Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Dennis A. Glotzbach
Nov 27, 2020
Dennis A. Glotzbach, 90, of Topeka, passed away at his home on November 27, 2020 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Paxico, Kansas on January 7, 1930 the son of Isadore and Ottilia (Meinhardt) Glotzbach.
Dennis was retired from the Santa Fe Railway Company where he was a clerk for 43 years of service. He was also a...
Margaret Mary Umscheid
Nov 27, 2020
Margaret Mary (Helget) Umscheid, 83, of Tecumseh, died November 27, 2020.
She was born in Flush, Kansas on July 19, 1937 the daughter of Leo Sr. and Irene (Unterberger) Helget. She graduated from Flush High School in 1955.
She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Margaret married Carrol Umscheid on July 20, 1955 in Flush, Ks., and moved...
Placido Juarez-Martinez
Nov 27, 2020
Placido Juarez-Martinez, age 68, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020 at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus.
Placido was born the son of German and Mercedes (Martinez) Juarez on October 5, 1952 in Teotihuacan, Mexico.
On November 5, 1972, Placido married Guadalupe Pedroza in Mexico. Together, they shared 48 years of marriage.
Placido was...
Ramona June Butler
Nov 26, 2020
Ramona June (North) Butler, 84, of Topeka, died on November 26,2020.
She was born on August 6, 1936 in Morganville, Kansas the daughter of William R. and Leda L. (Coultice) North. Ramona was a 1954 graduate of the Clifton High School
She retired as a Registered Respiratory Therapist for the Colmery O’Neil VA Medical Center.
Ramona enjoyed gardening and trying...
Rose Lopez
Nov 26, 2020
Rose Lopez, age 91, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus.
Rose was born the daughter of Panfilo and Antonia (Perez) Rocha on August 4, 1929 in Pauline, KS.
On December 27, 1963, Rose married Joseph “Joe” M. Lopez, Sr., in Topeka, KS. Together, they shared 57 years...
Alphonso D. Ramirez
Nov 21, 2020
Alphonso D. Ramirez, 48, of Topeka, passed away on November 21, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health Care Systems, St. Francis Campus.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 2, 1972 the son of Carmen, SR and Luisa (Escobar) Ramirez.
He was a huge fan of the WWE where he loved to watch Hulk Hogan and John Cena...
Espiridion "Frank" Perez
Nov 17, 2020
Espiridion Frank Perez, 79, of Topeka, KS died November 17, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
He was born December 14, 1940 the son of Norbert and Angela (Gutierrez) Perez.
Frank was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. He worked at BNSF for 38 years retiring in 2002.
Frank married Jennie Clara Gutierrez on...
Celestino "Max" E. Hernandez
Nov 15, 2020
Celestino “Max” E. Hernandez, age 60, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Max was born the son of Celestino and Florentina (Ortiz) Hernandez on June 8, 1960 in Joliet, IL. He was a 1979 Topeka High School graduate and attended Washburn University.
Max was proud to serve in the Army...
Helen L. Delci
Nov 15, 2020
Helen L. Delci, 93, of Topeka, passed away on November 15, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 11, 1927 the daughter of Catarino and Jesus Maria (Ceballos) Espinoza.
She was a Homemaker and had worked for a time as a Nurses Aid at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
Helen enjoyed making dolls, cooking, collection frogs and sewing. ...
Jennie and Frank Perez
Nov 13, 2020
Jennie Clara Perez, 79, died November 13, 2020. Espiridion Frank Perez, 79, died November 17, 2020 from complications due to COVID-19.
They both were members of St. Matthew Catholic Church.
Survivors include four children, Mark (Mary) Perez, Joseph (Laurie) Perez, Sherry (Kelsey) Jackson, Frederick (Lynette) Perez. Six of Jennie's siblings, Agapita Perez, Lucy Vigil, Susan Romero, Genaro (Linda) Gutierrez, Jessi...
Jennie C. Perez
Nov 13, 2020
Jennie Clara Perez, 79, of Topeka, KS died November 13, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
She was born January 27, 1941 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Miguel and Agapita (Perez) Gutierrez
She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She worked as a cook at Menninger’s Hospital.
Jennie married Espiridion Frank Perez...
Jerome Francis Nelson
Nov 12, 2020
Jerome Francis Nelson, age 75, of Derby, KS, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at The Legacy on 10th Avenue.
Jerome was born the son of Aiden and Gertrude (Brophy) Nelson on October 7, 1945 in Natick, MA. After high school, Jerome served in the United States Air Force, retiring after 23 years of service.
It was Jerome's wishes...
Robert Paul Steinbock
Nov 11, 2020
Robert Paul “Bob” Steinbock, 88, of Topeka, passed away on November 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 9, 1932 the son of Casper and Barbara (Herr) Steinbock. Bob was a 1952 graduate of Hayden High School where he played and lettered in all the sports. He was also crowned...
Sue Ann McPherson
Nov 10, 2020
Sue Ann McPherson, 86, of Topeka, passed away on November 10, 2020 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 17, 1933 the daughter of Wilber F. and Olive (Coblentz) Ferrin.
Sue owned and operated the Sunshine Maid Service for 35 years. She also taught Tap-Dancing and loved to dance. She enjoyed spending time with...
Richard "Rick" C. Martinez, Sr.
Nov 10, 2020
Richard “Rick” C. Martinez, Sr., age 75, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in Topeka.
Rick was born the son of Chrispine “Christy” Martinez and Guadalupe “Terry” Munoz Caballero on August 14, 1945 in Los Angeles, California.
After high school, Rick served his country with pride in the United State Army during the Vietnam War. He...
Elizabeth Ann "Liz" Garcia
Nov 8, 2020
Elizabeth Ann “Liz” Garcia, 67, of Topeka, was reunited with her loved ones in heaven on November 8, 2020. Liz was able to leave this world in the comfort of her home surrounded by family and friends that cared for her with great love and compassion.
John R. and Teresa (Delgado) Gomez were blessed with eight children with...
George F. Williams
Nov 7, 2020
George F. Williams, 85, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, November 7, 2020 in the comfort of his home with his loving family at his bedside.
He was born March 17, 1935 in Topeka the son of Orion and Mary Margaret (Evans) Williams. George lived most of his life in Hoyt where he was a 1952 high school graduate. He served...
Janice Marie Staerkel
Nov 6, 2020
Janice Marie Staerkel, 72, of Hoyt, passed away on November 6, 2020 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born on February 4, 1948 in Ware, Massachusetts the daughter of Willis H. and Mary Elizabeth (Perry) Wagner. Janice was a 1966 Topeka High School graduate.
Janice was a homemaker and worked at various jobs over the years. She...
Elizabeth "Lizzy" (Adame) Witherell
Nov 4, 2020
Elizabeth “Lizzy” Ann (Adame) Witherell, age 72, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 in Topeka.
Elizabeth was born the daughter of John and Teresa (Valdivia) Adame on May 27, 1948 in Topeka, KS. She was a 1966 graduate from Hayden High School. On May 17, 1975, Elizabeth married James H. Witherell at Our Lady of Guadalupe...
Teresa Balandran Galvan
Oct 29, 2020
Teresa Balandran Galvan, age 84, of Topeka, KS, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Thursday, October 29, 2020.
She was born the daughter of Jose Panfilo and Urbana (Marmalejo) Balandran on June 17, 1936 in Topeka, KS.
On June 23, 1990, Teresa married Antonio “Tony” Galvan at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Together,...
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