Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Judy A. Cremer
May 27, 2011
Judy A. Cremer, 69, of Topeka, passed away May 27, 2011 at Midland Hospice Care.
She was born January 14, 1942 in Beatrice, NE the daughter of Martin A. and Isabelle (Duffer) Buckholz.
Judy previously owned the Spot Tavern.
She was a Roman Catholic. Judy enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and reading.
Judy was married to Charles E. “Chuck” Cremer on July 1, 1961 in...
Kathryn Healy Wright
May 27, 2011
She was born February 23, 1922 in Lincoln County, KS the daughter of Daniel R. and Mary J. McQuillan Healy.
She served on the Kansas State Board of Nurses. She was past chairman of
Kathryn married Donald F. Wright June 25, 1960 at St. Patrick’s Church in Lincoln, KS. He survives her. She is also survived by a...
Willie Floyd Mays
May 26, 2011
Willie Floyd Mays
Willie Floyd Mays, 66, died Thursday, May 26, 2011 at Midland Hospice Care.
He was born February 17, 1945 in Arkansas the son of Earnest and Neva (Moorehead) Mays.
Willie worked as a grounds keeper for the Parks and Recreation department in Riverside, CA.
He is survived by his companion Vivian Moore of...
Shawn Eugene Hughes
May 26, 2011
Shawn Eugene Hughes, 30, of Topeka, died May 26, 2011.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 20, 1980 the son of Kathy Lucille Hughes and Richard Eugene Morris.
Shawn was a loving brother, son and father. He loved to do artwork and enjoyed listening to music.
He is survived by his parents, Kathy Lucille Hughes...
Lenora Maye Henderson
May 25, 2011
Lenora Maye Henderson, 88, Grantville, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at Clare Bridge Senior Living in Topeka.
She was born April 30, 1923 in Silver Lake the daughter of Alex and Lora (Burks) Hansford.
Lenora worked in the Supply Depot at Forbes Field during WW II along with working on the family farm.
She was a...
Ruth Ann McMillan
May 25, 2011
Ruth Ann McMillan, 63, Topeka, passed away May 25, 2011 at her home.
She was born January 31, 1948 in Topeka the daughter of Casper Peter and Barbara Catherine (Herr) Steinbock. Ruth Ann attended Sacred Heart School.
Ruth Ann enjoyed collecting bears and was an avid KU fan.
She is survived by a companion of twenty-nine years...
Adelle I. Dechand
May 23, 2011
Adelle I. Dechand, 84, Topeka, died Monday, May 23, 2011 at her home.
She was born in Topeka on December 17, 1926 the daughter of Adelore E. and Alice I. (Oderwald) Collard.
Adelle worked at Wolf’s Jewelers and the YMCA
She graduated from Capital Catholic High School in 1944. She was member of St. Joseph Church...
Katherine Mary Harding
May 22, 2011
Katherine Mary Harding, 92, Topeka, formerly of Drury Place, died Sunday May 22, 2011 at Winter Meadow Homes.
She was born February 4, 1919, in Seneca, KS the daughter of Albert A. Schrempp and Anna Agatha (Kuehle) Schrempp.
In March 1979 Mrs. Harding retired from Farmers Home Administration, USDA in Topeka after 30 years service. Previously she had...
Carol "Tweety" (Lusco) Crith
May 19, 2011
Carol “Tweety” (Lusco) Crith, 51, of Topeka, died May 19, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 22, 1960 the daughter of Raymond Lee and Patricia Ethel (Porter) Lusco.
Carol received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Washburn University in 1988 and a Master’s Degree in Nursing from Wichita State...
Catherine Ann Ward
May 17, 2011
Catherine Ann “Cathy” Ward, 49, of Topeka, died May 17, 2011 at Homestead Assisted Living.
She was born January 26, 1962 in Sabetha the daughter of Ben and Mary (Banks) Strathman.
She was an active participant for the past nine years in the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, serving as team captain during eight of those years. ...
Patricia Ann Shepherd
May 16, 2011
Patricia Ann Shepherd, 72, of Topeka, formerly of St. Joseph, Mo. Died May 16, 2011 in Topeka.
She is survived by a daughter, Sally Painter of Topeka, granddaughters, Sheila Painter and Shaela Godfrey and a great grandson Jadon Godfrey.
No services are planned. Inurnment will be St. Joseph, Mo. Online condolences may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com.
Salvador Ortiz
May 16, 2011
Salvador Reyes “Lucas” Ortiz, 82, of Topeka, died May 16, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 18, 1928 the son of Juan and Juana (Reyes) Gonzales.
Salvador served in the U.S. Army with the 82nd Airborne Division.
He was a Machinist for Allis-Chalmers and had previously worked for Hill’s...
Patricia F. Barajas
May 9, 2011
Patricia F. Barajas, 54, of Leavenworth, formerly of Topeka, passed away May 9, 2011 at Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
She was born October 20, 1956 in Topeka the daughter of John and Alice (Mendez) Rivera. Patricia received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She taught kindergarten for a short time.
Patricia was a customer service representative for...
Gerard Rush Rodriguez Metz
May 4, 2011
Gerard Rush Rodriguez Metz, 58, of Topeka, died May 4, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born in Tampa, Florida on January 12, 1953 the son of Jose and Elizabeth (Metts) Rodriguez.
Gerard received a degree in English from the University of Northern Colorado. In 1984 he received his Juris Doctorate from the Washburn University School...
Catherine M. Sommers
May 2, 2011
Catherine M. Sommers, 91, Topeka, died May 2, 2011 at Presbyterian Manor.
She was born April 7, 1920 in Topeka the daughter of Charles and Nell (Birmingham) Dale.
Catherine was a homemaker.
She was a 1938 graduate of Topeka Catholic High School, a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church and the L.C.B.A.
She married Bernard A. Sommers...
Renee Doreen Edwards
Apr 29, 2011
Renee Doreen Edwards, 47, of Carbondale, passed away April 29, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center.
She was born July 7, 1963 in Topeka the daughter of Donald Lee and Janet Louise (Hawkins) Ackors.
Renee loved fishing and surfing the internet. She especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
She was married to Jonathan P. Edwards...
Robert Juarez
Apr 25, 2011
Robert Juarez, 70, of Topeka, died April 25, 2011 at the Swope Ridge Geriatric Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was born in Valley Falls, Kansas on June 7, 1940 the son of Ascension and Benita (Aguilar) Juarez.
Robert worked in construction and enjoyed doing, arts, crafts and pottery making. He was a member of Our Lady...
Lee D. Kirwan
Apr 22, 2011
Lee D. Kirwan, 83, of Topeka, died April 22, 2011, at St. Francis Hospital.
Lee was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 22, 1927, the son of William and Melissa Rose (Lee) Kirwan.
Lee served in the Merchant Marine during World War II. He retired after many years as a Conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad.
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Mildred "Millie" Williams
Apr 19, 2011
Mildred “Millie” Williams, 89, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at Trinity Manor, Dodge City.
Millie was born September 29, 1921 in Topeka the daughter of Frank and Delia (Clohessy) Harrold. She was a lifelong Topeka resident until she moved to Dodge City to be cared for by her daughter Linda. She was a homemaker who gave loving care to...
Helen Katherine Comfort
Apr 17, 2011
Helen Katherine (Burns) Comfort, 102 passed away at her home on Palm Sunday April 17, 2011 in Topeka, Kansas
Helen was born in Hiawatha, Kansas on January 16th, 1907 the daughter of James Willis and Gertrude (O’Neil) Burns. She graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1928. Following high school she attended Highland Community College and Emporia State University where she...
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