Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
John Henry Suther
Apr 3, 2019
John Henry Suther, 69, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in a Topeka Hospital. He was born in Seneca Kansas on March 16,1950, and lived with his parents, Henry C. and Emma (Ford) Suther and sisters near Frankfort, KS. He attended school in Frankfort and graduated from Frankfort High School in 1968.He later graduated from Manhattan Area Vo-Tech...
Lisa Marie Shortall
Apr 2, 2019
Lisa Marie Shortall, 57, of Topeka, passed away on April 2, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 27, 1961 the daughter of John J. and Patricia Shortall Jr. Lisa was a 1980 graduate of Hayden High School and attended college.
Lisa loved spending time with her family and friends and...
Mary M. Clark
Mar 30, 2019
Mary M. Clark, 98, of Topeka, died March 30, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in St. Marys, Kansas on January 27, 1921 the daughter of Gilbert and Louise (DeWilde) VandeWiele.
She served her country in World War II as a WAVE. Mary was a homemaker and a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church.
She married Francis “Joe”...
James A. Bernica
Mar 28, 2019
James A. Bernica, 65, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born March 10, 1954 the son of John and Ann (Galas) Bernica.
Jim worked for the State of Kansas Department of Transportation.
He is survived by seven siblings, Rita (Len) Higgins of Omaha, NE, Phyllis “Irene” (Bill) Weishar of Leawood,...
Manuel Roman-Cruz
Mar 27, 2019
Manuel Roman-Cruz, 24, of Topeka, passed away March 27, 2019 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
Manuel was born January 12, 1995 in Zacatecas, Mexico. Son of Miguel Roman and Maria Cruz.
Visitation will be at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home Friday, March 29, 2019 at 5:00 till 8:00 p.m. Rosary will be prayed at 6:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be...
Phillip J. Hernandez
Mar 27, 2019
Phillip J. Hernandez, 69, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his home.
He was born August 23, 1949 in Pauline, KS the son of Ladio and Mary (Juarez) Hernandez.
Phillip served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict being Honorably Discharged with Military Honors.
He is survived by five sons, John Michael Hernandez, Phillip Joseph Hernandez,...
Wanda Joyce Box
Mar 26, 2019
Wanda Joyce Box, 86, of Topeka, KS died March 26, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born April 10, 1932 in Kanawha, TX the daughter of Herman and Velma (Tacket) White.
Wanda attended Crestview United Methodist Church and enjoyed crocheting and painting.
She married James Franklin Box on September 4, 1965 in Ft. Worth, TX. He preceded her in death...
Carolina L. Hernandez
Mar 24, 2019
Carolina L. Hernandez, 71, of Topeka, passed away March 24, 2019 at Plaza West Nursing Home. Carol was born on August 24, 1947 in Topeka, Kansas. Daughter of Richard and Delores Balandran Vega.
Carol graduated from Hayden High School in 1965 where she then attended Washburn University. She later married Alfonso Hernandez in Topeka on January 22, 1998. Carol worked...
Socorro Perez
Mar 23, 2019
Socorro Perez, 94, of Topeka, Kansas passed away at the home of his daughter in Holden, Missouri on Saturday, March 23rd.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 13, 1924 the son of Eustascio and Francisca (Valdivia) Perez.
Socorro served his country in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1946. He retired from Sant Fe Railway where he was...
Ann Broxterman
Mar 23, 2019
Allene “Ann” Broxterman, 59, of Topeka, passed away March 23, 2019 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Ann was born on April 21, 1959 in Texas City, Texas. Daughter of Al L. Martini and Ruth S. Evans.
Ann graduated from Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles, California in 1977. She married Stephen “Steve” Broxterman on August 12, 1995 in Topeka....
Norma Diane Broxterman
Mar 18, 2019
Norma Diane Broxterman, 84, of Topeka, passed away at her home on March 18, 2019.
She was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 3, 1934 the daughter of Wilfred and Francis (Cook) Tussel. Norma was a 1953 graduate of Topeka High School.
Norma enjoyed drawing and sewing. She was also involved with the Red Hat Society at Providence Living...
Jose Mendez
Mar 18, 2019
Jose “Joker” Mendez, 80, of Topeka, passed away on March 18, 2019 at Atria Hearthstone Retirement Community.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 3, 1938 the son of Luis M. and Mary L. (Lara) Mendez.
Jose was a career veteran of the U.S. Air Force retiring after 26 years of service as a Msgt. After retirement he worked...
Robert McKinsey James
Mar 16, 2019
Robert McKinsey James, 25, of Topeka, died March 16, 2019.
He was born in Lawrence, Kansas on October 5, 1993 the son of James Howard James and Bently Jolene McKinsey.
Robert attended Washburn Rural where he had been involved in Baseball, Basketball and Football. He loved sports and his dogs. He attended Grace Community Church and had been active in...
Audrey Barbara Hogan
Mar 15, 2019
Audrey Barbara Hogan, 84, of Topeka, Ks passed away unexpectedly March 15, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born August 2, 1934 in Hayes Middlesex, England.
Audrey became a naturalized US citizen in 1968. She belonged to the British Wives Club for over 50 years. She received the Pusitz Award for exemplary job performance from her employment with Stormont-Vail Hospital...
Lorene Veronica Eilert
Mar 15, 2019
Lorene Veronica Eilert, 95, of Topeka, KS died Friday, March 15, 2019 at Oakley Place Adult Care.
She was born October 3, 1923 in Topeka, the daughter of Adam and Margaret (Haefner) Artzer. Lorene was the last surviving child of ten.
She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where she served as a volunteer, was a member of...
Sharon Lee Hisey
Mar 14, 2019
Sharon Lee Hisey, 58, of Topeka, passed away March 14, 2019 at Midland Hospice Care. Sharon was born on April 11, 1960 in Topeka, Kansas. Daughter of Clyde and Marilyn (Alexander) Bracken.
Sharon was a Highland Park High School graduate of 1978. It was there that she met her husband Duff. Sharon worked as radiology technician for majority of her...
Jo Ann Urban
Mar 13, 2019
Jo Ann Urban, 88, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at the Presbyterian Manor.
She was born March 29, 1930 in Edwardsville, KS the daughter of Charles and Anna Belle (Hill) Varner Squires.
Jo attend schools in Edwardsville, Kansas City, KS and graduated from Topeka High School. She worked at Hallmark Cards, Josten’s for the State of Kansas...
John A. Kaberline
Mar 10, 2019
John A. Kaberline, 96, of Topeka, died March 10, 2019 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 13, 1922 the son of John Jacob and Catherine (Burghart) Kaberline.
John worked for the AT&SF Railway company for 40 years as a Machinist and Boiler Maker.
He served his country in the US Navy during...
Willa M. Plummer
Mar 8, 2019
Willa Plummer, 87, of Topeka, died March 8, 2019 at McCrite Plaza Health Center surrounded by her family.
She was born on January 2, 1932 in Stamford, Nebraska the daughter of Edward and Cora "Annette" (Coe) Vincent. She was a 1949 graduate of Long Island High School in Long Island, Kansas. She enjoyed getting the Round Robin letters from her...
Johnny Joe Fisher
Mar 7, 2019
Johnny Joe Fisher, 81, of Topeka, passed away on March 7, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 2, 1938 the son of Evelyn Hysten Fisher.
Johnny Joe served his country in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960.
He owned Fisher Trucking where he operated Dump Trucks. Johnny Joe...
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