Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
O. Eugene Brammer
Apr 18, 2010
O. Eugene Brammer, 78, of Herington, and formerly of Topeka, died April 18, 2010 in Herington, Kansas.
Eugene was born on November 22, 1931 to Ocel H. and Delpha M. (Myers) Brammer in rural Goff in Nemaha County.
He attended Goff High School graduating in 1949. On February 11, 1950, he married Irene P. Kissel. To this...
Marcella R. Haynes
Apr 15, 2010
Marcella Rose Haynes, 88, of Topeka, passed away April 15, 2010 at her home.
She was born March 11, 1922 in Paxico the daughter of Isedor and Ottilia (Meinhardt) Glotzbach. Marcella was a graduate of Paxico High School.
Mrs. Haynes was employed by AT & SF Railway during WW II. She later worked at KNI before she retired.
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Nettie B. Beard
Apr 15, 2010
Nettie B. “Bea” Beard, 88, of Topeka, died April 15, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in Mountain View, Arkansas on August 16, 1921 the daughter of Andrew Spencer and Martha Elizabeth (Hinkle) Barham.
Bea worked as a cashier for the Sutton Grocery Store in North Topeka. She was a member of the Southern Baptist Church.
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William M. Guilfoyle
Apr 13, 2010
William M. Guilfoyle, 86, of Topeka, died April 13, 2010 at his home.
Mr. Guilfoyle was born on March 15, 1924 in Sperry, Oklahoma the son of Joseph Patrick and Opal Edith (Roles) Guilfoyle.
William served in the U.S. Marines during World War II where he was awarded the Purple Heart. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service...
Eric Jason Collins
Apr 7, 2010
Eric Jason Collins, 34, of Berryton, died April 7, 2010 at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas.
He was born in Houston, Texas on November 14, 1975 the son of Brian and Carolyn (Clement) Collins. He was a 1995 graduate of Topeka West High School.
Eric enjoyed fishing, paintball, cars and all types of animals especially...
Thomas James Marney
Apr 1, 2010
Thomas James Marney, 81, of Tecumseh, passed away April 1, 2010 at Hickory Pointe Care and Rehabilitation Center in Oskaloosa.
He was born December 30, 1928 in Willard the son of George Franklin and Mary Julia (Costello) Marney. Thomas attended Willard Elementary School and was a graduate of Rossville High School. He served in the United States Army during the...
Robert Newman Johns
Apr 1, 2010
Robert (Bob) Newman Johns, 90, life long resident of Topeka died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at St. Francis Health Center.
Mr. Johns was born June 29, 1919 in Topeka, KS the son of August and Mary (Wilkinson) Johns
Before his retirement he was a machinist for AT & SF Railroad. He was a member of Mater Dei’s...
Josephine B. Young
Mar 28, 2010
Josephine B. Young, 82, of Topeka, died March 28, 2010 at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born on April 17, 1927 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Stephen P. and Elizabeth (Artzer) Stramel. She had been a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s German Catholic Parish.
She graduated from Hayden High School in 1944 and married Oscar C....
Fritz E. McClanahan
Mar 17, 2010
Fritz E. McClanahan, 87, of Topeka, died march 17, 2010 at his home.
He was born in Lecompton, Kansas on March 13, 1923 the son of Walter O. and Hazel Alice Bertschinger McClanahan.
Fritz was a graduate of Lawrence High School in 1940. Mr. McClanahan served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II from 1943 to...
Harry Raymond Johnson
Mar 17, 2010
Harry Raymond Johnson, 91, of Topeka, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
He was born October 7, 1918 in Garrison, KS the son of Nels Peter and Tillie (Lofgren) Johnson. Harry served in the United States Army during WW II.
Mr. Johnson was employed at Whelan Lumber Company from August 20, 1954 to April 3,...
Verna Opal Brosemer
Mar 16, 2010
Verna Opal Brosemer, 92, Topeka died Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital.
She was born July 27, 1917 in Burlington, the daughter of William and Mary (Ferris) Kellum.
Verna was united in marriage to Lawrence Brosemer on February 19, 1934 in Burlington, he preceded her in death.
Verna was also preceded in death by...
Pamala Grace Mayo
Mar 16, 2010
Pamala Grace Mayo, of Shawnee, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City.
She was born April 9, 1953 in Topeka the daughter of Michael and Mary Jean (Stewart) Mayo. Pamela received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Washburn University.
Pamala had been a registered nurse at...
Charles E. Sanders
Mar 13, 2010
Charles Edward Sanders (77) of Topeka, passed peacefully with his family at his side on March 13, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born April 7, 1932 in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of William and Lois Vickroy Sanders.
Charles was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant having served honorably for 20 years,...
John Torres Rocha
Mar 11, 2010
John Torres Rocha, 90, of Topeka died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at St. Francis Health Center.
John was born May 2, 1919 in Topeka the son of Emeterio and Justina (Torres) Rocha. He served in the Pacific Theatre with the United States Army during WW II. John was a cannoneer in the 736th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion. He...
William A. Bell
Mar 9, 2010
William A. Bell, 89, of Topeka, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Lexington Park.
He was born in Chicopee, Kansas, on August 18, 1920 to Jean Ryan Bell and Robert Bell.
Bill attended school in Franklin, Arma and Pittsburg, KS. He was in the United States Air Force during World War II, having spent over two years...
Roy A. Shivers
Mar 8, 2010
Roy A. Shivers, 87, died Monday, March 8th at Manor Care, Topeka, KS.
Roy was born April 13, 1922 in Vernon, TX the son of Arthur and Alice (Nolan) Shivers.
Roy was a Navy veteran of 26 years retiring as Chief. After his retirement he was a Electronics Instructor for Ryan Aeronautical and worked for Pruitt’s Appliance...
James E. Sheetz
Mar 2, 2010
James Edward Sheetz, 94, of Topeka, died March 2, 2010 at Rolling Hills Health Center.
He was born on January 16, 1916 in a farmhouse in Benton County, Indiana the son of John Harrison and Mary Urbana (Murphy) Sheetz. He attended parochial schools and graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1934. He received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in...
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