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Linda Eddy

Linda Eddy

January 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

Carol Ann Myers

January 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

Valeira "Pat" Roever Wassenberg

January 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

Carolyn R. Baumchen

January 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

James Paul Sale

December 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

Kenneth Dean Butler

December 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

Judith K. Baker

December 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.

Vincent Tetuan, Jr.

December 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

Jean Carmen Jaimez

December 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

Margaret S. (Stanley) Brower

December 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

Felipe Araiza Rangel

December 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

Richard Creighton Gallagher

December 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

John Burghart

December 9, 2013

John Burghart, 66, Topeka, KS died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was cremated and no services are planned.

Mary C. Knight

Mary C. Knight

December 9, 2013

Mary C. (Horgan) Knight, 86, of Topeka passed away December 9, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born November 27, 1927 in Wheaton, KS the daughter of Martin V. and Teresa (Bennett) Horgan. Mary grew up in the Blaine, KS community and graduated from Blaine Rural High School. She moved to Topeka and worked at Meadow Gold Milk, Co. where...

James "Jim" Cramer

James "Jim" Cramer

December 7, 2013

James Cramer, 59 of Topeka, KS died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO. He was born November 25, 1954 in Delong, Illinois the son of Junior and Marlene (Wynkoop) Cramer. He was employed by BNSF Railway as a Police Dispatcher with 37 years of service. James was a member of the Masonic Temple in Illinois...

Marvin Dean Gardner, Sr.

Marvin Dean Gardner, Sr.

December 3, 2013

It is with heavy yet grateful hearts we announce the passing of our father, Marvin Dean Gardner. Marvin passed away in Topeka, Kansas on December 3, 2013. Marvin was a lifelong Topekan, born on November 30, 1934 to Marvin E. "Cotton" and Beulah Carlisle Gardner. He attended East Topeka Junior High and graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. Marvin...

Christina Hernandez

Christina Hernandez

November 27, 2013

Christina Hernandez, 84, of Topeka, died November 27, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 28, 1929 the daughter of Antonio Luna and Cristina (Alfaro) Gutierrez. Christina was a retired CMA and had worked in housekeeping for Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, music and...

Katherine Esquibel

Katherine Esquibel

November 27, 2013

Katherine Ortiz Esquibel, 87, of Topeka, died November 27, 2013 at her home. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 30, 1926 the daughter of Gabriel R. and Adelaida (Lopez) Ortiz. Katherine retired from Mize Houser Mulligan & Cline where she was a Payroll Clerk. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and an avid...

Rylie Nicole Carlson

Rylie Nicole Carlson

November 24, 2013

Rylie Nicole Carlson, 16, of Topeka, died November 24, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 18, 1997 the daughter of Gregory James Carlson and Lori Kathleen Solander. Rylie was a student at Shawnee Heights and loved attending school. She enjoyed music, swimming, balloons, and especially spending time with her family....

Mary Ann Mitchell

Mary Ann Mitchell

November 23, 2013

Mary Ann Mitchell, 64, of Mayetta, Ks, died November 23, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born on February 7, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of Paul and Rosezan (Leclere) Williams. She was raised by Cecilia and Ernest "Wine" Marshno. Mary Ann was employed as a bookkeeper for Dr. Sufi and Stanleys Flowers in Topeka retiring in 2006. She was...

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