Obituary Listing

Jul 15, 2011

Edith Louise Plakio, 92, of Topeka, died July 15, 2011 at Eventide Nursing Home. She was born in Wichita, Kansas on February 4, 1919 the daughter of Herman and Mabel Divers. Edith worked in housekeeping for the Jayhawk Towers and for the government. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and doing upholstery work. Edith was a member of the Baptist faith. She...

Jul 13, 2011

Jul 13, 2011

Fidelia Schmeidler Herbert, 90, of Topeka died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Manor Care Nursing Home. She was born February 20, 1921 in Catherine, KS the daughter of John and Emma (Wolfe) Schmeidler. Fidelia was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Catholic Church and most recently at Christ the King. She married Charles W. Herbert on April 27, 1945...

Jul 12, 2011

 A visitation will also be held Monday, July 18, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home in Topeka with graveside services at 2:30 p.m. in the Mount Calvary Cemetery.

 Mr. Perez was a Captain in the U.S. Army, Military Intelligence division.  He served three years active duty, three years reserve duty, and was awarded the...

Jul 10, 2011

 Tory and Paige Updike married in 1986 and moved to Osceola, NE where they owned and operated a dry cleaning business.  They had a son, Joel Dean Buffington.  They later divorced.

 Tory was an avid nature lover, enjoying time hunting, fishing, collecting Indian artifacts and exploring the beauty of outdoors.  Tory loved sharing his excitement for God, nature, and his...

Jul 4, 2011

Jean I. Zercher, 91, of Topeka, died July 4, 2011 at Lexington Park.

 

She was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 12, 1920 the daughter of Joseph and Irene (Logan) Becker.  When she was 4 years old her mother died and she was raised by her father and step-mother, Joseph and Daphne Hilda Becker.

 

Jean was a 1938...

Jun 29, 2011

  She loved people and especially enjoyed children.She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.  He died in 1938.Flora will lie in state at Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church after 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday where a Parish Rosary will be prayed at 9:30 a.m.Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Most Pure...

Jun 28, 2011

He was born in Emporia, Kansas on June 5, 1931 the son of Delbert L. and Ferne (Rhudy) Fuller.

 

He was a member of Orient Lodge #51 AF&AM, Scottish Rite Bodies and the Arab Shrine Temple where he served with the Legion of Honor.

  He loved life, people and his dogs.He married Kathryn Barton in Topeka, Kansas on April 29, 1979. 

 

 

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Jun 26, 2011

Ernest “Ernie” John Horn, age 82, passed away June 26, 2011 at his home with his family after a long battle with cancer.

  Ernie was born March 8, 1929 in Victor, IA to Alma Stoker Horn and Philip G. Horn. 

 He graduated from Victor High School in 1947.  Ernie served in the US Navy from August 1947 to...

Jun 22, 2011

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 25, 1917 the son of Peter and Mary (Kaeberle) Long.

 

 

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

  He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Irene Johnson and Catherine Schwermann, and five brothers, mike, Joe, Paul, Pete and Albert.Adam was cremated.Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to...

Jun 18, 2011

Rosetta Bulger Burns, 98, of Topeka, KS passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Sweet Life at Grand Court in Overland Park, Kansas.  Rosetta will lie in state at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, Topeka, Kansas on Saturday, June 25, 2011 where the family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.  She was a member of Church of the Ascension Catholic...

Jun 17, 2011

Frances M. King, 85, of Topeka, passed away June 17, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center.

 She was born October 20, 1925 the daughter of Patrick and Lucille Mingo Grace.

  Frances was an antique dealer for many years.

 She bowled in several bowling leagues.  Frances always looked forward to the Sunday family get-togethers.  She loved spending time and being...

Jun 14, 2011

Michael Anthony “Tony” Fawl, 28, and Michael “Hunter” Fawl, 5, both of Meriden, died June 14, 2011.

 

Mike was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 17, 1982 the son of Michael S. and Tamara L. (Christy) Fawl.

 

Mike attended Jefferson West High School.

 

Mike was a heavy equipment operator for Hamm’s Quarry.  He was an avid outdoorsman...

Jun 14, 2011

Michael Anthony “Tony” Fawl, 28, and Michael “Hunter” Fawl, 5, both of Meriden, died June 14, 2011.

 

Mike was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 17, 1982 the son of Michael S. and Tamara L. (Christy) Fawl.

 

Mike attended Jefferson West High School.

 

Mike was a heavy equipment operator for Hamm’s Quarry.  He was an avid outdoorsman...

Jun 13, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jun 10, 2011

Winifred A. “Winnie” Howley, 90, of Topeka, died June 10, 2011 at Manor Care Nursing Home.

 

She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 20, 1920 the daughter of Thomas H. and Mabel O. (Kreipe) Anderson.

 

Winnie was a Bomb Site Instrument Inspector for North American Aviation.  She also worked in inventory control for National Carbon and Linde...

Jun 8, 2011

Menina Savannah Wilkerson Jones, 25, of Topeka, died June 8, 2011 in Kansas City, Missouri.

 

She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 16, 1985 the daughter of Charles Patrick Wilkerson and Joyce Ann Jones.

 

Menina attended Topeka High School and later received training as a Certified Nurses Aide.  She worked for Lexington Park Nursing Home as well...

Jun 6, 2011

Robert Roush, 70, of Topeka, died June 6, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.

 

He was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on February 5, 1941 the son of Galen Russell and Mary Grace (Farnam) Roush.

 

Robert was a mechanic for the Auburn Washburn School District.

 

He enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson and loved dancing to country music at the...

Jun 2, 2011

 She was born August 2, 1920 in Topeka, the daughter of Presciliano and Lorenza (Ortiz) Gutierrez.

 She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society and the Third Order of St. Augustine.  Angela was very involved over the years as an active volunteer for the Fiesta Mexicana.  She enjoyed...

May 30, 2011

She was born in Springfield, Missouri on March 14, 1943 the daughter of Leslie and Louise (Waddell) Williams.

  She worked as a CNA for AT&SF Railway Hospital which later became Memorial Hospital and also for the Methodist Home.

 

 

  A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be...