Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Shirley A. Phillips
Jun 30, 2020
Shirley A. Phillips, 79, of Topeka, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 5, 1941 the daughter of Ben and Cecilia (Boss) Schroeder.
Shirley was a graduate of Hayden High School and Clarks Business School. She worked for Santa Fe Railway, Security Benefit Life and retired from...
Ruth E. Jacobsen
Jun 25, 2020
Ruth E. Jacobsen, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Ruth was born the daughter of Jakob and Anna (Jensen) Jacobsen on August 11, 1929 in Chicago, IL. Her parents, Ruth, and her younger brother, Paul Jacobsen, moved to Mississippi. She graduated from high school in Mississippi and graduated with a...
Theresa L. Crowley
Jun 23, 2020
Theresa L. Crowley, age 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Theresa was born the daughter of Robert E. and Helen A. (Kolongowski) Smith on August 30, 1933 in Philadelphia, PA. She was a longtime cosmetologist and electrologist. She retired in 1986 from the State of Kansas as a Computer Operator for the ABC and SRS...
Rita Sue Bock
Jun 23, 2020
Rita Sue Bock, 78, of Topeka, passed away on June 23, 2020 at her home.
She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on August 1, 1941 the daughter of Ordry and Marie (Irvin) Harrison.
Rita worked for the State of Kansas as a stenographer prior to her retirement.
She enjoyed doing genealogy, bird watching, scuba diving, zip-lining, and traveling extensively. ...
Mary Ann Scheck
Jun 22, 2020
Mary Ann Scheck, 87, of Topeka, KS died Monday, June 22, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born September 7, 1932 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Albert and Helen (Schlitter) Raynor
Mary was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Parish. She enjoyed rooting on her KU Jayhawks and in her younger years was an avid bowler
She married...
Henry Joseph Hohn
Jun 22, 2020
Henry J. Hohn, 74 of Carbondale, KS died June 22, 2020 at his home.
He was born July 7, 1945 in Topeka the son of Henry F. and Gladys “Stetna” Hohn.
Henry graduated from Topeka High School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was a lifelong member of Holy Name Catholic Church.
Henry owned and...
Winifred Eva Rutherford
Jun 19, 2020
Winifred Eva Rutherford, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 19th, 2020.
She was born Aug. 16, 1932 on a farm in the St. Bridget Parish north of Axtell, KS of William McBride and Teresa McGrath. She was the sister of Rose Ann McBride, Sarah Thomas, John McBride, Rita Fisher, Nancy Boose, James McBride, Thomas McBride and Margie Ice.
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Enrique Retana Soto
Jun 15, 2020
Enrique Retana Soto, age 73, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.
Enrique was born the son of Valentin Retana Maldonado and Benita Soto Gomez on July 15, 1946 in Morteros, Durango, Mexico.
He is survived by his nine children and a loving extended family.
He preceded in death by his...
Arthur Duran
Jun 15, 2020
Arthur Duran, 82, of Topeka, passed away on June 15, 2020 at Aldersgate Village.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 1, 1938 the son of Jose G. and Virginia (Villafranco) Duran.
Arthur enjoyed watching movies, Mexican music, was an avid KU fan and enjoyed playing BINGO where he loved to win. He also enjoyed attending church at Our...
Kirk V. Hawkins
Jun 13, 2020
Kirk V. Hawkins, age 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Midland Hospice House.
Born in Dodge City, KS on May 9, 1942, Kirk was the son of Marvin Eugene and Wahneta (Jones) Hawkins. After graduating high school as a Dodge City Red Demon, Kirk attended Emporia State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Betty L. Sudduth
Jun 11, 2020
Betty L. Sudduth, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at the Rolling Hills Heath & Rehab.
She was born on September 27, 1938 in Topeka, KS.
Betty is preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Lane of Oklahoma City, OK; one son, Roy Sudduth, Jr., of Chicago, IL;...
Catherine "Cathy" B. Brown
Jun 8, 2020
Catherine “Cathy” Brown, of Lawrence, KS, passed at Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Monday, June 8, 2020 at the age of 69. Cathy was born the daughter of Walter J. and Anna (Gannon) Brown on November 15, 1950 in Orange, New Jersey. Her parents preceded her in death. She was an avid KU fan. Cathy enjoyed watching, wearing and supporting her...
Teresa "Tessie" Escobar
Jun 8, 2020
Teresa “Tessie” Escobar, 60, of Topeka, KS formerly of Wichita, died June 8, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 24, 1959 in Topeka, KS the daughter Vicente "Bernie" and Beatrice “Sally” (Ramos) Escobar.
Tessie moved to Wichita in 1978 returning to Topeka in 2010. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and...
Joyce Y. Freestone
Jun 6, 2020
Joyce Freestone, 71, of Topeka, KS died unexpectedly Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born April 19, 1949 in Imperial, NE the daughter of Vernon and Florence (Dunford) Clark.
Joyce was a secretary for Sheltered Living and was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Michell Clark and...
Irene R. "Renie" Escobar
Jun 6, 2020
Irene R. “Renie” Escobar, 89, died Saturday, June 6, 2020 at her home in the comfort of her loving family.
She was born January 15, 1931 in Libertyville, IL the daughter of Santiago and Delphina (Romero) Ramos.
For many years Irene worked in the cafeteria for USD #501 and later in the deli at K-Mart.
She was a member of...
W. Robert "Bob" Alderson Jr.
Jun 5, 2020
Robert “Bob” Alderson Jr., 80, of Topeka, passed away at the House at Midland Care on Friday, June 5, 2020 from a cerebral hemorrhage.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on June 24, 1939 the son of W. Robert and Ellen Frances (Hedges) Alderson.
He received his undergraduate degree from Kansas University in Political Science where he attended on...
Christopher Jordan Jackson
Jun 2, 2020
Christopher Jordan Jackson, 27, 0f Topeka, KS died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 2, 2020.
He was born July 10, 1992 in Topeka the son of Shon Jackson and Barbra Ramirez.
Christopher was the most loving, funny son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. He loved being surrounded by his familia and friends. He loved meeting people and making new friends...
Alicja Martha Lewandowska
Jun 1, 2020
Alicja Martha Lewandowska, age 33, of Topeka, KS, passed away on June 1, 2020. Alicja was born on January 22, 1987 in Szczecin, Poland. She was a 2005 graduate from Florence Township Memorial High School in Florence, New Jersey. She loved all animals especially bulldogs. Spending time on the Jersey Shore, owning and driving Jeeps, helping and caring for people...
Alejandro G. Hernandez
May 30, 2020
Alejandro G. Hernandez, 84, of Topeka, passed away at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Pauline, Kansas on January 28, 1936 the son of Pedro V. and Juana (Gonzalez) Hernandez.
He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad in several capacities for over 45 years.
He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Alejandro...
Mary Ellen Schiefelbein Warner
May 28, 2020
Mary Schiefelbein Warner, 94, of Topeka, died on May 28, 2020. She was born Mary Ellen Cobler on November 9, 1925, in Rossville, KS, to Barbara and Walter Cobler. She was the sixth of eleven children and grew up in Topeka. In 1942, she married Sylvester Schiefelbein, the fourth of eleven children. Their big, loving families were always important in...
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