Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Vincent P. Melvin, Jr.
Aug 17, 2019
Vincent P. Melvin Jr., 82, of Topeka, KS died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Midland Care.
He was born October 6, 1936 in Scranton, Pennsylvania the son of Vincent and Ida (Andres) Melvin Sr.
Vincent was retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where he worked as the Quality Assurance Manager for 32 years. He was also President of M &...
DeAun (Poort) Weber
Aug 15, 2019
DeAun (Poort) Weber, 74, of Topeka, died on August 15, 2019 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 15, 1945 the daughter of Herbert and Mildred (Ingenthron) Poort. She was a graduate of Seaman High School.
DeAun was a legal secretary for the law office of Stumbo Hanson LLP for 41 years.
She...
Alan Lee Drescher
Aug 13, 2019
Alan Lee Drescher, 55, of Topeka, KS went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 13, 2019.
He was born June 5, 1964 in Topeka, the son of George and Marilyn (Butler) Drescher.
Alan is survived by his wife, Lori Drescher, and his mother, Marilyn Drescher. He was preceded in death by his father, George Drescher and a stillborn...
Nathaniel "Nate" Self
Aug 10, 2019
Nathaniel “Nate” Self, 19, of Topeka, passed away on August 10, 2019 at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, surrounded by his loving family. Nate was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 21, 2000 the son of Michael and Valerie (Stadler) Self Sr. He attended State Street, Lundgren, and Chase schools and was a 2019 graduate of Topeka High School....
Arleigh "Bud" McCall
Aug 8, 2019
Arleigh “Bud” McCall, 80, of Berryton, Kansas died on August 8, 2019 at the University of Kansas Health System, St Francis Campus. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 29, 1939 the son of Arleigh Roy and Alma (Wickersham) McCall. He was a Machinist for the Santa Fe Railroad until his retirement after 21 years of service. Bud enjoyed...
Isabelle Simecka
Aug 6, 2019
Isabelle Simecka, age 78, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on October 8, 1940 in St. Marys, KS, the daughter of Fred and Regina (Allen) Schraeder. Isabelle married Richard J. Simecka on September 19, 1959 in St. Marys, KS. Together, they shared almost 60 years of...
Sarita "Sarah" Mosqueda
Jul 30, 2019
Sarita “Sarah” Mosqueda, 90, of Topeka, KS died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the House at Midland Care.
Sarah was born November 15, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of Candelario and Modesta (Cervantez) Guerrero.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and attended LULAC. She retired from Stormont-Vail Hospital after 18 years of service.
Sarah married...
Janice C. Gutzwiller
Jul 26, 2019
Janice C. Gutzwiller, 93, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on July 26, 2019 at her home. Janice was born on October 3, 1925 in Topeka. Daughter of Michael and Agnes Assenmacher Connolly. Janice was educated in the Topeka Catholic School System where she graduated from Assumption Grade School in 1939, then graduated from Capital Catholic High School (now known as...
Rose Mary Lara
Jul 19, 2019
Rose Mary Lara, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2019, at The Healthcare Resort of Topeka, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on March 29, 1946, the daughter of Augustine “Augie” and Mary “Jessie” (Gonzales) Ramirez.
Rose was a devoted member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. For several years she and...
Marie "Trina" Kolean
Jul 10, 2019
Marie “Trina” Kolean, 73, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home.
Trina was born November 11, 1945 in Topeka, the daughter of Gilbert A. Herrera, Sr. and Frances (Sanchez) Herrera.
She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Trina was a Membership Auditor at Blue Cross and Blue Shield retiring after 24 years. ...
Bernard "Bernie" W. Schroeder
Jul 8, 2019
Bernard “Bernie” W. Schroeder, age 82, of Topeka, KS went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born on October 24, 1936 in Topeka, KS the son of Benjamin and Cecelia (Boss) Schroeder. Bernie served in the Kansas National Guard 35th Infantry Div., 69th Infantry BDE and United States Army 5th Infantry Div. Mech. He...
Lawrence "Larry" B. Kraus
Jul 5, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” B. Kraus, 92, of Topeka, KS, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Legend at Capital Ridge Assisted Living.
He was born August 6, 1926 the son of Charles Theodore and Mary Elizabeth (Burenheide) Kraus.
Larry attended the University of Nebraska earning a Bachelor’s degree. He was a Nebraska Cornhusker fan through and through and loved rooting on...
Jami Gayle Thompson
Jul 3, 2019
Jami Gayle Thompson, 59, of Topeka, KS died July 3, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center St. Francis Campus.
She was born November 30, 1959 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Larry and Linda (Ferrin) Jackson.
Jami was an Estee Lauder Cosmetic Salesperson at Macy’s and later at Dillards.
She is survived by her mother, Linda Womack of...
Barbara A. Kirmse
Jul 2, 2019
Barbara A. Kirmse, 83, of Topeka, passed away on July 2, 2019 at Lexington Park Health & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 4, 1936 the daughter of Casper P. and Mary Ann (Kaberlein) Eakes Sr.
Barbara worked at Santa Fe for a short time but most of her life she was a homemaker. She graduated...
Virginia Ferrero
Jun 27, 2019
Virginia Ferrero, 66, of Topeka, passed away on June 27, 2019 at KU, St. Francis Campus surrounded by her family.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 22, 1952 the daughter of Henry and Augustina (Martinez) Hernandez.
Virginia was retired from the First Baptist Day Care where she served as the assistant director until her retirement in 2014.
She...
Vera Sturm
Jun 27, 2019
Vera (Ramos) Sturm, 91, of Topeka, died June 27, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Libertyville, Illinois on September 13, 1927 the daughter of Santiago and Delfina (Romero) Ramos. She worked for the State of Kansas as a Foster Grandparent and for the Health Department and Kansas Department of Aging. Vera was a...
Robert Joseph Rangel
Jun 27, 2019
Robert Joseph Rangel, age 81, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Midland Care Hospice House in Topeka. Robert was born on December 22, 1937 in Topeka, KS the son of Edward A. and Carmen (Balandran) Rangel. He served his country with pride in the United States Navy followed by the United States Army and later...
Mary Elizabeth Gastineau
Jun 25, 2019
Mary E. Gastineau, 74, of Meriden, KS, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born on February 15, 1945 in Richwood, WV the daughter of William David and Effie May (Dillard) Jeffrey.
Mary was a CNA working in Home Health Care. She married James L. Gastineau on December 25, 1967 in Charleston, WV. He...
Philomena Peavler
Jun 25, 2019
Philomena Peavler, age 96, of Silver Lake, KS, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. Philomena was born on January 31, 1923 in Wamego, KS the daughter of Anthony and Zue (McCormick) Tauer.
She attended and graduated from St. George High School in St. George, KS. Philomena married John Peavler on January 13,...
Alma Lucille "Lucy" Schiffelbein
Jun 20, 2019
Alma Lucille “Lucy” Schiffelbein, 94, of Topeka, KS died June 20, 2019 at Rolling Hills Health Center.
She was born August 19, 1924 in Skidmore, MO the daughter of Roy and Grace (Straw) Fosdick.
Lucy married Worland Cox of Blue Mound. She later married Alfred F. Schiffelbein on January 26, 1973 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on April...
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