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James Lowell Fabert

James Lowell Fabert

January 27, 2010

James Lowell Fabert, 66, died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka, KS.  He was cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

Geraldine Kippes

Geraldine Kippes

January 27, 2010

Geraldine L. (Jerri) Kippes, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at Brewster Place.

She was born December 16, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of George and Catherine E. (Degand) Kippes and had a sister 1 ½ years younger.

Jerri graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1942.  She worked at Morell Packing Company in the summers...

Dorothy Sheppard

Dorothy Sheppard

January 23, 2010

Dorothy Mae Sheppard, 71, of Topeka, died January 23, 2010 at her home.

 

She was born in Mayetta, Kansas on May 2, 1938 the daughter of Francis and Christine Marcella (Mahkuk) Wishteyah.

 

She was a home health aide for Independent Living.  Dorothy was a member of the Native American Church and the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe.

 

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Serafina Blanco

Serafina Blanco

January 23, 2010

Serafina Blanco, 89, died Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Manor Care Nursing Home.

 

Serafina was born October 12, 1920 in Valley Falls, one of  twelve children born to Ascension and Benita (Aguilar) Juarez.  She married Lorenzo Blanco on November 22, 1940 in Valley Falls.  He preceded her in death on November 7, 1980.

 

She was a Surgical...

Robert W. Tew

Robert W. Tew

January 22, 2010

Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Dorothy L. Stamm

Dorothy L. Stamm

January 21, 2010

Dorothy L. Stamm, 86, of Topeka, died January 21, 2010 at McCrite Care Center.

 

She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 18, 1923 the daughter of Thomas and Edna Blanche McKenna.

 

Dorothy was a homemaker. 

 

She married Gerald L. Stamm Sr. on August 1, 1938.  He preceded her in death on December 23, 2008 shortly...

John S. Appelhanz

John S. Appelhanz

January 21, 2010

John Scott Appelhanz, 54, formerly of Topeka, died January 21, 2010 at Stonybrook Retirement Center in Manhattan, Kansas.

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 31, 1955 the son of Isadore “Ike” and Patricia (Evans) Appelhanz. 

John attended Texas Technical Institute in the early 90’s with an Architectural Drafting Certificate. 

He worked in concrete construction in Texas...

Robert Lee Gardner

Robert Lee Gardner

January 20, 2010

Robert Lee “Bob” Gardner, 78, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at his home.

e was born August 5, 1931 the son of Marvin E. and Beulah (Carlisle) Gardner.  Bob was raised in Topeka and graduated from Topeka High School in 1949 where he was the captain of the Trojan basketball team.

Bob was employed by Stauffer Publications...

Dean R. Soldan

Dean R. Soldan

January 19, 2010

Dean R. Soldan, 51, of Topeka, died January 19, 2010.

 

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 24, 1958 the son of Jean Edward and Maxine Ruth (Peterson) Soldan. 

 

Dean worked for the Topeka Metro Transit as a Driver from 1988 to 2009.

 

He was a loving dad, son, brother, uncle and friend.  Dean will...

Solana Schmeidler

Solana Schmeidler

January 18, 2010

Solana Schmeidler, SFCC, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 18, 2010 at Manor Care.

 

She was born February 18, 1925 in Catherine the daughter of John and Emma (Wolfe) Schmeidler.  Sr. Solana attended Catherine Grade School, St. Agnes High School in Fond du Lac, WI and graduated Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from St. Louis...

Nancy Anne Burgardt

Nancy Anne Burgardt

January 14, 2010

 

Nancy Anne Burgardt, 82, of Topeka, died January 14, 2010 at the home of her daughter.

 

She was born on February 9, 1927 in Crystal Falls, Michigan the daughter of Henry Patrick and Veronica (Leonard) Grattan.

 

She served in the U.S.Air Force and was a captain during the Korean Conflict. 

Nancy was a Registered Nurse at...

John Anthony Navarro

John Anthony Navarro

January 14, 2010

John Anthony Navarro, 56, of Topeka, died January 13, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Care Center.

 

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 28, 1953 the son of John and Leocadia (Serrano) Navarro.

 

John attended Highland Park High School.  He worked for the Job Corps and most recently was employed by the Prairie Band Casino and Resort. ...

Genaro Ortiz

Genaro Ortiz

January 12, 2010

Genaro “Uncle Hank” Ortiz, 73, of Topeka, died January 12, 2010 at his home.

He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 19, 1936 the son of Domingo and Joaquina (Ortiz) Ortiz.

Genaro worked for the Topeka State Hospital prior to his retirement.

He is survived by four brothers, Cato Ortiz and wife Roberta of Plant City, Florida, Larry Ortiz...

Merle F. Busey

Merle F. Busey

January 11, 2010

Merle Floyd Busey, 84, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 11, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Health Care.

 He was born June 3, 1925 in Topeka the son of Noel Edmond and Ruth Marie (Morris) Busey.  He was a 1943 graduate of Seaman High School.  Merle served in the United States Marines during WW II.  He was...

Daniel Alejandro Martinez

Daniel Alejandro Martinez

January 10, 2010

Daniel Alejandro Martinez, infant son of Alicia Martinez died January 10, 2010 at Stormont-Vail emergency room.

 

He was born on November 22, 2009 in Topeka.  Daniel is survived by his mother, a sister, Vanesa Ramirez, three brothers, Javier V. Martinez, Roberto Franco and Cesar Avila Jr., grandparents, Maria S. Pantoja of San Antonio, Texas and Javier Arreola of Mexico,...

Kathryn Ann O'Donovan

Kathryn Ann O'Donovan

January 7, 2010

Kathryn Ann “Kack” O’Donovan, 67, of Topeka, died January 7, 2010 at Plaza West Health Care Center.

 

She was born in Garden City, Kansas on June 8, 1942 the oldest of 13 children born to Wayne and Marie (Mitchell) Pickett.  She grew up on a farm there that she dearly loved.

 

Kathryn moved to St. Dominic’s Convent in...

Angelina Valdivia

Angelina Valdivia

January 5, 2010

Online condolences to www.brennanmathenafh.com.

Frederick Ward

Frederick Ward

January 5, 2010

Frederick J. “Fred” Ward, 78, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at Aldersgate Village.

He was born January 6, 1931 to Sgt. Isaac Gilbert Ward and Mary Alice (White) Ward at Fort Leavenworth.  He came into the world a little guy – 2.5 lbs.  But he succeeded well.  The family lived in Leavenworth and Fred attended school at...

Levi Baros

Levi Baros

January 1, 2010

Levi Michael Baros, 55, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 01, 2010 at Rolling Hills Health Center.

 

He was born December 3, 1954 in Rocky Ford, CO the son of Joe and Agatha Baros.

 

Levi was employed by St. Francis Health Care before he retired.

 

He attended Mater Dei’s Holy Name Church.

 

Levi is survived by,...

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