Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
James H. "Jim" Bunck
Jan 22, 2014
James H. "Jim" Bunck, 85 of Silver Lake, Kansas died January 22, 2014 at his home. He was born March 15, 1928 in Everest, Kansas, the son of Herman and Marcelline (Hagel) Bunck. He graduated from Everest High School in 1946. He lived at Everest and farmed until moving to rural Topeka in 1955 where he farmed. He worked for...
Frank Leroy Fox
Jan 21, 2014
Frank L. Fox, 83 of Topeka, KS died January 21, 2014 at the House at Midland Care. He was born October 3, 1930 in Topeka the son of George and Lillie (Roux) Fox. Frank served in the US Marine Corp during the Korean Conflict. He married R. Jeanine Drake on January 16, 1954 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Topeka. She...
Alden Harold "Mac" McDonald
Jan 19, 2014
Alden Harold "Mac" McDonald, 87, Topeka, KS died January 19, 2014 at the House at Midland Care. He was born March 20, 1926 in Hastings, Nebraska the son of Dr. Harold and Marian (Engel) McDonald. Mac served in the US Navy during WW II. He was a Journeyman Electrician working for IBEW Local # 226. Mac was a member of...
Mary Jane Pendergast
Jan 14, 2014
Topeka, Kansas - Mary Jane Pendergast, 94, died 14 January 2014, Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born October 19, 1919, in Wright, Kansas, the daughter of August E. and Minnie Beat Conrardy. The family farmed outside Wright where Mary attended school until the 8th grade and then attended St. Mary of the Plains Academy in Dodge City, graduating in 1937....
Verna Lou Reilly
Jan 13, 2014
Verna Lou Reilly, 88, formerly of Topeka died Monday, January 13, 2014 in Tonganoxie, KS. She was born September 13, 1925 in St. Clere, KS the daughter of Carl and Velma (Godlove) Page. Verna worked for a short time as a secretary at Kansas State University and Goodyear Tire and Rubber before becoming a homemaker. She was a founding member...
Carol Ann Torres
Jan 11, 2014
Carol Ann Torres, 59, of Topeka, passed away January 11, 2014. She was born on November 22, 1954, in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Silvino and Caroline (Espinosa) Gomez. Carol married Isidoro G. Torres on July 20, 1974 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on August 5, 2007. She is survived by her mother Caroline Gomez of Topeka, her...
Carol Ann Moriarty
Jan 8, 2014
Carol Ann Moriarty, 56, of Auburn, died January 8, 2014 at her home. She was born July 3, 1957 in Skegness, England, the daughter of Gary and Maureen (Jones) Stewart. Carol was a Daycare Provider, which was her passion. She loved her kids, grandkids, animals and traveling. She was the glue of her family and enjoyed planning family events. She...
Linda Eddy
Jan 4, 2014
Linda Kay Eddy, 69, Eskridge, KS died January 4, 2014 at the House at Midland Care. She was born July 26, 1944 in Missouri the daughter of Walter and Osy Coffman. Linda worked as a housekeeper at the Wabaunsee County Health Agency. She married Richard Lux, they later divorced. Together they had four children, Shane Lux of Eskridge, Shannon Lux...
Carol Ann Myers
Jan 3, 2014
Carol Ann Myers, 61 of Topeka, KS died January 3, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Carol was born November 20, 1952 in Topeka the daughter of Joseph and Patricia Ann (Allen) Motto. She was worked as a lunch lady at Scott Magnet School and previous to that was employed at K-Mart as a Service Desk Supervisor and in their Cafeteria. Carol...
Valeira "Pat" Roever Wassenberg
Jan 2, 2014
Valeira Roever Wassenberg passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2014 in Liberty, MO. She was born July 15, 1921 to Herman and Anna Holle Roever in the family's home southeast of Hanover, Kansas. Baptized at Zion Lutheran Church, the baby girl of the Roever family was doted on by her nine older siblings and spent many a day running from...
Carolyn R. Baumchen
Jan 2, 2014
Carolyn R. Baumchen, 61, of Topeka died January 2, 2014 at Rolling Hills Health Center. She was born December 8, 1952 in Westmoreland, KS the daughter of Clarence and Rose Marie (Holder) Prockish. Carolyn was a Clerk in Medical Records at St. Francis Hospital. She was a member the American Legion Post #400. She is survived by three sons, Ryan...
James Paul Sale
Dec 31, 2013
Mr. James (Jim) Paul Sale, 88, March 28, 1925 - December 31, 2013 Born March 28th, 1925 in southeast Kansas, Jim was the only son of James and Lola Sale. He lived and worked on farms near Girard and Pittsburg Kansas during his entire childhood. As an active member of the local 4H Club, Jim raised show cattle and competed...
Kenneth Dean Butler
Dec 28, 2013
Kenneth Dean Butler, 83, of Topeka, died December 28, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Oak Hill, Kansas on September 9, 1930 the son of Doss Milton and Isabelle (Payne) Butler. Kenneth graduated from Chapman High School. Kenneth worked as a warehouseman for the Fleming Company for 35 years, retiring in 1992. He served in the United...
Judith K. Baker
Dec 27, 2013
Judith K. (Streeter) Baker, 69, of Topeka, died December 27th at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 21, 1944 the daughter of Clyde and Jaunita (Knox) Streeter. Judith worked as a clerk in both pharmacy and department stores. She enjoyed flower gardening and sitting on her porch watching the birds. She is survived...
Vincent Tetuan, Jr.
Dec 25, 2013
Vincent Tetuan, Jr. 78 of Topeka died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at his home. He was born February 1, 1935 in Topeka one of twelve children to Bicente and Concepcion (Monasterio) Tetuan, Sr. Vincent held numerous positions at KNI from 1961 until his retirement in 1992. He was part owner of The Lucky Five Restaurant. He was a member of...
Jean Carmen Jaimez
Dec 24, 2013
Jean Carmen Jaimez, also known as "Juan", "John" or "Johnny", 86, of Topeka, died December 24, 2013 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his family. He was born in Alma, Kansas on June 14, 1927 the son of Eufracio and Rosa (Galvan) Jaimez. He was retired from Ben Schreiner Construction Company. Jean "John" was a member of Mater...
Margaret S. (Stanley) Brower
Dec 24, 2013
Margaret S. (Stanley) Brower, 78, was called by our Lord to go home on Tuesday, December 24th, 2013. She was surrounded by family and friends. Margaret was born on March 5, 1935 to Jack "Dewey" and Laura Stanley in Patteson, AR. She was raised by her Aunt Margaret from the age of 11. Margaret attended school in Rockport-Fulton, Texas and...
Felipe Araiza Rangel
Dec 23, 2013
Felipe Araiza Rangel, 82, of Topeka, died December 23, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 2, 1931 one of thirteen children born to Tiburcio G. and Eulojia (Araiza) Rangel. Felipe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps where he served during the Korean conflict and received a Purple...
Richard Creighton Gallagher
Dec 11, 2013
Richard Creighton Gallagher, 87, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2013 at Midland Hospice House. Richard was born on February 22, 1926 in Seattle, Washington. At the age of 1, his family moved to San Diego, California. At the age of 17, Richard made the decision to graduate high school mid-term his senior year, and asked his parents' permission to...
John Burghart
Dec 9, 2013
John Burghart, 66, Topeka, KS died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was cremated and no services are planned.
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