Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Valerie Katharine Herrick
Dec 5, 2017
Valerie Katharine (Writer) Herrick, born November 14, 1936 in Denver, Colorado, to Harold Writer and Laura Christine Rublee, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Val was always an active and energetic person. She loved riding her horses in the countryside near Denver as a youth and participated in diving, ice skating, and equestrian events. After...
Terri Lynn Plakio
Dec 4, 2017
Terri Lynn Plakio, 62, of Topeka, KS passed December 4, 2017.
She was born March 24, 1955 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Theodore and Alberta (Simpson) Birch.
Terri was a manager in the fast food industry for over 25 years and did a great job managing her home. She was a Girl Scouts leader, and enjoyed crocheting, playing Bingo,...
Dana Joy Wright
Nov 28, 2017
Dana Joy Wright, 59, of Meriden, KS died November 28, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, MO. She was born February 16, 1958 in Salina, KS the daughter of Marvin and Twila (Lind) Zeigler. Dana graduated from University of Kansas receiving a Bachelor’s of Science and earned her Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Wichita State University. She...
Marilouise Smith
Nov 28, 2017
Marilouise Smith, 87, of Topeka, KS passed away November 28, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born June 14, 1930 in Fort Scott, KS the daughter of Emerson and Mary (Hooper) Young.
Marilouise enjoyed time with her grandchildren, cooking, painting, and making all kinds of crafts.
She married Dale L. Smith in Fort Scott, KS on June 16, 1946, He...
Faustino Vazquez Garcia
Nov 27, 2017
A visitation for Faustino Vazquez Garcia will be held from 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS 66603. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, December 4, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe, 201 NE Chandler, Topeka, KS 66616.To view Faustino's Tribute Video, click...
Andrew Weaver
Nov 26, 2017
Andrew B. Weaver, 64, of Topeka, died November 26, 2017 at Oakley Place.
He was born in New Haven, Connecticut on August 29, 1953 the son of George John and Katharine (O’Neil) Weaver.
Andrew received a BA Degree in English and a BS Degree in Computer Science from Washburn University. He worked as a computer programmer for Blue Cross and...
Gary P. Dashnaw
Nov 25, 2017
Gary P. Dashnaw, 60, of Topeka, KS died November 25, 2017 at his home.
He was born September 4, 1957 in Topeka, the son of Raymond and Rosemary (Weigel) Dashnaw.
Gary was a member of the Metropolitan Community Church, where he was a member of the choir. For many years he would join the choir to sing during the Midnight...
Logan Rizo
Nov 24, 2017
Logan Rizo, 4 month old infant son of Lorenzo and Blanca (Belen) Rizo died Friday, November 24, 2017 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri.
Logan was born July 12, 2017 in Topeka, KS. He is survived by his parents and five siblings, Lynn, Annette, Lawrence, Willie and Heidi.
Logan will lie in state after 9:00 a.m. Tuesday at...
Mary Darleen Speier
Nov 22, 2017
Mary Darlene Speier died November 22, 2017 at McCrite Plaza. She was born May 31, 1932 in Sheridan, Wyoming, the daughter of George Frank and Nellie Anna (Luke) Urbaczka. She grew up in Sheridan and graduated in 1950 from Sheridan High School, and graduated from St. Mary College, Leavenworth, Kansas in 1954 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
Mary...
Rebecca "Becky" Guerrero
Nov 21, 2017
Rebecca “Becky” Guerrero, 86, of Topeka, KS died November 21, 2017 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born on May 19, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Candelario and Modesta (Cervantez) Guerrero.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Rebecca had a green thumb and enjoyed cheering on her KU Jayhawks.
Rebecca was preceded...
Ann Marie Paslay
Nov 16, 2017
Annie M. (Rabe) Paslay, 54, of Topeka, died November 16, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 21, 1963, the daughter of Gerald Robert “Jerry” and Mary K. (Kennedy) Rabe. Annie graduated for Hayden High School in 1981. She worked as a Packaging Line Operator for Hill’s Pet Products for 28 years. Annie was...
Victoria M. Franco
Nov 14, 2017
Victoria M. Franco, 91, of Topeka, passed away November 14, 2017. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 8, 1926 - the daughter of Antonio and Ventura (Litnan) Morales. Victoria graduated from the University of Saint Mary School of Nursing in 1948. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, sports, and gardening. Victoria was a fan of baseball, basketball, and football. ...
Joyce A. McDonald
Nov 11, 2017
Joyce Annette (Gary) McDonald was born on June 10, 1931 in Memphis, Tennessee to Jesse Lee Gary and Aline Vann Gary . On November 11, 2017, she was welcomed by Christ Loving Hands into a peaceful journey of eternity with our Lord and Savior. Joyce accepted Christ at an early age at Corpus Christi Catholic Church where she also attended...
Rita Ann Rochelle
Nov 9, 2017
Rita A. (Senn) Rochelle, 87, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, November 9, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1930 at St. Francis Hospital. She grew up in Valley Falls, KS, the daughter of Herman and Virginia (VanDruff) Senn. She graduated from Valley Falls High School in 1948 and moved to Chicago working for the railroad. She...
Margaret M. Kaberline
Nov 6, 2017
Margaret M. (Shoemaker) Kaberline, 84, of Topeka, KS died Monday, November 6, 2017 at the House at Midland Care. She lived her entire life in Topeka.
She enjoyed being with her family, puzzles, games, piano and following KU basketball. She worked at Eakes Grocery and Hallmark Cards in Topeka prior to becoming a wonderful wife and mother to her family.
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Mary Ann McConnell
Nov 2, 2017
Mary Ann (Schiefelbein) McConnell of Tecumseh, KS, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Topeka on January 24, 1947, the daughter of Joseph and Virginia (Reeb) Schiefelbein.
Mary Ann was a member of St. Joseph/Sacred Heart Parish. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
Mary Ann graduated from Hayden High...
Viviano Reveles
Oct 22, 2017
Viviano “Rev” Reveles, of Topeka, passed from this life on October 22, 2017. He was born October 13, 1929 the son of Andreas and Camilla (Alvarado) Reveles. Rev was active in the U.S. Army, serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He also served many years in the Kansas National Guard. He was promoted to the highest rank of Command...
John Brydon Adam
Oct 21, 2017
John Brydon Adam, of Topeka, Kansas, died October 21, 2017 at his daughter’s home in Topeka. He was born in 1921, Tulsa, OK, the son of Francis Henry and Janet (Brydon) Adam. John married Jennie in 1949. She predeceased him in 2008. He loved to fly and was a Marine Corps fighter pilot in the South Pacific during World War II....
James M. Lacore
Oct 18, 2017
James M. “Jim” Lacore, 89, of Tecumseh, passed away on October 18, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Belmond, Iowa, on May 27, 1928 the son of Clyde and Anne (King) Lacore. Jim worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic and Foreman for the Western Contracting Company until his retirement. Jim and his family...
John Conklin
Oct 11, 2017
John Conklin of Horton, KS, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 11, 2017 at St. Francis in Topeka, KS.
He was preceded in death by his daughter Cathy Jo Conklin Gibe from Jay, OK, who passed away in 1992. He has two children: David Conklin of Jay, OK and John Conklin, Jr. of Lawrence, six grandchildren and one...
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