Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Dewey C. Hiltibidal, Jr.
Jun 18, 2014
Dewey C. Hiltibidal, Jr., 84 of Topeka, formerly of Affton, MO died June 18, 2014 in Topeka. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Dewey will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. A Parish Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m....
Marlene Kay Zercher
Jun 14, 2014
Marlene Kay Zercher, 70, of Topeka, died June 14, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas, on April 21, 1944, the daughter of Olaf and Erna (Lenhart) Rubin. Marlene enjoyed fishing, camping, and loved watching baseball, especially the Yankees. She was a long time member of St. Joseph and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She worked at...
Ines Anguiano
Jun 7, 2014
Ines Anguiano, 84, of Topeka, died June 7, 2014 at Stormont-Vail E.R. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 1, 1930 the daughter of Thomas and Deonisia (Hernandez) Jimenez. She had worked at Seymour Foods, and retired as a customer service representative for the Intercity Transit Co. Ines was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She...
Donna Homan
May 29, 2014
Donna Lea Homan, 74, of Topeka, Kansas, died May 29, 2014 at the House at Midland Care. She was born March 8, 1940 in Princeton, Kansas the daughter of Alfred and Alma (Watts) Harr. Donna worked for the Topeka State Hospital and then for the State of Kansas as the SRS Secretary for 25 years before retiring in 2000. She...
Mary E. Lillibridge
May 28, 2014
Mary E. Lillibridge, 88, of Topeka died Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Atria Hearthstone. She was born October 7, 1925 in Greenleaf, Kansas the daughter of George and Gertrude (Diederich) Hellman. Mary was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church and enjoyed gardening and embroidery. She worked in the claims department for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of...
Laurence Donald Lindemuth
May 22, 2014
Laurence (Larry) Donald Lindemuth, 85, of Bella Vista, Arkansas died Thursday, May 22, 2014 in Bella Vista. He was born on October 31, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas to Laurence V. Lindemuth and Adaline Spickerman Lindemuth. Visitation will be from 9:00 till 11:00 on Tuesday May 27, 2014 with Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at the Village Baptist Church, 380 Glasgow...
Helen Isabell Johns
May 22, 2014
Helen Isabell Johns, 96, of Topeka, died May 22, 2014 at Westwood Manor. She built many friendships during her 38 years of living there. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 24, 1917 the daughter of August J. and Mary V. (Wilkinson) Johns. Helen was a graduate of Capitol Catholic High School, attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in...
Victoria Caroline Jensen
May 22, 2014
Victoria Caroline Jensen, 65, of Topeka, KS died May 22, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born March 29, 1949 in Quinter, KS, the daughter of Victor and Caroline (Billinger) Wittman. Victoria worked for over 30 years at the State of Kansas Insurance Department retiring in 2011. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle #503. She...
Dorothy Miller Waetzig
May 20, 2014
Dorothy Miller Waetzig, born Feb.16, 1921, passed peacefully on to her next life on Tuesday, May, 20, 2014. Dorothy, the daughter of John C. and Mamie Griffin Miller, grew up on a farm in Overbrook, Kansas, along with her brother, John E. Miller, and her sister, Alberta Miller Schwartz. At age 16, Dorothy met her future husband, Francis W. Waetzig,...
Anthony Ortega, Jr.
May 19, 2014
It is with tremendous sadness that we must announce the sudden passing of our sweet beloved Anthony Ortega Jr. Baby boy was born on January 20, 1975 by deceased father, Anthony Ortega and living mother, Linda Ortiz. He leaves behind three brothers: Raymond Jimenez, Nathan Ortega and Chris Ortega. Anthony graduated in 1993 from Topeka High School; thereafter, he was...
Raul Ramos Sr.
May 18, 2014
Raul Ramos, known to his grandchildren as Papa Ramos and was born on October 21, 1932 and passed into his Eternal Home on May 18, 2014. Being born into a large family, he grew in the love of his many brothers and sisters. This love would sustain them through the difficulties of living in the depression era; their first house...
Raymond N. Delzeit, Jr.
May 18, 2014
Raymond N. Delzeit Jr., 72, of Silver Lake, died May 18, 2014 at The House at Midland Care. He was born September 3, 1941 in Denton, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Betty (Honer) Delzeit. Ray worked as a pumper in the oil fields in south central and north eastern Kansas. He enjoyed working in his shop, the outdoors, and...
Loretta Jean Wilbur
May 15, 2014
Loretta Jean Taylor Chasse Wilbur, 82, of Topeka, died May 15, 2014 at Manor Care of Topeka. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 17, 1931 the daughter of Francis Lloyd and Rose Marie (Roberts) Miller. Loretta was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing BINGO, reading, traveling and ballroom dancing. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Loretta...
Anibal "Junior" Acosta-Castillo
May 7, 2014
Anibal "Junior" Acosta-Castillo, 30, of Topeka, died May 7, 2014 in Topeka, Kansas. Anibal was born on June 19, 1983 in Hidalgo, Mexico. He worked as a roofer for J.B. Turner Roofing and Sheetmetal. He enjoyed spending time with his family and dogs at the lake where he also enjoyed camping and fishing. He married Nidia Guadalupe "Pia" Martinez on...
Opal Louise Day
May 1, 2014
Opal Louise Day, 92, of Topeka, died May 1, 2014 at her home. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 20, 1922 the daughter of Mose E. and Louise (Murphy) Roberts. She married Edward Day in Topeka. He preceded her in death on December 14, 1995. Opal enjoyed playing Bingo, gardening, and loved spending time with her family. She...
Melba Jean Stinson
Apr 28, 2014
Melba "Jean" Stinson, 91, of Topeka, KS, died April 28, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born August 25, 1922, in Horton, Missouri, the daughter of Christian and Laura (Burke) Harris. She married Ner "Buzz" A. Stinson on May 13, 1944 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2000. Jean worked as a dental...
Lena Day O'Hara
Apr 27, 2014
Lena O'Hara, 66, of Topeka, KS died on the day after her birthday April 27, 2014, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She is survived by her husband Michael and sons Steven and Patrick. To see Patrick's birthday present to his mother go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1Xd8cxDZ4s&feature=youtube_gdata Another video that the family suggests, shows Lena's spirit as her son is interviewed by WIBW. It can...
Susan Ella Peck
Apr 23, 2014
Susan Ella Peck, 87, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born June 6, 1926 in Ennis, Texas. Susan was a member of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her children, Martin Munoz, Manuel Munoz both of San Angelo, Texas, Mary Anderson of Topeka, Kansas, Jesus Munoz of San Angelo, Texas, Armando...
Gust Katsbulas, Jr.
Apr 23, 2014
Gust Katsbulas, Jr., 92 of Topeka, KS, died April 23, 2014, at his home. He was born October 29, 1921 in Grantville, KS. Gust was a Navy WW II Veteran. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He married Amelia Pezzulli in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include his children, Lawrence (Debrah) Katsbulas, Steven (Wendy) Katsbulas, Diana (Ken) Jones,...
Brent J. Rinehart
Apr 21, 2014
Brent J. Rinehart, 25 of Topeka, KS died April 21, 2014, at his home. He was born June 11, 1988, in Nashville, TN the son of Mary Jo (Rohleder) and Michael Rinehart. Brent was a 2007 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. He received an Associate's Degree from Allen County Community College and received a certificate in Auto Technology from...
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