Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Jerry Hiram Mikel
Sep 20, 2009
Jerry Hiram Mikel, 46, of Topeka, died September 20, 2009. He was born in Danville, Illinois on December 13, 1962 the son of Jerry and Alfreda (Danner) Mikel.
Jerry was a 1982 graduate of Hillsboro High School in Hillsboro, Oregon.
He worked in the Del Monte Foods Factory. Previously he had been employed as a cook and...
Anneliese Condon
Sep 20, 2009
Anneliese Condon, 80, of Topeka, died September 20, 2009 at the Clair Bridge Nursing Home.
She was born in Erlangen, Germany on March 31, 1929 the daughter of Frederick and Margaret (Koch) Neubauer.
Anneliese was a homemaker. She enjoyed staying up with current events.
Anneliese married George Condon in Maine on February 14, 1948. He was a...
Mary Catherine Hurla
Sep 19, 2009
Mary Catherine Hurla, 92, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2009 at the home of her son surrounded by her family.
She was born December 15, 1916 in Topeka the daughter of Erwin F. and Nora L. (Bushey) Miller.
Mary babysat for the neighbor’s kids and her grandkids in her home for 30 years. She was briefly...
Raymond D. Johnson
Sep 16, 2009
Raymond D. “Ray” Johnson, 78, of Topeka, died September 16, 2009 at Manor Care Health Services.
He was born on July 14, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Harry and Ebba (Bolstrom) Johnson.
Ray worked for the Shawnee County Refuse Department for 35 years, retiring in 1992.
He was an athlete and loved to play...
Michael Joseph Skaggs
Aug 29, 2009
Michael Joseph Skaggs, infant son of William Glen and Megan JoAnne (McEvilly) Skaggs III went to Heaven on August 29, 2009 at Children’s Mercy Hospital after a courageous battle with a congenital diaphragmic hernia surrounded by his loving family.
He was born at K.U. Medical Center on July 25, 2009. He is survived by his parents and his twin...
Cirilo Torrez
Aug 27, 2009
Cirilo was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe where he was very active in the Fiesta Mexicana activities and was a member of the Nate Morales Chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed sports, especially baseball. Cirilo also enjoyed gardening.
He married Refugia Oliva in November of 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas. She survives. He is also...
Robert H. Baker
Aug 27, 2009
Robert H. Baker, 79, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born June 26, 1930 in Lecompton, KS the son of John and Irene (Jessop) Baker.
obert was employed by Falley’s Grocery before he retired in 1989. After his retirement he enjoyed watching the NASCAR Circuit and spending time with his children...
Mildred E. Stork
Aug 15, 2009
Mildred E. “Millie” Stork, 84, of Topeka, died August 15, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 2, 1925 the daughter of Jacob and Elizabeth (Burghart) Konrade.
Millie was a 1943 graduate of Capitol Catholic High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Washburn University in Elementary Education and her Master’s in...
Joseph Francis Kass
Aug 14, 2009
Joseph Francis Kass, 88, formerly of Topeka, died August 14, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 19, 1920 the son of Adam Jacob and Magdelene (Steib) Kass. Joe attended Sacred Heart School and Capitol Catholic High School.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the USS Haggard...
Helen Zarger
Aug 14, 2009
Helen M. Zarger, 88, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 at Midland Hospice.
She was born September 7, 1920 in Gilette, AR the daughter of John B. and Della B. (McKim) Quinn.
Helen worked in the Shawnee County Auditor’s Office before she retired. She previously worked for J. C. Sargent, Koss Construction Co. and Montgomery Wards.
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DeWayne Stearman
Aug 13, 2009
Wlburn DeWayne (Sawdust) Stearman, 84, of Topeka was born January 21, 1925 to Marvin and Opal Stearman in Hooker, Oklahoma. He served his country in the Army Air Corp in the China/Burma/India Theater of World War II. Shortly after his return to Wichita, Kansas he was united in marriage to Mary Ann Turner on June 22, 1946. He was employed...
Eugene Joseph Bouley
Aug 9, 2009
Eugene Joseph Bouley, 89, of Topeka, died August 9, 2009 at Lexington Park Care Facility.
He was born on February 27, 1920 in St. Joseph, Kansas the son of Gasper P. and Marie E. (Dandurand) Bouley. He was the youngest of eight children.
Mr. Bouley was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force where he served for three years...
Epigmenia de la Torre
Aug 8, 2009
Epigmenia de la Torre, 70, of Topeka, died August 8, 2009 at her home.
She was born in Villa Guerrero Jalisco Mexico on March 24, 1939 the daughter of Gregorio and Guadalupe (Gonzalez) Sigala.
Epigmenia was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. She was a homemaker.
She married Juan de la Torre on April 25,...
Rosezella Appelhanz
Aug 7, 2009
Rosezella “Rose” Appelhanz, of Topeka, died August 7, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 20, 1929 the daughter of Robert and Margaret (McCoy) Best.
Rose owned and operated a restaurant in Lampe, Missouri and was also a homemaker.
Rose was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Parish.
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Renae Wahquahboshkuk Soto
Aug 5, 2009
Renae Lynn Wahquahboshkuk Soto, 47, of Topeka died August 5, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born on September 18, 1961 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Olivia Kay Marshno. She was adopted by Jack Shoptese who preceded her in death. She was later adopted by Wallace Leon Wahquahboshkuk Sr. who also preceded her in death. Renae was also...
David H. Wildermuthm
Aug 4, 2009
David H. Wildermuth, 80, of Topeka, passed away August 4, 2009 in an angel’s home.
David was born September 22, 1928 in Ft. Scott the son of Quinton and Laura Wildermuth. He grew up in Parsons and Fort Scott and graduated from high school in Fort Scott. David served in the United States Army during WW II stationed in...
Elizabeth Debacker
Aug 2, 2009
Elizabeth L. “Betty” Debacker, 84, of Topeka, died August 2, 2009 at Aldersgate Village.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 12, 1925 the daughter of Ralph and Mary Burghart Sommers. Betty was a graduate of Hayden High School in 1942.
She was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Parish and helped prepare funeral dinners for many years. Betty...
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