Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Cecilia Marie Stadler
Jul 5, 2017
Cecilia Marie Stadler, 82, formerly of Topeka, KS, died July 5, 2017 in Louisville, KY, surrounded by her family. Cecilia was born January 2, 1935 in Topeka, the daughter of the late Anna and Peter Burghardt. Cecilia graduated from Hayden High School with the class of 1954. On July 2, 1954, she was united in marriage to the late William J...
J.D. Sexton
Jul 2, 2017
MSG J D Sexton
Master Sergeant J D Sexton, U.S. Army retired, died July 2, 2017. A native of Crenshaw County, Alabama, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), entering at age 15, serving for two years; was a welder at Gulf Shipbuilding Corporation, Mobile, AL. He was called into the U.S. Army during WW II,...
Charles Edward Henry
Jul 2, 2017
Charles Edward Henry, passed away on July 2, 2017.
He was born in San Francisco, California the son of Charles Francis and Agnes Ramona (McGee) Henry.
Charles held master’s degrees in education and political science and did graduate studies in other fields, especially linguistics. He spent his professional life teaching educators, graduate and high school students particularly in the...
Martha Beatrice Mack
Jun 21, 2017
Martha Mack, 69, of Topeka, KS, died June 21, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born October 11, 1947 in Topeka, the daughter of Lance and Joan (Houston) Mack. Martha was a LPN working at the Colmery O’Neil Veterans Administration Hospital retiring after 24 years. She enjoyed sewing but most of all she was happiest when spending time with her...
Mary Louise Godfrey
Jun 20, 2017
Mary L. Godfrey, 65, of Topeka, KS, died June 20, 2017 at the House at Midland Care. She was born July 19, 1951 in Topeka, the daughter of Arthur and Elizabeth (Mullinix) Godfrey. Mary was recently baptized and became a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by a sister, Kaye Mizzille of Tallahassee, FL,...
Joetta Ross
Jun 14, 2017
Joetta Ross, 84, of Topeka, died June 14, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on January 13, 1933 the daughter of Milton Arthur and Kathryn “Gail” (Thayer) Riley.
She was a cashier for Falley’s Grocery Store.
Joetta was a social butterfly, and enjoyed visiting with friends and family. Her hobbies included playing cards, bingo, reading...
Harris L. Rakestraw, Jr.
Jun 14, 2017
Harris Rakestraw, Jr., 72, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born April 13, 1945 in Morganfield, Kentucky, the son of Virginia (McCall) and Harris L. Rakestraw, Sr.
Harris was a 1963 graduate of Silver Lake High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the...
Carole Guerrero
Jun 12, 2017
Carole Lydia Guerrero, 77, of Topeka, died June 12, 2017 at Plaza West Regional Health Care. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 1, 1939 the daughter of Candelario and Modesta (Servantez) Guerrero. Carole loved listening to music, dancing and partying. She enjoyed watching KU and the Royals play. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...
Margaret V. Rhead
Jun 12, 2017
Margaret V. Rhead, 92, of Topeka, formerly of Wichita, died Monday, June 12, 2017 at Manor Care Health. She was born May 31, 1925 in New York the daughter of Vane and Margaret (Duschey) Rhead. Margaret was devout Catholic and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She was a very accomplished real estate agent in the Wichita area...
Gavin Glenn Lahnum
Jun 11, 2017
Gavin G. Lahnum, 63, of Topeka, KS, died June 11, 2017 at his home. He was born April 10, 1954 in Anchorage, AK. Gavin is survived by a niece, Sandra Bussell of Overland Park, a nephew, Aaron Lahnum of Juneau, AK and was preceded in death by a brother Cary A. Lahnum. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive...
Jose "Joe" Adame
Jun 10, 2017
Jose “Joe” Adame, 69, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, June 10, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born October 4, 1947 in Topeka the son of Dolores Chavez and Norberto Adame, Sr. Joe served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam era. He was a painter at BNSF Railway, retiring...
Viviana Vazquez Alcantar
Jun 8, 2017
Viviana Vazquez Alcantar, 33, of Topeka, passed away on June 8, 2017. She was born in Suchiate Chiapas, Mexico on April 29, 1984 the daughter of Ruben Vazquez Hidalgo and Magdalia Alcantar Cisneros. She was employed by Southwest Janitorial Services. Viviana is survived by her parents Ruben and Magdalia Vazquez, three children, Jose Angel Suarez, Pedro Daniel Enriquez and Yatsiry...
Joseph E. Gartner
Jun 8, 2017
Joseph Edward Gartner, 84, of Topeka, died June 8, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 21, 1932, the son of Joseph A. and Rose M. (Stritzinger) Gartner. He was a 1950 graduate of Hayden High School.
Joe worked with his brothers in the Gartner Brothers Construction Company which was established in 1958. They also...
Paula M. Stadler
Jun 4, 2017
Paula M. Stadler, 82, of Topeka, died June 4, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was born in Rushville, Nebraska on February 13, 1935 the daughter of Joseph and Nellie Rose (Peters) Kleve.
She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Paula enjoyed knitting, canning, gardening, reading and her faith and family were very important...
Steven R. Brown
Jun 3, 2017
Steven R. Brown, 63, of Olathe, Kansas died June 3, 2017 at the House at Midland Care in Topeka.
He was born on August 24, 1953 in Topeka, the son of Raymond L. and Elizabeth M. (Fauerbach) Brown. He grew up in Overland Park, Kansas and spent his adulthood in Olathe.
Steven graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School,...
Regina Katherine McKinnon
Jun 3, 2017
Regina (Jeanne) Katherine McKinnon. 85, of Topeka, died on June 3, 2017 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
Jeanne was born in Frankfort, Kansas on February 12, 1932 the daughter of John Elmer and Anna Cecelia (Fox) Lolley.
She was employed as a clerk for the Hat Box which sold women’s accessories prior to her retirement.
Jeanne bowled on several...
Victoria Ramos White
Jun 2, 2017
Victoria Ramos White, 76, of Topeka, died June 2, 2017 at Aldersgate Village surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with a brain tumor. She was strengthened by her faith and deep devotion to the Lord.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 12, 1940 the daughter of Santiago and Delfina (Romero) Ramos. She was a 1958 graduate...
Angel Quinones
Jun 1, 2017
Angel Alberto Quinones, 16, of Topeka, died June 1, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born in Los Angeles, California on December 30, 2000 the son of Rosa Soto.
Angel was a sophomore at Topeka High School. He played baseball when he was younger.
He is survived by his mother, Rosa Soto, his siblings, Nayeli Bueno, Bianca Jauregui,...
Ricky Allen Block
May 30, 2017
Ricky Allen Block, 56, of Topeka, KS died May 30, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born July 30, 1960 in Neu Ulm, Germany, the son of Larry and Rosemarie (Weiss) Block.
Ricky worked at Goodyear and was a member of United Steelworkers Local #307.
He played on the German National Soccer Team and was a huge fan of the...
Michael "Mike" Swader
May 28, 2017
Michael “Mike” Swader, 43, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, May 28, 2017 at the House at Midland Care. He was born December 26, 1973 in Topeka, the son Sandra (Busey) and Thomas D. Swader, Sr. Mike worked with his father at the family business, Swader Towing, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He married Jennifer Petersen on June...
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