Obituary Listing

Dec 13, 2009

Janice Elaine Kitterman, 55, of Lyndon, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009 at her home.

She was born January 14, 1954 in Hays the daughter of Delmer and Genevieve (Conyac) Belisle.  Janice was a graduate of Palco High School.

Janice was a legal secretary for various law firms.  She enjoyed working outside in her flower beds and garden from which...

Dec 11, 2009

Marguerite Etzel, 101, of Topeka, passed away at her home on December 11, 2009.

 

Marguerite was born on August 5, 1908 in Willard, Kansas the daughter of Robert James and Margaret Ann (McCoy) Best.  She married Henry John Etzel on September 25, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas.  Mrs. Etzel was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Dec 9, 2009

Paul L. Michael, 75, of Topeka, died on December 9, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.

 

Paul was born on March 12, 1934 in Waverly, Kansas the son of L D and Louise (Meyers) Michael. 

 

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Paul was a heavy equipment operator for Rylie Equipment company and was self employed, retiring...

Dec 5, 2009

Jesus M. Padilla, 103, of Topeka, died December 5, 2009 at Rolling Hills Health Care Center.

 

He was born in Quiroga, Michoacan, Mexico on October 17, 1906 the son of Martin and Maria (Medina) Padilla.  Jesus emigrated from Mexico on October 12, 1926 to be reunited with his mother in Topeka.

 

He began working for the Santa Fe...

Dec 4, 2009

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Nov 29, 2009

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Nov 27, 2009

Howard Daniel “Dan” Killam, Jr., 66, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, November 27, 2009 at McCrite Plaza.

 

He was born January 13, 1943 in Topeka the son of Howard Daniel and Eunice (Clifton)  Killam.  Dan served in the United States Army and the Air Force Reserve.

 

Dan was a Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Surgical Technician.  He was...

Nov 24, 2009

Caroline “Cari” Valdivia, age “63” was taken into our Lord’s awaiting arms on Tuesday, Nov. 24th, following a battle with cancer.  Cari was born on Aug. 25, 1946, the daughter of Theresa and Jesus Gonzalez of San Fernando, CA.  Cari was married to Daniel “Danny” Valdivia formerly of Topeka on July 12, 1969.  They celebrated 40 years together and were...

Nov 19, 2009

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Nov 14, 2009

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Nov 13, 2009

Thomas Hernandez, Jr., 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 13, 2009 at his home.

 

He was born November 10, 1929 in Topeka the son of Tomas and Francisca (Hernandez) Hernandez.

 

Thomas was employed by United Corporation for thirty years before he retired.  He worked repairing non pollution furnaces and was also a “trouble shooter” which took him...

Nov 11, 2009

DeWayne Edward Keeling went home to be with our Lord and Savior on November 11, 2009 at his home in Huntsville, Al.  DeWayne was born on December 2, 1969 to the late Keith Edward Keeling and Janie Mae (Tiller) Keeling.  DeWayne is survived by his siblings; Clarissia (Russell) Fore, Maurice (Leslie) Keeling, Kimberly Keeling, and Carlos (Kris) Keeling.  He is...

Nov 10, 2009

Lorna Lee “MeeMo” Bailey, 77, of Topeka, died November 10, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.

 

She was born in Alton, Kansas on April 21, 1932 the daughter of Coleman Leslie and Hettie Alice (Strange) McClellan.  She was a graduate of Alton High School.

 

Lorna will be remembered for her love of her family, and especially being a mom,...

Nov 7, 2009

Nov 6, 2009

Palmer, Ann (nee: Hernandez), of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Friday, November 6, 2009, at the age of 63. Devoted wife of Robert William Palmer; dear daughter of the late Mike Carlos Hernandez and the late Marie Alberta Rodriguez; loving mother of Robert (Heidi) Palmer, Michelle (nee: Palmer) (Sean) Dean, Bradley Palmer, and Ashleigh (nee: Palmer) (Marcelo) Menchaca; treasured grandmother...

Nov 4, 2009

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Nov 3, 2009

Randall Leo “Randy” Wunder, 50, of Topeka, was pronounced dead on November 3, 2009 at his home.

 

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 21, 1959 the son of Thomas and Beulah (Roark) Wunder.  Randy was a 1977 graduate of Hayden High School. 

 

Randy served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS John F. Kennedy from...

Nov 1, 2009

Lucille M. Tinoco, 87, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.

 

She was born November 3, 1921 in Fairbury, NE the daughter of Nievez and Alberta (Ruiz) Munoz.

 

Lucille was a homemaker but she worked as a welder during WW II.  She was active in the cub scouts and boy scouts with her...

Oct 31, 2009

Ruby Elaine Desch, 89, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Select Specialty Hospital.

She was born July 10, 1920 in St. Marys the daughter of Harry and Josephine (Guyette) Jones.  Ruby graduated from Topeka High School and Strickler’s Business School.

Mrs. Desch was employed in the Kansas Secretary of State’s Office for twenty-two years before she retired.

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Oct 30, 2009

Genevieve Ann “Gen” Landry Clerico, 87, of Topeka, died October 30, 2009.

She was born on May 14, 1922 in Topeka, Kansas the only child of Thomas and Genevieve (Schuler) McDade.  Gen was a 1939 graduate of Topeka Catholic High School and received her CNA at the age of 65.

Gen was a homemaker, an in-home care giver and daycare...