Pamala Grace Mayo
March 16, 2010
Pamala Grace Mayo, of Shawnee, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at St. Luke’s Hospital on the Plaza in Kansas City.
She was born April 9, 1953 in Topeka the daughter of Michael and Mary Jean (Stewart) Mayo. Pamela received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Washburn University.
Pamala had been a registered nurse at...
Charles E. Sanders
March 13, 2010
Charles Edward Sanders (77) of Topeka, passed peacefully with his family at his side on March 13, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.
He was born April 7, 1932 in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of William and Lois Vickroy Sanders.
Charles was a veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant having served honorably for 20 years,...
John Torres Rocha
March 11, 2010
John Torres Rocha, 90, of Topeka died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at St. Francis Health Center.
John was born May 2, 1919 in Topeka the son of Emeterio and Justina (Torres) Rocha. He served in the Pacific Theatre with the United States Army during WW II. John was a cannoneer in the 736th Antiaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion. He...
William A. Bell
March 9, 2010
William A. Bell, 89, of Topeka, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Lexington Park.
He was born in Chicopee, Kansas, on August 18, 1920 to Jean Ryan Bell and Robert Bell.
Bill attended school in Franklin, Arma and Pittsburg, KS. He was in the United States Air Force during World War II, having spent over two years...
Roy A. Shivers
March 8, 2010
Roy A. Shivers, 87, died Monday, March 8th at Manor Care, Topeka, KS.
Roy was born April 13, 1922 in Vernon, TX the son of Arthur and Alice (Nolan) Shivers.
Roy was a Navy veteran of 26 years retiring as Chief. After his retirement he was a Electronics Instructor for Ryan Aeronautical and worked for Pruitt’s Appliance...
James E. Sheetz
March 2, 2010
James Edward Sheetz, 94, of Topeka, died March 2, 2010 at Rolling Hills Health Center.
He was born on January 16, 1916 in a farmhouse in Benton County, Indiana the son of John Harrison and Mary Urbana (Murphy) Sheetz. He attended parochial schools and graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1934. He received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in...
David Lee Montague
February 28, 2010
David Lee Montague, 48, of Topeka, died February 28, 2010 at a local hospital emergency room.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 7, 1961 the son of Bill Dale and Geraldine Alberta (Willmarth) Montague. They preceded him in death.
David worked in maintenance for apartment building complexes.
He is survived by his siblings, Victoria L....
Raymond V. Dashnaw
February 28, 2010
Raymond V. Dashnaw, 78, died Sunday, February 28th at Midland Hospice House.
Raymond was born March 5, 1931 in Watertown, New York the son of Julius and Nellie (McKee) Dashnaw.
Raymond was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during the Korean Conflict. He started his career at the Supply Depot until its closing. At that...
Cody A. Vines
February 28, 2010
Cody Allen Vines, 18, of Topeka, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at his home.
He was born December 2, 1991 in Topeka the son of Bradley Steven and Rebecca (Allen) Vines.
Cody enjoyed bicycling, music and hanging out with his many friends.
He is survived by, his father Bradley S. Vines, his mother Rebecca Percival, two brothers...
Phyllis Ann (Roeckers) Hendrickson
February 24, 2010
Phyllis Ann (Roeckers) Hendrickson, 75, Topeka, died Wednesday, February 24th at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Downers Grove, Illinois on November 24, 1934 the daughter of Arnold F. and Marion A. (Stein) Roeckers. Phyllis attended elementary school in Downers Grove, Illinois and Richmond (Ks.) High School from 1948 to 1951, and graduated from Shawnee Mission High...
Felix J. Lara
February 20, 2010
Felix Joe Lara, 64, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his home.
He was born July 31, 1945 in Topeka the son of Lidio Felix and Tiajuana (Weaver) Lara.
Felix was employed by Topeka Public Schools for sixteen years before he retired in 2005. He previously was employed by Whelan’s as a truck driver. After his retirement...
Mikal Marine Cameron
February 16, 2010
Mikal Marine Cameron was born in Topeka, KS on February 11, 2010 and went to be with God on February 16, 2010.
He was the son of Kyle D. Cameron and Nakesha L. Kirkwood. Mikal is also survived by his grandmothers, Dana McKnight Harold and Lucille Clardy both of Topeka, as well as many aunts and uncles. He will be...
Carmen Cortes
February 15, 2010
Carmen Cortes, 86, died February 15, 2010 in Topeka. Carmen was born April 4, 1923 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She married Justino Cortes who preceded her in death. Survivors include her ten children; Jorge, Maria, Gloria, Ricardo, Guadalupe, Miguel, Marco, Carmen, Justino, and Esther. She is also survived by 35 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
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Esperanza G. Gonzalez
February 13, 2010
Esperanza G. “Hope” Gonzalez, 85, of Topeka, died February 13, 2010 at her home.
She was born on December 18, 1924 in Kanopolis, Kansas the daughter of Pilar and Cornelia (Gonzalez) Rojas.
Hope was a homemaker who loved to cook, bake and garden. When her children were young she was an active room mother, member of the PTA...
Joseph J. Mauer
February 12, 2010
Joseph J. Mauer, 91, of Topeka, died February 12, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital.
Joe was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 14, 1919 the son of John and Emma (Hefner) Mauer. He served in the U.S. Army for 35 months in the South Pacific Theatre during World War II.
He worked for the Gas Service Company...
Carla Jean Spicka
February 7, 2010
Carla Jean Spicka, 54, Topeka, was called by her Heavenly Father, Lord and Savior on February 7th to spend eternity with her family members that have gone before her.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 15, 1955 to Wilbur L. and Albina M. (Pechanec) Lee. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1973 and went...
