Rose M. Leonard
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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
March 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...
Shaquail Wilkins
March 4, 2008
Shaquail Cokesh Wilkins was born October 5, 1990 in Topeka, KS. She passed away March 4, 2008. Shaquail leaves to cherish her memory, parents Dana & Aemita (Johnson) Ramsey and Kevin Wilkins, 6 sisters, 8 brothers, grandparents Bonnie Johnson, Johnny Anderson, Doris McGlougthon, Shirley Wheat, a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins.
A young precious soul who touched...
Leona Montgomery
March 2, 2008
Leona Montgomery, 68, of Topeka, passed away Sunday March 2, 2008 at Midland Hospice surrounded by her family. She was born July 27, 1939 in Topeka, the daughter of Joseph and Amelia Wasinger Schiefelbein. Leona attended St. Joseph grade school and graduated from Hayden High School in 1957. Leona was employed as a Supervisor for data entry for the Kansas Department of...
Charles M. Rodarte
March 1, 2008
Charles “Uncle Charlie” Mosqueda Rodarte, 89, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 29, 2008 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 4, 1918 the son of Timoteo and Otilia Rodarte Mosqueda. Charlie worked as a server in the Restaurant business. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and enjoyed watching baseball, and feeding...
Johnnie G. Ratzlaff
February 29, 2008
Johnnie G. Ratzlaff, 94, of Topeka, died February 29, 2008 at Rolling Hills Health Center. She was born on March 22, 1913 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma the daughter of John and Dolly (Christian) Dixon. Johnnie was one of the women who helped change America’s history. During WWII she went to work for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita as a riveter on the assembly line...
Rosanna B. Mathewson
February 25, 2008
Rosanna B. “Rosie” Mathewson, 80, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 25, 2008 at Specialty Hospital of Mid America in Overland Park.
She was born December 26, 1927 in Seneca, the daughter of Clement Henry and Nellie Farley Dalsing.
Rosanna was employed by Montgomery Ward for twenty years before she retired in 1989. After her retirement she enjoyed playing bingo,...
