Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Kathleen Ellen McNeive
Jan 1, 2011
Kathleen Ellen McNeive, 83, of Topeka, died of cancer on January 1, 2011 at her home at Atria East where she was one of its first residents.
She was born in Delia, Kansas on August 28, 1927 the daughter of Leo and Agnes (Pasley) McNeive.
Kathleen graduated from Clark’s Business College and worked for the AT &...
Joann (Jo) Jorgenson
Dec 31, 2010
Joann “Jo” Jorgenson, 81, of Delia passed away December 31, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Delia.
She was born March 4, 1929 in Greenleaf the daughter of Golden and Viola (Gauby) Cope.
Jo graduated from Morrowville High School. She attended college for one year and taught school in a one-room schoolhouse.
She was most proud of being a wife,...
Rita Pierce
Dec 30, 2010
Maria “Rita” Pierce, 78, died December 30, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 19, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of the late Jose Panfillo and Urbana (Marmalejo) Balandran.
Rita was a graduate of Hayden High School and attended Secretarial School. She was a secretary for the State of Kansas prior...
Barbara J. Wetter
Dec 29, 2010
Barbara J. Wetter, 75, of Clearwater, formerly of Topeka passed away December 29, 2010 in a Wichita hospital.
She was born July 24, 1935 in Atchison the daughter of Glenn and Mildred (Moore) Sloop. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School.
Barbara had various interests including, traveling, doing crafts and painting, drawing, knitting and cake baking...
Augustin Lopez
Dec 25, 2010
Decorated Air Force Veteran Augustin (Augie) Manrique Lopez was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passion for his family was evident in his eyes which would light in the company of his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always had time to reminisce about the Air Force or for a game of peek-a-boo with his grandkids.
An avid...
Trinidad Chavez
Dec 20, 2010
TRINIDAD CHAVEZ
November 4, 1928 – December 20, 2010
Trinidad (Trini) Chavez, 82, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, December 20, 2010 at home with his family by his side in Topeka. He was cared for by his beloved wife of 60 years Rachel Tetuan Chavez. He was born November 4, 1928, in Williamstown, Kansas to...
Kiel R. Hayes
Dec 12, 2010
Kiel R. Hayes, 70, of Lecompton, passed away December 12, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born May 17, 1940 in Smith County at the home of his parents Virgil and Emma (Schoen) Hayes. Kiel was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Kiel was an avid horseman. He formerly rode bulls in...
Donald Hammond
Dec 12, 2010
Donald Lee Hammond, 71, of Topeka died December 12, 2010.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 21, 1939 the son of Donald W. and Mollie M. (Schoenfeld) Hammond.
Donald attended Sacred Heart Elementary and Hayden High School.
He is survived by his brothers, Dale E. Hammond and wife Doris and Gerald J. Hammond and...
Carl Edgar Goodrich
Dec 7, 2010
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Carl Edgar Goodrich, became very tired from his battle with cancer and died December 7th, in Loveland, Co. to live in eternity with his Lord. Born March 26, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas to Kenneth Goodrich and Pearl Streeter Goodrich, he was the oldest of four sons. Carl grew up in Topeka, graduating from Washburn High School early so he...
Kathryn Mary Haliday
Dec 2, 2010
Kathryn Mary Haliday, 45, of Topeka, died December 2, 2010.
She was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on March 22, 1965 the daughter of Irene (Charlton) Haliday.
Kathryn graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Washburn University in 2009 with a degree in Social Work.
Kathryn loved gardening and cats. She especially loved spending time with her nieces and...
Alan E. Day
Nov 24, 2010
Alan E. Day, 73, of Topeka, died November 24, 2010 at his home.
He was born on November 1, 1937 in Allen, Kansas the son of Clifford William and Elnora (McGregor) Day.
Alan purchased vehicles for car dealers in Topeka and most recently in Kansas City.
He married Joyce Elaine Gaddis who survives. He is also survived...
Francis E. Stadler
Nov 24, 2010
Francis Edward Stadler, 80, of Topeka, passed away November 24, 2010 at his home.
He was born December 8, 1929 in Topeka the son of Joseph J. and Marie Angela (Leinacker) Stadler. Francis served in the Naval Reserves for three years.
Francis was a coach carman for the AT & SF Railroad for forty years before he retired.
He enjoyed...
Helen R. O'Trimble
Nov 24, 2010
Helen R. O’Trimble, 69, Topeka, died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at Topeka Community Health Care Center.
She was born August 11, 1941 in Atchinson, Kansas the daughter of Martin VanBuren and Lillian Ruth (Suritte) Dugger.
Helen and her husband owned a restaurant and pool hall in Nortonville. After selling their business they moved to Topeka where she worked...
Alice Evelyn McNeive
Nov 23, 2010
Alice Evelyn McNeive, 96, died peacefully on November 23, 2010. Alice was born in Neodesha, Kansas on January 25, 1914, the daughter of Mamie A. and G. Walter Scott. She lived and attended school in Cherryvale, Kansas, and graduated from Cherryvale High School in 1931. She then lived and worked in Independence, Kansas until she moved to Topeka in 1935.
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Janet R. Busey
Nov 23, 2010
Janet Rose Busey, 68, of Topeka, passed away November 23, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
She was born October 18, 1942 in Topeka the daughter of Walter and Arlene (Young) Nickel. Janet graduated from Washburn University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.
Janet was employed at Blue Cross and Blue Shield for over thirty years before she retired. ...
Karen Gomel
Nov 19, 2010
Karen Sue Gomel, 49, of Topeka, died November 19, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
She was born on July 22, 1961 in Topeka the daughter of Julian and Clara (Gutierrez) Jaramillo. Karen graduated from Hayden High School in 1980. She later attended Kansas State University.
Karen was employed at Security Title before she retired because of illness.
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James Dean Rafferty
Nov 14, 2010
James Dean “Jimmy” Rafferty, 72, of Grantville, died November 14, 2010 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born in Dover, Kansas on March 11, 1938 the son of Vincent Charles and Helen (Brock) Rafferty.
He was retired in 1994 as a Computer Operator for Santa Fe Railway Company where he had 33 years of service.
James’ hobbies...
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