Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Marie "Trina" Kolean
Jul 10, 2019
Marie “Trina” Kolean, 73, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home.
Trina was born November 11, 1945 in Topeka, the daughter of Gilbert A. Herrera, Sr. and Frances (Sanchez) Herrera.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Trina was a Membership Auditor at Blue Cross and Blue Shield retiring after 24 years. ...
Bernard "Bernie" W. Schroeder
Jul 8, 2019
Bernard “Bernie” W. Schroeder, age 82, of Topeka, KS went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born on October 24, 1936 in Topeka, KS the son of Benjamin and Cecelia (Boss) Schroeder. Bernie served in the Kansas National Guard 35th Infantry Div., 69th Infantry BDE and United States Army 5th Infantry Div. Mech. He...
Lawrence "Larry" B. Kraus
Jul 5, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” B. Kraus, 92, of Topeka, KS, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Legend at Capital Ridge Assisted Living.
He was born August 6, 1926 the son of Charles Theodore and Mary Elizabeth (Burenheide) Kraus.
Larry attended the University of Nebraska earning a Bachelor’s degree. He was a Nebraska Cornhusker fan through and through and loved rooting on...
Jami Gayle Thompson
Jul 3, 2019
Jami Gayle Thompson, 59, of Topeka, KS died July 3, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center St. Francis Campus.
She was born November 30, 1959 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Larry and Linda (Ferrin) Jackson.
Jami was an Estee Lauder Cosmetic Salesperson at Macy’s and later at Dillards.
She is survived by her mother, Linda Womack of...
Barbara A. Kirmse
Jul 2, 2019
Barbara A. Kirmse, 83, of Topeka, passed away on July 2, 2019 at Lexington Park Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 4, 1936 the daughter of Casper P. and Mary Ann (Kaberlein) Eakes Sr.
Barbara worked at Santa Fe for a short time but most of her life she was a homemaker. She graduated...
Robert Joseph Rangel
Jun 27, 2019
Robert Joseph Rangel, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka. Robert was born on December 22, 1937 in Topeka, KS the son of Edward A. and Carmen (Balandran) Rangel. He served his country with pride in the United States Navy followed by the United States Army and later...
Vera Sturm
Jun 27, 2019
Vera (Ramos) Sturm, 91, of Topeka, died June 27, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Libertyville, Illinois on September 13, 1927 the daughter of Santiago and Delfina (Romero) Ramos. She worked for the State of Kansas as a Foster Grandparent and for the Health Department and Kansas Department of Aging. Vera was a...
Virginia Ferrero
Jun 27, 2019
Virginia Ferrero, 66, of Topeka, passed away on June 27, 2019 at KU, St. Francis Campus surrounded by her family.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 22, 1952 the daughter of Henry and Augustina (Martinez) Hernandez.
Virginia was retired from the First Baptist Day Care where she served as the assistant director until her retirement in 2014.
She...
Philomena Peavler
Jun 25, 2019
Philomena Peavler, age 96, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. Philomena was born on January 31, 1923 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Anthony and Zue (McCormick) Tauer.
She attended and graduated from St. George High School in St. George, KS. Philomena married John Peavler on January 13,...
Mary Elizabeth Gastineau
Jun 25, 2019
Mary E. Gastineau, 74, of Meriden, KS, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born on February 15, 1945 in Richwood, WV the daughter of William David and Effie May (Dillard) Jeffrey.
Mary was a CNA working in Home Health Care. She married James L. Gastineau on December 25, 1967 in Charleston, WV. He...
Alma Lucille "Lucy" Schiffelbein
Jun 20, 2019
Alma Lucille “Lucy” Schiffelbein, 94, of Topeka, KS died June 20, 2019 at Rolling Hills Health Center.
She was born August 19, 1924 in Skidmore, MO the daughter of Roy and Grace (Straw) Fosdick.
Lucy married Worland Cox of Blue Mound. She later married Alfred F. Schiffelbein on January 26, 1973 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on April...
Raymond Lopez
Jun 17, 2019
Raymond Lopez, 77, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away June 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife, daughters, and brother, at Stormont Vail Hospital. Raymond was born on January 8, 1942 in Topeka. Son of Thomas and Juana Manrique Lopez.
Raymond was a graduate of Our Lady of Guadalupe Grade School and Hayden High School, and attended Washburn University. After high...
Sandra Joy Nelson-Mayo
Jun 16, 2019
Sandra Joy Nelson-Mayo, 63, of Auburn, KS, passed away on June 16, 2019 at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Salina, Kansas on May 14, 1956 the daughter of David Allen and Elizabeth Jane (Schneider) Nelson. She worked as an LPN and enjoyed gardening, spending time with family and helping others. She married Michael Patrick Mayo on...
Frank H. O'Brien
Jun 13, 2019
Frank H. O’Brien, 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away on June 13, 2019 at The University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus. Frank was born on August 15, 1940 in Topeka, KS the son of John D. and Anne L. (Wideman) O’Brien. He was a 1959 graduate of Hayden High School. Frank married Mary Jane Gorrell in Topeka on...
John R. "Dick" Toelkes
Jun 2, 2019
John R. “Dick” Toelkes, 89, of Tecumseh, Kansas died Sunday, June 2, 2019 at Aldersgate Village Home Plus. He was born on September 7, 1929 in Hays, Kansas the son of Fred P. and Agnes (McNulty) Toelkes. He was a graduate of Highland Park High School. Dick worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 43 years, retiring in 1993....
Francisco S. "Jimmy" Florez
May 25, 2019
Francisco S. “Jimmy” Florez, Jr., 85, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at his home.
He was born June 13, 1933 in Topeka the son of Francisco Florez, Sr. and Mercedes (Serna) Florez.
He served in the US Army during the Korean War and was a painter at BNSF retiring after 43 years.
Jimmy was a member of...
Patricia Ann Wiland
May 21, 2019
January 29, 1930 – May 21, 2019
On May 21, 2019 at age 89, Patricia Ann Wiland entered Heaven’s gate to be with her Savior Jesus Christ.
Patricia was born January 29, 1930 to her parents Hagen and Laura Franklin. When she turned 2 years old, she was adopted by Carl and Lakie Bellamy who divorced when Patricia was nine....
Virginia A. Limke
May 15, 2019
Virginia A. Limke, age 90, of Topeka, passed away on May 15, 2019 at Oak Creek Senior Living in Topeka. Virginia was born on February 6, 1929 to Charles and Alice (Schrieber) Schmidt in Alma, KS. She married Leonard Limke on November 24, 1948 in Topeka. Together, they shared 52 years of marriage before Leonard’s passing in 2001.Virginia was a...
Rebecca (Becky) S. Dominguez
May 8, 2019
Rebecca (Becky) S. Dominguez (Johnston, Zabala), age 61, of Topeka went to her Heavenly
Home on May 8, 2019. Becky was born Oct. 12, 1957 in Coffeyville, KS, the daughter of Otto S.
and Glenda P. Johnston (Tidd) and step-daughter of Howard R. Johnston. Becky was preceded
in death by her parents, step-father, a sister, Norma Kay (Katy) Clark, and...
Martin Enrique Estrada
Apr 27, 2019
Martin Enrique Estrada, 63, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, April 27, 2019 at his home with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Topeka, KS on January 15, 1956 the son of Jose J. and Margarita A. (Silva) Estrada.Martin was a 1974 graduate from Topeka High School. He married Cynthia Ortiz on September 19, 1981 in Topeka....
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