Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
William R. Mitchell Jr.
Apr 1, 2008
William Robert Mitchell, Jr., 61, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
He was born July 20, 1946 in Kirksville, MO the son of William R. and Frances L. Morelock Mitchell.
Bill was a Licensed Mental Health Technician working as a health care advocate for residents of Sheltered Living before he retired.
He is survived by; ...
Dorothea Wicks
Mar 30, 2008
Ruth Dorothea Wicks, 64, of Topeka, died March 30, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born on April 8, 1943 in Neodesha, Kansas. Ruth loved cats and enjoyed being a caregiver for others.
She is survived by her father, Arthur “Art” LaRue of Topeka, her children, Lisa Stopp of Oklahoma, Ron Wicks, Alisa Rucker, Debbie Costello and...
Joseph E. McCoy
Mar 27, 2008
Joseph E. McCoy, 89, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008 in the Emergency Room of Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center where he was a resident of the Nursing Home Care Unit the past eight years.
He was born March 20, 1919 in St. Marys one of twelve children to Joseph and Jennie Bruenin McCoy. Joseph was a...
Juanita Munoz
Mar 27, 2008
Juanita Munoz, 82, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2008 at St. Francis Health Center.
She was born May 25, 1925 in Valley Falls the daughter of Ascension and Benita (Aguilar) Juarez.
Juanita was a devoted member of Mater Dei Catholic Parish.
She was married to Edgar C. White in 1943 in Topeka. He preceded her...
John Llamas
Mar 25, 2008
John Llamas age 76 of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center.
He was born January 26, 1932 in Topeka the son of Sotero “Jose” and Camilla Tostado Llamas. John served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict.
John was a construction worker working for various construction companies. He enjoyed...
Rose M. Leonard
Mar 23, 2008
On March 23, 2008, Rose Marie Leonard let go and took God’s hand while at the Hickory Pointe Care & Rehabilitation Center in Oskaloosa.
She was born on August 30, 1928 in Ellis, Kansas the daughter of Andrew and Monica (Jacobs) Waldschmidt.
Rose married Robert “Bob” Leonard on February 2, 1948 in Topeka. He predeceased her on December...
Kay Frances Sellers
Mar 22, 2008
Kay Frances Sellers, 72, of Topeka, died March 22, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 29, 1936 the daughter of Frank M. and Clara C. “Kay” (Linenberger) Sellers.
Kay was retired from the Federal Government where she worked as a Computer Operator for the Civil Service.
Kay is survived by...
Lucille McDermott
Mar 22, 2008
Lucille McDermott, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Manor Care of Overland Park.
Lucille was born July 27, 1924 in Stoughton, MA the daughter of Walerjan and Helen Szymkiewiczi Rogalski. She was a 1944 graduate of Brockton Business College.
She was employed as a clerk typist for an Advertising Agency.
Lucille was a...
Shayne F. Conwell
Mar 17, 2008
Shayne Francis Conwell, 49, formerly of Topeka, died March 17, 2008 at his home in Auburn surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 3, 1959 the son of Francis E. and Margaret J. (Hassett) Conwell.
Shayne is survived by four sisters, Sherian Conwell-Betz and husband Lynn, RoJene Willard and husband James,...
Claire J. Clerico
Mar 16, 2008
Claire Jean Clerico, 86, passed away March 16, 2008 at Midland Hospice House after a brief illness. She resided at Lexington Park Assisted Living for the past three years.
She was born April 17, 1921 in Osage City, Kansas. She was the oldest daughter of Gladys Irene and Kirby Rector. Jean was a former Day Care provider and a...
Donna J. Horne
Mar 15, 2008
Donna Jean Horne, 78, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born April 11, 1929 in Topeka, the daughter of J. P. and Bess Zimmerman Elliston. Donna was a graduate of Topeka High School and Stormont-Vail School of Nursing.
Donna was employed for various doctors in Topeka, she later retired from KNI.
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Donald C. Melton
Mar 14, 2008
Donald Clarence Melton, 91, of Tecumseh, passed away Friday, March 14, 2008 at Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center.
Donald was born February 19, 1917 in Tecumseh. He attended Tecumseh Schools and Seaman High School.
He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Annie Dange Melton, a son Gary Eugene Melton on February 13, 2008, a brother Roland...
Shirley Whitener
Mar 10, 2008
Shirley Nadine Whitener, 68, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 10, 2008 at St. Francis Health Center.
Shirley was born November 14, 1939 in Waverly, the daughter of L D and Louise Meyer Michael. She graduated from Waverly High School in 1957 and was a graduate of Stewart Beauty Academy.
She was a hairdresser for various salons in...
Rosemary Habiger
Mar 9, 2008
Rosemary Habiger, 90, of Topeka passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Sweet Life of Rose Hill in Shawnee.
She was born August 30, 1917 in McFarland, the daughter of Morris and Mary Fry Hund.
Rosemary attended Strickler’s Business College.
Rosemary worked for Naval Intelligence in Washington D. C. during WW II. She...
Ann R. DeSantiago
Mar 9, 2008
Ann Rosalie (Granado) DeSantiago, 65, of Topeka, died March 9, 2008 at St. Francis Medical Center.
She was born in Denver, Colorado on January 2, 1943 the daughter of Toribio and Felipa (Del Hierro) Granado. They preceded her in death.
She was a lifelong resident of the Topeka area. She graduated from Holiday Junior High and attended Topeka...
Carmen H. Rodriguez
Mar 8, 2008
Carmen H. Rodriguez, 80, of Topeka, died March 8, 2008 at Plaza West Health Center.
She was born on November 9, 1927 in Topeka, the daughter of Camilo and Isabella (Hernandez) Rodriguez.
Carmen was an elevator operator for the Kansan Hotel and the Jayhawk Hotel before she became disabled.
Carmen enjoyed playing softball, music and doing Swedish...
Jeanine K. Avila
Mar 7, 2008
Jeanine K. Avila, 43, of Topeka, died March 7, 2008 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 2, 1965 the daughter of Leslie Eugene and Opal Lavina (Rosebraugh) Baker.
Jeanine liked puzzles, crosswords, cooking & watching the food channel, and plants. She loved playing with her grandchildren and was a loving wife, mother,...
Marcella Arkenberg
Mar 6, 2008
Marcella Arkenberg, 95, of Topeka, died March 6, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 14, 1912 the daughter of George and Rose (Hefner) Herschfeldt.
Marcella worked for the Woolworth Company in the executive offices in New York City and in the Woolworth Store in Topeka. After her children were born she...
Gary Tompkins
Mar 4, 2008
Gary Lee Tompkins, 57, of Topeka, died March 4, 2008 at Providence Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 3, 1950 the son of Harry and Dora (Landon) Tompkins. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. Gary was a pipefitter for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years prior to his retirement. He was...
Rose M. Beurman
Mar 4, 2008
Rose M. Beurman, 94, of Topeka, died March 4, 2008 at the Rossville Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas on April 29, 1913 the daughter of Hugo and Rose (Fellman) Lebbert. Rose was a Supervisor for the Luce Press for 20 years retiring in 1975. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Altar...
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