Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Irene Gardner
Jan 4, 2012
It is with heavy, yet joyful hearts that we announce the passing of our dear Irene Gardner. Wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend...this beautiful and loving woman touched the lives of so many people. Through her generous and faith filled nature, she was an inspiration to everyone she met. Irene carried in her heart a deep love for Christ and...
Jane E. (Kirk) Hendrickson
Jan 4, 2012
Jane E. (Kirk) Hendrickson, 52, of Topeka, passed away January 4, 2012 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born November 27, 1959 in Topeka the daughter of Leon and Mary (Koprek) Kirk. Jane graduated from Highland Park High School in 1977. Jane was employed by Kansas Orthopedic and Sports Medicine before she retired in 2009. She was a founding member of...
Frances Herrera
Jan 3, 2012
Frances Herrera, 89, of Topeka, passed away January 3, 2012 at Stormont-Vail Health Care. She was born September 17, 1922 in Topeka the daughter of Angel and Juanita (Cisneros) Sanchez. Frances worked for twelve years at Seymour Foods in Topeka before beginning a twenty-two year career at Stormont-Vail Health Care. She retired as a supervisor in the housekeeping department at...
Larry E. Freeman
Jan 2, 2012
Larry Eugene Freeman, 61, of Topeka, passed away January 2, 2012 at Midland Hospice Care. Survivors include a brother Bill Freeman of Topeka. Larry was cremated. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Friday at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice...
June R. Myers
Dec 31, 2011
June R. Myers, 94, of Topeka, died December 31, 2011 at Midland Hospice House. She was born in Ingomar, Montana on June 6, 1917 the daughter of Amie Guy and Victoria Cecilia (Kubitza) Ruby. June was a graduate of Washington High School and received her Nurses Training from Providence Nursing School both in Kansas City, Kansas. She was a veteran...
Caroline Jolly
Dec 28, 2011
Caroline Jolly, 87, of Topeka, died December 28, 2011 at her home. She was born in Chambon-Feugerolles, France on October 30, 1924 the daughter of Boleslaw and Sophie (Bak) Kedzierski. Caroline was a Nurse Technician for Stormont-Vail Hospital until her retirement in 1981. She enjoyed knitting, crafts, collecting dolls and listening to music, especially classical music. Caroline was a volunteer...
Mary Lou Sanchez
Dec 27, 2011
Mary Lou Sanchez, 67, of Eudora, died December 27, 2011 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 2, 1944 in Holton, Kansas the daughter of Willis and Bernice (Kranz) Jones. Mary Lou was retired from Sunflower Ammunition in 2000 where she worked in Payroll. She then worked at the Tall Oaks Conference Center in Linwood in the Food...
George John Weaver
Dec 24, 2011
Ret. MSgt. George John Weaver, 84, of Topeka, passed away December 24, 2011 at his home. He was born June 24, 1927 in Bridgeport, CT the son of John George and Elizabeth (Szarka) Weaver. George graduated from Hill House High School in 1945. He received a bachelor?s degree in Social Work and Sociology from Washburn University in 1980. He served...
Sharon K. Fogelberg
Dec 24, 2011
Sharon Kay Fogelberg, 71, of Cottonwood Falls, died December 24, 2011 at her daughter?s home in Baldwin City, Kansas. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 7, 1940 the daughter of Donald and Helen (Greene) Centlivre Sr. Sharon was a graduate of Hayden High School in 1958. She was a Paraprofessional for USD #501. Sharon had also worked for...
Perry Rogers
Dec 22, 2011
Perry J. Rogers, 52, of Topeka, died December 22, 2011 at Rolling Hills Nursing Home. He was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 10, 1959 the son of Paul E. and S. Joan (Smith) Rogers. Perry was a 1977 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. He was a member of the Berryton United Methodist Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and...
Bernard Siebert
Dec 22, 2011
Bernard J. Siebert, 75, of Topeka, died December 22, 2011 at Manor Care Nursing Home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 19, 1936 the son of Leo Bernard and Berniece C. (Hanson) Siebert. He graduated from Silver Lake High School. Bernard served as a Civilian Employee for the National Guard for 32 years. He enjoyed woodworking and music...
Ruben N. Bennett Sr.
Dec 21, 2011
Ruben Nelson Bennett, Sr., 60, of Topeka, passed away December 21, 2011. He is survived by; his wife Debra, sons Ruben, Michael and Jesse , daughter Kylie, thirteen grandchildren and one grandchild on the way. He is also survived by five sisters and one brother. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral...
Charlotte A. Dultmeier
Dec 20, 2011
Charlotte A. Dultmeier, 61, of Topeka, died December 20, 2011 at the University of Kansas Hospital. She was born on May 19, 1950 the daughter of Charles Marlin and Imogene (Kramer) Peppard. Charlotte was a graduate of Topeka High School, received her B.A. Degree from Washburn University and her Master?s Degree in Public Administration from Kansas University. She retired from...
Tena Marie Ward
Dec 17, 2011
Tena Marie Ward, 55, of Topeka, passed away on December 17, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 8, 1956 the daughter of Raymond and Mildred (McKellips) Ward. Tena worked in Customer Service for various companies. She was a member of the Women of the Moose and a former member of...
Robert A. Garcia
Dec 17, 2011
Robert A. Garcia, 60, of Topeka, passed away December 17, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center. Robert was born February 4, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Rufino J. and Delores (Gutierrez) Garcia. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1969 and attended the University of Kansas. He graduated from Washburn University on May 17, 2002 with a Bachelor of...
Maria Rivera
Dec 14, 2011
Maria Rodriguez Rivera, 76, of Topeka, passed away December 14, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center. She was born March 3, 1935 in Topeka the daughter of Jubencio and Saturnina (Borjon) Rodriguez. Maria attended East Topeka Junior High School, Topeka High School and Washburn University. Maria was employed by Seymore Foods, Frito Lay, Sears, Duffens Optical, The State of Kansas...
Mary Ellen Valdivia
Dec 13, 2011
Mary Ellen Valdivia, 57, of Topeka, died December 13, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Health Care. She was born January 29, 1954 in Topeka, the daughter of Enes and Carmen Guerrero Castardo. Mary was employed at Hallmark Cards for over 30 years before she went on disability. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She loved her cat...
Barbara L. Baker
Dec 13, 2011
Barbara L. Baker was born on April 28, 1928 in Council Grove the daughter of Van A. and Virginia (Clyborne) Scholes. She passed away on December 13, 2011 at the Neuvant House in Lawrence. She married Russell W. Baker on February 15, 1948 in Council Grove. He preceded her in death on December 30, 2000. They had four children, Karyn...
Carl M. McManus
Dec 13, 2011
Carl M. McManus, 75, of Topeka, died December 13, 2011. He was a truck driver, a hot rod enthusiast, and a friend to many. Carl served in the U.S. Military. He will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Francis John Kaberline
Dec 13, 2011
Francis John Kaberline, 79, of Topeka, died December 13, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born September 22, 1932 in Topeka the son of John P. and Elizabeth L. (Schwerdt) Kaberline. He served with the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. Francis was an electrician for AT & SF Railroad for 42 years before he retired. He...
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