Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Merle D. Jennings
Sep 23, 2014
Merle D. Jennings, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014. He was born on November 2, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Gordon and Amelia (Zachariasen) Jennings. Merle was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corp during World War II. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. and was retired from the US Postal Service...
Ascension Reyes Gutierrez
Sep 18, 2014
Ascension "Chonita" Reyes Gutierrez, age 90, of Topeka, died September 18, 2014 at the Life Care Center of Colorado Springs in Colorado. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 29, 1924 the daughter of Defino and Julia (Mendez) Reyes. Chonita was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Altar Society at the church, Daughters of Isabella...
Grace Crouch
Sep 14, 2014
Grace Mae Crouch, 91, of Topeka, died September 14, 2014 at Plaza West Care Center. Grace was born in Hazelton, PA. on July 21, 1923 the daughter of Karl E. and Geral V. (Albertson) Houseknecht. She worked as a waitress for Denny's Restaurant and also at Brad's Café. Grace enjoyed reading, doing number puzzles, talking with her friends and watching...
David Robert Feltner
Sep 12, 2014
David R. Feltner, 67, of Topeka, died September 12, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Dexter, Missouri on March 23, 1947 the son of Brady and Ina (Boone) Feltner. He graduated from Waynesville High School in 1965. David proudly served his country in Vietnam and various other Air Force locations. He completed his educational degree while stationed...
Daniel Herman Negrete Sr.
Sep 10, 2014
Daniel Herman "Danny" Negrete, Sr., 76, of Topeka, passed away September 10, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 4, 1938 the son of Rudolph Alexander and Natalia (Alonzo) Negrete Sr. Danny was a simple man who had many titles, including son, nephew, brother, uncle, friend, husband, father, grandfather, "Papa" and...
Lloyd S. Purcell, Jr.
Sep 8, 2014
LLOYD S. PURCELL, JR., 95, died peacefully September 8, 2014, having lived a long and good life. He is survived by his loving wife and constant companion of 68 years, Margery M. Purcell. Born on September 3, 1919, in Leavenworth, KS, he was the son of Lloyd S. Purcell, Sr. and Lila Eva Goodman Purcell, and they preceded him in...
Dianna K. Meier
Sep 5, 2014
Dianna K. Meier, 64, of Big Springs, KS died September 5, 2014 at her home. She was born September 11, 1949 in Topeka, KS the daughter of William and Mary (Pickett) Nichols. For the greater part of Dianna's career she was CNA at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in the Radiology and Occupational Health Departments. She also worked as a LPN at...
Gary Wayne Staerkel
Sep 2, 2014
Gary Wayne Staerkel, 63, of Topeka, Kansas died September 2, 2014 at The House at Midland Care. He was born June 21, 1951 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Herbert and Donna (Hailey) Staerkel Sr. Gary was a 1969 graduate of Topeka High School. He enjoyed cars, operating his Ham Radio and playing the guitar. He played in a band...
Daniel E. Deneault
Aug 27, 2014
Daniel E. Deneault, 65 of Topeka, died August 27, 2014. He was born on June 16, 1949 in Concordia, KS, the son of Ernest and Cecelia (Koch) Deneault. Daniel attended the University of Kansas, earning a Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering degree. He then received his MBA from Fort Hays State University. He worked as the Assistant Chief of Engineering at...
Daniel "Danny Boy" Adame
Aug 27, 2014
Daniel "Danny Boy" Adame, 54, of Topeka, died Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at his home. He was born September 24, 1959 in Topeka the son of Norberto, Sr. and Dolores (Chavez) Adame. Daniel worked for American Sentry Security and Payless Shoes Warehouse. He married Coleen Blocker on May 23, 1992 at Assumption Catholic Church. She survives. Other survivors include his...
Maria J. "Hazel" Rocha
Aug 26, 2014
Maria J. "Hazel" Rocha, 87, of Topeka died August 26, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born December 15, 1926 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Rito, Sr. and Leonila (Mata) Valdivia. Hazel was a life member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society and was a Fiesta volunteer. She enjoyed...
Carolina Charay Esquibel
Aug 23, 2014
Carolina Charay Esquibel, 56, of Topeka, died August 23, 2014 at The House at Midland Care. She was born on November 16, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel and Rita (Segura) Charay. Carolina worked as a retail clerk. She enjoyed decorating her home during the holidays and cooking. She married Steven Jarrell on March 31, 2000 in Wichita,...
Alicia Avila
Aug 22, 2014
Alicia Avila, 39, of Topeka, died August 22, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Winfield, Kansas on May 14, 1975 the daughter of Enrique "Hank" J. and Cynthia (Vance) Avila. Alicia was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, listening to music, cooking and especially spending time with her children. She is survived by her husband, Elias Solis, two daughters,...
David Paul Griego
Aug 21, 2014
David P. Griego, 57, of Arlington, Massachusetts, died August 21, 2014 at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass. He was surrounded by his loved ones through the very end. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 5, 1957 the son of Paul and Rachel (Gomez) Griego. David was a 1975 graduate of Hayden High School and attended the Berklee...
Gale Everett Coulter
Aug 18, 2014
Gale Everett Coulter, 76, of Topeka, died August 18, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 29, 1938 the son of Everett Simon and Ina Belle (Clinkenbeard) Coulter. Gale was a Civil Engineer for the City of Topeka prior to his retirement after 36 years of service. He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic...
Jack D. Holmberg
Aug 15, 2014
Jack D. Holmberg, 92, of Topeka, died August 15, 2014 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. He was born in Strong City, Kansas on February 6, 1922 the son of Carroll F. and Estella (Schmitt) Holmberg. He was a 1940 graduate of the Strong Township Rural High School and attended Emporia State University. Jack served in the U.S. Army from 1942...
Charles R. Buck
Aug 14, 2014
Charles R. Buck, 84, of Topeka, Kansas, died August 14, 2014 at The House at Midland Care. He was born December 14, 1929 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Laurel and Martha (Jung) Buck. Charles served in the United States Air Force from 1951 until 1955. He worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company as a Passenger Tire Inspector for...
Karen Sue Rhoades
Aug 13, 2014
Karen Sue "Susie Q" Rhoades, 60, of Topeka, died August 13, 2014 surrounded by her loved ones at The House at Midland Care She was born in Topeka on June 23, 1954 the daughter of Farrel and Peggy (Aaron) Tolbert. Karen loved pets, spending time with family, camping and enjoyed the outdoors. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School in...
Wanda Lee Osborn
Aug 11, 2014
Wanda Lee Osborn, 84, of Topeka, died August 11, 2014 at her home. She was born in Goff, Kansas on March 11, 1930 the daughter of August and Glennis (Neal) Shump. Wanda was a 1951 graduate of St. Francis School of Nursing. She worked for the Lincoln Center for 37 years before retiring. She loved watching sports, especially the Kansas...
Myrna M. Jarvis
Aug 6, 2014
Myrna M. Jarvis, 80, of Topeka, died August 6, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born March 13, 1934 in Burlingame, Kansas the daughter of Luther Guy and Allie Carolyn (Boucher) Carver. Myrna worked as a housekeeper for Aldersgate Village before retiring in 2006. She enjoyed family gatherings, plants, stuffed animals, jewelry, and was a collector of Fenton Glassware. She...
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