Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Sheila Marie Morelock
Jun 23, 2022
Sheila Marie Morelock, age 67, of Topeka, KS, passed way peacefully on Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Sheila was born on January 30, 1955, in Topeka, KS, to John and Lucille (Mauer) Bean.
On April 28, 1979, she married Rick W. Morelock in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared 43 years of marriage.
She retired from the State of Kansas in June...
Alfred Arnold Bohannan
Jun 21, 2022
Alfred Arnold Bohannan, 89, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.
He was born August 24, 1932, in Dunlap, Illinois, one of 10 children to Myron Benton and Maude (Hayes) Bohannan.
Alfred worked in the construction and roofing industry.
He enjoyed playing poker with his boys and their families, refurbishing bicycles for children, gardening, and tinkering on projects...
Jenny T. Tetuan
Jun 20, 2022
Jenny T. Tetuan, 90, of Topeka, passed away on June 20, 2022, at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 27, 1931, the daughter of Macario and Guadalupe (Gutierrez) Torrez.
Jenny was a seamstress for Pelletier’s and retired as a Dietary Technician with the Colmery-O’Neil VA Medical Center.
She was a member of Our...
Mazel L. Gabel
Jun 18, 2022
Mazel L. Gabel, 96, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022.
She was born December 7, 1925, the daughter of James and Virgil (Cobb) Garrett. She was a 1944 graduate of Topeka High School.
Mazel enjoyed playing bingo, traveling, and driving her convertible. She was a outgoing woman and never knew a stranger.
She is survived by daughters,...
Boyd Vernon Fetterolf
Jun 17, 2022
Boyd Vernon Fetterolf, age 76, was born on September 9, 1945, in Grand Junction, CO and passed away on June 17, 2022, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka, KS.
Boyd was preceded in death by his husband of 45 years, Paul Morse, his parents, Ed and Lucille Fetterolf, who owned Eddie Lu’s and Fetterolf Men’s Wear for 36 years, which...
Paul M. Centlivre
Jun 16, 2022
Paul M. Centlivre, 89, of Topeka, died June 16, 2022.
He was born July 06, 1932, in Topeka, the son of Clarence X. and Mabel M. Bouse Centlivre who preceded him in death.
Mr. Centlivre was employed at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Shops Topeka for thirty-eight years retiring January 01, 1988, from the position of Assistant to Superintendent of Shops....
Beverly Ann Tetuan
Jun 13, 2022
Beverly Ann Tetuan, age 87, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
Beverly was born on September 8, 1934, in Carrollton, Missouri, the daughter of Louis A. and Jennie E. (Proffitt) Campbell. She attended schools in Missouri, Texas, and Nebraska before moving to Topeka and graduating from Topeka High School. Beverly was part...
Dennis J. Broxterman
Jun 12, 2022
Dennis Broxterman, 89, of Ozawkie, KS passed away on June 12, 2022, at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Baileyville, Kansas on May 5, 1933, one of 14 children born to Aloysius John “A.J.” and Helen M. (Nolte) Broxterman. He was a Union Bricklayer for over 30 years and after his retirement he worked as a Bartender...
William John Grogan
Jun 12, 2022
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William (Bill) John Grogan, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at the age of 87. Bill was born on February 13, 1935, to Earl and Dorothy Grogan in Chanute, Kansas. Bill was the eldest of 3 sons that included brothers Don and Gary.
Bill grew up in Chanute and...
Ida L. Harmon
Jun 6, 2022
Ida L. Harmon, age 87, of Meriden, KS, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Lewis and Elsie Evelyn (Kerr) Watson on August 17, 1934, in Topeka, KS. Ida married Denzil “Dink” W. Harmon on April 19, 1954. Dink passed away on June 27, 1989, after 35 years of marriage.
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Daniel Paul Shaughnessy
Jun 6, 2022
Daniel Paul “Dan” Shaughnessy, 77, of Topeka passed away on June 6, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 12, 1944, the son of Paul E. and Jane (Agnew) Shaughnessy. His mother passed away when he was very young, and he was raised by his father and step-mother, Paul and...
Stephen Donald Etzel, Sr.
Jun 5, 2022
Stephen Donald Etzel, Sr., 80, of Topeka, passed away on June 5, 2022 at his home.
He was born on May 8, 1942, in Topeka, Kansas, one of 7 children to Marcus Albert and Elizabeth Josephine (Ringleman) Etzel.
Mr. Etzel graduated from Hayden High School in 1960 and later attended Washburn University.
Stephen served the community as a fireman, retiring...
David William Butler
Jun 1, 2022
David “Dave” Butler, 59, of Topeka, unexpectedly passed away on June 1, 2022, at his home.
He was born on January 6, 1963, in Topeka, Kansas the son of Kenneth Dean and Ramona June (North) Butler. David was a 1981 graduate of Hayden High School and earned an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology from Washburn University.
David worked for...
Edwina L. Craver-Hamersky
May 27, 2022
Edwina L. Craver-Hamersky, age 97, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2022, at Aldersgate Village Assisted Living.
She was born the daughter of Victor and Grace (Linn) Kirk on April 25, 1925, in Prescott, Arizona.
Edwina married Jack Craver on September 2, 1955, in Topeka, KS. They had two sons, Jack Jr., and Kirk. Jack passed away...
Ramona "Mona" L. Johnson
May 24, 2022
Ramona “Mona” L. Johnson, age 80, of Topeka, passed away in the early morning on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Plaza West Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born the daughter of Vidal and Petra Martinez on October 25, 1941, in Topeka, KS. Mona was born into a large family with 19 other siblings.
Mona was a member of Our...
William "Duane" Luse
May 22, 2022
William “Duane” Luse, 86, of Topeka, passed away on May 22, 2022 at McCrite Plaza.
He was born September 26, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas the son of Carl Leo and Vera Viola (Wilson) Luse. Duane was a graduate of Topeka High School in 1953.
He entered the Army National Guard and served a tour in the Vietnam war. Duane was...
Julian E. "Beans" Ziegler
May 22, 2022
Julian “Beans” Ziegler, 95, of Topeka, passed away on May 22, 2022, at Brewster Place.
He was born in Flush, Kansas on February 3, 1927, the son of Peter and Mary Ann (Klug) Ziegler.
He attended Hayden and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during WWII.
Julian worked for Santa Fe Railway for over 45 years.
He enjoyed...
Anita Louise Maichel
May 19, 2022
Anita Louise Maichel, 71, of Topeka, went home to see her savior face-to-face and to reunite with her daughter, Kasie, on May 19, 2022. Anita died at her home with loved ones by her side.
Anita was born in Richland, Kansas on August 19, 1950, the daughter of Bertie L. and Gladys M. (Vigo) Musick. She loved telling people she was from...
Clarence Thomas Kukar
May 17, 2022
Clarence T. Kukar, 87, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 17, 2022 at his home. He was born on April 21, 1935 in North Chicago, Illinois, the son of Clarence W. and Bernice (Siwula) Kukar. Mr. Kukar attended Waukegan Township High School (IL) and subsequently served 4 years in the Air Force starting in 1953, which included a one...
Francisco "Frank" Tiscarenio, Sr.
May 15, 2022
Francisco “Frank” Tiscarenio, Sr., age 79, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born the son of Epigmenio “Eppie” and Maria Concha (Rodriguez) Tiscarenio on July 3, 1942, in St. Paul, MN.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad.
Frank loved raising and breeding exotic birds. He collected silver coins, enjoyed listening to...
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