Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Wilma K. Cook
Sep 6, 2011
Wilma K. Cook, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Flush, Kansas on January 30, 1924 the daughter of A.V. and Josephine Marie (Reyer) Lauer. Wilma attended Frankfort High School and Stewart?s Beauty Academy. She owned and operated Wilma?s Beauty Salon in Topeka for over thirty years. Wilma is survived...
Neil K. Schreiber
Sep 5, 2011
Neil K. Schreiber, 29, of Topeka, died September 5, 2011 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 10, 1982 the son of Lawrence Norman and Jorree (Ackors) Schreiber. Neil was a graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and worked at the Target Distribution Center. He is survived by his parents, Lawrence and Jorree, two sisters, Laci...
Gregorio (George) Escobar
Sep 2, 2011
Gregorio "George" Escobar, 81, of Topeka, died September 2, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center due to complications of mesothelioma (lung cancer). He was born on March 12, 1930 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Ysaias Demetrio and Maria Magdalena (Barron) Escobar. He attended Grant Elementary School, Curtis Junior High School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. Gregorio...
Frederick J. Schmidt Sr.
Aug 25, 2011
Frederick J. Schmidt, Sr., 78, of Topeka, passed away August 25, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born January 11, 1933 in Jersey City, NJ the son of Frederich and Martha (Dahlman) Schmidt. Frederick was a career military veteran of the United States Air Force and served in Vietnam. He retired in 1973 with the rank of Senior...
Virgil H. Rodecap
Aug 21, 2011
Virgil H. Rodecap, 84, of Topeka, passed away August 21, 2011 at Midland Hospice. He was born October 3, 1926 in Topeka the son of Adam Henry and Effie Lela (Phillips) Rodecap. He graduated from Meriden High School with the class of 1944. While he was in high school he played basketball. Virgil was a crane operator for the Santa...
Linda L. Dozier
Aug 20, 2011
Linda Louise Dozier, 65, of Topeka, passed away August 20, 2011 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, as a result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. She was born February 6, 1946 in Independence, KS the daughter of Floyd and Doris (Callahan) Radabaugh. Linda retired January 31, 2011 from the Shawnee County Courthouse where she was a PBX Operator....
Frances McNeive
Aug 18, 2011
Frances (McKeever) McNeive, 89, of Topeka, passed away August 18, 2011 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was born July 13, 1922 in rural Jackson County the daughter of Clyde and Grace (Marshall) McKeever. Frances was a graduate of St. Joseph Nursing School in Kansas City, MO....
Nancy Crandall
Aug 17, 2011
Nancy Crandall, 82, of Topeka, passed away August 17, 2011 at Aldersgate Village. Memorial services are pending.
Raymond Gregory Buergin
Aug 15, 2011
Raymond Gregory Buergin, 89, Topeka, died Monday, August 15, 2011, at Brewster Health Center. He was born December 28, 1921 in Homestead, PA, the son of William and Ella (Murphy) Buergin. They preceded him in death, as well as a sister Jeanne Schoonover. He served in the United States Navy Reserves during W.W. II. Raymond received his Bachelor of Science...
Patrick C. Kiernan
Aug 14, 2011
Patrick C. Kiernan, 72, of Topeka, died August 14, 2011 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on January 13, 1939 the son of Paul J. and Ann E. (Grayson) Kiernan. Patrick retired in 1999 from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. after 40 years of service as a Production Specialist. After retirement Pat joined his son...
Marcella M. Johnson
Aug 13, 2011
Marcella Marie Johnson, 94, of Topeka passed away August 13, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital. She was born July 31, 1917 in Delia, Kansas, the daughter of Cyrille and Celina (DeWilde) DeKeyser. Marcella was a homemaker. She was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Parish. She married Robert Simecka in Delia, Kansas on October 19, 1935. He predeceased her on...
Isabelle Marie (Glotzbach) Hull
Aug 13, 2011
Isabelle Marie (Glotzbach) Hull, 96, of Topeka, died August 13, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Paxico, Kansas on January 29, 1915 the daughter of Isedor and Ottilia (Meinhardt) Glotzbach. During World War II she worked for the Civil Air Patrol aiding pilots and was also a pilot herself. Isabelle worked as a Buyer and Assistant Manager for...
Patricia T. Martinez
Aug 12, 2011
Patricia T. Martinez, 85, of Topeka, died August 12, 2011 at her home. She was born on October 19, 1925 in Newton, Kansas the daughter of Jose and Antonia T. (Martinez) Terrones. Patricia was a homemaker and caregiver for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic church and a former member of Mater...
Mireya Carmen Ortiz Rodriguez
Aug 12, 2011
Mireya Carmen Ortiz Rodriguez, 20 months, of Topeka, passed away August 12, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center. She was born December 1, 2009 in Topeka the daughter of Leobardo Vizcarra Rodriguez and Lauren Ashley Ortiz. Survivors include her parents, grandmother Denise Peralta of Topeka and great grandfather Mario Peralta Sr. of Topeka. Many aunts and uncles also survive. Mireya...
Richard T. Motto
Aug 8, 2011
Richard Motto, 60, Topeka, died Monday, August 8, 2011 at his home. Richard was born January 3, 1951 in Topeka the son of Joseph and Patricia (Warren) Motto they preceded him in death, also preceding him in death was a brother Robert Motto. He was a welder for BRD and also worked as a sales associate at Home Depot. Richard...
Gerard Grace
Aug 4, 2011
Gerard "Jerry" Grace, 54, of Topeka, died August 4, 2011 at the Alma Manor. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 30, 1956 the son of John Gilbert and Marcella (Puhl) Grace. Jerry worked as a lineman for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He enjoyed gardening, canning and fishing. He was preceded in death by his father on December 18,...
Suzanne Ferry
Jul 31, 2011
Suzanne Marie Gorden Ferry has moved into the Lord?s arms. Born Suzanne Marie Gorden on the 17th day of February, 1961. An inspiration to us all she was, a loving mother, a treasured wife and beloved daughter. On July 31, 2011 she found her way through the shadows. Celebrated and Grieved by; Charles David Ferry her husband, her sons; Christopher...
Carol Ann Wilson
Jul 26, 2011
Carol Ann Wilson, 60, of Topeka, passed away July 26, 2011 at her home. She was born July 8, 1951 in Colby the daughter of Vincent and Mary Reinert Ritter. Carol graduated from Leoville High School and received her radiology and nuclear medical degree thru Stormont-Vail. Carol was employed at Stormont-Vail Medical Center until she resigned because of illness. She...
Robert D. Herl
Jul 25, 2011
Robert D. "Bob" Herl, 85, of Topeka, died July 25, 2011 at Midland Hospice House. He was born on May 27, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Alex and Mary (Bernhardt) Herl. Bob was a graduate of Hayden High School and a lifelong Topeka resident. He served in World War II with the Army Air Corp from 1944 to...
Alyce Smith
Jul 22, 2011
Alyce Smith, 98, of Topeka, died July 22, 2011 at Aldersgate Assisted Living. She was born in Corning, Kansas on August 1, 1912 the daughter of Samuel and Myrtle (Dennis) Berridge. After graduation from high school she attended business college. Alyce owned and operated Smith House Antique Store until her retirement. She was an avid collector of Steiff Teddy Bears,...
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