Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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...
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...
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