Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Frederick Arthur Rhoads Sr.
May 16, 2008
Frederick Arthur “Fred” Rhoads, Sr., 81, of Topeka, passed away Friday May 16, 2008 at St. Francis Health Center.
He was born March 23, 1927 near Lebo the son of Arthur Isaac and Kathryn Jones Rhoads. He served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Fred owned an antique store in Denver before he retired. He...
Kenneth G. Kramer
May 13, 2008
Kenneth G. “Bud” Kramer, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at St. Francis Health Center.
He was born in Williamstown, Kansas on January 25, 1920 the son of Nicholas and Gertrude Mayfield Kramer. Kenneth graduated from Perry High School in 1937. He served in the Army/Air Corps four years during WW II and spent fourteen months...
Dorothy Jane Sommers
May 7, 2008
Dorothy Jane Sommers, 80, of Topeka, died May 7, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 19, 1927 the daughter of Ralph and Mary (Burghart) Sommers.
Dorothy worked as a file clerk for Blue Cross and Blue Shield and had also worked for Halls Lithograph as a proofreader.
She was a...
Arlene Haney Brummel
May 5, 2008
Arlene Haney Brummel (nee Cleavenger)
Arlene was born on September 12, 1917 in Hanover, KS to Jake and Mayme Cleavenger. She had an older brother, Lowell now deceased and a younger sister, Dorothy. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1935, then went to work in Topeka. She married Edward Haney on May 3, 1941 in Corpus Christi, Texas. ...
Harry B. Bartlett Sr.
May 5, 2008
Harry B. “Bus” Bartlett Sr. age 90, of Topeka, died May 5, 2008 at Clare Bridge Cottage.
Mr. Bartlett was born on July 13, 1917 in Topeka, the son of Louis Frank ad Mary Catherine (Cooper) Bartlett. He was a 1935 graduate of Topeka High School and attended Kansas State University. He served in World War II as a commissioned...
Donald E. Waggle
May 4, 2008
Donald E.Waggle, 66, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2008 at a local hospital. Don was born in Osborne, Kansas on September 18,1941, the son of Ross and Edna (Christopherson) Waggle.
Don graduated from Osborne High School with the class of 1959. Don was a member of the United States Navy from 1960 to 1970 and served on the...
Susan M. Konrade Ewbank
May 1, 2008
Susan M. (Konrade) Ewbank, died May 1, 2008 in Rogers, Arkansas. She was born July 16, 1956 to John W. and Charlotte (Dale) Konrade. She graduated from Hayden in 1974. Susan married Shawn Ewbank on July 14, 1991. He survives. Also surviving are her three children, Katrina Hallam, Angela Webb and Christopher Ewbank all of Rogers, Arkansas and eight grandchildren. ...
Margaret Ann (Marnie) Burke
Apr 30, 2008
Margaret Ann “Marnie” Burke, 83, of Topeka, died April 30, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Richmond, California on December 13, 1924 the daughter of John A. and Anna Marie (Grierson) Burke.
Marnie was a 1947 graduate of St. Mary’s College in Leavenworth where she received a degree in Home Economics. She worked for...
Thomas R. Baer Sr.
Apr 30, 2008
Thomas R. Baer Sr., 90, of Topeka, died April 30, 2008 at Lexington Park Nursing Facility.
He was born on June 16, 1917 at Woonsocket, South Dakota the son of B. W. and Blanche Smith Baer.
Mr. Baer retired in 1973 from the U.S. Air Force as a TSgt. where he was a career military man. He served...
John Parks
Apr 29, 2008
John Parks, 80, of Topeka, died April 29, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
He was born in Hannibal, Missouri on May 15, 1927 the son of Edgar A. and Ethel (Primm) Parks.
John served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He attended Missouri University, and pursued a 40-year career in Operations Research concluding with the State of Kansas...
Helen V. Geren
Apr 29, 2008
Helen V. Geren, a long time resident of Topeka, born August 20, 1920, died April 29th in Grapevine, Texas.
Helen worked as a medical receptionist. After retiring from the medical field she worked part-time at the Fostoria Crystal House. She was a proud member of V.F.W. Post #1650 and was the first woman in Kansas to win the...
Karla J. Hughes-Bailey
Apr 28, 2008
Karla J. Bailey-Hughes, 51, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 28, 2008 at her home.
She was born March 2, 1957 in Topeka, the daughter of Frank and Lois Kurdziel. Karla graduated from Topeka West High School in 1975. She was a homemaker.
Karla’s passion was being a loving person and caring mother. She enjoyed taking care of...
Joseph Francis Paternoster
Apr 24, 2008
Joseph Francis Paternoster, 75, of Topeka, died April 24, 2008 at the V.A. Hospital.
He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 26, 1932 the son of Ivan Joseph and Ethel Marcella (Lawson) Paternoster.
Joseph served in the U.S. Air Force for five years.
He worked in the parts department of Greyhound in Chicago, and also worked...
Zenzi Teganmarie Elizabeth Snowhawk
Apr 24, 2008
Zenzi Teganmarie Elizabeth Snowhawk, 4 months, died April 24, 2008 at her home.
She was born on December 22, 2007 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Joshua Tacoma and Kelli I. (Ramirez) Snowhawk.
She is survived by her parents Joshua and Kelli Snowhawk and brother Zane Gilberto Snowhawk all of the home; her grandparents, Pam and Rodney Essman...
Stephen Carl Zimmerman
Apr 18, 2008
Stephen “Steve” Carl Zimmerman quietly, peacefully and on his own terms passed away Friday, April 18, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Medical Center. He was born October 20, 1950 in Douglas, AZ to Carl and Helen Zimmerman. The family moved to Topeka in 1960 from Winslow, AZ with the Santa Fe transfer of his father. He graduated from Highland Park High School...
Sophia A. Hladky
Apr 13, 2008
Sophia A. (Kaberline) Hladky, 73, passed away Sunday, April 13, at her home.
Sophia was born on July 11, 1934 in Topeka, the daughter of John and Elizabeth (Schwerdt) Kaberline.
Sophia enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, crocheting, reading, camping and baking.
She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella Little Flower Circle...
James E. Henault
Apr 11, 2008
James E. Henault, 73, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, April 11, 2008 at St. Francis Health Center.
He was born August 29, 1934 in Northampton, MA the son of Edward and Evelyn LeClaire Henault. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. While serving he was an aircraft welder. James moved to Topeka in 1953...
Michael A. Laino
Apr 11, 2008
Michael A. Laino, Jr. born in La Junta, CO on December 16, 1956 son of Mike and Joan Laino passed away April 11, 2008 in Topeka following an extended illness.
He is survived by his sisters, Lynda (Jim) Urioste of La Junta, CO and Patty (Lyn) Hartley of Lenexa, KS, aunt Frances Roe of Buena Vista, CO, uncle Philip...
Paula A. Manruque
Apr 6, 2008
Paula A. Manrique, 97, of Topeka, passed away on April 6th at a local convalescent home.
She was born on June 29, 1910 in Guanajuato, Mexico the daughter of Angel and Felisa Rodriguez Manrique. She was a life long resident of Topeka, attending Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School. Paula was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...
Aileen J. Irvine (Winn)
Apr 2, 2008
Aileen J. (Winn) Irvine was called home to the Lord on April 2, 2008 in Topeka, Kansas.
She was born on June 1, 1926 in Wichita, Kansas.
She leaves behind her loving children; Chuck Irvine, Cathy Proctor, Cheri Sovern and Jeanne Sepulveda along with many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends. Aileen is also...
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