Obituary Listing

Dec 17, 2009

Patricia E. Baker, 62, of Topeka, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 17, 2009.

She was born January 24, 1947 in Newton the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth “Betty” (Hogan) Torline.

Pat was currently the Deputy Executive Director/General Counsel for the Kansas Association of School Boards.  She attended Newton High School and graduated in 1965.  She graduated from...

Dec 16, 2009

Edward V. Perez, 52, of Topeka, died December 16, 2009 at his home. 

 

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 11, 1957 the son of Isaac and Guadalupe (Vargas) Perez.  He served in the U.S. Army.

 

Eddie worked in Food Service for the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center.  He enjoyed watching sport especially the Denver Broncos.  He...

Dec 14, 2009

Benjamin Noceda Hernandez, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather has passed into the loving arms of our heavenly Father on December 14, 2009 surrounded by his loving family at home.

He was born in Topeka on September 3, 1932 the son of Eufemio and Trinidad (Noceda) Hernandez.  He was a dedicated lifelong member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church,...

Dec 13, 2009

Janice Elaine Kitterman, 55, of Lyndon, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2009 at her home.

She was born January 14, 1954 in Hays the daughter of Delmer and Genevieve (Conyac) Belisle.  Janice was a graduate of Palco High School.

Janice was a legal secretary for various law firms.  She enjoyed working outside in her flower beds and garden from which...

Dec 11, 2009

Marguerite Etzel, 101, of Topeka, passed away at her home on December 11, 2009.

 

Marguerite was born on August 5, 1908 in Willard, Kansas the daughter of Robert James and Margaret Ann (McCoy) Best.  She married Henry John Etzel on September 25, 1928 in Topeka, Kansas.  Mrs. Etzel was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Dec 9, 2009

Paul L. Michael, 75, of Topeka, died on December 9, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.

 

Paul was born on March 12, 1934 in Waverly, Kansas the son of L D and Louise (Meyers) Michael. 

 

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  Paul was a heavy equipment operator for Rylie Equipment company and was self employed, retiring...

Dec 5, 2009

Jesus M. Padilla, 103, of Topeka, died December 5, 2009 at Rolling Hills Health Care Center.

 

He was born in Quiroga, Michoacan, Mexico on October 17, 1906 the son of Martin and Maria (Medina) Padilla.  Jesus emigrated from Mexico on October 12, 1926 to be reunited with his mother in Topeka.

 

He began working for the Santa Fe...

Dec 4, 2009

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Nov 29, 2009

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Nov 27, 2009

Howard Daniel “Dan” Killam, Jr., 66, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, November 27, 2009 at McCrite Plaza.

 

He was born January 13, 1943 in Topeka the son of Howard Daniel and Eunice (Clifton)  Killam.  Dan served in the United States Army and the Air Force Reserve.

 

Dan was a Licensed Practical Nurse and Certified Surgical Technician.  He was...

Nov 24, 2009

Caroline “Cari” Valdivia, age “63” was taken into our Lord’s awaiting arms on Tuesday, Nov. 24th, following a battle with cancer.  Cari was born on Aug. 25, 1946, the daughter of Theresa and Jesus Gonzalez of San Fernando, CA.  Cari was married to Daniel “Danny” Valdivia formerly of Topeka on July 12, 1969.  They celebrated 40 years together and were...

Nov 19, 2009

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Nov 14, 2009

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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...

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...

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,...

Nov 7, 2009

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...

Nov 4, 2009

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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...