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Alicja Martha Lewandowska

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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