Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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...
Miguel Arteaga Juarez
May 26, 2017
Miguel Arteaga Juarez, 25, of Topeka, KS died Friday, May 26, 2017 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born October 23, 1991 in Michoacan, MX the son of Gilebaldo and Eloisa (Juarez) Arteaga. Miguel was currently employed at the Pepsi Bottling Group of Topeka and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife,...
Aurora Corliss Gutierrez
May 21, 2017
Aurora Corliss Gutiérrez, 71, of Topeka died Sunday, May 21, 2017 at St. Francis Health Center. She was born on March 27, 1946 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Philemon and Marciana (Llamas) Gutiérrez, Sr.
She was a life-long resident of Topeka, a graduate of Topeka High School and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and...
Irene Ruiz
May 20, 2017
Irene Ruiz, 66, of Topeka, died May 20, 2017 at Oakley Place.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 12, 1951, the daughter of Lee and Mary (Guerrero) Valdez.
Irene was a 1969 graduate of Highland Park High School. She was employed by Hallmark Cards as a machine operator until her retirement.
Irene loved music, sewing, doing crafts...
Marcella L. Melton
May 13, 2017
Marcella L. Melton, 97, a lifelong Topekan, died May 13, 2017 at McCrite Plaza Retirement Community.
She was born September 27, 1919 in rural Shawnee County the daughter of James and Lena (Siebert) Van Hole.
Marcella attended Topeka Schools and was graduated from Seaman High School in 1937. She was employed for 10 years at the Kansas Department of Transportation...
Laudie Marie Booth
May 8, 2017
Laudie “Marie” Booth, of Topeka, Kansas died Monday, May 8, 2017. She was born on July 7, 1950 in Savannah, Missouri the daughter of Thomas and Neva (Taylor) Smith. Marie graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Education from Washburn University and a Master’s degree from Lesley College. She was a teacher for 27 years with 20 years at USD #501....
Christina "Kay" Rabe
May 8, 2017
Christina Kay Rabe, 56, of Topeka, died May 8, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 23, 1960 the daughter of Gerald Robert “Jerry” and Mary K. (Kennedy) Rabe.
She worked as a bank teller and office manager for several places of employment.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church....
Waylon Charles Houston
May 5, 2017
Waylon Charles Houston, the son of Jacob Charles Houston and Ashley Rae Coates was stillborn on May 5, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
He is survived by his parents Jacob and Ashley, a sister, Ava Martindale of the home, grandparents, Doug Houston of Hoyt, Peggy Houston of Horton, Mike and Terri Coates of Topeka, great grandparents, Bill and Joanne McBane...
Dennis E. Wilcox
May 2, 2017
Dennis E. Wilcox, 71, of Silver Lake, KS, died unexpectedly May 2, 2017, at home.
He was born April 10, 1946, in Plymouth, WI, the son of Robert and Marie (Mayer) Wilcox.
Dennis served in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam conflict. He worked at Adams Business Forms retiring after 39 years.
Dennis was an Elder of Community...
John C. Thompson
Apr 22, 2017
John Carlton Thompson, 70, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Topeka VAMC. He was born April 12, 1947, to Reba A. and Carlton W. Thompson, in Norfolk, Virginia.
John served in the Army in Vietnam from 1967 to 1969, when he was honorably discharged. He worked for Emery Purolator and Pizza Hut restaurants until retiring in 1990. John, “big...
Lissa E. Tuttle
Apr 21, 2017
Lissa Ellen Tuttle, 67, of Topeka, died April 21, 2017 at the House at Midland Care, holding the hand of her daughter. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 25, 1950, the daughter of Edward Tuttle and Agnes Ellen (Horton) Tuttle Dudley. Lissa graduated from the Stormont Vail School of Nursing, and was a Registered Nurse...
Alvino Nicolas Duran, Sr.
Apr 20, 2017
Alvino Nicolas Duran Sr., 80, of Pratt, Kansas, formerly of Topeka died April 20, 2017 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.
He was born in LaJunta, Colorado on March 1, 1937, the son of Jose and Cora (Lucero) Duran. Alvino was a building maintenance superintendent for Y.W.C.A., retiring in Topeka. He was an Air Force veteran. Alvino enjoyed spending...
Michelle Lee Forster
Apr 19, 2017
Michelle Lee Forster, 43, of Topeka, KS died April 19, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born October 15, 1973 in Topeka, the daughter of Randey and Brenda (Powell) Forster. Michelle was a CMA and CNA working at Plaza West Health Center and had a great love for animals. She is survived by her father, Randey Forster of Newton,...
Angela "Cookie" Castardo
Apr 15, 2017
Angela “Cookie” Castardo, 74, died unexpectedly April 15, 2017 at her home. She was born June 27, 1942 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Christy and Lydia (Martinez) Serna. Cookie was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She retired as Director of Personnel, Department of Agriculture, for the State of Kansas. Cookie worked at the state for...
Mary Madeline Horman
Apr 14, 2017
Mary Madeline Horman, 53, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2017. She was born in Bay Shore, New York on December 26, 1963, the daughter of Frederick and Jackie (Roberts) Nackley. Mary was a chef and she also enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Mary cherished spending time with her friends and family. She is survived by her mother,...
Juanita "Jenny" Lopez
Apr 13, 2017
Juanita L. "Jenny" Lopez, 76, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, April 13, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born March 22, 1941 the daughter of Guadalupe and Guadalupe (Lopez) Lira. Jenny was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society. One of Jenny’s greatest pleasures was watching and...
Mildred A. Norris
Mar 27, 2017
Mildred A. Norris, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at her home on March 27, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was 95 years old, born in Ozawkie, Kansas on June 21, 1921 to Michael and Maude Ethel (Funk) Clare who were some of the first settlers in the area.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Charles of over...
Robert W. Good
Mar 25, 2017
Robert Wayne Good, 62, of Berryton, Kansas entered into eternal rest on March 25, 2017 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 1, 1955 in Coffeyville, Kansas, the son of Norman Laurence and Pat Ruth (Strope) Good.
He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Savannah.
Robert attended Vo Tech...
Anthony J. Bostick
Mar 21, 2017
Anthony J. “A.J.” Bostick, 26, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 27, 1990 the son of Frank Ortega Jr. and Karla A. Bostick.
AJ was a 2009 graduate of Topeka High School and attended Allen County Community College, Washburn University and was just accepted by the University of Kansas...
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