Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Tillie Myers
Jul 17, 2022
Tillie Irene (Trueblood) Neuner Myers, 93, Topeka, died surrounded by her family on July 17, 2022. She was 93 years old. Tillie was born to Vena and Alva Trueblood on October 26, 1928 in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada.
She had one sister, Dorothy Burkett and three brothers, Charles Trueblood, Ralph Burgess, and Lloyd Burgess. She graduated from Burlingame, KS high...
William "Bill" Herman Vehige
Jul 15, 2022
William “Bill” Vehige, 71, of Garden City, KS passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at St. Catherine’s Hospital in Dodge City, KS.
Bill was born March 26, 1951, to the late August Joseph “AJ” and Agnes Vehige in Lawrence, KS.
Bill was a gentle, easy-going soul; he enjoyed van rides, walks, watching T.V., and sweets, especially pop and doughnuts.He...
Juan "John" Vasquez Chavez
Jul 14, 2022
Juan “John” Vasquez Chavez, 88, of Topeka, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka. Mr. Chavez was born May 7, 1934, in Topeka, to Jose and Eulalia Vasquez Chavez. John entered the service at age 17 and served in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1953. Also, while serving, he was a Golden Glove Boxer....
Larry "LD" Dale Crawford, Sr.
Jul 14, 2022
Larry Dale “LD” Crawford Sr, 85, of Topeka, died July 14, 2022 at The Midland Hospice House.
He was born November 26, 1936, to Clarence Patrick Crawford and Dorothy Fern (Griffin) at Ottawa KS.
He married Judith Smith on October 5, 1990, in Topeka KS.
Larry owned and operated Crawford Quality Siding Service for many years. When he retired he...
Luis A. Alejos
Jul 6, 2022
Luis A. Alejos, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
He was born the son of Jose Sergio and Felicitas (Monasterio) Alejos on July 21, 1934, in Topeka, KS.
Luis was a 1953 graduate from Hayden High School. He served his country with pride in the United States Air Force. He married Charlotte Adel...
Duane Leon Ging
Jul 3, 2022
Duane Leon Ging, age 74, of Topeka, KS, passed away after a long illness, on Sunday, July 3, 2022.
He was born the son of the late Scott Elwood and Eleanore Iona (Keiffer) Ging on November 16, 1947, in Enid, OK.
In his earlier years, Duane enjoyed playing the piano, watching old westerns, and telling jokes.
He is survived by...
Glenn Allen Gilbert
Jun 30, 2022
Glenn Allen Gilbert, 74, of Topeka, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Midland Care Hospice House.
He was born October 6, 1947 in Frankfort, Kentucky, the son of Sylvan and Corine (Meriwether) Gilbert. He graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1966. After high school Glenn served in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam War.
He worked for the...
Alfred Lorenzo “Al” Barron
Jun 29, 2022
Alfred Lorenzo “Al” Barron, 92, of Topeka, passed away on June 29, 2022, at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 4, 1929, the son of Pedro and Hilaria (Santa Cruz) Barron. Al was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Korean Conflict. He was retired...
Sheila Marie Morelock
Jun 23, 2022
Sheila Marie Morelock, age 67, of Topeka, KS, passed way peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Sheila was born on January 30, 1955, in Topeka, KS, to John and Lucille (Mauer) Bean.
On April 28, 1979, she married Rick W. Morelock in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared 43 years of marriage.
She retired from the State of Kansas in June...
Alfred Arnold Bohannan
Jun 21, 2022
Alfred Arnold Bohannan, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
He was born August 24, 1932, in Dunlap, Illinois, one of 10 children to Myron Benton and Maude (Hayes) Bohannan.
Alfred worked in the construction and roofing industry.
He enjoyed playing poker with his boys and their families, refurbishing bicycles for children, gardening, and tinkering on projects...
Jenny T. Tetuan
Jun 20, 2022
Jenny T. Tetuan, 90, of Topeka, passed away on June 20, 2022, at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 27, 1931, the daughter of Macario and Guadalupe (Gutierrez) Torrez.
Jenny was a seamstress for Pelletier’s and retired as a Dietary Technician with the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center.
She was a member of Our...
Mazel L. Gabel
Jun 18, 2022
Mazel L. Gabel, 96, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
She was born December 7, 1925, the daughter of James and Virgil (Cobb) Garrett. She was a 1944 graduate of Topeka High School.
Mazel enjoyed playing bingo, traveling, and driving her convertible. She was a outgoing woman and never knew a stranger.
She is survived by daughters,...
Boyd Vernon Fetterolf
Jun 17, 2022
Boyd Vernon Fetterolf, age 76, was born on September 9, 1945, in Grand Junction, CO and passed away on June 17, 2022, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS.
Boyd was preceded in death by his husband of 45 years, Paul Morse, his parents, Ed and Lucille Fetterolf, who owned Eddie Lu’s and Fetterolf Men’s Wear for 36 years, which...
Paul M. Centlivre
Jun 16, 2022
Paul M. Centlivre, 89, of Topeka, died June 16, 2022.
He was born July 06, 1932, in Topeka, the son of Clarence X. and Mabel M. Bouse Centlivre who preceded him in death.
Mr. Centlivre was employed at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Shops Topeka for thirty-eight years retiring January 01, 1988, from the position of Assistant to Superintendent of Shops....
Beverly Ann Tetuan
Jun 13, 2022
Beverly Ann Tetuan, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
Beverly was born on September 8, 1934, in Carrollton, Missouri, the daughter of Louis A. and Jennie E. (Proffitt) Campbell. She attended schools in Missouri, Texas, and Nebraska before moving to Topeka and graduating from Topeka High School. Beverly was part...
Dennis J. Broxterman
Jun 12, 2022
Dennis Broxterman, 89, of Ozawkie, KS passed away on June 12, 2022, at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Baileyville, Kansas on May 5, 1933, one of 14 children born to Aloysius John “A.J.” and Helen M. (Nolte) Broxterman. He was a Union Bricklayer for over 30 years and after his retirement he worked as a Bartender...
William John Grogan
Jun 12, 2022
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William (Bill) John Grogan, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 87. Bill was born on February 13, 1935, to Earl and Dorothy Grogan in Chanute, Kansas. Bill was the eldest of 3 sons that included brothers Don and Gary.
Bill grew up in Chanute and...
Daniel Paul Shaughnessy
Jun 6, 2022
Daniel Paul “Dan” Shaughnessy, 77, of Topeka passed away on June 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 12, 1944, the son of Paul E. and Jane (Agnew) Shaughnessy. His mother passed away when he was very young, and he was raised by his father and step-mother, Paul and...
Ida L. Harmon
Jun 6, 2022
Ida L. Harmon, age 87, of Meriden, KS, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Lewis and Elsie Evelyn (Kerr) Watson on August 17, 1934, in Topeka, KS. Ida married Denzil “Dink” W. Harmon on April 19, 1954. Dink passed away on June 27, 1989, after 35 years of marriage.
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Stephen Donald Etzel, Sr.
Jun 5, 2022
Stephen Donald Etzel, Sr., 80, of Topeka, passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home.
He was born on May 8, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, one of 7 children to Marcus Albert and Elizabeth Josephine (Ringleman) Etzel.
Mr. Etzel graduated from Hayden High School in 1960 and later attended Washburn University.
Stephen served the community as a fireman, retiring...
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