Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
George R. Simmons
Feb 1, 2012
George R. Simmons, 91, of Lecompton, died February 1, 2012 at his home. He was born in Alma, Kansas on December 2, 1920 the son of George Henry and Ellen Belle (Frakes) Simmons. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. George retired in 1978 from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed...
Doris Virginia Cioffi
Jan 31, 2012
Doris Virginia Cioffi, 91, of Topeka, died January 31, 2012 at Homestead Assisted Living. She was born on the family farm in Cleburne, Kansas on March 6, 1920 the daughter of Ambrose and Anna (Lofgren) Johnson. Doris was the last of eleven children. She was a 1938 graduate of Cleburne High School where she won honors in spelling. After graduation...
Clara G. Jaramillo
Jan 28, 2012
Clara G. Jaramillo, 80, of Topeka, died January 28, 2012 at her home. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 19, 1931 the daughter of Pablo and Refugia (Davalos) Gutierrez. Clara worked in production for Hallmark Cards for over 30 years. While at Hallmark she gave many tours in Spanish to Company Representatives from Spanish-speaking countries. She was a...
Miguel C. Padilla
Jan 26, 2012
Miguel C. Padilla, 86, of Topeka, died January 26, 2012 at the VA Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 5, 1925 the son of Benigno and Juanita (Carrera ) Padilla. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Grade School, graduated from Topeka High and went to Topeka Vo-Tech. Miguel enlisted in the Merchant Marine and later the Navy...
Marjorie V. Kaawa
Jan 22, 2012
Marjorie V. Kaawa, 90, of Topeka, died Sunday at Manor Care. She was born September 18, 1921 in San Francisco, CA the daughter of Robert and Mattie (Barrett) White. Marjorie was self-employed as a Medical Tarscriptionist She married Benjamin W. Davis, he predeceased her, she then married Dave Kaawa he also predeceased her. She is survived by a son, Thomas...
Daniel Michael Graffeo
Jan 20, 2012
Daniel Michael Graffeo PhD., of Lawrence, died January 20, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. Daniel was an owner and operator of TMI Corp which involved manufacturing for the security industry. He was also a Locksmith. He received a PhD in Psychology and worked on a contract basis for the Government in Private Consulting. He enjoyed riding his...
Manuel C. Vargas Jr.
Jan 15, 2012
Manuel C. Vargas Jr., 78, of Kansas City, Kansas died January 15, 2012 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 21, 1933 the son of Manuel and Soledad C. (Chavez) Vargas. Manuel worked as a Banquet Manager for the Plaza Inn in Kansas City, Missouri prior to his retirement. He later worked...
Zoe DeAnna Torrez
Jan 11, 2012
Zoe DeAnna Torrez infant daughter of Christopher S. Torrez and Jamie Lei Wolfe was stillborn January 11, 2012 at Stormont-Vail Birthing Center. Survivors include her parents, two brothers, two sisters, two aunts, Tatum Keister and Amanda Matheson , uncle Joe Torrez, grandparents, Michelle Wolfe, Gus and Josie Torrez, great grandparents, Peter and Rose Gallego and Delores Torrez all of Topeka....
Eugene Artzer Sr.
Jan 7, 2012
Eugene J."Gene" Artzer Sr., 85, of Topeka passed away January 7, 2012 at his home. He was born June 3, 1926 in Topeka the son of Albert and Veronica (Allendorf) Artzer. Eugene served in the United States Army during WWII. Eugene was a carpenter for many years before he retired. He enjoyed fishing, camping and visiting a special niece Caroline...
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...
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