Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Robert "Bobby" Gomez
Jul 23, 2020
Robert “Bobby” Gomez, age 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, July 23, 2020 in Topeka.
He was born the son of Manuel M. Gomez, Sr. and Betty L. (Frost) Allen on March 20, 1948 in Topeka, KS.
After 11 years of dating, Bobby made it official and married his sweetheart,...
Leonard Lee Ashworth Jr.
Jul 21, 2020
Leonard Lee Ashworth Jr., 80, of Camdenton, Missouri, formerly of Topeka, passed away on July 21, 2020 at the Lake Regional Health Systems in Osage Beach, Missouri.
He was born at High Point, North Carolina on February 8, 1940 the son of Leonard Lee and Noba Lee (Sprayberry) Ashworth Sr.
He served in the US Air Force from 1959 to...
Charlotte Adel Alejos
Jul 19, 2020
Charlotte Adel Alejos, 81, of Topeka, passed away on July 19, 2020 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 22, 1939 the daughter of Alfred and Marie (Heller) Rice.
Charlotte and her husband owned and operated Major Appliance.
Charlotte enjoyed scrapbooking, puzzles, cooking and flower gardening. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren...
Patrick John Ruvalcaba
Jul 18, 2020
*The Mass of the Angels will be recorded on Saturday and will be uploaded onto Patrick's memorial webpage by Sunday.
Patrick John Ruvalcaba, most beautiful and beloved son of Efrain Jr. and Krista J. (Zogelman) Ruvalcaba, passed into eternal life on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the age of three months.
Patrick was born on April 11, 2020 at...
Eleyne M. Drapeaux
Jul 13, 2020
Eleyne M. Drapeaux, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born daughter of Ace L. and Nella (Lawson) Drapeau on March 29, 1954 in Manhattan, KS.
After high school, Eleyne obtained her certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked in the medical field for many years....
Dylan Jay Hernandez
Jul 11, 2020
Dylan Jay Hernandez 26, of Topeka, Passed away on Saturday July 11th 2020.
He was born on October 18th ,1993 in Topeka Kansas the son of Linda Chandler and Thomas Hernandez.
Dylan was the life of any party. He was so goofy; he always knew how to make people smile. He loved being with Friends, Family, and his Children. Meeting...
Helen Marie Post
Jul 6, 2020
Helen Marie Post, 83, of Topeka, passed away on July 6, 2020 at KU Medical Center St. Francis Campus.
She was born in Junction City, Kansas on November 1, 1936 the daughter of Archibald and Cecil (Knapp) Moon.
Helen graduated Kansas State University with a degree in teaching. She taught for a short while before helping her husband start...
Aurora "Lola" Alcala Gonzalez
Jul 4, 2020
Aurora “Lola” Alcala Gonzalez, 100, of Topeka, passed quietly into the arms of the Lord on July 4, 2020.
Lola was the daughter of Tomas and Guadalupe (Rodriguez) Carreno. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 1, 1920.
Lola and her husband Joseph owned and operated the original La Siesta Restaurant from 1955 to 1975. They were known for...
Shari L. Staehli
Jul 4, 2020
Shari L. Staehli, age 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away at her home with her husband by her side on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Topeka, KS. She was born the daughter of Celestine “Joe” and Bernadette (Ubert) Dreher on September 16, 1946 in Topeka, KS. After graduating from high school, she attended college and received her Bachelors Degree in...
Patricia Lee (Ross) Reid
Jul 3, 2020
Patricia Ross Reid of Shawnee passed away on July 3, 2020 at the family home. For all 94 years of her life she was kind, selfless and brave in the most important ways.
Patricia was born in Sabetha, Kansas on August 24, 1925 the second daughter of Will and Lnora (Kill) Ross. After graduating from Sabetha High School, Patricia worked...
Edward "Ed" Albert Kamer
Jul 3, 2020
Edward Albert Kamer, 77 of Topeka, KS died Friday, July 3, 2020.
Ed was born April 19, 1943 in Topeka, the son of Albert and Florence (Richardson) Kamer.
He was a member of Assumption Catholic Church where he served as head usher for over 25 years. Ed worked at the Walgreen Drug Store on Kansas Avenue from 1964 until retirement...
Shirley A. Phillips
Jun 30, 2020
Shirley A. Phillips, 79, of Topeka, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 5, 1941 the daughter of Ben and Cecilia (Boss) Schroeder.
Shirley was a graduate of Hayden High School and Clarks Business School. She worked for Santa Fe Railway, Security Benefit Life and retired from...
Ruth E. Jacobsen
Jun 25, 2020
Ruth E. Jacobsen, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Ruth was born the daughter of Jakob and Anna (Jensen) Jacobsen on August 11, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Her parents, Ruth, and her younger brother, Paul Jacobsen, moved to Mississippi. She graduated from high school in Mississippi and graduated with a...
Rita Sue Bock
Jun 23, 2020
Rita Sue Bock, 78, of Topeka, passed away on June 23, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 1, 1941 the daughter of Ordry and Marie (Irvin) Harrison.
Rita worked for the State of Kansas as a stenographer prior to her retirement.
She enjoyed doing genealogy, bird watching, scuba diving, zip-lining, and traveling extensively. ...
Theresa L. Crowley
Jun 23, 2020
Theresa L. Crowley, age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Theresa was born the daughter of Robert E. and Helen A. (Kolongowski) Smith on August 30, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA. She was a longtime cosmetologist and electrologist. She retired in 1986 from the State of Kansas as a Computer Operator for the ABC and SRS...
Henry Joseph Hohn
Jun 22, 2020
Henry J. Hohn, 74 of Carbondale, KS died June 22, 2020 at his home.
He was born July 7, 1945 in Topeka the son of Henry F. and Gladys “Stetna” Hohn.
Henry graduated from Topeka High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a lifelong member of Holy Name Catholic Church.
Henry owned and...
Mary Ann Scheck
Jun 22, 2020
Mary Ann Scheck, 87, of Topeka, KS died Monday, June 22, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born September 7, 1932 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Albert and Helen (Schlitter) Raynor
Mary was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Parish. She enjoyed rooting on her KU Jayhawks and in her younger years was an avid bowler
She married...
Winifred Eva Rutherford
Jun 19, 2020
Winifred Eva Rutherford, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 19th, 2020.
She was born Aug. 16, 1932 on a farm in the St. Bridget Parish north of Axtell, KS of William McBride and Teresa McGrath. She was the sister of Rose Ann McBride, Sarah Thomas, John McBride, Rita Fisher, Nancy Boose, James McBride, Thomas McBride and Margie Ice.
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Arthur Duran
Jun 15, 2020
Arthur Duran, 82, of Topeka, passed away on June 15, 2020 at Aldersgate Village.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 1, 1938 the son of Jose G. and Virginia (Villafranco) Duran.
Arthur enjoyed watching movies, Mexican music, was an avid KU fan and enjoyed playing BINGO where he loved to win. He also enjoyed attending church at Our...
Enrique Retana Soto
Jun 15, 2020
Enrique Retana Soto, age 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Enrique was born the son of Valentin Retana Maldonado and Benita Soto Gomez on July 15, 1946 in Morteros, Durango, Mexico.
He is survived by his nine children and a loving extended family.
He preceded in death by his...
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