Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Theodore D. (Stillie) Harris IV
Sep 2, 2008
Theodore Dewayne Harris (Stillie) IV, infant son of Theodore Harris and Amanda Stillie was born on September 1, 2008 and died shortly after birth.
He is survived by his parents, Theodore and Amanda, and grandparents, Big Ted Harris and Andrea Harden and Bob and Charlene Stillie all of Topeka.
Theodore, we will miss you and never forget you. You...
Donald Joseph Deters
Sep 1, 2008
Donald Joseph Deters, 84 of Topeka, passed away Monday, September 1, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Health Center.
He was born November 13, 1923 in Axtell, one of thirteen children born to Henry Francis and Cora Rose (Stueve) Deters. Don served in the United States Army during WW II.
Don was employed by the United States Postal Service before he...
Rita A. Boyle
Aug 23, 2008
Rita A. Boyle, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
Born in Blaine, Kansas the daughter of Michael J. and Agnes (Wright) Boyle.
She was a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Mental Health. She had worked in Kansas City, Washington D.C. and in Topeka. Rita retired in 1998 after 20 years of service with...
Elizabeth J. Ehrhart
Aug 18, 2008
Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Ehrhart, 76, of Carbondale, passed away Monday, August 18, 2008 at her home.
Elizabeth was born June 17, 1932 in Topeka the daughter of William and Sarah (Konrade) Moritz.
She was a certified medical assistant for various nursing homes in the Topeka area before she retired.
Elizabeth was a member of St. Patrick Catholic...
Michelle Walters
Aug 13, 2008
Michelle Walters, 26, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday August 13, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
She was born September 28, 1981 in Topeka, the daughter of Larry and Vickie (Logan) Walters. Michelle was a 2000 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School where she was active in the marching band. She later attended the Kaw Valley Vocation Technical School. Michelle...
John S. Bloomquist Sr.
Aug 3, 2008
John S. Bloomquist Sr., 86, of Topeka, died August 3, 2008 at the Colmery-O’Neil V.A. Medical Center.
He was born on October 19, 1921 in Burlingame, Kansas the son of Oscar and Sara Jane (Lane) Bloomquist.
John married Margaret Roach in Topeka, Kansas on July 7, 1947 and lived here for the past 61 years.
He...
Timothy M. Hopkins
Aug 1, 2008
Timothy Michael Hopkins, 39, of Topeka, died August 1, 2008 in Pendleton, Indiana following a lengthy illness with brain cancer.
He was born on March 24, 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Michael and Dorothy (Cummins) Hopkins.
Tim was a graduate of Duchesne Catholic High School in St. Charles, Mo. and studied accounting at Truman State and the University of...
Esther Marie McMillen
Aug 1, 2008
Esther Marie McMillen, 84, of Topeka, died August 1, 2008.
Born October 27th 1923, the oldest daughter of Elmer and Ester Wagner of
Topeka, both deceased. She had two sisters Geraldine Bicknell of Auburn, KS
and Ruth Domme deceased.
Marie was a Topeka resident all her life. She attended Topeka schools and
was...
Leo James Gellings
Jul 17, 2008
Leo James Gellings, Jr. 49, of Topeka, died July 17, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
Leo was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 15, 1959 the son of Leo James Gellings Sr. and Barbara Jean (Jackson) Gellings.
He worked as a machine operator for Hallmark Cards for several years and also for TARC and Sheltered Living.
Leo is...
Louise D. Boeckman
Jul 16, 2008
Louise D. Boeckman, 75, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2008 at a St. Louis, MO hospital after battling an illness that no human being should have to withstand. Louise always had a smile, a kiss, a positive attitude and was a pillar of strength for her family. She is now with her maker and is perfect in every...
Kristi Medlen
Jul 16, 2008
Kristi Daneen Medlen, 30, of Rantoul, Kansas, died July 18, 2008 at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
Kristi was a 1996 graduate of Central Heights High School.
She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Earl Dean Medlen and Loy Dean Knight.
Services will be held on Monday, July 21st, at 11:00 a.m. at the Princeton United...
Beverly Jo (Parnell) Oliver
Jul 5, 2008
Beverly Jo (Parnell) Oliver, 70, of Topeka, died July 5, 2008 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 22, 1937 the daughter of Everett F. and Wanetta P. (Gibbs) Parnell. Beverly was a 1956 graduate of Topeka High School.
She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church where she was a C.C.D. Teacher for ten years from...
Ernesto Morales
Jul 4, 2008
Ernesto Morales, 51, of Topeka, died July 4, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital.
Ernesto was born on November 7, 1956 in Los Angeles, Coahuile, Mexico the son of Rosendo Morales and Paula Juarez.
He worked as a janitor in Topeka.
Mr. Morales will lie in state at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home on Monday from 2-9 p.m. Services and Interment will be...
William Bill Davis
Jun 26, 2008
William M. “Bill” Davis, 54, of Topeka, passed away Thursday June 26, 2008 at his home. He was born March 22, 1954 in St. Joseph, MO., the son of Charles and Elnora Starkey Davis. Bill was employed by Adams Business Forms (Cardinal Brand Inc.) until their closure earlier this year.
He is survived by three nephews, Joseph E. Calvin...
Irene J. Arteaga
Jun 24, 2008
Irene J. Arteaga, 36, Topeka, passed away June 24, 2008 in Topeka.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Friday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Irene will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. today at the Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in Idaho.
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Jayne E. Hillrichs
Jun 24, 2008
Jayne Elizabeth Hillrichs, 87, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday June 24, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born August 24, 1920 in Topeka, the daughter of Fieldon and Ruth (Akerstrom) Cunningham.
Jayne was a buyer and manager for various ladies apparel shops in Topeka for many years before she retired.
She was married to Louis “Don”...
Niah Rayn Balandran
Jun 21, 2008
Niah Rayn Balandran, 11 days, infant daughter of Jonathan Balandran, Jr. and Saasha Rose Garvin passed away June 21, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
She was born June 10, 2008 in Topeka.
Survivors beside her parents include; grandparents, Debra K. George and Matthew A. McClain of Burlingame, Jonathan and Lori Balandran, Sr., Linda S. Burgen and Tracy Burgen...
Helen M. Berberick
Jun 17, 2008
Helen M. Berberick, 80, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at Kansas City Hospice House.
She was born November 20, 1927 in Topeka the daughter of Charles and Mary (Schoenfeld) Navarre.
Helen was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, member of the Altar Society at church where she was an active participant for church...
Helen Oppermann
Jun 16, 2008
Helen Oppermann, died June 16, 2008 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of George and Julia (Guth) Rigby.
She retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone in 1966 after 23 years of service.
Helen married John Arthur Oppermann at Holy Name Church on June 16, 1951. He survives of the home. She is...
Marsha Rae Lee
Jun 13, 2008
Marsha Rae Lee, 56, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 at her home.
She was born February 12, 1952 in Topeka, the daughter of Wilbur L. and Albina Margaret Pechanec Lee. Marsha was a graduate of Highland Park High School.
Marsha enjoyed spending most of her time with her grandchildren and family.
She was a...
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