Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Lynne Krische
Sep 18, 2021
Lynne (Eakin) Krische, age 63, of Topeka, KS, passed away, on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at her home in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Edward E. and Marilyn (Haag) Eakin in Wamego, KS on October 8, 1957.
Lynne graduated from Rossville High School in 1975. She worked for National Reserve Life Insurance Company and GMAC.
On October 19,...
Ann Hanrahan
Sep 18, 2021
Ann Hanrahan
Florence Ann Hanrahan, 72, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
Ann was born August 13, 1949 in Mexico, MO the daughter of Hubert and Florence (Juenemann) Fennewald.
She served in the Women’s Army Corps during the Vietnam War. Following her discharge, she worked for the Pentagon and the United States Postal Service. After...
Robert G. Torres
Sep 17, 2021
Robert Gerard Torres, age 82, of Tecumseh, KS, passed away with his family by his side on Friday, September 17, 2021.
He was born the son of Robert G. and Linda (Reyes) Torres on January 3, 1939 in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti.
Robert served in the United States Air Force. After a 21-year career, he retired as a Master Sergeant. He always...
Linda K. Haight
Sep 17, 2021
Linda K. Haight, age 62, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
She was born the daughter of Bob and Ruth (Hubert) Naylor on January 10, 1959 in Emporia, KS.
Linda enjoyed going to the casino, playing bingo and watching NASCAR. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She will...
Eloisa Lopez
Sep 16, 2021
Eloisa Lopez, age 45, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her husband by her side at the Newman Regional Health Center in Emporia, KS on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
She was born the daughter of Ruben Ortiz and Joan Hernandez on December 14, 1975 in Topeka, KS.
She was currently employed with Hallmark Cards after 26 years, working on the...
Carolyn Ann Coulter
Sep 8, 2021
Carolyn Ann Coulter, 80, of Topeka, passed away at Villa St. Francis in Olathe, Kansas with her daughter at her side.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 19, 1941 the daughter of Leo Stephen and Mary Elizabeth (Carden) Meier.
Carolyn was a 1959 graduate of Hayden High School. She worked at the Santa Fe Railway Company as...
Fred Joseph Geisen
Sep 5, 2021
Fred Geisen passed away peacefully in the presence of family on September 5, 2021 in Holton, Kansas. He was born Frederick Joseph Kroll in Leavenworth, Kansas on February 27, 1922. He was later adopted by his paternal aunt and her husband, George and Rose (Kroll) Geisen, shortly after his mother passed away from childbirth complications. Fred was raised as an only child, unaware of his adoption until his...
Edward Daniel Stallbaumer
Sep 5, 2021
Edward Daniel Stallbaumer, 84, of Topeka, passed away on September 5, 2021 at the University of Kansas Hospital, St. Francis Campus.
He was born in Seneca, Kansas on August 22, 1937 the son of Walter and Theresa (Fangman) Stallbaumer.
Edward was a 1956 graduate of St. Benedict High School.
He spent his working career at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company...
Robert "Bob" L. Campos
Sep 1, 2021
Robert L. Campos, 73, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2021. He was born to Conrad and Joaquina Campos on August 12, 1948 in Topeka, KS.
While a lifelong resident of Topeka, Bob was a frequent visitor to many beautiful places in Mexico. He joined the US Marines Corp in 1966 and proudly served his country as a combat...
Ann J. Lambert
Aug 30, 2021
Ann J. Lambert, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, August 30, 2021, in Topeka.
She was born the daughter of Casper P. Eakes, Sr. and Mary Ann (Kaberlein) Eakes on June 7, 1940, in Topeka.
Ann attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a 1958 graduate from Hayden Catholic High School....
Carol Sue Cutting
Aug 30, 2021
Carol Sue Cutting, 74, of Atchison, formerly of Manhattan, passed away on August 30, 2021 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 7, 1946 the daughter of Eugene and Virginia (Voelker) Schell. Carol was a 1964 graduate of Hayden High School in Topeka.
Carol received her Registered Nursing Degree from St. Margaret’s Hospital Nursing School and...
Cheryl Anne Cafferty
Aug 29, 2021
Cheryl Anne Cafferty, 59, of Topeka, passed away on August 29, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born in Providence, Rhode Island on September 4, 1961 the daughter of William and Patricia (Canty) Cafferty.
Cheryl studied Administrative Assistant and Paralegal studies at the Platte County Community College in Rhode Island. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for the...
David "Dave" Allen Horn
Aug 26, 2021
David Allen Horn, 66, of Topeka, passed away on August 26, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health Systems, St. Francis Campus.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 4, 1954 the son of Ernest and Susan (Liston) Horn.
David was a member of the first graduating class in 1972 from Mission Valley High School. After high school he...
Daniel A. Conley
Aug 25, 2021
Daniel A. Conley, 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away August 25, 2021.
He was born August 26, 1951 in Seneca, KS the son of John and Ileta (Becker) Conley.
Daniel married Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Scheck on February 3, 1973 at Holy Name Catholic Church. She survives. Other survivors include his two daughters, Amber (Michael) Robinson, Danielle Conley along with six...
LTC Ronald "Ron" Dale Martin
Aug 23, 2021
LTC Ronald "Ron" Dale Martin, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Monday, August 23, 2021. Born on May 22, 1948, at his grandma Baker’s home in Hooker, Oklahoma. He was a lifelong Oklahoma Sooners fan. He spent many weekends and nights rooting for his favorite teams, including the Chiefs and Royals. In...
Gregory Kent Waetzig
Aug 20, 2021
Gregory Kent Waetzig, age 63, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born the son of the late Francis W. and Dorothy M. (Miller) Waetzig on October 8, 1957, in Topeka, KS.
Greg attended Holy Name Grade School and graduated from Topeka High School in 1976 where he had a passion for...
Maria Salome Searles
Aug 16, 2021
Maria Salome Searles 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away on August 16, 2021.
Maria was born in Lakin, KS on July 26, 1948 the daughter of Valentine Hernandez and Guadalupe (Mosqueda).
Maria was a veteran serving in the United States Army as a nurse during the Vietnam Conflict. She served from May 12, 1967 to August 7, 1968, she was...
Leonor "Bebe" Bahr
Aug 8, 2021
Leonor “Bebe” Bahr of Topeka, KS, 87, went to eternal rest on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Bebe was born in Chicago, IL on August 25, 1933 the daughter of Jose and Virginia (Villafranco) Duran. She was a graduate of Topeka High School and Clarks Business School.
Bebe worked as Secretary at the US....
Jose P. Hernandez
Aug 2, 2021
Jose P. Hernandez, 70, of Topeka, passed away on August 2, 2021 at Providence Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 10, 1951 the son of Pedro and Santos (Gutierrez) Hernandez.
He attended Kaw Area Vocational Technical School where he studied Graphic Arts. Jose was retired from Mainline Printing where he worked in Prepress and Layout.
Jose was...
Donald G. Boos
Jul 30, 2021
Donald G. Boos passed away July 30, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center in Olathe, Kansas. He was born in Hays, Kansas on September 2, 1930 to John and Catherine (Boos) Boos. The family moved to Topeka in 1942 where Don attended Hayden High School. He proudly served in the United States Navy from 1951 until 1954. Following his Naval service,...
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