Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Glen Douglas Montgomery, Sr.
May 11, 2020
Glen Douglas Montgomery, Sr., age 83, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his daughters’ home in Topeka, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Glen was born the son of William H. and Elizabeth (Hunt) Montgomery on May 18, 1936 in Wetumka, OK. He graduated from McLoud High School in 1954. After high school, Glen joined the United...
Thelma Fern Mullinix
May 9, 2020
Thelma Fern Mullinix, 81, of Burlingame, passed away at her home on May 9, 2020.
She was born in Lawrence, Kansas on September 1, 1938 the daughter of Chester and Maude (Alexander) Mowder and was raised by Harry and Clara Norman. She was a 1955 graduate of Overbrook High School.
She and her husband and family were farmers and ranchers.
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Rita Louise Almaraz
May 4, 2020
Rita Louise Almaraz, 84, of Topeka, KS died Monday, May 4, 2020 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born January 10, 1936 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Pete “Pinky” and Arlene (Vogl) Unterberger growing up in the Manhattan and Flush area.
Rita worked at Por’e Richard’s Restaurant as the head waitress for many years. She was a...
Keith D. Gay
May 2, 2020
Keith D. Gay, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Keith was born the son of Leonard J. and “Marie” Opal (Lapo) Gay on August 13, 1927 in Topeka, KS. He attended East Topeka Jr. High and was a 1945 graduate from Topeka High School. After graduating high...
Felipe "Phil" Ortiz
May 1, 2020
Felipe “Phil” Ortiz, 74, of Topeka passed away May 1, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Phil was born on May 1, 1946 in Topeka. Son of Domingo and Joaquina Ortiz. Phil graduated from Topeka High School, class of 1964. After graduating he joined the United States Air Force working as an instructor for the Avionics Maintenance Squadron. He served for...
Mary Lou Ziegler
Apr 23, 2020
Mary Lou Ziegler, 93, of Topeka, passed away on April 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 1, 1927 the daughter of John Jacob and Barbara Ann (Domme) Artzer.
Mary Lou worked for USD 501 and at AT&T but most of her life was a homemaker taking care of her...
Alejandro Ramirez Giron
Apr 21, 2020
Alejandro Giron, 36, of Topeka, KS died unexpectantly at his home on April 21, 2020.
He was born February 16, 1984 in Zacatecas, Mexico the son of Joel Giron, Sr and Margarita (Ramirez) Giron. They both survive. Other survivors include four brothers, Joel (Avucema) Giron, Jr, Rodrigo (Arcelia) Giron, Arturo (Fatima) Giron and Aldo Giron.
Alejandro’s family will receive friends...
Esteban Blancas Sr.
Apr 19, 2020
Esteban Blancas Sr., 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 19, 2020 at Aldersgate Village. Esteban was born on December 25, 1928 in Pauline, Kansas. Son of Pedro L. Blancas and Amalia Rodriguez Blancas.
Esteban was a very loyal worker his whole life. After 8th grade he went to work for Kansas Gas Company where he retired after 44...
Vanda E. Collins
Apr 18, 2020
Vanda E. Collins, age 67, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Vanda was born the daughter of Chester O. and Dora (Tetamo) Wood in Wichita, KS on September 3, 1952. Vanda was a very giving, fun, exquisite woman whom fiercely loved her family. She enjoyed gardening, canning, baking and...
Mary J. Brown
Apr 14, 2020
Mary J. (Cropp) Brown, 76, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away April 14, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 17, 1943 in Los Angeles, California. Daughter of Melvin and Marjorie Moore Cropp.
She graduated from Seaman High School in 1961 and attended Washburn University. Mary married Raymond "Dick" Brown on October 19, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas. Together, they...
Marilyn K. Berberick
Apr 13, 2020
Marilyn K. Berberick, 88, of Topeka, passed away on April 13, 2020 in Leawood, Kansas.
She was born in Sabetha, Kansas on February 2, 1932 the daughter of Joseph and Ellen (McNally) Krogman. Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of Hayden High School.
Marilyn retired as a Secretary in Car Accounting for the BNSF Railway.
She was an active volunteer for...
William "Bill" Lance Wheeler
Apr 12, 2020
William Lance Wheeler, 75 passed away peacefully on April 12, 2020. Born July 14, 1944 in Seattle, Washington to John P. and Harriet E. Wheeler.
A graduate of Garden City High School (62), Garden City Community College and Pittsburgh State University. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka, Kansas.
William retired from Kaw Area Technical...
Vincent C. Llamas
Apr 5, 2020
Vincent C. Llamas, age 49, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Stormont Vail-Health in Topeka. He was born the son of Basilio “Ben” C. and Mary (Sullivan) Llamas on March 6, 1971 in Chicago, IL. Vincent enjoyed walking, animals, especially dogs, being out in nature and spending hours enjoying a nice fire by the chiminea....
Maria Zulaica
Apr 5, 2020
Maria Anne Zulaica, 73, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 5, 2020 at her home. Maria was born on April 23, 1946 in Hays, Kansas. She was raised by her uncle Arthur Zulaica and her mother Mary L. Preston.
Maria graduated from the Kansas School of the Deaf.
Maria is preceded in death by both of her parents.
She...
Jesus Bailon-Lopez
Apr 4, 2020
Jesus Bailon-Lopez was born on April 2, 2020 and passed away after two days on April 4, 2020 at Stormont Vail-Health in Topeka. Jesus was born the son of Jesus and Areli (Lopez-Hernandez) Bailon. He is survived by his parents; twin brother, Enrique Bailon-Lopez; sister, Adalia Bailon-Lopez; maternal grandparents, David Lopez and Rafaela Hernandez; paternal grandparents, Jesus Bailon and Maria...
Don W. Brentlinger
Mar 31, 2020
Don Weldon Brentlinger, 87, of Topeka Kansas, died March 31, 2020.Don was born September 21, 1932 in Overbrook, Kansas to Ada and Otho Brentlinger. He was the sixth born of seven children: Maxine, Helen, Edward, Dean, Phyliss, and Fred.He married Carolyn Tarro of Osage, KS, in October 1955. He leaves behind his wife Carolyn and two daughters, Nicole Saunders and...
Gloria C. Ramirez
Mar 28, 2020
Gloria C. Ramirez, 70, of Topeka, died March 28, 2020 at her daughter’s home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 16, 1949 the daughter of Felipe and Josephine (Gutierrez) Cervantes.
Gloria worked as a machine operator for Hallmark Cards for over 30 years prior to her retirement.
She enjoyed listening to music, bowling, doing all types of crafts,...
Lawrence F. Heide
Mar 25, 2020
The Story of Frederick Lawrence Heide March 25, 2020 was a lovely spring day, the kind of day Lawrence Heide would have loved to take a walk outside, alone or with his wife Tein by his side, wheeling their red walkers around the neighborhood. This day, though, was the day his amazing ninety-eight year life came to an end. He...
Dale Francis Maas
Mar 25, 2020
Dale Francis Maas, 81, of Topeka, passed away on March 25, 2020.
Dale was born in Graf, Iowa on February 13, 1939 the son of Mark Luke and Kathleen C. (Basten) Maas.
Dale served in the USN retiring as a Senior Chief Petty Officer in 1977. He later worked for the State of Kansas with Kansas State University and the...
Anthony "Tony" M. Bueno
Mar 20, 2020
Anthony “Tony” Bueno, age 64, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.
Tony was born the son of Salvador Ortiz and Rose Bueno on October 24, 1955 in Topeka, KS.
Tony enjoyed fishing, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, listening to the Golden Oldies, family and especially, playing pool. He will...
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