Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
David Lee Montague
Feb 28, 2010
David Lee Montague, 48, of Topeka, died February 28, 2010 at a local hospital emergency room.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 7, 1961 the son of Bill Dale and Geraldine Alberta (Willmarth) Montague. They preceded him in death.
David worked in maintenance for apartment building complexes.
He is survived by his siblings, Victoria L....
Raymond V. Dashnaw
Feb 28, 2010
Raymond V. Dashnaw, 78, died Sunday, February 28th at Midland Hospice House.
Raymond was born March 5, 1931 in Watertown, New York the son of Julius and Nellie (McKee) Dashnaw.
Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He started his career at the Supply Depot until its closing. At that...
Cody A. Vines
Feb 28, 2010
Cody Allen Vines, 18, of Topeka, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at his home.
He was born December 2, 1991 in Topeka the son of Bradley Steven and Rebecca (Allen) Vines.
Cody enjoyed bicycling, music and hanging out with his many friends.
He is survived by, his father Bradley S. Vines, his mother Rebecca Percival, two brothers...
Phyllis Ann (Roeckers) Hendrickson
Feb 24, 2010
Phyllis Ann (Roeckers) Hendrickson, 75, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 24th at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Downers Grove, Illinois on November 24, 1934 the daughter of Arnold F. and Marion A. (Stein) Roeckers. Phyllis attended elementary school in Downers Grove, Illinois and Richmond (Ks.) High School from 1948 to 1951, and graduated from Shawnee Mission High...
Felix J. Lara
Feb 20, 2010
Felix Joe Lara, 64, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his home.
He was born July 31, 1945 in Topeka the son of Lidio Felix and Tiajuana (Weaver) Lara.
Felix was employed by Topeka Public Schools for sixteen years before he retired in 2005. He previously was employed by Whelan’s as a truck driver. After his retirement...
Mikal Marine Cameron
Feb 16, 2010
Mikal Marine Cameron was born in Topeka, KS on February 11, 2010 and went to be with God on February 16, 2010.
He was the son of Kyle D. Cameron and Nakesha L. Kirkwood. Mikal is also survived by his grandmothers, Dana McKnight Harold and Lucille Clardy both of Topeka, as well as many aunts and uncles. He will be...
Carmen Cortes
Feb 15, 2010
Carmen Cortes, 86, died February 15, 2010 in Topeka. Carmen was born April 4, 1923 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She married Justino Cortes who preceded her in death. Survivors include her ten children; Jorge, Maria, Gloria, Ricardo, Guadalupe, Miguel, Marco, Carmen, Justino, and Esther. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
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Esperanza G. Gonzalez
Feb 13, 2010
Esperanza G. “Hope” Gonzalez, 85, of Topeka, died February 13, 2010 at her home.
She was born on December 18, 1924 in Kanopolis, Kansas the daughter of Pilar and Cornelia (Gonzalez) Rojas.
Hope was a homemaker who loved to cook, bake and garden. When her children were young she was an active room mother, member of the PTA...
Joseph J. Mauer
Feb 12, 2010
Joseph J. Mauer, 91, of Topeka, died February 12, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital.
Joe was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 14, 1919 the son of John and Emma (Hefner) Mauer. He served in the U.S. Army for 35 months in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II.
He worked for the Gas Service Company...
Carla Jean Spicka
Feb 7, 2010
Carla Jean Spicka, 54, Topeka, was called by her Heavenly Father, Lord and Savior on February 7th to spend eternity with her family members that have gone before her.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 15, 1955 to Wilbur L. and Albina M. (Pechanec) Lee. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1973 and went...
James Lowell Fabert
Jan 27, 2010
James Lowell Fabert, 66, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, KS. He was cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.
Geraldine Kippes
Jan 27, 2010
Geraldine L. (Jerri) Kippes, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Brewster Place.
She was born December 16, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of George and Catherine E. (Degand) Kippes and had a sister 1 ½ years younger.
Jerri graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1942. She worked at Morell Packing Company in the summers...
Dorothy Sheppard
Jan 23, 2010
Dorothy Mae Sheppard, 71, of Topeka, died January 23, 2010 at her home.
She was born in Mayetta, Kansas on May 2, 1938 the daughter of Francis and Christine Marcella (Mahkuk) Wishteyah.
She was a home health aide for Independent Living. Dorothy was a member of the Native American Church and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe.
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Serafina Blanco
Jan 23, 2010
Serafina Blanco, 89, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Manor Care Nursing Home.
Serafina was born October 12, 1920 in Valley Falls, one of twelve children born to Ascension and Benita (Aguilar) Juarez. She married Lorenzo Blanco on November 22, 1940 in Valley Falls. He preceded her in death on November 7, 1980.
She was a Surgical...