Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Mary Jane Brueck
Sep 16, 2019
Mary Jane was born on July 4th, 1944 in Wichita, Kansas....daughter of Robert Franklin Dice and Bessie Jane Sutter.
She passed at the Oklahoma Methodist Manor in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Monday, September 16th at 10 am.
She is survived by her husband Jerome (Jerry) Brueck (Married May 12, 1973), two daughters, Amanda Spanier (Mike) and Rebecca Stanford (Jeremy) three grandsons,...
David Barron Martinez
Sep 9, 2019
David Barron Martinez, 89, of Topeka, died September 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Winfield, Kansas on December 12, 1929 the son of Jesse Martinez and Margarita Barron Martinez, and step father, Toribio Tapia
David served in the United States Army from 1950-1953, where he was honorably discharged. He then went to work...
Robert "Bob" E. Crowley
Sep 2, 2019
Robert “Bob” E. Crowley, age 69, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Merced, California on December 25, 1949 the son of George N. and Theresa L. (Smith) Crowley. Bob was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, fixing cars, watching cooking shows, the Sci-Fi...
Josephine K Eakes-Smith
Aug 26, 2019
Josephine K. Eakes-Smith, 98, passed away in Gower, Missouri on August 26, 2019.
She was born in Garden City, Kansas on July 24, 1921 the daughter of John Peter and Marie (Schaefer) Eakes.
Josephine was a Clerk Typist for the Government and a Teletype Operator for Santa Fe Railroad prior to her retirement.
She married Lester Smith (who retired from...
Susanna C. Horn
Aug 26, 2019
Susanna “Susan” Caroline Horn, 86, passed away on August 26, 2019 at the home of her daughter, Janet after a short battle with cancer. Susan was born to Jack and Anna (Stremel) Liston on May 20, 1933 in LaCrosse, Kansas.
She graduated from Eskridge Rural High School in 1951 and married Ernest John Horn on May 23, 1951 at St....
Bertie L. Johnson
Aug 24, 2019
Bertie L. Johnson, age 90, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at the Topeka Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing. Bertie was born the daughter of Edward and Jessie M. (England) Schuster on October 21, 1928 in Richland, KS. She was a 1948 graduate from Seaman High School. She married Donald L. Johnson on December 21, 1947...
Elva C. Fellers
Aug 22, 2019
Elva C. Fellers, age 66, of Topeka, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 22, 2019 in her loving husbands’ arms in Topeka, KS. She was born on January 19, 1953 in Ellinwood, KS the daughter of Laverne and Marilee (Feist) Huslig. Elva attended school in Ellinwood, KS. She graduated from Ellinwood High School then attended Barton County Community College...
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...
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