Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Jason W. Terrell
May 13, 2018
Jason W. Terrell Jason W. Terrell passed away unexpectedly at home, May 13, 2018 at the age of 48.He was born December 26, 1969, the son of Richard and Sharon (Stone) Terrell. Jason graduated from Topeka High School and began his career as an RN after graduating from Washburn University. He was employed with Tanglewood Rehabilitation in Topeka, Ks.He loved...
Paulino Galicia Serrano
May 10, 2018
Paulino Galicia Serrano, 58, of Topeka, passed away, May 10, 2018 at St. Francis Health Center. Paulino was born in Tepatlaxco de Hidalgo, Puebla, Mexico on October 21, 1959 to Juan Galicia and Pascuala Serrano.
On June 29, 1985 he married Maria Morales and together they had four children.
Paulino is preceded in death by both of his parents.
He...
Alfredo Garibay Alfaro
May 9, 2018
Alfredo Garibay Alfaro, 61, of Topeka, died May 9, 2018 at University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
He was born in Ecuandureo, Michoacan, Mexico on January 7, 1956 the son of Manuel Mendoza and Rosa Alfaro.
Alfredo worked for Reser’s in food production.
He is survived by his wife, Silvia Garibay Cervantes, a son, Jose A....
Kathleen "Kathy" Schleuder
Apr 29, 2018
Kathleen “Kathy” Schleuder, , 68, of Topeka, KS died April 29, 2018 at Stormont-Vail. She was born May 7, 1949 in Topeka the daughter of Robert and Helen (Taylor) Baum. Prior to her retiring, Kathy was a school bus driver for the Auburn-Washburn School District. She married Leslie “Les” Schleuder on July 15, 1978 in Topeka. He preceded her in...
Inocencio "Ivan" Sapata
Apr 28, 2018
Inocencio “Ivan” Sapata, 94, of Topeka died Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at his home.
He was born December 28, 1923 in McFarland, KS the son of Roberto and Ramona (Munoz) Zapata
Inocencio enlisted in the United States Air Corp serving during WW II. After spending several years out of the military he re-enlisted serving in the United States Air Force...
David Eric Terrell
Apr 25, 2018
David E. Terrell, 52, passed away April 25, 2018 with family by his side.
He was born March 1, 1966, the son of Richard and Sharon (Stone) Terrell.
David graduated from Topeka High School and began his career as an auto paint tech at Topeka Radiator & Body Works which he enjoyed for many years.
He also enjoyed being...
Patricia Ann Hamel
Apr 17, 2018
Patricia Ann Hamel, 85, of Topeka, KS died April 17, 2018 at her home.
She was born August 31, 1932 in Concordia, KS the daughter of William and Lillie (Beauregard) Bessette.
Patricia graduated from the Marymount College School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse working at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia, Stormont-Vail and St. Francis Hospitals and retired from...
Ti'Ania "Reddi" Shawnee Reshaun Ross
Apr 15, 2018
Ti’Ania “Reddi” Shawnee Reshaun Ross, 25, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Stormon-Vail Hospital.
Ti’Ania was born on January 21, 1993 in Columbia, Missouri, daughter of Thomas Le’Roy Ross and Estelle Irene McKee.
She graduated from Highland Park High School in 2011.
Ti’Ania is survived by her mother Estelle (Travis Lee)...
Reverend George Klasinski
Apr 14, 2018
Reverend George W. Klasinski, 92, of Topeka, passed away on April 14, 2018 at Homestead of Topeka.
He was born September 30, 1925 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of Ignatius and Emily (Cerletti) Klasinski.
He attended St. Joseph Grade School and Immaculate High School in Leavenworth. He entered the seminary in 1943 as a student at St. Benedict...
Rosemary Henson
Apr 13, 2018
Rosemary Henson, 72, of Topeka, entered her eternal home on April 13, 2018.
She was born in Topeka, KS on July 24, 1945, the daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Reser) Vail and grew up in Richland, KS.
As an active 4-H’er in her youth, Rosie enjoyed baking, cross-stitching, crafts and gardening throughout her life. She was proud to be in...
Daniel B. Rodriguez, Sr.
Apr 13, 2018
Daniel B. Rodriguez, Sr., 68, of Topeka, died April 13, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 24, 1949 the son of Brigido and Mary (Campos) Rodriguez.
He is survived by four sons, Daniel (Jamie) Rodriguez Jr., Chad (LeAnne Calderwood) Rodriguez, Nathan Rodriguez and Cody Rodriguez, eight grandchildren, Blaine, Braden, Daniel, Ava, Tagen, Devon,...
Lavonna Marie Creviston
Apr 6, 2018
Lavonna Marie (Bradstreet) Creviston, entered eternal rest and peace on April 6, 2018. She was born in Scott City, Kansas to Juanita and Richard Bradstreet on May 28, 1927.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Marion Creviston, sisters, Dyckie, Edda, June and brother, Ronald. Survivors are children Judy, Joela, and James Creviston (Cheryl), Jill...
Rosella Marie Hoffman
Apr 5, 2018
Rosella Marie Hoffman, 98, of Holton, died April 5, 2018 at Medicalodges of Jackson County.
She was born in St. Marys, Kansas on April 6, 1919, the daughter of Henry Joseph and Violet (Nagels) DeWendt. Rosella was a 1937 graduate of Solomon High School.
She was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church and over 70 years as a...
Arthur Gerald Decker
Mar 26, 2018
Arthur Gerald Decker, 87 passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at a local hospital after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois, his sons, Brent and wife Loan, Bryce and wife Tricia, daughter, Emily, four grandsons, Darrin, Nickolas, Braydn and Issak and his younger sister, Charlotte resides in...
SMSgt Maurus Nicholas Blick
Mar 24, 2018
SMSgt Maurus N. Blick, 88, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born December 3, 1929 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of John N. and Grace B. (Kennedy) Blick.
He married Diedre R. “Dede” Flynn in Warrensburg, Missouri on July 20, 1951. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2006.
He was...
Kimberly Renee Richmond
Mar 23, 2018
Kimberly Renee Richmond, 52, of Topeka, passed away on March 23, 2018.
She was born in Columbia, Missouri on November 13, 1965 the daughter of Gerald Richmond and Kathaleen Cooper. She was raised in Keokuk, Iowa and graduated from high school there.
Kim worked for Dollar Tree as a sales associate. She enjoyed photography, writing, music, cooking, traveling and her...
Susan Clare Justin
Mar 22, 2018
Susan Clare Justin, 70, passed away March 22, 2018 at her residence.
She was born in Long Island, New York on September 18, 1947 the daughter of Louis and Dorothy (Gustavson) Greuling.
Susan was a retired tax examiner for the State of Kansas.
She married Jack Justin in Topeka on June 4, 1983. He preceded her in death on January...
George W. Platt
Mar 22, 2018
George W. Platt, 76, of Topeka, passed away on March 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Ossining, New York on October 14, 1941 the son of Warren Russell and Mary Josephine (Tapp) Platt.
Mr. Platt served four years in the U.S. Air Force stationed at Forbes AFB.
George married Theresa Gorrell at...
Joseph D. Konrade
Mar 16, 2018
Joseph D. Konrade, 66, of Florida, died Friday, March 16, 2018 in Topeka.
He was born July 15, 1951 in Topeka, the son of John and Charlotte (Dale) Konrade.
Joe graduated from Hayden High School and Washburn University and recently retired as an Energy Technology Program Specialist for the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C.
He is survived by...
Dolores C. "Lola" Adame
Mar 15, 2018
Dolores “Lola” C. Adame, 93, of Topeka, KS died March 15, 2018 at her home.
She was born April 4, 1924 in Silac, Guenaguato, Mexico, the daughter of Jose and Eulalia (Vasquez) Chavez
Lola was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the 3rd Order of St. Augustine. She loved crocheting, gardening, playing bingo,...
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