Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Thomas Hernandez Jr.
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...
DeWayne Keeling
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...
Lorna Lee Bailey
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,...
Ann Hernandez Palmer
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...
Randall Leo Wunder
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...
Lucille Tinoco
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...
Ruby Desch
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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Genevieve Clerico
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...
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...

