Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Frances M. King
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...
Michael Anthony Fawl
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...
Michael "Hunter" Fawl
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...
Rachel Ortiz Rangel
Jun 13, 2011
Online condolences and fond memories may be left at www.brennanmathenafh.com
Winifred A. Howley
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...
Menina Savannah Wilkerson Jones
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...
Robert "Bob" Roush
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...
Angela Perez
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...
Janice Williams-Brown
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...
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.
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