Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
San Juana Arizpe
Nov 24, 2016
San Juana Arizpe, 68, Topeka, died November 24, 2016. Family will greet friends Monday from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2701 SE Croco Rd. Funeral services will be 6:00 p.m. Monday at the Kingdom Hall. Burial will be at a later date in Ejido Los Ranchitos, Matamoros Tamaulipas, Mexico. Contributions are suggested to Brennan-Mathena Funeral...
Linda K. (Schuenight) Jacob
Nov 22, 2016
Linda Kay (Schuenight) Jacob, 64, died November 22, 2016 at Brighton Place West. She was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on July 28, 1952 the daughter of Robert and Leila (Reed) Schuenight. Linda was a graduate of Seaman High School. She enjoyed baking where her specialty was banana bread. Linda was prolific at crocheting. Survivors include her mother, Leila Schuenight,...
Jesse Villegas
Nov 19, 2016
Jesse Villegas, 66, of Topeka, died November 19, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born September 21, 1950 in Topeka, the son of Guadalupe and Maria de la Cruz (Reynoso) Villegas. Jesse was a forklift driver at Adams Business Forms for 30 years prior to becoming a transporter at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders...
Irma Delores Burke
Nov 17, 2016
Irma Delores “Becky” Burke, 96, of Topeka, KS died November 17, 2016 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born August 30, 1920 in Farmer, SD the daughter of Henry and Margaret “Foley” Becker.
Becky was a homemaker and a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she volunteered with Sister Ann to give communion with...
Jacqueline A. Rohrke
Nov 17, 2016
Jacqueline A. Rohrke, 67, of Topeka, KS died November 17, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born October 20, 1949 in Omaha, Nebraska the daughter of Joseph and Geraldine (Biittner) Tylski.
Jackie graduated beauty school and was a hairdresser before becoming a Para-Professional in the Auburn-Washburn School District and most recently worked at the Washburn Rural High School.
She...
Luella Ann Wabskie
Nov 16, 2016
Luella Ann Wabskie, 63, of Topeka, died November 16, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Pawnee, Oklahoma on July 5, 1953 the daughter of Donald and Marjorie (Shopteese) Wabskie Sr.
Luella was a homemaker. She was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe. She enjoyed music and spending time with her friends and family.
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Cecelia Sauer
Nov 14, 2016
Cecelia Alice Sauer, 80, died November 14, 2016 at the House at Midland Care. Cecelia was born in Atchison, Kansas on October 15, 1936 the daughter of Antone and Mary (Medsker) Anslinger. She was a graduate of Mt. St. Scholastica High School in Atchison and received an Associate of Arts degree from Washburn University in Business. She was a homemaker...
Douglas C. "Doug" Menke
Nov 13, 2016
Douglas C. “Doug” Menke, 57, of Topeka, KS died unexpectedly Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Stormont-Vail. He was born the son of Charles and Carolyn (Bletscher) Menke on March 31, 1959 in Salina, KS. Doug was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. He was a 1977 graduate of Highland Park High School. Doug enjoyed reading and was very active...
Valerie Gillmore
Nov 12, 2016
Valerie Lynn Gillmore, 59, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, November 12, 2016 at her home. She was born October 30, 1957. Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Stafford Cemetery, Stafford, KS.
Dorothy Ellen Dozier
Nov 6, 2016
Dorothy Ellen Dozier, 76, of Topeka, Kansas, went to be with her Heavenly Father on November 6, 2016. Born November 9, 1940 in Ellsworth, Kansas she was the daughter of Archie and Aermine Marcotte. Dorothy loved her family and friends, Sister’s Weekends, walking, the outdoors, being barefoot, boating on the lake even though she couldn’t swim, gardening, traveling, her shelties,...
Janet Marie Reisinger
Nov 4, 2016
Janet Marie Reisinger, 71, of Topeka, passed away November 4, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on March 13, 1945, to James and Dorothy (Warman) Morlan. Janet was a very loving and generous person who enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, and shopping at antique stores, garage sales, and thrift shops. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. ...
Kathryn Howell
Nov 4, 2016
Kathryn Howell, of Topeka, passed away November 4, 2016 at the House at Midland Care. She was born on December 23, 1955 to Lorenzo and Serafina (Juarez) Blanco. Kathryn enjoyed beading, making jewelry, sewing, cooking and fishing. Mostly, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. Kathryn married Randall Dean...
William "Billy Boy" Gomez Jr.
Nov 3, 2016
On November 3, 2016, William “Billy Boy” Gomez Jr., won the war against cancer and is now celebrating his victory in Heaven while being supported by his loving family and friends. Bill was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 17, 1963 the son of William S. and Martha (Gauna) Gomez Sr. He was a 1982 graduate of Highland Park High...
Danny William Atkins
Nov 1, 2016
Danny William Atkins, 74, of Topeka, passed away November 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on August 24, 1942, to John F. and Lillian L. (Proper) Atkins. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Danny also enjoyed tinkering with his 1969 GMC pick-up. He was a member of Mother Teresa of Calcutta...
James "David" Logan
Oct 28, 2016
James “David” Logan, Liberty Oil Company, 75, of Topeka, Kansas, died October 28, 2016 at his home. He was born on October 15, 1941 in Bridgeport, Connecticut, the son of Isabelle (Blacklock) Logan and Rufus Limpp. David graduated in 1960 from King City High School in King City, Missouri and attended William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri. He served in...
Donna J. Schmitz
Oct 24, 2016
Donna J. Schmitz, 65, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away October 24, 2016 at the Healthcare Resort of Topeka. She was born in Wichita, KS, on October 11, 1951, to Palmer and Eileen (Howard) Dietz. Donna was a first grade teacher at Silver Lake Elementary School for over 30 years. She had a great love for her family and her...
Joyce Jeanette Kriegel
Oct 23, 2016
Joyce Jeanette Kriegel, 77, of Topeka, died October 23, 2016 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family.
She was born in Great Bend, Kansas on July 28, 1939, the daughter of Loren William and Bertha Luella (Lankford) Myers.
Joyce worked as a Billing Clerk for St. Francis Hospital and had previously worked in the Sales Tax Division...
George Thomas Narolis
Oct 22, 2016
George T. Narolis, 85, formerly of Taberg, NY, passed away October 21, 2016 surrounded by his family at the Colmery - O’Neil Veterans’s Sunflower Memory Center. George was born in Taberg, NY, on January 13, 1931, the eleventh child of thirteen, to Mela and Barbara (Zalec) Narolis. George retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Sergeant after 20 years...
Carolyn Lee Watson
Oct 13, 2016
Carolyn L. Watson, 70 of Topeka, KS, died October 13, 2016 at Manor Care. She was born in Topeka, on June 25, 1946, the daughter of George and Betty (Crafton) Hanson. Carolyn retired from the State of Kansas Insurance Department. She was of the Catholic faith. Carolyn married Donald Watson on March 1, 1968. He preceded her in death...
Mary Catherine "Katie" Herman
Oct 11, 2016
Mary Catherine “Katie” Herman, 93, of Topeka, died October 11, 2016, at Aldersgate Village. She was born in Topeka, KS on September 6, 1923, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Peck) Newell. Katie was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed crocheting. She married Anthony “Tony” Herman on May 22, 1946 in Topeka. He predeceased her on August...
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