Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Frances Mary Gigous
Feb 27, 2016
Frances Mary Gigous, 91, of Topeka, died February 27, 2016 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 12, 1924 the daughter of Jacob and Anna (Urban) Schaefer.
Frances was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and dancing especially the polka. She was a charter member of Most Pure Heart...
Alicia Lorrayne Etzel
Feb 26, 2016
Alicia “Lisa” Lorrayne Etzel, 52, of Berryton, died February 26th, 2016 at her home.
She was born in Torrance, California on November 7, 1963, the daughter of Beverly Shupe.
Lisa was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and reading. She worked for the State of Kansas in the Department of Administration for 28 years.
She...
Helen Louise Puderbaugh
Feb 25, 2016
Helen Louise Puderbaugh, 87, of Topeka, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Peggy Kelly House.
She was born on February 21, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Eli and Beulah (Firestone) Smith. Helen graduated from the Lecompton High School.
Helen was a homemaker, an Avon Representative and worked for KNI as a Medical Records Director from 1972 to...
Inocencio "Chi Chas" Munoz
Feb 22, 2016
Inocencio “Chi Chas” Munoz, 68, of Topeka, KS died February 22, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. Chi Chas was born December 28, 1947 in Matamoros Tamaulipas, Mexico the son of Bartolo and Juana (Hernandez) Munoz. He has lived in Topeka since 1972. Chi Chas was employed at Skinner Nursery for several years and was a member of Our Lady of...
Richard Chamberlain
Feb 17, 2016
The Reverend Deacon Richard Chamberlain passed from this life on February 16. Richard was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 20, 1931. He married the former Bernadine Marie Grubbe on April 19, 1952 and enjoyed 64 years of a wonderful marriage blessed by God our Father. Richard is survived by his wife Bernadine of the home, two daughters Mrs....
Nancy C. Marcotte
Feb 14, 2016
Nancy “Connie” Marcotte, 70, of Topeka, died February 14, 2016 at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Gower, Missouri on March 18, 1945 the daughter of James and Virginia (Walkup) Moyes. Nancy graduated from Kansas City Business College and worked as a Payroll Clerk for TWA Airlines. She loved to travel and enjoyed having a tidy home....
Del Juan Patton
Feb 14, 2016
Del Juan Patton, 25, of Topeka, died February 14, 2016. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 24, 1990 the son of Ryland Patton Sr. and Esperanza Maria (Brooks) Roberts. Del Juan worked for ISS Cleaning Facility. He loved to cook and make music but especially being with family and his daughter. He is survived by his parents, Esperanza...
Marcella Ann Ingenthron
Feb 14, 2016
Marcella Ann Ingenthron (Marcy) was born on February 19, 1927, and went peacefully in her sleep to be with her Lord on February 14, 2016 at the age of 88. Marcella was born in Topeka, Kansas to Romanus and Lillian Ingenthron who preceded her in death. She had one younger brother Robert B. Ingenthron and his wife Shirley Joan who...
Mickayla LeeAnn Mayes
Feb 12, 2016
Mickayla LeeAnn Mayes, 2 months, of Topeka, KS died Friday, February 12, 2016. She was born December 14, 2015 in Topeka, the daughter of Blake Mayes and Brooke Boten. Mickayla is survived by her parents, her brother, Easton Boten, her grandparents, Jim and Tami Zeferjahn, her grandfather, Chris Boten, grandparents, Janet and Nick Mayes, along with great-grandparents, many aunts, uncles and...
Robert M. Sapp
Feb 10, 2016
Robert M. “Bob” Sapp, 81, of Topeka, died on February 10, 2016 at the Rossville Rehabilitation and Health Center. He was born in Camdenton, Missouri on June 5, 1934 the son of Walter H. and Pauline (McDaniel) Sapp. Bob was a member of the American Legion Post #400, Moose Lodge, and the Masonic Lodge in Springdale, Arkansas. He enjoyed boating,...
Thomas D. Swader
Feb 9, 2016
Thomas D. “Tom” Swader, 66, of Topeka, died February 9, 2016 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Spokane, Washington on August 21, 1949 and was adopted by Ora and Geraldine (Smith) Swader. Tom began working at the age of 14 for the Eastboro Pharmacy. He later worked for Falley’s Foods for 11 years, Beisecker Sash and...
Kevin J Stadler
Feb 5, 2016
Kevin J. Stadler, of Oskaloosa, KS died Friday, February 5, 2016 at his home. He was born September 17, 1959 in Topeka, the son of Edward and Paula (Kleve) Stadler. Kevin worked as a computer programmer for Fleming Foods, Associated Wholesale Grocery and Roundy’s grocer. He enjoyed computer gaming in his free time. Kevin married Shawn Anderson on September 15, 1991...
Martha Long
Jan 25, 2016
Martha Long, 92, of Topeka, Kansas died Monday, January 25, 2016 at Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation.
She was born June 2, 1923 in Neosho, Missouri, the daughter of Marshall and Alice (Russell) Robinson.
She married Donald Long on April 1, 1945 in Tyler, Texas. They later divorced.
Martha enjoyed crocheting and jigsaw puzzles.
Survivors include her sons, Donald (Peggy)...
Marilyn Anne Taliaferro
Jan 21, 2016
Marilyn Anne Taliaferro, 72, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born August 18, 1943 in Topeka, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Colvin) McCoy. Marilyn was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church. She married Phillip D. Taliaferro on July 7, 1962 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka. He survives. Other...
Daniel J. Hales
Jan 13, 2016
Daniel J. Hales, 63, of Topeka, died January 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 11, 1952 the son of Eugene M. and Evelyn Y. (Yocum) Hales. Daniel attended Hayden High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam era from 1972 to...
Harry J. Briscoe
Jan 12, 2016
Harry James Briscoe, 98, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Tuesday morning January 12, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Mr. Briscoe was born in New London, MO on September 15, 1917, the youngest of three sons of Harry C. and Mollie B. Johnson Briscoe. He graduated High School in New London in 1935 and attended Chillicothe Business College in NE Missouri where...
Raymond Perez
Jan 3, 2016
Raymond Perez, 93, of Topeka, died January 3, 2016 at Overland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born in Mexico, on January 3, 1924, the son of Rudolpho and Virginia (Serrano) Perez.
Raymond was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. He served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam Era....
Terrance "Terry" Fennell
Jan 2, 2016
Terrance “Terry” Fennell, born November 11, 1942 of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Fairlawn Heights Assisted Living. He was the son of Cletus and Pauline Fennell of Topeka. They preceded him in death. Terry graduated from Hayden High School in 1959. He had worked at Pore Richard’s Restaurant as a chef for many years as well as...
Joe A. "Cano" Martinez
Dec 28, 2015
Joe A. “Cano” Martinez, 90, of Topeka, KS died Monday, December 28, 2015 surrounded by family at his home.
He was born September 4, 1925 in Topeka, the son of John and Angelina (Aguirrie) Martinez.
Joe was a 1943 graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the US Army 279th Combat Engineers during WW II. Joe worked...
Richard E. Stanley
Dec 28, 2015
Richard E. Stanley, 54, of Topeka, died December 28, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 30, 1961 the son of Otis and Valetta (O’Mara) Stanley.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Richard worked as a chef for the Caravan Club, Marilyn’s, LePecardi’s, Chick-a-Dee and the Pizza Parlor.
He enjoyed fishing,...
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