Marvin and Opal Stearman in Hooker, Oklahoma. He served his country in the Army Air Corp in the China/Burma/India Theater of World War II. Shortly after his return to Wichita, Kansas he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Turner on June 22, 1946. He was employed...
Eugene Joseph Bouley
Aug 9, 2009
Eugene Joseph Bouley, 89, of Topeka, died August 9, 2009 at Lexington Park Care Facility.
He was born on February 27, 1920 in St. Joseph, Kansas the son of Gasper P. and Marie E. (Dandurand) Bouley. He was the youngest of eight children.
Mr. Bouley was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served for three years...
Epigmenia de la Torre
Aug 8, 2009
Epigmenia de la Torre, 70, of Topeka, died August 8, 2009 at her home.
She was born in Villa Guerrero Jalisco Mexico on March 24, 1939 the daughter of Gregorio and Guadalupe (Gonzalez) Sigala.
Epigmenia was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. She was a homemaker.
She married Juan de la Torre on April 25,...
Rosezella Appelhanz
Aug 7, 2009
Rosezella “Rose” Appelhanz, of Topeka, died August 7, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 20, 1929 the daughter of Robert and Margaret (McCoy) Best.
Rose owned and operated a restaurant in Lampe, Missouri and was also a homemaker.
Rose was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Parish.
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Renae Wahquahboshkuk Soto
Aug 5, 2009
Renae Lynn Wahquahboshkuk Soto, 47, of Topeka died August 5, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born on September 18, 1961 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Olivia Kay Marshno. She was adopted by Jack Shoptese who preceded her in death. She was later adopted by Wallace Leon Wahquahboshkuk Sr. who also preceded her in death. Renae was also...
David H. Wildermuthm
Aug 4, 2009
David H. Wildermuth, 80, of Topeka, passed away August 4, 2009 in an angel’s home.
David was born September 22, 1928 in Ft. Scott the son of Quinton and Laura Wildermuth. He grew up in Parsons and Fort Scott and graduated from high school in Fort Scott. David served in the United States Army during WW II stationed in...
Elizabeth Debacker
Aug 2, 2009
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Debacker, 84, of Topeka, died August 2, 2009 at Aldersgate Village.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 12, 1925 the daughter of Ralph and Mary Burghart Sommers. Betty was a graduate of Hayden High School in 1942.
She was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Parish and helped prepare funeral dinners for many years. Betty...
E. Cecelia Garcia
Jul 31, 2009
E. Cecelia Garcia, 64, of Topeka, passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Cancer Treatment Center in Tulsa, OK.
She was born April 15, 1945 in Kansas City, KS the daughter of Glenn and Martha (Flores) Garcia.
Cecelia was an administrative secretary for Westar Energy at the time of her death.
She was an avid KU fan and loved...
Wilhelmina Eisenbarth
Jul 28, 2009
Wilhelmina F. Eisenbarth, 92, of Topeka, died July 28, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Baileyville, Kansas on April 4, 1917 the daughter of Henry and Agnes Deters Rusche.
Wilhelmina was a cook at St. Francis Hospital retiring in 1977.
She was a member of Mater Dei Parish.
Wilhelmina married...
Joetta L. Dreher
Jul 25, 2009
Joetta L. Dreher, 75, of Overbrook, died July 25, 2009 at the Brookside Manor.
She was born in St. Mary’s, Kansas on May 11, 1934 the daughter of Samuel and Nancy (Levett) Trude.
Joetta was a waitress for Super D. Drug Store, was a manager for Hardees and owner of the Pop Inn at 29th and Kansas.
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Jose Pilar Retana Martinez
Jul 24, 2009
Jose Pilar Retana Martinez, 44, of Topeka, died July 24, 2009 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital E.R.
Jose was born in Nazaz, Durango, Mexico on May 5, 1965 the son of Tiburcio Retana and Celsa Martinez, they survive in Mexico.
He was a bridge construction specialist. Jose was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and the East Topeka North...
James W. Weckwerth
Jul 20, 2009
James W. Weckwerth, 73, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born June 29, 1936 in Edgemont, SD the son of Walter and Mabel Weckwerth. James served in the United States Air Force from 1956 – 1959.
James worked at Meadow Gold before joining the Topeka Police Department in 1963. After...
Celestine M. Dreher
Jul 19, 2009
Celestine M. “Joe” Dreher, 91, Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center ER.
Mr. Dreher was born January 23, 1918 in Emmeram, KS the son of Jerome and Pauline (Rupp) Dreher. He served in the United States Army as a Staff Sergeant during WW II participating in the Normandy Invasion.
Joe was a laminator operator...
John D. Cook
Jul 15, 2009
John D. Cook age 85, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center.
He was born November 3, 1923 in Oregon, MO the son of Lester S. and Lucille L. (Grimes) Cook. He served in the United States Navy during WW II.
John was a detective lieutenant for the Topeka Police Department before...
Michael A. Lopez
Jul 13, 2009
Michael A. Lopez, age 22, of Topeka, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born December 1, 1986 in Topeka, the son of Richard E. and Rachel A. (Cruz) Lopez. Michael graduated from Highland Park High School in 2006. Michael was employed by the Shawnee County Refuse Department at the time of his death.
Michael...
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