Alexander (Al) Braun
January 11, 2011
Alexander “Al” Braun, 87, of Topeka, passed away January 11, 2011 at his home.
He was born July 10, 1923 in Wernersdorf the Ukraine the son of Peter and Katharina (Braeul) Braun. After World War II, Mr. Braun like millions of people, fled from the former Soviet Union west. Eventually he immigrated to Canada (1949) on contract with the...
Wallace Dee McPherson
January 7, 2011
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Raymond Tetuan
January 5, 2011
Raymond Tetuan, 74, of Topeka, died January 5, 2011 at Select Specialty Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 22, 1936 the son of Jose L. and Eugenia Tetuan.
Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was a freight carman for the AT & SF Railway Company for 30 years prior to his retirement.
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Augustine "Augie" Ramirez
January 4, 2011
Augustine “Augie” Melendrez Ramirez, 96, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at his home after an extended illness on January 4, 2011.
He was born on August 28, 1914 in Leon, Mexico the son of Zeferino Ramirez and Ignacia (Melendrez) Ramirez. Augie immigrated to the United States as a child, eventually settling in Topeka.
He worked at Morrell’s...
Tamara Day
January 3, 2011
Tamara L. Day passed away January 3rd, 2011 at her home in Colorado Springs, CO. She was born on March 22, 1962 to Joyce and Alan Day. Tamara joins her father, Alan, who passed away November 24, 2010 as well as her grandparents in eternal life. Tamara was raised in Topeka and attended Shawnee Heights High School and graduated in...
Kathleen Ellen McNeive
January 1, 2011
Kathleen Ellen McNeive, 83, of Topeka, died of cancer on January 1, 2011 at her home at Atria East where she was one of its first residents.
She was born in Delia, Kansas on August 28, 1927 the daughter of Leo and Agnes (Pasley) McNeive.
Kathleen graduated from Clark’s Business College and worked for the AT &...
Joann (Jo) Jorgenson
December 31, 2010
Joann “Jo” Jorgenson, 81, of Delia passed away December 31, 2010 at her daughter’s home in Delia.
She was born March 4, 1929 in Greenleaf the daughter of Golden and Viola (Gauby) Cope.
Jo graduated from Morrowville High School. She attended college for one year and taught school in a one-room schoolhouse.
She was most proud of being a wife,...
Rita Pierce
December 30, 2010
Maria “Rita” Pierce, 78, died December 30, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 19, 1932 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of the late Jose Panfillo and Urbana (Marmalejo) Balandran.
Rita was a graduate of Hayden High School and attended Secretarial School. She was a secretary for the State of Kansas prior...
Barbara J. Wetter
December 29, 2010
Barbara J. Wetter, 75, of Clearwater, formerly of Topeka passed away December 29, 2010 in a Wichita hospital.
She was born July 24, 1935 in Atchison the daughter of Glenn and Mildred (Moore) Sloop. Barbara was a 1953 graduate of Washington High School.
Barbara had various interests including, traveling, doing crafts and painting, drawing, knitting and cake baking...
Augustin Lopez
December 25, 2010
Decorated Air Force Veteran Augustin (Augie) Manrique Lopez was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His passion for his family was evident in his eyes which would light in the company of his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always had time to reminisce about the Air Force or for a game of peek-a-boo with his grandkids.
An avid...
Trinidad Chavez
December 20, 2010
TRINIDAD CHAVEZ
November 4, 1928 – December 20, 2010
Trinidad (Trini) Chavez, 82, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, December 20, 2010 at home with his family by his side in Topeka. He was cared for by his beloved wife of 60 years Rachel Tetuan Chavez. He was born November 4, 1928, in Williamstown, Kansas to...
Kiel R. Hayes
December 12, 2010
Kiel R. Hayes, 70, of Lecompton, passed away December 12, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born May 17, 1940 in Smith County at the home of his parents Virgil and Emma (Schoen) Hayes. Kiel was a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Kiel was an avid horseman. He formerly rode bulls in...
Donald Hammond
December 12, 2010
Donald Lee Hammond, 71, of Topeka died December 12, 2010.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 21, 1939 the son of Donald W. and Mollie M. (Schoenfeld) Hammond.
Donald attended Sacred Heart Elementary and Hayden High School.
He is survived by his brothers, Dale E. Hammond and wife Doris and Gerald J. Hammond and...
Carl Edgar Goodrich
December 7, 2010
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Carl Edgar Goodrich, became very tired from his battle with cancer and died December 7th, in Loveland, Co. to live in eternity with his Lord. Born March 26, 1927, in Topeka, Kansas to Kenneth Goodrich and Pearl Streeter Goodrich, he was the oldest of four sons. Carl grew up in Topeka, graduating from Washburn High School early so he...
Kathryn Mary Haliday
December 2, 2010
Kathryn Mary Haliday, 45, of Topeka, died December 2, 2010.
She was born in Greenwich, Connecticut on March 22, 1965 the daughter of Irene (Charlton) Haliday.
Kathryn graduated Magnum Cum Laude from Washburn University in 2009 with a degree in Social Work.
Kathryn loved gardening and cats. She especially loved spending time with her nieces and...
Alan E. Day
November 24, 2010
Alan E. Day, 73, of Topeka, died November 24, 2010 at his home.
He was born on November 1, 1937 in Allen, Kansas the son of Clifford William and Elnora (McGregor) Day.
Alan purchased vehicles for car dealers in Topeka and most recently in Kansas City.
He married Joyce Elaine Gaddis who survives. He is also survived...
