Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Ernest Servantez
Apr 5, 2011
Ernest Servantez, 56, of Topeka, passed away April 5, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born December 3, 1954 in Topeka the son of Tony Servantez, Sr. and Rita (Martinez) Servantez. Ernest served in the United States Army.
Ernest enjoyed music, fast pitch softball, playing drums and was a member of several pool leagues. He...
Maria Marlin
Apr 4, 2011
Maria Toomer Marlin, 59, of Topeka, passed away at her home April 4, 2011.
She was born June 30, 1951, in Mobile, AL, the daughter of Benjamin and Mary Catherine (Moster) Toomer. Maria received a bachelor’s degree from Spring Hill College, Mobile, and a master’s degree in education from Washburn University, Topeka.
Maria served in the Jesuit Volunteers...
Bernard "Bernie" Herrera
Mar 31, 2011
Bernard “Bernie” Herrera, 50, of Topeka, died March 31, 2011 at his home.
He was born on December 6, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Gilbert A. and Frances (Sanchez) Herrera Sr.
Bernie was a Building Construction Specialist for ONEOK in Overland Park, Kansas. He worked as a draftsman and did design work. He loved music especially...
Antonio S. Florez
Mar 31, 2011
Antonio S. Florez of Topeka was born on June 13, 1925 the son of Francisco and Mercedes (Serna) Florez Sr. and passed away on March 31, 2011.
Dad was raised in Topeka Ks. in an area it’s residents proudly referred to as “Neutral” and where many of it’s residents were related. Dad’s mother passed away when he was...
Joanne L. Devore
Mar 30, 2011
Joanne L. Devore, of Topeka, died March 30, 2011 at her home.
She was born on March 1, 1927 in Belvue, Kansas the daughter of Herman and Theresa (Hesse) Uhlrig.
Joanne was a registered nurse and had worked for the State Hospital and retired from the Menninger Foundation.
She was a member of Most Pure Heart...
Margaret J. Neiswender
Mar 27, 2011
Margaret J. “Marge” Neiswender, 82, of Topeka, passed away March 27, 2011 at Midland Hospice. She was born July 10, 1928 in Salina the daughter of John and Ruth M. (Carpenter) Farrell. Marge was employed by Falley’s as a bookkeeper for many years before she retired in 1990. She attended Holy Name Catholic Church and graduated from Topeka High School. ...
Josephine Barranco Munoz
Mar 24, 2011
Josephine Barranco Munoz, 84, of Topeka, died March 24, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born on March 13, 1927 in Mexico City, Mexico the daughter of Juan and Tereza (Perez) Barranco. At the age of 12 she went to work for Seymour Foods so that she could care for and support her...
James Michael Conway
Mar 19, 2011
James Michael “Mike” Conway, 56, of Topeka, passed away March 19, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center.
He was born June 17, 1954 in Paola, the son of Gene and Helen Beaver who preceded him in death. He grew-up in the Perry community.
Mike was a field service representative for Recycling Services International the past fourteen years. He previously worked...
Bettie Margaret Coyle Smith
Mar 4, 2011
Bettie was born on February 13, 1914 in Atchison, Kansas the only child of Frank and Helen (Carrico) Coyle.She married Gerald George “Jerry” Smith on June 17, 1935 in Sacred Heart Church, Atchison, KS.
She is survived by her son Frank Smith and his wife Mary, her daughter Bettie Helen Garhart and her husband Gary, all of Topeka; six grandchildren, sixteen...
Judy Gayle Lake
Feb 27, 2011
Judy Gayle Lake, 68, of Topeka, died Sunday, February 27, 2011 at St. Francis Health Center.
Judy was born December 19, 1942 in Ottawa the daughter of Edgar Loyd “Jack” and Elsie (Cannady) Peters.
She was a retired Executive Assistant from Financial Service Corporation in Atlanta, GA. She moved back to Kansas after her retirement to be a...
James Jefferson Berry
Feb 25, 2011
James Jefferson Berry, Sunrise on January 28, 1959, Sunset on February 25, 2011.
James was born to Thomas J. Berry and Eva M. Berry-Gore on January 28, 1959.
He received his education in the Bertie County Public School System. He accepted Christ as his personal Savior at an early age and joined the Cedar Landing Baptist Church in...
Thomas Eugene Plachecki
Feb 23, 2011
Thomas E. Plachecki, 53, of Topeka, Ks., left this world and all who loved him on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Tommy was born on December 14, 1957 in Topeka, Ks. to James H. and Marilyn J. (Helms) Plachecki. He was married to Christine L. (Ridder) Plachecki for 23 years. Tom was a graduate of Washburn Rural High School. He worked...
Ida Schäfer
Feb 22, 2011
Ida Schäfer died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at the Nursing Home in Marxzell, Germany. Ida was born on September 7, 1919 in Etzenrot, Germany, the daughter of Johannes and Regine (Becker) Martin.
Ida lived through World War II in Germany and worked as a seamstress in a sewing factory. She dearly loved to sew and this trade helped her take...
Sharon Joyce Motto
Feb 20, 2011
Sharon J. Motto passed away February 20, 2011, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Sharon was born June 19, 1951 in Wichita, KS, the daughter of Donald B. and Marian E. Cathey (Knox). Her mother passed away in 1982 and her father passed away in...
Mary Maxine Murray
Feb 18, 2011
She was employed as a clerk for the Employment Security Division of the State of Kansas prior to her retirement in 1988. She was a volunteer for the V.A. Hospital.Maxine enjoyed playing cards and spending time with people.
He predeceased her on May 17, 1980.Maxine is survived by eight children, Marie (Bill) Clark of Olathe, Ks., Robert (Kay) Murray of...
Josephine M. Baker
Feb 18, 2011
Josephine M. Baker, “Aunt Jo”, 73, of Lecompton, died February 18, 2011 at the home of her niece.
She was born on February 14, 1938 in McKinney, Texas the daughter of William R. and Mary E. (Woolsey) Baker.
Josephine was a computer operator for Payless Shoe Source, retiring in 1994. She volunteered for VITA which was an organization...
Brian Earl Andrews
Feb 17, 2011
Brian Earl Andrews, 29, of Topeka, died February 17, 2011.
He was born in Duarte, CA. on February 15, 1982 the son of Doretta J. Terrell and Tony Anthony Andrews.
Brian is survived by his parents, Doretta Terrell of Topeka and Tony (Hope) Andrews of Conroe, TX., brothers and sisters: Trae’Von Andrews of Kansas City, Ks., Barbra Anne...
Maria Munoz Cortez
Feb 13, 2011
Maria “Marie” Munoz Cortez, 62, of Topeka, died February 13, 2011 at her home.
She was born on December 4, 1948 in Vallejo, CA. the daughter of Jorge P. and Ramona (Munoz) Cortez.
Marie worked as a teacher’s aide for USD #501. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
Marie loved gardening, sewing and...
Mary G. Ryan Noll
Feb 10, 2011
Our dear Mother, Mary G. Ryan Noll, left this earth to be with the Lord on February 10, 2011. She joins her parents, Dennis and Mary Ryan; her husband, Jacob Noll; her loyal friend, Reverend Father Edward Newman Doherty, her brothers, and many relatives and friends.
She leaves on earth two sons: Dennis Noll and wife Ellen and Edward Noll;...
Shari Lynn Hylton
Feb 2, 2011
She was born in Emporia, Kansas on November 16, 1974, the daughter of Blaine A. and Carol (Yoder) Warkentine.
She loved movies, music, reading, camping and spending time with family.
Shari will lie in state at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Friday after 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends after 4:00 p.m. and a Parish Rosary will...
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