Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Leonard Binkley
Oct 27, 2009
Leonard “Len” Binkley, 65, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Williamstown as a result of an automobile accident.
He was born March 31, 1944 in Topeka the son of Fred Alfred and Flo (Cunningham) Binkley. Len graduated from Maur Hill High School in 1962.
Len was employed in sales for WIBW for twenty-five years.
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Marini A. McKnight
Oct 26, 2009
Marini A. McKnight, 34, of Topeka, died October 26, 2009.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 13, 1975 the daughter of Paul and Dana (Beaver) McKnight.
Marini worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for KNI and most recently for area nursing homes.
She loved to take care of her children, and enjoyed cooking, baking cakes,...
Laura Jayne Michels
Oct 24, 2009
Laura Jayne Michels, 61, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City.
She was born January 27, 1948 in Topeka, the daughter of Gaetano and Marguerite (Slusser) Arace. Laura graduated from Hayden High School in 1966 and later attended Emporia State Teacher’s College where she studied English and Art.
Laura...
Fermin H. Llamas
Oct 24, 2009
Fermin H. Llamas, 87, of Topeka, died October 24, 2009 at the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 11, 1922 the son of Ventura and Luz Mary (Oliva) Llamas.
Fermin was a World War II Veteran of the U.S. Army serving from 1943 to 1945.
He worked for several businesses during...
Jane Davis
Oct 23, 2009
Jane Davis, 93, of Topeka, died October 23, 2009 at her daughter’s home.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 13, 1916 the daughter of John and Antoinette (Zdyb) Gill. She lived most of her life in the Chicago area and moved to Topeka in February of 2008 to be with her daughter.
Jane is survived by two...
James A. Robinson
Oct 22, 2009
James A. Robinson, 55, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009 at Midland Hospice.
He was born August 9, 1954 in Topeka the son of Marvin and Phyllis Mae (Neal) Robinson. James graduated from Topeka High School in 1973. He later graduated from Pittsburg State University with a degree in elementary education.
James was employed by Boeing...
Jessie Williams Jr.
Oct 14, 2009
Jessie Williams Jr., 57, of Topeka, died October 14, 2009 at Eventide Convalescent Center.
He was born in Picayune, Mississippi on April 1, 1952 the son of Jessie and Catherine Ruth (Gordon) Williams Sr.
Jessie served in the United States Air Force during the Gulf War. He had worked for Josten’s.
He was a member of...
Catherine Laura Renyer
Oct 9, 2009
Catherine Laura (Beier) Renyer, 93 years, passed away on October 9, 2009 at her son’s home.
She was born December 18, 1915 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of George and Anna Marie (Urban) Beier.
Catherine was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
She married Hugh W. Renyer on February 12, 1941 in Topeka. ...
Helen M. Smith
Oct 8, 2009
The 95 year life of Helen M. Smith ended October 8, 2009 in Topeka. Born January 10, 1914 to John P. and Ellen T. Young at Salina. She married Edwin R. Smith on July 30, 1936. Surviving to honor her memory are Mary Remus and husband Kim of Asherville, Kathy Hennes and husband Dan of Berryton, Bill Smith and wife...
Rosemary Dashnaw
Sep 30, 2009
Rosemary Gertrude Dashnaw passed away September 30, 2009 after a month long fight with cancer at her home in the loving care of her family in Topeka, Kansas.
Rosemary was born May 29, 1932 in Topeka, the daughter of George J. and Marie R. (Meier) Weigel. She grew up and lived most all of her life in Topeka. She followed...
Refugia Cookie Torrez
Sep 28, 2009
Refugia “Cookie or Cuca” Torrez, 81, of Topeka, died September 28, 2009 at the Midland Hospice House.
She was born on August 4, 1928 in Kansas City, Kansas the daughter of Elijio and Romalda (Perez) Oliva.
Refugia was a homemaker and had been a day care provider. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and...
Barbara Seibert
Sep 26, 2009
Barbara Seibert, 73, of Topeka, died September 26, 2009 at Aldersgate Village.
She was born in Garden City, Kansas on March 8, 1936 the daughter of John and Barbara Ann (Puhl) Schiffelbein.
Barbara worked for Woolworth’s in her younger years. She later worked as a file clerk for National Reserve Life which later became Security Benefit Life. Barbara also made...
Mary Jean Ambrosio
Sep 24, 2009
Mary Jean Ambrosio
Mary Jean (Zanotti) Ambrosio, 101 years young, passed away on September 24, 2009 with her family in Norfolk, Virginia.
She was born February 20, 1908 in the Pine Run area of Allegheny Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of John and Frances Cuffia Zanotti. Her parents came to the United States from Northern Italy (Piemontesi).
Mrs....
Arthur A. Preston
Sep 23, 2009
Arthur Xavier Preston, 86, of Topeka, died September 23, 2009 at Plaza West Health Center.
He was born in New York City on October 5, 1922 the son of Arthur Edward and Ann Frances (Fitzpatrick) Preston. Arthur was a graduate of the St. Joseph Military School.
Arthur worked in the oil fields for seven years. He retired...
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