Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
John J. Haynes
Apr 11, 2007
John Joseph Haynes passed away peacefully at his home in Topeka, Wednesday morning, April 11, 2007. He was 92. John was born in St. Joseph, Missouri August 30, 1914, the son of John Percival Haynes and Nellie Brown Haynes. He graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1932 and worked for Sage Grocery, located in East Topeka, until 1935. He then ...
Lillian E. Garrity
Apr 7, 2007
Lillian Elizabeth Garrity, of Topeka, entered into eternal life Saturday afternoon, April 7, 2007 at Midland Hospice. She was 94.
She was a 1931 graduate of Capitol Catholic High School and prior to her retirement was a clerk and Superintendent of Car Service for the Santa Fe Railway for thirty-eight years.
Miss Garrity was a long time member of Most Pure...
Marguerite Myzer
Apr 3, 2007
Marguerite Robert Myzer died April 3, 2007 in Olathe, Kansas. She was born July 6, 1924 in Osage City, Kansas the daughter of Albert and Evona Mathieu Robert. She graduated from Osage City High School in 1942 and attended Dodds School of Business in Topeka. She married Sherman Sanford Myzer on October 9, 1946. She was employed by the Santa...
Alice Hart
Mar 30, 2007
Alice Hart, 94, of Topeka, passed away Friday afternoon, March 30, 2007 at Lexington Park. She was born in East St. Louis, Illinois on April 24, 1912. Alice became Miss St. Louis in 1929 and was later a model for Marshall Field and Company in Chicago. She married William M. Hart in Chicago on December 26, 1942 and later moved to...
Harry J. Nagy
Mar 29, 2007
Harry John Nagy, 62, of Topeka, passed away Thursday March 29, 2007 at Midland Hospice House. Dr. Nagy was professor of physics and astronomy at Washburn University for thirty years before he retired. He previously had taught at the University of Missouri at Columbia and Southwest Minnesota State College in Marshall, MN. Dr. Nagy served as chairman of the department on...
Arturo F. Soria
Mar 28, 2007
Arturo Froylan Soria, also known as “Tuto” or “Artie”, 60, peacefully passed away on Wednesday afternoon, March 28, 2007 at a local hospital where he was surrounded by his wife, son and daughter. Arturo was born in Leon, Gto., Mexico on April 28, 1946, the son of Arturo Soria and Amparo Mata. He came to the United States at the age...
Diane I. Rosencrants
Mar 27, 2007
Diane Isabel Rosencrants, 52, of Lawrence, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Diane was an administrative assistant for the State of Kansas in Topeka. She was born May 20, 1954 in Holton, the daughter of Marion and Ellen Noonan Dreher. Diane was a 1972 graduate of Hayden High School and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Topeka. Diane was...
Gilbert Pimentel
Mar 26, 2007
Gilbert Pimentel, 66, of Topeka was taken to be with the Lord on Monday, March 26, 2007 at Midland Hospice House where he was surrounded by his family.
Gilbert was born in Topeka on September 1, 1940, the son of Rafael Pimentel and Petra Loya Pimentel.
He was graduated from Hayden High School and lived in Chicago, St. Paul and Kansas City...
Jose M. Cardona
Mar 21, 2007
Jose Manuel Cardona, 20, of Topeka, died Wednesday evening, March 21, 2007, in the emergency room at St. Francis Health Center. Mr. Cardona was employed in the construction industry. He was born in Villandera, Zacatecas, Mexico on May 17, 1987, the son of Salvador Cardona and Rosabal Perez-Hernandez. Survivors include his parents, Salvador Cardona, Sr. and Rosa Cardona both of Topeka; three brothers,...
Aldo Meneses
Mar 21, 2007
Aldo Meneses, of Topeka, died Wednesday March 21, 2007 at a local hospital. He was eleven years old. Aldo was a fifth grade student at Holy Family School where he enjoyed basketball and soccer. He was born in Los Angeles, California on July 18, 1995, the son of Demetrio and Maria Vargas Meneses. His parents and two brothers, Jose De Jesus...
Ernesto Rivera
Mar 16, 2007
Ernesto Rivera Meza, 42, of Topeka, was killed Friday, March 16, 2007 in a traffic accident in Geary County. Mr. Rivera was a truck driver for Larry Jones Trucking and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. He was born in Parral, Chihuanua, Mexico on July 20, 1964, the son of Isibro Rivera and Mercedes Meza. He was married to Martha Leticia...
Anthony R. Lily
Mar 14, 2007
Our precious Anthony “Tony” Robert Lilly, three month old son of Jason and Alicia Ortiz Lilly, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. He was born in Topeka December 5, 2006 and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish. In addition to his parents at home in Topeka, he is survived by his sister,...
Emma A. Rohr
Mar 7, 2007
Erma A. Rohr, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2007 while in hospice care at White Ridge Convalescent Center in Lees Summit, Missouri. She was 89. Mrs. Rohr lived in the Highland Park are of Topeka for over fifty years and moved to Lees Summit in 2003. She was born in Topeka on January 17, 1918. Mrs. Rohr is survived by...
Teresa Ortiz
Mar 7, 2007
Teresa Olivia Mendoza Ortiz, of Topeka, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 7, 2007 in the emergency room of a local hospital.She was 69. Teresa was a social worker for the Head Start Program and was employed part-time at Rosa’s Restaurant prior to her retirement. She was born in Topeka on October 1, 1937 the daughter of Victoriano Mendoza and Rosa Guerrero...
John J. Volker Jr.
Mar 3, 2007
John J. Volker, Jr., of Topeka, passed away early Saturday morning, March 3, 2007 at Midland Hospice. He was 72.
Prior to his retirement, Mr. Volker was employed in sales and marketing.
He had attended Washburn University and was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. He will be especially remembered for his passion for his family and golf.
John was...
Merlin Hisey
Feb 25, 2007
Merlin "Jim" Hisey, of Topeka, passed away peacefull, early Sunday morning, February 25, 2007 surrounded by his family, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He was 71.
Jim was a painter for the State of Kansas until his retirement in 2002. Humor and a good joke were as much a part of his life as outdoor activities such as motorcycles,...
Jesus S. Zarazua
Feb 24, 2007
Jesus S. Zarazua, 77, of Topeka, passed away early Saturday morning at his home, surrounded by his family.
Mr. Zarazua was a “people-person”, making a friend of every stranger. He often acted as a translator for Spanish speaking people, and was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish.
He worked for the Kansas Industries for the Blind from 1973 until 2000....
Samuel C. Waters
Feb 16, 2007
Samuel (Sam) Coulbourne Waters, Jr., 37, of Topeka, died Friday, February 16, 2007.
Mr. Waters owned Waters Painting.
Sam attended Highland Park High School. He was a member of Perry Post #142 of the American Legion. Sam was an avid golfer. Sam had great interest in youth activities and coached little league football and softball.
He was born in Albany, Georgia on...
Joseph P. Grabauskas
Feb 14, 2007
Joseph Paul Grabauskas, Sr., 89, of Topeka, passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon, February 14, 2007.
Prior to his retirement Mr. Grabauskas was employed by the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for thirty years as a tire builder and inspector. Joesph was a World War II veteran of the US Air Force.
He was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church,...
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