Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Kirk V. Hawkins
Jun 13, 2020
Kirk V. Hawkins, age 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Midland Hospice House.
Born in Dodge City, KS on May 9, 1942, Kirk was the son of Marvin Eugene and Wahneta (Jones) Hawkins. After graduating high school as a Dodge City Red Demon, Kirk attended Emporia State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Betty L. Sudduth
Jun 11, 2020
Betty L. Sudduth, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Rolling Hills Heath & Rehab.
She was born on September 27, 1938 in Topeka, KS.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Lane of Oklahoma City, OK; one son, Roy Sudduth, Jr., of Chicago, IL;...
Catherine "Cathy" B. Brown
Jun 8, 2020
Catherine “Cathy” Brown, of Lawrence, KS, passed at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the age of 69. Cathy was born the daughter of Walter J. and Anna (Gannon) Brown on November 15, 1950 in Orange, New Jersey. Her parents preceded her in death. She was an avid KU fan. Cathy enjoyed watching, wearing and supporting her...
Teresa "Tessie" Escobar
Jun 8, 2020
Teresa “Tessie” Escobar, 60, of Topeka, KS formerly of Wichita, died June 8, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 24, 1959 in Topeka, KS the daughter Vicente "Bernie" and Beatrice “Sally” (Ramos) Escobar.
Tessie moved to Wichita in 1978 returning to Topeka in 2010. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and...
Irene R. "Renie" Escobar
Jun 6, 2020
Irene R. “Renie” Escobar, 89, died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home in the comfort of her loving family.
She was born January 15, 1931 in Libertyville, IL the daughter of Santiago and Delphina (Romero) Ramos.
For many years Irene worked in the cafeteria for USD #501 and later in the deli at K-Mart.
She was a member of...
Joyce Y. Freestone
Jun 6, 2020
Joyce Freestone, 71, of Topeka, KS died unexpectedly Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born April 19, 1949 in Imperial, NE the daughter of Vernon and Florence (Dunford) Clark.
Joyce was a secretary for Sheltered Living and was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Michell Clark and...
W. Robert "Bob" Alderson Jr.
Jun 5, 2020
Robert “Bob” Alderson Jr., 80, of Topeka, passed away at the House at Midland Care on Friday, June 5, 2020 from a cerebral hemorrhage.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 24, 1939 the son of W. Robert and Ellen Frances (Hedges) Alderson.
He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas University in Political Science where he attended on...
Christopher Jordan Jackson
Jun 2, 2020
Christopher Jordan Jackson, 27, 0f Topeka, KS died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
He was born July 10, 1992 in Topeka the son of Shon Jackson and Barbra Ramirez.
Christopher was the most loving, funny son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. He loved being surrounded by his familia and friends. He loved meeting people and making new friends...
Alicja Martha Lewandowska
Jun 1, 2020
Alicja Martha Lewandowska, age 33, of Topeka, KS, passed away on June 1, 2020. Alicja was born on January 22, 1987 in Szczecin, Poland. She was a 2005 graduate from Florence Township Memorial High School in Florence, New Jersey. She loved all animals especially bulldogs. Spending time on the Jersey Shore, owning and driving Jeeps, helping and caring for people...
Alejandro G. Hernandez
May 30, 2020
Alejandro G. Hernandez, 84, of Topeka, passed away at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Pauline, Kansas on January 28, 1936 the son of Pedro V. and Juana (Gonzalez) Hernandez.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in several capacities for over 45 years.
He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Alejandro...
Mary Ellen Schiefelbein Warner
May 28, 2020
Mary Schiefelbein Warner, 94, of Topeka, died on May 28, 2020. She was born Mary Ellen Cobler on November 9, 1925, in Rossville, KS, to Barbara and Walter Cobler. She was the sixth of eleven children and grew up in Topeka. In 1942, she married Sylvester Schiefelbein, the fourth of eleven children. Their big, loving families were always important in...
Maria Urista
May 27, 2020
Maria C. Urista, 74, of Topeka, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 27, 2020.
She was born in Durango, Mexico on December 8, 1945 the daughter of Francisco Alvarez and Juana Vasquez.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. Maria was also passionate about horses and going to the casino.
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Ronnie Joe Reed
May 27, 2020
Ronnie Joe Reed finished his race on 05/27/2020. He is now in the arms of his Savior after a long battle with Kidney disease.
Ronnie was born on 11/12/1946 the son of William and Willie Merle (Fulford) Reed in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Brewer High School in White Settlement, Texas in 1964 and then attended Grace and...
Lorine M. Haefner
May 24, 2020
Lorine M. Haefner, 82 of Topeka, KS died May 24, 2020.
She was born in West Virginia on August 1, 1937.
Lorine was retired from Hallmark Cards.
Lorine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar Society at the church and was a volunteer for the annual Germanfest, and helped with funeral and Santa Fe Retirees luncheons. She...
Marcelina Tabares
May 20, 2020
Marcelina Tabares, de 88 años, originaria de Topeka, Ks. murió el miércoles, 20 de mayo de 2020 en la comodidad de la casa de su hija y acompañada por su familia. Ella se casó con Pedro Tabares en 1960 en México, quien se le adelanto el 24 de mayo de 2010. La sobreviven sus hijos, Pedro (Eladia) Tabares de Sunnside, WA, Vicente (Maria) Tabares de Topeka, Maria (Brian) Stever de Topeka, Mary (Tony) Lein de North Platte, NE,...
Carolyn Sue (Turner) Curran
May 20, 2020
Carolyn Sue (Turner) Curran, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
Carolyn was born the daughter of Robert Turner and Amy Henrietta Kelly on August 6, 1942 in Joplin, MO.
She was a 1960 graduate from Lecompton High School. After high school, Carolyn attended...
Diane M. Scheck
May 20, 2020
Diane M. Scheck, 67 of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Plaza West.
She was born August 7, 1952 in Topeka, the daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann (Raynor) Scheck.
Diane graduated from Topeka High School spending most of her adult life in the Denver area where she worked as a hair stylist for many years.
Diane is...
Gilbert A. Herrera, Sr.
May 18, 2020
Gilbert A. Herrera, Sr., 91, of Topeka, KS died Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home.
He was born September 28, 1928 in Crystal City, TX and moved to Topeka in 1951 from Boise, ID.
Gilbert worked for Union Pacific Railroad and attended Topeka Trade School where he learned the craft of being an automobile mechanic. He worked for Watson...
Louis "Louie" Torrez
May 17, 2020
Louis “Louie” Torrez, 94 of Topeka, Kansas, was reunited with his Lord and family, on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Louie was born in a box car on August 19, 1925, in Pauline, Kansas. Son of Mariano Torrez and Maria Refugio (Valdivia) Torrez.
He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe School, East Topeka Junior High, Clark’s School of Business, and received his...
Jacqueline June Reynolds Sheridan
May 14, 2020
Jacqueline June Reynolds Sheridan, a beloved wife, mother and caretaker to many, entered into rest on May 14, 2020 at Lexington Park in Topeka at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. Glenn Sheridan. Survivors include her three sons, Larry Strotkamp (Reta), Keith Holmes (Norma Lu) & Mark Stuewe; four daughters, Terri Ann Sheddan...
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