Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Wanda Nadine Manis
Nov 6, 2015
Wanda Nadine Manis, 80, died on November 6, 2015 at Lexington Park. She was born on September 11, 1935, the daughter of George and Ivah (Glenn) Chiles. Survivors include her children, Deloris Emitt, Linda Keithley, Arlene Washburn, Charles Manis, and Carl Manis. She is also survived by a sister, Frances Tindell. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, Edward,...
Joan M. Kukar
Nov 6, 2015
Joan M. Kukar, 76, died November 6, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1939 in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of John and Molly (Hervoy) Slovnik. She graduated from North Chicago Community High School in 1957. Joan enjoyed bowling and going to lunch with the ladies. Joan married Clarence Kukar on June 11, 1960 in Waukegan,...
Eric Michael Crosby
Nov 5, 2015
Our family treasure, Eric Michael Crosby, beloved child of God, died on November 5, 2015. He entered this world on September 24, 1979, in Topeka, KS, to his loving parents, Michael Patrick and Jane Frances (Booth) Crosby. He was a graduate of the class of '98 from Seaman High School and had proudly earned the distinctive honor of Eagle Scout....
Rafael David Mendez
Nov 2, 2015
Rafael D. Mendez, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 14, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Rafael C. and Jennie (Olivarez) Mendez. Rafael worked for Hills Pet Foods for over 20 years as a Machine Operator, retiring as a Warehouseman. He was passionate about bird hunting and enjoyed...
Filiberto "Fil" Rodriguez, Sr.
Nov 1, 2015
Filiberto "Fil" Rodriguez, Sr., (SGM Ret.), 79, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 20, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico the son of Pedro Mandry and Julia Rodriguez. Filiberto served in the US Army. During his years of service he achieved several military citations...
Michal James Elliott Sr.
Oct 29, 2015
Michal James Elliott, Sr. 76, of Scranton, passed away on October 29, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 31, 1939 the son of Clarence and Frances (Brown) Elliott. Mike was a Certified Master Auto Mechanic most of his life and after retirement worked in Patient Transport for Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was a member of...
Mildred G. Frigon-Burns
Oct 23, 2015
Mildred G. "Millie" Frigon-Burns, age 98, of Topeka, died October 23, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. Millie was born on September 16, 1917 in Cloud County, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Rosa (Bliss) Demanett. She was a Department Head Manager for Sears, Roebuck and Company. Millie loved sports and played golf, softball and bowled. She also traveled...
Walter LeRoy" Bosch
Oct 21, 2015
Walter "LeRoy" Bosch, 74, of Topeka, died October 21, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, on January 28, 1941 the son of Walter and Lorraine (Downs) Bosch. LeRoy worked as a bricklayer with his father at Bosch Masonry for many years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing, riding rollercoasters, barbequing, and loved watching sports, especially the Kansas City...
John George Dale
Oct 19, 2015
John George Dale, 86, of Topeka, died October 19, 2015 at Lexington Park. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 20, 1929 the son of Charles Henry and Catherine Ellen (Birmingham) Dale. He was a 1947 graduate of Hayden High School. John retired in 1987 as the Assistant Manager of Locomotive Research with the Santa Fe Railway Company. John...
Dennis Frank Gabriel
Oct 15, 2015
Dennis Frank Gabriel, 61, of Topeka, died October 15, 2015 at KNI where he had been a resident since he was 14. He was born on October 20, 1953 in Great Bend, Kansas the son of Frank Joseph and Rhoda (Donecker) Gabriel. Dennis enjoyed people's company. He always looked forward to long rides and eating ice cream with his parents...
Gabriel R. Ochoa
Oct 12, 2015
Gabriel R. Ochoa, 89, of Topeka, KS died October 12, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born on August 6, 1926 in Topeka, the son of Nicholas and Antonia (Rodriguez) Ochoa. Gabriel served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a Topeka Police Officer for over 29 years retiring as a Captain. Gabriel loved dogs and was instrumental in...
Russell Dale Carlat
Oct 12, 2015
Russell "Dale" Carlat, 91, of Tecumseh, died October 11, 2015 at his home. He was born in Auburn, Kansas on September 18, 1924, the son of Roy and Martha (McComb) Carlat. He was a graduate of Auburn High School and the Topeka Trade School. Mr. Carlat served in the U.S. Army both in active duty and the Ready Reserve. Dale...
Patricia Sue Watridge
Oct 12, 2015
Patricia Sue Watridge, 57, of Topeka, KS died October 12, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 1, 1958 in West Palm Beach, Florida, the daughter of Robert and Ann Watridge. Patricia filled her life with her grandchildren, her family, and her precious animals. She enjoyed quilting, building the Watridge Home Page on Facebook, and volunteering. She graduated...
Juanita Marian Weiss
Oct 12, 2015
Juanita Marian Weiss, 97, of Topeka, died October 12, 2015 at Clare Bridge. She was born in Unedus, Louisiana on August 6, 1918 the daughter of Neville and Elizabeth (Corey) Zuck. Juanita was a homemaker. She enjoyed cooking, reading mysteries, and berry and vegetable gardening. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Juanita married Francis Ernest William Weiss...
Marguerite M. Robinson
Oct 8, 2015
Marguerite Robinson, 87, of Topeka, died October 8, 2015 at her home. She was born on July 7, 1928 in Topeka, the youngest of 11 children to Joseph and Magdalena (Ludwig) Miller. She was in the first graduating class from Hayden High School. She married Vernon Robinson on December 28, 1946. He preceded her in death on December 12, 1999....
Billie JoAnn Lemberger
Oct 6, 2015
Billie JoAnn Lemberger, 78, of Overbrook, KS, died October 6, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born January 14, 1937 in Fredonia, KS the daughter of Boyd and Flossie (Thompson) Estes. JoAnn attended Fredonia Schools. She was a bookkeeper for Heetco Inc., retiring after 21 ½ years. JoAnn enjoyed sewing, creating porcelain dolls, having coffee with her friends and spending...
Kassandra Diettra Thurman
Oct 3, 2015
Kassandra D. Thurman, 55, of Topeka, died October 3, 2015 at St. Francis Health Center. She was born on July 27, 1960, the daughter of Melbourne and Bertha (Cunningham) Spaulding. Kassandra worked as a clerk in the banking industry for several years. She enjoyed listening to music, as well as singing, spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...
Donald D. Watson
Sep 28, 2015
Donald D. "Don" Watson, 86, of Topeka, died September 28, 2015, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born May 17, 1929 in Hillsdale, KS the son of Harry and Jessie (Massey) Watson. Don attended and played football at Washburn University where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. After serving his country in the US Army during the Korean...
Hermelinda Rodriguez
Sep 25, 2015
Hermelinda "Erma" Rodriguez, 92, of Topeka, died September 25, 2015 at Autumn Home Plus. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 24, 1923,the daughter of Albino and Emeteria (Perez) Cabrera. She worked for 30 years as a Tax Examiner for the State of Kansas. Erma was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Augustinian Recollect, and was a...
Lupe Vega
Sep 21, 2015
Lupe (Llamas) Vega, 57, of Topeka, KS, died September 21, 2015. She was born April 7, 1958 in Topeka, the daughter of David and Esperanza (Ortiz) Llamas. Lupe was a homemaker and worked tirelessly for her church for 27 years and spent 15 years as a secretary for the Salvation Army before failing health. She was a member of Jerusalem...
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