Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Dorothy H. Benoit
Nov 15, 2012
Dorothy H. Benoit, 88, of Hoyt, KS, died November 15, 2012 at the Rossville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Rossville, KS. She was born on March 16, 1924 in Goff, Ks, the daughter of Edward A. and Thresia F. (Sextro) Brucken. She moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1948, to Holton, KS in 1970, to Topeka, KS in 1972, and...
Lela M. Reb
Nov 12, 2012
Lela M. Reb, 85, of Topeka, died November 12, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 11, 1927 the daughter of Bert F. and Myrtle (Cass) Briggs. Lela was a homemaker and had worked as a book binder for Adam?s Brothers. She enjoyed embroidery, quilting, gardening, and cake decorating. Lela made...
Geovani O'Che Plakio
Nov 10, 2012
Geovani O?Che Plakio, 19, of Topeka, died November 10, 2012 at a local hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 4, 1993 the son of Francisco Plakio and Maranda Rodriguez. Geovani was a graduate of Washburn-Rural High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, fixing things, and spending time with his family. He will be most remembered for his sense...
Larry Ortiz
Nov 9, 2012
Larry Ortiz, 73 of Topeka, died November 9, 2012, at the home of his son, in Olathe, KS. He was born in Topeka, KS on September 15, 1939, the son of Domingo and Joaquina (Ortiz) Ortiz. Larry served in the US Marine Corp and the US Army Reserves. He retired from K.N.I. after 40 years of service. He married Laura...
Romeo P. Madiclum
Nov 4, 2012
Romeo P. Madiclum, 72, of Berryton, died November 4, 2012 at his home. He was born in Passi Iloilo, Philippines on June 30, 1940 the son of Lamberto and Pilar (Paclibar) Madiclum. Romeo was a mechanic for the International Bridge Corporation. He enjoyed working, bowling, taking care of animals and spending time with his family. He is survived by his...
William R. Overbey
Nov 2, 2012
William R. "Bill" Overbey, 77, of Topeka, died November 2, 2012 at Aldersgate Village Nursing Home. He was born on April 8, 1935 in Topeka, Kansas the son of William M. and Hazel (Becker) Overbey. Bill served in the Naval Reserve. He was an Electrician for IBEW Local #226. He was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Parish, Knights...
Arthur Paul Dennis
Oct 27, 2012
Arthur Paul "Art" Dennis, 85, of Topeka, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Manor Care. He was born July 27, 1927 in Topeka the son of William and Marie (Ludwig) Dennis. Art served his country in the Merchant Marines and then the U.S. Air Force. He was a truck driver for over 45 years working the last 17 of those...
Juana M. Rangel
Oct 26, 2012
Juana M. "Jane" Rangel, 101, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at her home. She was born June 16, 1911 in Lansing, KS the daughter of Manuel and Bibiana (Puente) Martinez Jane attended Our Lady of Guadalupe and Assumption Catholic Schools before starting at Seymour Foods. After working many years at San Fernando Electronics Co., San Fernando, CA, Jane retired as...
Jacob Joseph Burghart
Oct 25, 2012
Jacob Joseph Burghart, 94, of Topeka, passed away on October 25, 2012 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 26, 1918 the son of George and Amelia (Prediger) Burghart. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in World War II. Jacob was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Church and American...
John A. Opperman
Oct 21, 2012
John A. Oppermann, 87, of Topeka, died October 21, 2012 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 29, 1925 the son of Arthur T. and Mary O?Byrne Oppermann. John joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served during World War II. He retired from both the U.S. Postal Service and the State of Kansas, Department of Revenue....
Harland Harris
Oct 20, 2012
Harland H. Harris, 92, of Topeka, died October 20, 2012 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Hewitt, Minnesota on June 25, 1920 the son of Harold and Edna (Jollife) Harris. He was a 1939 graduate of Wadena High School in Wadena, Minnesota. Harland served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a Salesman for Pabst...
Evelyn M. Stepina
Oct 18, 2012
Evelyn M. Stepina, 86, of Topeka, died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Midland Hospice House. Evelyn lived at Plaza West but formerly resided at Vintage Park in Osage City. She was born November 27, 1925 the daughter of Carl and Clara (Burchett) O?Neal. She was the mother of five daughters, Carline Groom of Seattle, Washington, Pam Hawkins of Auburn,...
Ashley Marie (Bacon) Alcala
Oct 18, 2012
Ashley Marie (Bacon) Alcala, 34 of Topeka, died Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was born July 7, 1978 in Topeka, the daughter of Karren M. Bacon. Ashley was a Social Worker, (LMSW), at Stormont-Vail Health Care and was owner of Alcala Counseling Services. She formerly worked for Social Security Disability at the state and federal level and at Safe Streets...
Richard Lee Ensley
Oct 17, 2012
Richard Lee Ensley, 53, of Topeka, died October 17, 2012 at his home after an extended illness. He was born in Manhattan, Kansas on January 27, 1959 the son of Gene and Shirley (Newman) Ensley. He worked as a Plumber for over 20 years and the last seven years of his career was as a Union Plumber with Local #441...
Betty Jo (Holm) Furneaux Kidwell
Oct 15, 2012
Betty Jo (Holm) Furneaux Kidwell, age 85, of Topeka, KS, died October 15, 2012 at Aldersgate Village. She was born August 7, 1927 in Manhattan, KS the daughter of Floyd and Lois (Schlaegel) Holm. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Soldier High School, Soldier, KS, and attended Kansas State University. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church...
Mary Louise Hensley
Oct 12, 2012
Mary Louise Hensley, 82, of Topeka, died Friday, October 12, 2012 at her home. Mary was born on April 14, 1930 in Mound Ridge, KS, the daughter of Elmer and Ecil Mae (Arthurs) Cullison. She married Perry Hensley on September 4, 1953 in Anderson, IN. He survives. Mary is also survived by one daughter, Penny Fish of Kansas City, MO;...
Joe P. Martinez
Oct 8, 2012
Joe P. "Jinx" Martinez, 89, of Topeka, died October 8, 2012 at Plaza West Health Care Center. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 10, 1922 the son of Manuel and Biviana (Puente) Martinez. Joe was one of the founders of Hawkins Optical Laboratories and was a Layout Man until his retirement around 1990. He was recognized for his...
Roxie Louise Haid
Oct 6, 2012
Roxie Louise Haid, 71, of Topeka, died October 6, 2012 at her home. She was being cared for by her family and Grace Hospice. She was born December 14, 1940 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Elva (Reecer) Storm. Roxie enjoyed spending time at the race track watching Sprint Cars, crocheting, drawing, and arts and crafts. Roxie worked for...
Brian D. Dreher
Oct 4, 2012
Brian D. Dreher, 53, Topeka, KS died October 4, 2012 at his home. He was born October 28, 1958 in Topeka the son of Lawrence and Loretta (Ryan) Dreher. Brian was a grocery broker of Kraft Foods for several years before operating his car dealership, Mid States Wholesale. He was also the owner of Dreher?s Liquor Store. Being a musician,...
Anthony Paul Deghand
Sep 29, 2012
Anthony "Tony" Paul Deghand, 51, Topeka, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at Midland Hospice Care. Tony was born December 11, 1960 in Topeka, the son of Raymond and Barbara (Vorhies) Deghand. He was a graduate of Hayden High School and Washburn University. He was previously employed by Westar Energy. Tony was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He married...
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