Obituary Listing

Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County

Robert Henry Taylor

Robert Henry Taylor

Sep 4, 2013

Robert Henry Taylor, 90, resident of Topeka, Kansas for 67 years, died September 4, 2013 at his home surrounded by family after a long illness. He was born on January 9, 1923 in Dubuque, Iowa, the son of Erwin and Rosine (Grubstick) Taylor. He attended high school in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and entered the Army-Air Force on April 23, 1941...

Sylvia A. (Beier) Weichold

Sylvia A. (Beier) Weichold

Aug 30, 2013

Sylvia Agnes (Beier) Weichold, 74, of Topeka, died August 30, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 10, 1939 the daughter of Victor P. and Genevieve H. (Stadler) Beier. Sylvia was a Communication Technician for Southwestern Bell Telephone until her retirement in 1999 after 43 years of service. She was a member of St. Joseph/Sacred...

Ivaloo D. Smith

Ivaloo D. Smith

Aug 24, 2013

Ivaloo D. "Smitty" Smith, 75, of Topeka, died August 24, 2013 at her home. She was born on June 3, 1938 in Osage County, Kansas, the daughter of William Sherman and Georgia (Harwood) Henry. Smitty worked as a nurse's aide for St. Francis in Pediatrics and later in the Transportation Department. Smitty was a 1956 graduate of Highland Park High...

Sharron Kay (Moore) Daniels

Sharron Kay (Moore) Daniels

Aug 17, 2013

Sharron Kay (Moore) Daniels age 72 of Topeka, KS passed away on 8/17/2013. Sharron was born in St. Joseph, MO to Dorothy E. Cottam and William Thomas Moore, both deceased. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1959 and worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad for 25 years. Sharron is survived by brothers; Fred Moore and Charles Noland...

Kenneth Ziegler

Kenneth Ziegler

Aug 5, 2013

Kenneth "Jack" Ziegler, 82, Topeka, died Monday, August 05, 2013 at Select Specialty Hospital. He was born December 27, 1930 in Flush, KS the son of Peter and Mary (Klug) Ziegler. Jack retired as a pressman from Adams Business Forms. He was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church. He enjoyed golf and yard work. Jack is survived by...

Reynelda Roberta Joan Maixner

Reynelda Roberta Joan Maixner

Aug 5, 2013

Reynelda Roberta Joan Maixner died August 5, 2013. She was born on May 19, 1927 in Dwight NE. Rey was the youngest of eleven children born to Hattie Gabriel Stava and Frank Joseph Maixner and is survived by 28 nieces and nephews. She graduated from Assumption High School where she was known as "Tootie". Rey attended the University of Nebraska....

Jerry F. Maendele

Jerry F. Maendele

Jul 31, 2013

Jerry F. Maendele, 78, of Topeka, died July 31, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Marysville, Kansas on September 14, 1934 the youngest son of ten children to Harry and Maude May (Harrison) Maendele. He was a 1952 graduate of the Marysville High School. Jerry served in the U.S. Navy from November 1952 to November 1960 and was...

Miller T. Campbell

Miller T. Campbell

Jul 28, 2013

Miller T. Campbell, 92, of Topeka, died July 28, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was a resident of Thornton Place where he was active in many social activities, especially exercising. He was born in Madison, Indiana on February 4, 1921 the son of William F. and Alice Ruth (Kolb) Campbell Sr. He was a 1940 graduate of Henry Clay High...

Jimmy Dean Stephenson

Jimmy Dean Stephenson

Jul 25, 2013

Jimmy Dean Stephenson, 80, of Topeka, passed away on July 25, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born on October 26, 1932 in Osage City, the son of Thomas and Laura Martin Stephenson. He was employed by the Supply Depot, Convair, missile sites, and then by the City of Topeka as a foreman for the water department where he...

Harry Leroy Gallaway

Harry Leroy Gallaway

Jul 21, 2013

Harry Leroy Gallaway, 88, of Maple Hill, KS, died Sunday, July 21, 2013 at Oakley Place Adult Care in Topeka. He was born in Junction City, KS on June 5, 1925, the son of George and Mary (Amtheaur) Gallaway. Harry was served in the Navy during WW II. He was an electrician and a 60 year member of IBEW Local...

Marion Lee Terry

Marion Lee Terry

Jul 20, 2013

Marion Lee Terry, 80, passed away on July 20, 2013. He was born April 17, 1933 in Grantville, Kansas. He is the son of Harvey and Clara "Jepson" Terry, who passed before him. Marion went to Perry High School and upon graduating entered the U. S. Air Force. He served 21 years on active duty and attained the rank of...

Richard Thomas Richards

Richard Thomas Richards

Jul 15, 2013

Richard Thomas Richards, 57, of Topeka died July 15, 2013 at the House at Midland Care. He was born December 13, 1955 in Ft. Knox, KY the son of Harold and Barbara (Wahl) Richards. Richard attended Kaw Valley VO-Tech were he learned small engine repair. Richard was a machinist for Allis Chalmers until they closed and then worked as a...

Allen Ray Teel

Allen Ray Teel

Jul 3, 2013

Allen R. Teel, 60, Topeka, KS, formerly of Dodge City, KS, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born January 17, 1953 in Dodge City the son of Sonny and Emma (Bartlett) Teel. Allen worked in Dodge City as a carpenter for Fort Dodge Veterans Home until he contracted out to build Excel Packing Plant where he...

Sharon Kay Arace

Sharon Kay Arace

Jun 30, 2013

Sharon Kay Arace, 63, of Topeka, died June 30, 2013 at her home. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 21, 1950 the daughter of G. Nicholas and Marguerite (Slusser) Arace. Sharon worked as a Scrub Nurse in Labor and Delivery at Stormont-Vail and later became a Certified Kansas Horticulturalist who became the Grounds Keeper and Supervisor at Stormont-Vail...

Mari Catherine Simon

Mari Catherine Simon

Jun 28, 2013

Mari Catherine Simon, 63, of Topeka, Kansas, died June 28, 2013 at Providence Medical Center. She was born on July 17, 1949, in Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Dorothy (Irvin) Hall. Mari enjoyed reading, working with special education children, enjoyed learning, and was a lifelong student. She attended Emporia and Washburn Universities and received her Masters Degree in Vocational...

Bridget Ann Kahler

Bridget Ann Kahler

Jun 27, 2013

Bridget Ann Kahler, 89, died June 27, 2013 at Stormont-Vail HealthCare in Topeka, KS. She was born February 1, 1924, in Sitka, KS to John and Magdelene (Jacobs) Schiefelbein. She retired from #501 school district where she worked in the kitchen at Eisenhower School. Bridget married Leon Kahler on June 19, 1952 in Topeka. He died on February 1, 2011....

Amailia "Mollie" Padilla

Amailia "Mollie" Padilla

Jun 20, 2013

Amailia "Mollie" Padilla, 83, of Topeka, died June 20, 2013 at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 17, 1930 the daughter of Jesus and Ramona (Gomez) Del Hierro. Mollie was a Dietary Supervisor for 30 years retiring in 1995 from the Presbyterian Manor where she was a great mentor to her younger co-workers...

Natividad "Nettie" Duran

Natividad "Nettie" Duran

Jun 12, 2013

Natividad "Nettie" Duran, 91, of Topeka, was called to her heavenly home on June 12, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose Ventura and Concepcion Rocha Lopez and siblings Manuel, Gregory, Delores, Fidencia, Narcissa (Concha) Medrano, Oldeon, and a son-in-law, Pablo (Paul) Martinez, Sr. and a great-grandson, Andres Valdivia. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September...

Ceasar Antonio Munguia

Ceasar Antonio Munguia

Jun 8, 2013

Ceasar "Weeze" Antonio Munguia, 35, passed away on June 8, 2013 with his family by his side. Ceasar was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 5, 1977 to Inocencio Munguia, Jr. and Anita Gonzales. Ceasar attended elementary and secondary schools in Kansas and later completed his studies at Huntington Beach Union School District in Southern California. Ceasar graduated from American...

Leonard W. Cullison

Leonard W. Cullison

Jun 8, 2013

Leonard W. Cullison, 85, of Topeka, died June 8, 2013 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Decatur County, Kansas on November 5, 1927 to James F. and Elva Jane Hanslip. He was raised by his grandmother, Alice Cullison. Leonard was a veteran of the Navy serving in WWII. He was a graduate of Ft. Hays State...