Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Armella Pfeifer
Nov 21, 2018
Armella Pfeifer, nee Unrein, 93, of Topeka, Kansas was born September 23, 1925 in Bazine, a small rural community in Western Kansas. She was the youngest of six children born to Alex and Mary Eve Unrein. When she was three years old the family moved to Sterling Colorado where they farmed sugar beets and grain. In later years the family...
Betty Marie Entsminger
Nov 20, 2018
Elizabeth Marie Cowan Entsminger
Betty
Betty was born on November 17, 1925 to Lloyd Vincent Cowan and Marie Elizabeth Cowan (DeBacker). She was born at home on a 320-acre farm six miles from Delia, Kansas and 10 miles north of Silver Lake, Kansas. Her father, Lloyd Cowan, and her uncle, Louis Cowan, rented and farmed the land together.
Betty attended...
Jacob "Jake" Henry Hecker
Nov 19, 2018
Jacob “Jake” Henry Hecker, 82, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away November 19, 2018 at Lexington Park Nursing Home. Jake was born on July 30, 1936 in Wamego, Kansas. Son of Jacob S. Hecker and Opal Edwards Hecker. Jake graduated from Wamego High School in 1954. Jake married the love of his life, Rose McCaffrey on April 11, 1959 at Holy...
Gloria Helen Byers
Nov 16, 2018
Gloria Helen Byers, 93, of Topeka, died November 16, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in Galveston, Texas on June 13, 1925 the daughter of Arthur and Helen (Koehler) Weaver. She went to Holy Name School and was a 1943 graduate of Capitol Catholic High School.
Gloria worked as a Secretary in Forms Control for Security Benefit Life until...
James Jokerst
Nov 14, 2018
James Joseph Jokerst, 92, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away November 14, 2018 at the Midland Hospice House. James was born on May 23, 1926 in Waco, Nebraska. Son of Charles and Magdelena Schilly Jokerst. James graduated from high school in York, Nebraska. He served in the United States Army, where he was stationed at the Panama Canal. He worked for...
Lucille Marie (Juarez) Noriega
Nov 11, 2018
Lucille Marie (Juarez) Noriega, with family and friends praying at her side, passed quietly into the arms of the Lord on November 11, 2018.
Lucille was born in Valley Falls, KS on February 21, 1934, the daughter of Asensio and Benita (Aguilar) Juarez.
Lucille had a rewarding 40-year career dedicated to caring for others as a Nurse’s Aide at Presbyterian...
Otis R. Gosser
Nov 11, 2018
Otis R. Gosser, 85, of Topeka, died November 11, 2018 at his home.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 17, 1933 the son of Lee Otis and Kate (Smith) Gosser.
Otis served his country in the United States Air Force where he retired on March 31, 1971 as a TSGT after 20 years of service. After retirement from...
Janice Gile Supon
Nov 9, 2018
Janice Elaine Gile Supon passed away peacefully on November 9, 2018 after a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer with repeated complications. She was born on May 13, 1947 in Emporia, KS to Erwin Walter Gile and Mildred Thelma (Ziegler) Gile. She graduated from Emporia High School in 1965, and received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from The College of...
Steven Weathers
Nov 8, 2018
Steven Lee Weathers, age 60, has found peace after passing on November 8th, 2018 in Topeka, Kansas. Steven was the beloved son of the late William Weathers and the late Dorothy Winkle Weathers of Renton and Puyallup, WA. He was born in Wellington, Kansas. His family lived in various states because of his father’s work with Boeing. ...
Cora Kuepker
Nov 8, 2018
Cora E. Kuepker, 86, of Lawrence, went to her heavenly home on November 8, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 16, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 2104 Bob Billings Parkway, Lawrence, KS. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2018 from 5-8 p.m. also at Immanuel.
Cora was born...
Barbara Jean Farrell
Nov 7, 2018
Barbara Farrell, age 88, passed away November 7, 2018 in Ft. Worth, Texas. Barbara was born on September 6, 1930 in Manhattan, Kansas. She was the daughter of May Christine Krause Bleam Ruwe and Jonathan Newton Bleam. Barbara had a loving younger brother Kendall L. Bleam, who preceded her in death. She attended grade school and high school in Manhattan,...
Felix Ramos
Nov 4, 2018
Felix Ramos, 87, of Topeka, formerly of Upstate New York, died November 4, 2018.
He was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on March 31, 1931 the son of Blas and Angela (Rosado) Ramos.
Felix served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years prior to his...
Marsha Ann Bruton
Nov 3, 2018
Marsha Ann Bruton, 73, of Topeka, died November 3, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 28, 1945 the daughter of James Earl and Martha Agnes (Bennett) Cavin.
Marsha worked in Advertising as a Sales Agent.
She is survived by her two sons, Brandon Bruton and Blake Bruton.
A Memorial Service will be held for...
Robert Keith Lynn
Oct 30, 2018
Robert Keith Lynn, 59, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away October 30, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Robert was born in Topeka, son of Warren Lynn and Barbara Shortt Lynn. Robert graduated from Topeka High School in 1977. He was an avid KU and Chiefs fan, loved movies, and gardening and yard work. He appreciated holiday traditions with his children, family,...
Dennis J. Cutting
Oct 28, 2018
Dennis J. Cutting, 74, of Manhattan, KS died Sunday morning at the University of Kansas Medical Center surrounded by his family.
He was born October 18, 1944 in Sioux City, IA the son of Philip and Mary (Beaubien) Cutting.
Dennis was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan, KS. He served in US Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
He...
Justin Holcomb
Oct 23, 2018
Justin Holcomb, 30, was a loved father, brother, grandson, and friend. He passed away Tuesday, October 23rd 2018 in Topeka. He was born on January 13th 1988 in Topeka. Son of Lesli Casey and Dirk Holcomb.
Justin lived life to the fullest through simple pleasure: spending time with his daughter, playing in the band, being around...
Michael S. Gutowski
Oct 22, 2018
Michael S. Gutowski, 62, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away October 22, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 21, 1955 in Topeka. Son of Stanley and Emma “Marieta” Boll Gutowski.
Michael graduated from Highland Park High School and then attended Washburn University. He worked in the grocery business for thirty years and then later owned and operated MG...
Dorothy Ann Burghart
Oct 20, 2018
Dorothy Ann Burghart, 94, of Topeka, died October 20, 2018 at the home of her son in Wellsville, Kansas.
She was born in Centralia, Washington on August 21, 1924 the daughter of Willibold and Susie (Burghart) Bieker.
Dorothy was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing and spending time with family especially her grandchildren.
She married Herman A. Burghart on...
Betty C. Lang
Oct 17, 2018
Betty C. Lang, 83, of Topeka, died October 17, 2018.
She was born in Edmond, Kansas on July 10, 1935 the daughter of Andrew W. and Gladys (Hill) Meyer.
She graduated from Hill City High School and Brown Mackie Business College. Betty worked as a Bookkeeper for Roach Hardware and Height-Atlas Chiropractic Office.
Betty enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and going...
Richard Gutierrez
Oct 13, 2018
Richard Gutierrez, 71 of Topeka, KS died unexpectantly at his home on Saturday, October 13, 2018 He was born in Topeka the son of Pablo and Refugia (Davalos) Gutierrez. Richard was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and graduated from Hayden High School. He is survived by three siblings,...
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