Pedro Cerca-Romero
December 20, 2008
Pedro Cerca-Romero, 48, of Topeka, died December 20, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico on January 28, 1960 the son of Apolinar and Lucia (Romero) Cerca.
He was a 1982 graduate from Topeka High School. Pedro attended Washburn University and received a degree in Applied Continuing Education...
Raul Gutierrez
December 7, 2008
Ralph was married to Jennifer A. Miller on May 15, 1982 in Topeka. She survives with their two sons, Andrew Raul and Alexander Thomas Gutierrez, father, Raul Gutierrez, Sr. of Topeka, three brothers Thomas R. Gutierrez of Topeka, Edmund V. Gutierrez of Kansas City, KS and Joseph C. (Letitia) Gutierrez of Topeka, three sisters, Rebecca A. (Tony Diaz) Gutierrez...
Melvin E. Lee
December 6, 2008
Melvin E. Lee, 65, of Topeka, died December 6, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Hugoton, Kansas on March 21, 1943 the son of Finis M. and Geneva Mae (Prather) Lee.
Melvin retired due to health reasons in 2000 as a Maintenance Supervisor in the Bandbury Department for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after...
Adan Almaraz
November 28, 2008
Adan “Adam” Almaraz, Sr., 76 of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 28, 2008 at Topeka Community Health Care Center with his devoted loving wife at his side.
He was born September 9, 1932 in San Diago, TX the son of Alejo P. Almaraz, Sr. and Guadalupe (Ibanez) Almaraz. Adam lived in Topeka since 1967 moving here from Alice, TX.
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Kenneth McNally
November 21, 2008
Kenneth McNally, 57, of Topeka, passed away Friday, November 21, 2008 at Midland Hospice.
He was born August 20, 1951 in Panama City, FL the son of Kenneth McNally, Sr. and Lolamae Matz McNally.
Kenneth was a restaurant cook.
He was married to Judy Wells on March 29, 1982 in Wichita. She survives.
Kenneth will lie in state after 11:00...
Bernard L. Kaeberle
November 20, 2008
Bernard L. “Bernie” Kaeberle, 78, of Topeka, died November 20, 2008 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 17, 1930 the son of John and Rose G. (Marks) Kaeberle. Bernie graduated from Hayden in 1949 and from Washburn University in 1954.
Bernie was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he was a...
Robert Kitchkommie
November 12, 2008
Robert “Bobby” Kitchkommie, 62, of Topeka, died November 12, 2008 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 18, 1946 the son of Francis and Minnie (Puckee) Kitchkommie.
Bobby worked for the Topeka Presbyterian Manor for many years in Maintenance and Painting.
He was a member of the Assumption Church.
Bobby is survived by a son,...
William S. McDaniel Jr.
November 12, 2008
William S. McDaniel, Jr., 82, Phoenix, formerly of Topeka, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 in Mesa, Arizona.
William was born October 21, 1926 in Garden City, Kansas to William Solon and Dollye (Weidman) McDaniel. He lived in Topeka for many years before moving to Phoenix, Arizona. William graduated from Topeka High School and received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering...
Ethel Marie Petesch
November 3, 2008
Ethel Marie Petesch, 89, of Topeka, died November 3, 2008 at Select Specialty Hospital.
She was born on February 4, 1919 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Preston W. and Pearl A. (Luthye) Groat.
She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Marie married Leo A. Petesch in Topeka, Kansas on November 1951. He preceded...
Dawn Marie McCarten
October 30, 2008
Dawn Marie McCarten, 49, of Lawrence, died October 30, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.
She was born in Iowa City, Iowa on August 12, 1959 the daughter of William Alan and Marietta (O'Hara) Aldeman.
Dawn had worked for the Owen's Brush Company.
She is survived by her mother, Marietta Gill of Kalona, Iowa and a brother, William Aldeman and his...
Martha C. Shanley
October 20, 2008
Martha C. “Marti” Shanley, age 63, of Hoyt, passed away Monday October 20, 2008 at her home.
She was born March 22, 1945 in Topeka the daughter of Philip and Mary (Puhl) Habig. Martha attended Sacred Heart School and graduated from Hayden High School in 1963.
Marti enjoyed volleyball, working in her yard and spending time with her grandchildren. She...
Raymond R. Brown
October 13, 2008
Raymond R. “Dick” Brown, 68, passed away Monday, October 13, 2008 at Midland Hospice. He was born to Byron P. Sr. (Joe) and Bertha E. Brown on February 26, 1940 in Topeka KS, the eldest of eight children. Dick graduated in 1958 from Seaman Rural High School and had attended Dodge City Junior College, Dodge City, KS. He retired in...
Ades Emery
October 11, 2008
Ades Emery, 86, of Topeka, died October 11, 2008 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
She was born in Abbeville, LA. on December 26, 1921 the daughter of Ora and Elmire (Bertrand) Stelly.
Ades was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served as a Corporal during World War II. She was retired in 1983 from the Kansas Neurological...
Catherine H. Bradley
October 7, 2008
Catherine H. Bradley, 86, of Topeka died October 7, 2008 at Aldersgate Village.
She was born on January 27, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of William and Ann (Heenan) Brennan. Catherine graduated from Loretto High School and graduated from St. Bernard’s School of Nursing in Chicago, Illinois. She received her last year of training in Leavenworth, Kansas where...
