Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Rodolfo G. Arzate II
Jan 10, 2015
Rodolfo "Rudy" G. Arzate II, passed peacefully on the morning of January 10, 2015, surrounded by loved ones in Topeka. He was born June 10, 1946 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico where he grew up. He later moved to Topeka. As a hard worker and skilled in many trades, he worked as an animal control officer for 20 years. He retired...
Francis A. "Frank" Kinney
Jan 6, 2015
Francis A. "Frank" Kinney, 86, passed away on January 6, 2015 with his daughter at his side. Frank suffered from Alzheimer's disease and cancer. He was born January 31, 1928 in Sioux Falls, SD. He began his career in the car business with his father selling new Studebakers and used cars at Kinney's Auto Sales in Flandreau, SD. By 1954...
Amy Genevieve "Gen" Werly
Jan 3, 2015
Amy Genevieve "Gen" Werly, 93, of Topeka, died January 3, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Haverhill, Kansas on July 15, 1921 the daughter of Charles Russell and Amy Effie Lipscomb. Gen was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. She was a devoted wife and mother. She married Warren Joseph Werly in Wichita, Kansas on...
Eileen Geraghty
Jan 3, 2015
Eileen Geraghty, 91, of Topeka, died January 3, 2015 at Aldersgate Village Nursing Home. She was born in Wakefield, Kansas on August 13, 1923 the daughter of Charles P. and Ellen M. (Sherbert) Gates. She attended Wakefield High School and received her RN nursing degree from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in 1945 and was a member of the Alumni....
Duane A. Niemackl
Jan 2, 2015
Duane A. Niemackl, 77, of Topeka, died January 2, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. He was born on August 3, 1937 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Donald Joseph and Rose Marie (Reeb) Niemackl. He served in the Army Reserves. Duane worked in real estate and investments. He owned and operated Heritage Realtors. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing,...
Diane Kay Jordan
Dec 31, 2014
Diane Kay Jordan, 75, of Topeka, died December 31, 2014 at her home. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 7, 1939, the daughter of Howard and Virginia (Coffman) Buchanan. Diane is survived by her companion Johnnie Daugherty, her children Tim (Laura) Jordan, Tammy (Tom) Tork and Terry (Esther) Jordan, seven grandchildren: Jeremiah (Sarah) Jordan, Mike Cull, Jacob...
Michael Schriner
Dec 29, 2014
Michael E. Schriner, 49, of Topeka, died December 29, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 26, 1965 the son of Warren L. and Freida M. (Kiefer) Schriner. Michael worked as a clipper for the Luce Press Printing and Clipping Service. He is survived by his parents, Warren and Freida Schriner, his sons, Marc (Ashton)...
Russell O. Willis
Dec 29, 2014
Russell O. "Russ" Willis, 79, of Topeka died December 29, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Russ was born December 27, 1935 in Kingman County, Kansas, the son of Winfield and Bernice (Phillips) Willis. Russ received his Master's Degree in Physics and Chemistry from Emporia State University. He taught high school science at Mound City, Cunningham, and Seaman High School...
Joseph F. Hefner
Dec 27, 2014
Joseph F. "Bud" Hefner, 91, died December 27, 2014 in Topeka, KS. He was born on June 1, 1923 in Topeka, KS, the son of John and Matilda (Schwerdt) Hefner. Joseph served in the US Army during WWII where he received the Purple Heart. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber where he was employed as an earthmover tire...
Louis Zendejas Serrano
Dec 27, 2014
Louis Zendejas Serrano, 83, of Topeka, died December 27, 2014 at McCrite Plaza Health Center. He was born on June 21, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Carlos and Paula (Zendejas) Serrano. Louis attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School and was a graduate of Hayden High School. He also attended Washburn University. Louis served in the U.S. Army...
Raymond G. Ayala
Dec 26, 2014
Raymond G. Ayala Sr., 87, of Topeka, died December 26, 2014, at his home. He was born on March 15, 1927, in Lillis, Kansas, the son of Eufemio and Maria (Gutierrez) Ayala. He was a Golden Gloves Boxer, Scout Master for Troop 38, a Cursillista, and enjoyed hunting and dancing. Raymond served in the United States Army during World War...
Manuel Duran
Dec 21, 2014
Manuel Duran, 94, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2014 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexcico on December 1, 1920 the son of Ascension and Ventura (Mendez) Duran. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Estefana Avila, Nazario, Esperanze Nieto, and son-in-law Pablo (Paul) Martinez, Sr....
Catherine "Cathy" Jean Kutka
Dec 20, 2014
Catherine Jean Kutka, 82, of Topeka, died December 20, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Topeka. She was born in George, Iowa on January 15, 1932 the daughter of Ralph and Bertha Mae (Martin) Veenker. Catherine received a degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State Teacher's College and Bachelors of Business Administration degree with a focus on Accounting from Washburn...
Joan D. Hernandez
Dec 15, 2014
Joan D. Hernandez, 60, of Topeka, died December 15, 2014 surrounded by her family. Joan was born on May 20, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Celestino and Florentina (Ortiz) Hernandez. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Joan enjoyed playing BINGO and was always looking after others first and helping people. Survivors include her...
Michael David Allen
Dec 8, 2014
Michael D. Allen, 53, of Topeka, died December 8, 2014 at his home. He was born December 8, 1961 in Onaga, the son of David "Jack" and Rose Marie (Graf) Allen. Mike worked for Hamm Construction for 13 years as a truck driver. He is survived by two daughters, Heather Kurtz and her husband Jacob of Smithville, Missouri, and April...
Linda Sue Elliott
Dec 7, 2014
Linda Sue Elliott, 64, of Topeka, KS died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the House at Midland Care. She was born June 16, 1950 in Holton, KS the daughter of William and Ella Marie (Hersh) Jones. Linda was an Office Assistant for the Kansas Highway Patrol for 13 years retiring in 2012. She was a member of Mater Dei Holy...
Heraclio "Cleo" Campos
Dec 7, 2014
Heraclio C. "Cleo" Campos, 91, Topeka, KS died December 7, 2014 at the Plaza West Regional Health Center. He was born May 21, 1923 in Corpus Christi, TX. Cleo was an Army Veteran serving during WW II. He retired from KNI as a painter. Cleo was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He married Ruth Martinez on...
Antonio Don Ochoa
Dec 3, 2014
Antonio Don Ochoa, infant son of Casey Ochoa and Cecilia Gutierrez, died December 3, 2014 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Antonio is survived by his parents, along with five siblings: Logan Ochoa, Gavin Ochoa, Ayana Gutierrez, Kamilla Ochoa, and Isabella Ochoa, his maternal grandparents, Marcus Gutierrez of Mesa, Arizona and Rosa Gutierrez of Lawrence, Kansas, paternal grandparents, Louis Ochoa of Bazine,...
Mildred Pinkston
Dec 2, 2014
Mildred Startup Pinkston Mildred Startup Pinkston was born July 1, 1913 on a farm near Silver Lake, KS. She was preceded in death by father Halle P. Startup, mother Mary Anderson Startup, sister Clara J. Bowers, and husband Glenn E. Pinkston. Mildred attended a one room rural school through eighth grade. She graduated from high school in Silver Lake where...
Katherine Rose "Kathy" Hug
Dec 1, 2014
Katherine Rose "Kathy" Hug, 55, of Topeka, KS died December 1, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born December 29, 1958 in Topeka the daughter of Roland and Fern (Hildebrandt) Hug. Kathy was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church. She enjoyed drawing, playing dress-up, animals, children and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death...
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