Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Helen V. Geren
Apr 29, 2008
Helen V. Geren, a long time resident of Topeka, born August 20, 1920, died April 29th in Grapevine, Texas.
Helen worked as a medical receptionist. After retiring from the medical field she worked part-time at the Fostoria Crystal House. She was a proud member of V.F.W. Post #1650 and was the first woman in Kansas to win the...
John Parks
Apr 29, 2008
John Parks, 80, of Topeka, died April 29, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born in Hannibal, Missouri on May 15, 1927 the son of Edgar A. and Ethel (Primm) Parks.
John served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He attended Missouri University, and pursued a 40-year career in Operations Research concluding with the State of Kansas...
Karla J. Hughes-Bailey
Apr 28, 2008
Karla J. Bailey-Hughes, 51, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at her home.
She was born March 2, 1957 in Topeka, the daughter of Frank and Lois Kurdziel. Karla graduated from Topeka West High School in 1975. She was a homemaker.
Karla’s passion was being a loving person and caring mother. She enjoyed taking care of...
Zenzi Teganmarie Elizabeth Snowhawk
Apr 24, 2008
Zenzi Teganmarie Elizabeth Snowhawk, 4 months, died April 24, 2008 at her home.
She was born on December 22, 2007 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Joshua Tacoma and Kelli I. (Ramirez) Snowhawk.
She is survived by her parents Joshua and Kelli Snowhawk and brother Zane Gilberto Snowhawk all of the home; her grandparents, Pam and Rodney Essman...
Joseph Francis Paternoster
Apr 24, 2008
Joseph Francis Paternoster, 75, of Topeka, died April 24, 2008 at the V.A. Hospital.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 26, 1932 the son of Ivan Joseph and Ethel Marcella (Lawson) Paternoster.
Joseph served in the U.S. Air Force for five years.
He worked in the parts department of Greyhound in Chicago, and also worked...
Stephen Carl Zimmerman
Apr 18, 2008
Stephen “Steve” Carl Zimmerman quietly, peacefully and on his own terms passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1950 in Douglas, AZ to Carl and Helen Zimmerman. The family moved to Topeka in 1960 from Winslow, AZ with the Santa Fe transfer of his father. He graduated from Highland Park High School...
Sophia A. Hladky
Apr 13, 2008
Sophia A. (Kaberline) Hladky, 73, passed away Sunday, April 13, at her home.
Sophia was born on July 11, 1934 in Topeka, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Schwerdt) Kaberline.
Sophia enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, crocheting, reading, camping and baking.
She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle...
James E. Henault
Apr 11, 2008
James E. Henault, 73, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, April 11, 2008 at St. Francis Health Center.
He was born August 29, 1934 in Northampton, MA the son of Edward and Evelyn LeClaire Henault. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. While serving he was an aircraft welder. James moved to Topeka in 1953...
Michael A. Laino
Apr 11, 2008
Michael A. Laino, Jr. born in La Junta, CO on December 16, 1956 son of Mike and Joan Laino passed away April 11, 2008 in Topeka following an extended illness.
He is survived by his sisters, Lynda (Jim) Urioste of La Junta, CO and Patty (Lyn) Hartley of Lenexa, KS, aunt Frances Roe of Buena Vista, CO, uncle Philip...
Paula A. Manruque
Apr 6, 2008
Paula A. Manrique, 97, of Topeka, passed away on April 6th at a local convalescent home.
She was born on June 29, 1910 in Guanajuato, Mexico the daughter of Angel and Felisa Rodriguez Manrique. She was a life long resident of Topeka, attending Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School. Paula was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...
Aileen J. Irvine (Winn)
Apr 2, 2008
Aileen J. (Winn) Irvine was called home to the Lord on April 2, 2008 in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on June 1, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas.
She leaves behind her loving children; Chuck Irvine, Cathy Proctor, Cheri Sovern and Jeanne Sepulveda along with many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Aileen is also...
William R. Mitchell Jr.
Apr 1, 2008
William Robert Mitchell, Jr., 61, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
He was born July 20, 1946 in Kirksville, MO the son of William R. and Frances L. Morelock Mitchell.
Bill was a Licensed Mental Health Technician working as a health care advocate for residents of Sheltered Living before he retired.
He is survived by; ...
Dorothea Wicks
Mar 30, 2008
Ruth Dorothea Wicks, 64, of Topeka, died March 30, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born on April 8, 1943 in Neodesha, Kansas. Ruth loved cats and enjoyed being a caregiver for others.
She is survived by her father, Arthur “Art” LaRue of Topeka, her children, Lisa Stopp of Oklahoma, Ron Wicks, Alisa Rucker, Debbie Costello and...
Juanita Munoz
Mar 27, 2008
Juanita Munoz, 82, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008 at St. Francis Health Center.
She was born May 25, 1925 in Valley Falls the daughter of Ascension and Benita (Aguilar) Juarez.
Juanita was a devoted member of Mater Dei Catholic Parish.
She was married to Edgar C. White in 1943 in Topeka. He preceded her...
Joseph E. McCoy
Mar 27, 2008
Joseph E. McCoy, 89, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008 in the Emergency Room of Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center where he was a resident of the Nursing Home Care Unit the past eight years.
He was born March 20, 1919 in St. Marys one of twelve children to Joseph and Jennie Bruenin McCoy. Joseph was a...
John Llamas
Mar 25, 2008
John Llamas age 76 of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center.
He was born January 26, 1932 in Topeka the son of Sotero “Jose” and Camilla Tostado Llamas. John served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
John was a construction worker working for various construction companies. He enjoyed...
Rose M. Leonard
Mar 23, 2008
On March 23, 2008, Rose Marie Leonard let go and took God’s hand while at the Hickory Pointe Care & Rehabilitation Center in Oskaloosa.
She was born on August 30, 1928 in Ellis, Kansas the daughter of Andrew and Monica (Jacobs) Waldschmidt.
Rose married Robert “Bob” Leonard on February 2, 1948 in Topeka. He predeceased her on December...
Lucille McDermott
Mar 22, 2008
Lucille McDermott, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Manor Care of Overland Park.
Lucille was born July 27, 1924 in Stoughton, MA the daughter of Walerjan and Helen Szymkiewiczi Rogalski. She was a 1944 graduate of Brockton Business College.
She was employed as a clerk typist for an Advertising Agency.
Lucille was a...
Kay Frances Sellers
Mar 22, 2008
Kay Frances Sellers, 72, of Topeka, died March 22, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 29, 1936 the daughter of Frank M. and Clara C. “Kay” (Linenberger) Sellers.
Kay was retired from the Federal Government where she worked as a Computer Operator for the Civil Service.
Kay is survived by...
Shayne F. Conwell
Mar 17, 2008
Shayne Francis Conwell, 49, formerly of Topeka, died March 17, 2008 at his home in Auburn surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 3, 1959 the son of Francis E. and Margaret J. (Hassett) Conwell.
Shayne is survived by four sisters, Sherian Conwell-Betz and husband Lynn, RoJene Willard and husband James,...
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