Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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...
Mario A. Peralta Sr.
Dec 12, 2011
Mario Arturo Peralta, Sr. Mario A. Peralta, Sr. passed away at the age of 84 on December 12, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born on Conjutepeque, El Salvador, the son of Arturo Peralta and Lydia Rajo. Mario served in the United States Army. Mario worked at Hill?s Pet Nutrition, Inc. for forty-one years. He worked a number...
Rose Ann Eberly
Dec 10, 2011
Rose Ann Eberly, 69, passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2011. She fought a long, hard battle with her strong will and courage carrying her through until the end. She was born September 22, 1942 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Samuel W. Arthur and Nellie K. Rupp. She had two brothers, Samuel L. Arthur and Jerry W....
George Purtle
Dec 8, 2011
George "Alan" Purtle, 59, of Topeka, died December 8, 2011 at Stormont Vail Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 28, 1952 in Anna, Illinois to George John and Clara Rosalie (Basse) Purtle. George graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. degree and Highest Honors in 1974 and his Master of Science degree in 1975, both in...
Martha E. Gies
Dec 7, 2011
Martha E. Gies, 103 of Topeka, passed away December 7, 2011 at a local nursing home. She was born October 7, 1908 in Detroit, MI the daughter of Emil and Lisetta (Krapp) Gies. Martha was a secretary at Shrine of the Little Flower Catholic Church in Royal Oak, MI. She later worked for the United States Army at Ft. Sam...
Gary Arlen Dumas
Dec 6, 2011
Gary Arlen Dumas, 78, of Topeka, died December 6, 2011 at Midland Hospice House. He was born on February 13, 1933 in Concordia, Kansas the son of Archie Patrick and Maxine G. (Hill) Dumas. Gary served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957. He was a self-employed painter until his retirement. He was a member of Mother Teresa of...
Laverne Dinkel
Dec 5, 2011
Laverne Dinkel, 79, of Topeka, died December 5, 2011, at Stormont-Vail Health Care. He was born on May 18, 1932 in Grainfield, Kansas the son of Alexander J. and Anna (Wassinger) Dinkel. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving from 1952 to 1956. Laverne owned and operated A Auto Company Inc. on Grantville Road for many years....
Derald G. Smith Sr.
Dec 3, 2011
Derald G. Smith, Sr., 80, of Topeka, passed away December 3, 2011 at a Topeka nursing home. He was born August 2, 1931 at Melvern the son of Stanton and Maggie (Adolph) Smith. Derald served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Derald was a fuel crew foreman for Westar Energy before he retired. He previously was employed by...
Marvin Lloyd Jr.
Nov 30, 2011
Marvin Lloyd Jr., 41, of Topeka, died November 30, 2011 at Stormont-Vail Health Care Center. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on February 20, 1970 the son of Marvin and Doris Jean (Robinson) Lloyd Sr. Marvin worked for Coca Cola Bottling Company in the warehouse. He loved sports, especially as a fan for the Lakers and Rams. Marvin was a...
Sara S. Emperley
Nov 23, 2011
Sara Sedalia Emperley, 91, of Silver Lake, passed away November 23, 2011 at Rossville Health Care. She was born September 27, 1920 in Shelbyville, IL. Sara graduated from Clovis New Mexico High School in 1938. Sara was employed as a Laboratory Supervisor for the State of New Mexico before she retired. She married Max Stone in 1942 while he was...
Mary Elizabeth Dinwiddie
Nov 21, 2011
Mary Elizabeth Dinwiddie, 88, of Topeka, died Monday, November 21, 2011 at Plaza West Regional Health Center. She was born September 25, 1923 in Centralia, IL the daughter of Charles and Sarah Catherine (Troxell) Gibson. Mary managed a Hallmark Store in Sterling, CO and later managed the clothing department at the Fashion Barr in Boulder, CO. She enjoyed craft making,...
Donald Edward Coolberth
Nov 20, 2011
Donald Edward Coolberth, 55, of New Caney, Texas, formerly of Topeka, died November 20, 2011 at his home in New Caney. He was born in Queens, New York on July 7, 1956 the son of Philip Alton and Berniece Peggy (Crosswhite) Coolberth. He served in the U.S. Army. Donald was a truck driver for HEB Construction and Harris Construction both...
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