Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Ronnie Joe Reed
May 27, 2020
Ronnie Joe Reed finished his race on 05/27/2020. He is now in the arms of his Savior after a long battle with Kidney disease.
Ronnie was born on 11/12/1946 the son of William and Willie Merle (Fulford) Reed in Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Brewer High School in White Settlement, Texas in 1964 and then attended Grace and...
Maria Urista
May 27, 2020
Maria C. Urista, 74, of Topeka, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 27, 2020.
She was born in Durango, Mexico on December 8, 1945 the daughter of Francisco Alvarez and Juana Vasquez.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and caring for her family. Maria was also passionate about horses and going to the casino.
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Lorine M. Haefner
May 24, 2020
Lorine M. Haefner, 82 of Topeka, KS died May 24, 2020.
She was born in West Virginia on August 1, 1937.
Lorine was retired from Hallmark Cards.
Lorine was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Altar Society at the church and was a volunteer for the annual Germanfest, and helped with funeral and Santa Fe Retirees luncheons. She...
Diane M. Scheck
May 20, 2020
Diane M. Scheck, 67 of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Plaza West.
She was born August 7, 1952 in Topeka, the daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann (Raynor) Scheck.
Diane graduated from Topeka High School spending most of her adult life in the Denver area where she worked as a hair stylist for many years.
Diane is...
Carolyn Sue (Turner) Curran
May 20, 2020
Carolyn Sue (Turner) Curran, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.
Carolyn was born the daughter of Robert Turner and Amy Henrietta Kelly on August 6, 1942 in Joplin, MO.
She was a 1960 graduate from Lecompton High School. After high school, Carolyn attended...
Marcelina Tabares
May 20, 2020
Marcelina Tabares, de 88 años, originaria de Topeka, Ks. murió el miércoles, 20 de mayo de 2020 en la comodidad de la casa de su hija y acompañada por su familia. Ella se casó con Pedro Tabares en 1960 en México, quien se le adelanto el 24 de mayo de 2010. La sobreviven sus hijos, Pedro (Eladia) Tabares de Sunnside, WA, Vicente (Maria) Tabares de Topeka, Maria (Brian) Stever de Topeka, Mary (Tony) Lein de North Platte, NE,...
Gilbert A. Herrera, Sr.
May 18, 2020
Gilbert A. Herrera, Sr., 91, of Topeka, KS died Monday, May 18, 2020 at his home.
He was born September 28, 1928 in Crystal City, TX and moved to Topeka in 1951 from Boise, ID.
Gilbert worked for Union Pacific Railroad and attended Topeka Trade School where he learned the craft of being an automobile mechanic. He worked for Watson...
Louis "Louie" Torrez
May 17, 2020
Louis “Louie” Torrez, 94 of Topeka, Kansas, was reunited with his Lord and family, on Sunday, May 17, 2020.
Louie was born in a box car on August 19, 1925, in Pauline, Kansas. Son of Mariano Torrez and Maria Refugio (Valdivia) Torrez.
He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe School, East Topeka Junior High, Clark’s School of Business, and received his...
Jacqueline June Reynolds Sheridan
May 14, 2020
Jacqueline June Reynolds Sheridan, a beloved wife, mother and caretaker to many, entered into rest on May 14, 2020 at Lexington Park in Topeka at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sgt. Glenn Sheridan. Survivors include her three sons, Larry Strotkamp (Reta), Keith Holmes (Norma Lu) & Mark Stuewe; four daughters, Terri Ann Sheddan...
Glen Douglas Montgomery, Sr.
May 11, 2020
Glen Douglas Montgomery, Sr., age 83, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at his daughters’ home in Topeka, after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Glen was born the son of William H. and Elizabeth (Hunt) Montgomery on May 18, 1936 in Wetumka, OK. He graduated from McLoud High School in 1954. After high school, Glen joined the United...
Thelma Fern Mullinix
May 9, 2020
Thelma Fern Mullinix, 81, of Burlingame, passed away at her home on May 9, 2020.
She was born in Lawrence, Kansas on September 1, 1938 the daughter of Chester and Maude (Alexander) Mowder and was raised by Harry and Clara Norman. She was a 1955 graduate of Overbrook High School.
She and her husband and family were farmers and ranchers.
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Rita Louise Almaraz
May 4, 2020
Rita Louise Almaraz, 84, of Topeka, KS died Monday, May 4, 2020 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born January 10, 1936 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Pete “Pinky” and Arlene (Vogl) Unterberger growing up in the Manhattan and Flush area.
Rita worked at Por’e Richard’s Restaurant as the head waitress for many years. She was a...
Keith D. Gay
May 2, 2020
Keith D. Gay, age 92, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Keith was born the son of Leonard J. and “Marie” Opal (Lapo) Gay on August 13, 1927 in Topeka, KS. He attended East Topeka Jr. High and was a 1945 graduate from Topeka High School. After graduating high...
Felipe "Phil" Ortiz
May 1, 2020
Felipe “Phil” Ortiz, 74, of Topeka passed away May 1, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Phil was born on May 1, 1946 in Topeka. Son of Domingo and Joaquina Ortiz. Phil graduated from Topeka High School, class of 1964. After graduating he joined the United States Air Force working as an instructor for the Avionics Maintenance Squadron. He served for...
Mary Lou Ziegler
Apr 23, 2020
Mary Lou Ziegler, 93, of Topeka, passed away on April 23, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 1, 1927 the daughter of John Jacob and Barbara Ann (Domme) Artzer.
Mary Lou worked for USD 501 and at AT&T but most of her life was a homemaker taking care of her...
Alejandro Ramirez Giron
Apr 21, 2020
Alejandro Giron, 36, of Topeka, KS died unexpectantly at his home on April 21, 2020.
He was born February 16, 1984 in Zacatecas, Mexico the son of Joel Giron, Sr and Margarita (Ramirez) Giron. They both survive. Other survivors include four brothers, Joel (Avucema) Giron, Jr, Rodrigo (Arcelia) Giron, Arturo (Fatima) Giron and Aldo Giron.
Alejandro’s family will receive friends...
Esteban Blancas Sr.
Apr 19, 2020
Esteban Blancas Sr., 91, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on April 19, 2020 at Aldersgate Village. Esteban was born on December 25, 1928 in Pauline, Kansas. Son of Pedro L. Blancas and Amalia Rodriguez Blancas.
Esteban was a very loyal worker his whole life. After 8th grade he went to work for Kansas Gas Company where he retired after 44...
Vanda E. Collins
Apr 18, 2020
Vanda E. Collins, age 67, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Vanda was born the daughter of Chester O. and Dora (Tetamo) Wood in Wichita, KS on September 3, 1952. Vanda was a very giving, fun, exquisite woman whom fiercely loved her family. She enjoyed gardening, canning, baking and...
Mary J. Brown
Apr 14, 2020
Mary J. (Cropp) Brown, 76, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away April 14, 2020 at her home. She was born on June 17, 1943 in Los Angeles, California. Daughter of Melvin and Marjorie Moore Cropp.
She graduated from Seaman High School in 1961 and attended Washburn University. Mary married Raymond "Dick" Brown on October 19, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas. Together, they...
Marilyn K. Berberick
Apr 13, 2020
Marilyn K. Berberick, 88, of Topeka, passed away on April 13, 2020 in Leawood, Kansas.
She was born in Sabetha, Kansas on February 2, 1932 the daughter of Joseph and Ellen (McNally) Krogman. Marilyn was a 1950 graduate of Hayden High School.
Marilyn retired as a Secretary in Car Accounting for the BNSF Railway.
She was an active volunteer for...
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