Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Felipe Cervantes
Feb 3, 2009
Felipe Cervantes, 82, of Topeka, died February 3, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 26, 1926 the son of Lorenzo and Maria Cervantes.
Felipe worked for Santa Fe Railway Company as a pipefitter for 43 years, retiring in 1988.
He was a collector of Jazz and Blues music, loved classic...
Maude Sheetz
Jan 27, 2009
Maude Sheetz, 92, of Topeka, died January 27, 2009 at a Stormont-Vail Hospital.
Maude was born on a farm in Linn County, Kansas on July 4, 1916 the daughter of Harrison I. and Bessie Opal (Mendel) Stainbrook.
She was a talented musician who played the piano, a gifted homemaker and enjoyed playing bridge with her many friends. Maude...
David Anthony Munoz
Jan 25, 2009
David Anthony Munoz, 56, of Topeka, died January 25, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 15, 1952 the son of Francisco and Mary (Trinidad) Munoz.
He enjoyed volunteering for Church activities and several social service agencies. He loved Mexican music.
David is survived by three brothers, Arthur, Manuel and Robert Munoz...
Aurora Delgado
Jan 18, 2009
Aurora Pimentel Delgado, 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2009 at her home.
She was born August 3, 1925 in Topeka the daughter of Rafael and Petra (Loya) Pimentel.
Aurora loved music, especially playing the guitar and her family and grandchildren.
She was a volunteer at St. Francis Health Center where she served as a Eucharistic minister.
Aurora...
Augustine R. Alonzo
Jan 17, 2009
Augustine R. “Kookie” Alonzo, 60, of Topeka, died January 17, 2009 at the V.A. Hospital in Leavenworth.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 18, 1948 the son of Henry H. and Jennie (Florez) Alonzo.
Kookie was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as an engineer. He was a retired Brick Mason and had...
Anthony W. Gonzales
Jan 11, 2009
Anthony W. (Tony) Gonzales passed away January 11, 2009. Tony was born to Inez and Jose Gonzales on December 17, 1926 in Nortonville, Kansas and grew up in Osage City, Ks. On July 18, 1967 he married Patricia Frehe.
He is survived by his wife Patricia; daughters Cindy Moyer (Tom) of Topeka, Kathy Geels (Whit Haworth) of Sugarland, Tx.,...
John Schiffelbein
Jan 6, 2009
John Schiffelbein, 71, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born November 3, 1937 in Topeka the son of John G. and Barbara (Puhl) Schiffelbein. John was a 1958 graduate of Hayden High School. He later served in the United States Army.
John was a carman welder at AT & SF Railroad...
Dale Miller Amos
Dec 28, 2008
Dale Miller Amos, 76, of Topeka, passed away Sunday December 28, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born April 6, 1932 in Kansas City, MO the son of Eustace and Ova (Miller) Amos. Dale served in the United States Air Force from 1953 to 1955. He then served in the reserves until 1966.
Dale received a bachelor’s...
Annamarie Foster
Dec 28, 2008
Annamarie “Swede” Foster, 78, of Topeka, died December 28, 2008 at her home.
She was born on March 11, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Peter and Anna (Rhode) Kaberline.
Swede was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of the Firefighters Auxiliary, and the Ladies Auxiliary of Post #1650 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. ...
Albert J. Hefner
Dec 23, 2008
Albert \"Ace\" Joseph Hefner, 81, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 at Midland Hospice House from multiple health problems. Albert retired from AT&SF Railway where he worked 44 years as a Machinist. He and \"Bonnie\" were generous philanthropists. Survivors include his daughters, Carol Ann Williams & husband Bruce, Marlene Hogan & husband Michael, Elaine Hefner DeCoursey & husband...
Hale Simons
Dec 23, 2008
He was born March 19, 1997 in Topeka the son of Tony E. and Julie (Crofoot) Simons.
He was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and was a sixth grader at Most Pure Heart of Mary School where he played on the basketball team.
Hale will lie in state at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic...
Albert Hefner
Dec 23, 2008
Albert J. Hefner
Albert "Ace" Joseph Hefner, 81, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 at Midland Hospice House from multiple health problems. He was born August 25, 1927 at the family home in Little Russia, the son of Michael P. & Magdalena (VonFeldt) Hefner. He attended St. Joseph's Catholic School & Capital Catholic High School (now known...
Lucille E. Miller
Dec 22, 2008
Lucille E. Miller, 96, of Topeka passed away Monday, December 22, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born January 22, 1912 in Ola, Arkansas the daughter of John S. And Ella D. (Johnson) Blagg. Lucille moved from Ft. Scott to Topeka in 1939.
Mrs. Miller was a seamstress for the Kansas Industries for the Blind for 22...
Pedro Cerca-Romero
Dec 20, 2008
Pedro Cerca-Romero, 48, of Topeka, died December 20, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico on January 28, 1960 the son of Apolinar and Lucia (Romero) Cerca.
He was a 1982 graduate from Topeka High School. Pedro attended Washburn University and received a degree in Applied Continuing Education...
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