Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Dorothy Kramer
Sep 20, 2010
Dorothy Kramer, 87, passed away Monday morning at her home in Topeka, Kansas. She was born December 2, 1922 to Mark Brooke and Lottie (Myers) Brooke in Topeka, Kansas. She attended Highland Park and Lecompton High Schools.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her brothers Francis (Bud) and Thomas, her sister Margaret (Peg), and her husband of 62 years, Kenneth...
Robert Ritter
Sep 18, 2010
Robert “Max” Ritter, 75, of Topeka, passed away September 18, 2010 at Midland Hospice.
He was born June 11, 1935 in Kansas City, MO the son of Harold Edgar and Florence Alma (Rouse) Ritter.
Max served in the United States Air Force for twenty years retiring as a Master Sergeant. He later was employed by American Home Life...
John E. Lebbert
Sep 18, 2010
John E. Lebbert, 87 of Topeka, passed away September 18, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born January 22, 1923 in Leavenworth the son of Hugo Henry and Rose Mary (Fellman) Lebbert. John Served in the United States Army during WW II.
John was employed by the Kansas Department of Labor for thirty-nine years before he retired...
Francis X. Coon
Sep 14, 2010
Francis X. Coon, 80, of Topeka, passed away September 14, 2010 at Plaza West Regional Health Center.
He was born November 20, 1929 in St. Marys the son of John and Marie (Brunin) Coon. Francis graduated from St. Marys High School in 1947. He was a Sergeant 1st Class in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
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John Howard Morris
Sep 11, 2010
John Howard Morris, 65, of Topeka, died September 11, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born in Mobile, Alabama on November 22, 1944 the son of Joseph Henry and Alfreda (Jensen) Morris.
John served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War as a Helicopter Mechanic.
He graduated from Admiral Farragut Military Academy and attended the Citadel. ...
Marie A. Kaberline
Sep 9, 2010
Marie Ann Kaberline, 91, of Topeka, died September 9, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Center.
She was born on July 31, 1919 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Leinacker) Stadler.
Marie was a machine operator for Adam’s Printing Company and retired in 1981.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she was an active...
Helen Marie (Raynor) Rusher
Aug 31, 2010
Helen Marie (Raynor) Rusher, 86, of Topeka, died August 31, 2010 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 31, 1923 the daughter of Albert and Helen (Schlitter) Raynor.
Helen attended Hayden High School and was a graduate of Strickler’s Business College. She was a charter member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Helen...
Leland V. Broxterman
Aug 30, 2010
Leland V. Broxterman, 75, of Topeka, passed away August 30, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Baileyville, Kansas on December 28, 1934 the son of A.J. and Helen (Nolte) Broxterman. Leland attended Seaman and Hayden High School.
Leland was a veteran and was in the National Guard. He owned and operated the Leland Broxterman Painting Company from 1963...
Raymond C. Dominguez
Aug 28, 2010
Raymond C. Dominguez, 80, of Topeka, passed away August 28, 2010 at Manor Care.
He was born April 20, 1930 in Topeka the son of Pedro and Juanita (Carrera) Dominguez. Raymond graduated from Topeka High School in 1948.
Raymond served in the United States Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Air Force for twenty-seven years retiring as Senior Master...
Mark R. Maas
Aug 24, 2010
Mark R. Maas, 44, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010.
He was born on July 23, 1966 in Dubuque, Iowa the son of Dale F. and Karen M. (Speaker) Maas.
Mark went to four years of Carpenter’s Apprenticeship school in Perry. He was a member of the Carpenters Local Union #1445 and a Project Superintendent...
Hope Alvarez Russo
Aug 20, 2010
Hope Alvarez Russo, age 86, died August 20, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Patricia, Anita and Rose Marie Russo and Joseph, Jr. Cherished daughter of the late Donaciana and Santiago Alvarez. Dear sister of the late Paul, Wence Alvarez (Frances) and Austreverta Rivera (Victor).
She was a loving wife, mother and friend...
Frank Salinas
Aug 18, 2010
Frank A. Salinas, 89, Topeka, died Wednesday at his home with his family at his bedside.
He was born January 24, 1921 in Topeka the son of Isidore and Vincenta (Araiza) Salinas.
Frank worked for AT & SF Railroad, Allis Chalmers, and retired from Frito Lay.
He was a WW II Army Veteran.
He loved sports especially K.U....
Marcella M. Meier
Aug 15, 2010
Marcella M. Meier 91, Topeka, died Sunday, August 15, 2010 at Midland Hospice.
Marcella was born June 20, 1919 in McFarland the daughter of John and Mary (Graves) Eagan.
She married Hubert Meier at Assumption Catholic Church on November 9, 1939 he preceded her in death on December 14, 1992.
Marcella was a member of St....
Reuben Ray Rowan
Aug 13, 2010
Reuben Ray Rowan, 58, of Topeka, died August 13, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Concordia, Kansas on December 9, 1951 the son of William and Esther Ann (Lehenbauer) Rowan.
Reuben was employed by the Topeka Public School System. He attended the Topeka First Assembly of God Church.
Reuben married Kristina Marie “Kris” Holloman...
James McKay III
Aug 12, 2010
James McKay III, 48, of Topeka, died August 12, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born at Maxwell AFB in Alabama on April 26, 1962 the son of James and Laverne (Gordon) McKay Jr. His dad died when he was young and he was raised by his mother and step father Len Binkley.
James attended the Washburn...
Michael Ralph Albright
Aug 4, 2010
Mike went to Assumption Grade School and Highland Park High School.
He worked at the Santa Fe Shops and later worked for the Union Pacific Railroad.
Mike was a member of Mater Dei Parish.
On July 24, 1971 he married Yvonna K. Miller at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Perry.
He was preceded in death by...
Manuel "Mano" Ramirez
Aug 1, 2010
Manuel “Mano” Ramirez, 66, of Topeka, passed away August 1, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born October 10, 1943 in Topeka the son of Espiririon and Amelia (Tinoco) Ramirez.
Mano served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
He was a member of Vietnam Veterans of America.
Mano is survived by; four daughters,...
Thomas E. Barlett
Jul 31, 2010
Thomas E. Barlett, 69, Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2010 at a local hospital. Tom was born April 29, 1941 in El Dorado, KS, the son of Andrew and Georgia Ray Barlett. He graduated from El Dorado High School in 1959 and was honored to serve as Master of Ceremonies at his 50th class reunion last year. Tom attended...
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