Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Kenneth Wayne Carlson
Jan 26, 2019
Kenneth W. Carlson, 78, of Topeka, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 26, 2019 at a local hospital after an extended illness. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 27, 1940 the son of Everett and Geneva (Tulien) Carlson.
Kenneth was a union journeyman printer for Stauffer Publications for many years. He served in the Kansas Army National Guard for six...
Richard V. "Rick" Rivera
Jan 20, 2019
Richard “Rick” Rivera, 63, of Topeka, peacefully passed Sunday, January 20, 2019 surrounded by his children
He was born November 3, 1955 in Topeka the son of Louis and Isabel (Martinez) Rivera
Rick served in the US Army. His career entailed several positions which ultimately ended in a supervisory position at Goodyear Tire Company.
Rick’s entire life revolved around all...
Carolyn "Jane" Goeckler
Jan 20, 2019
Jane M. Goeckler Carolyn “Jane” Goeckler was born August 17, 1929 in Wamego, Kansas. The eldest of 4 children born to Hugh and Caroline Miracle, she is preceded in death by her parents, her son Rick Puckett, her brother Ross Miracle and her sister Sally Ubel. Jane was a woman of many interests. She loved music (especially the crooners...
John William Cummings
Jan 18, 2019
John Williams Cummings, 62, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away January 18, 2019 at his home. He was born February 8, 1956 in Ventura, California. Son of William and Cecelia Gray Cummings. John married April Lebsack on November 2, 1993 in Little Rock, Arkansas. John was an avid computer lover. He worked in I.T. for Kansas City Southern Railroad for most...
Maryanna Margot Quilty
Jan 17, 2019
Maryanna Margot Quilty passed away January 17, 2019 in Topeka after a courageous three-decade battle with cancer. Born January 21, 1947 to John Patrick and Marguerite Quilty of Newton, Kansas she graduated from Newton High School in 1965. She received both her undergraduate and Masters degree from the University of Kansas beginning her career as a social worker at Hays...
Janet Elizabeth (James) Hawks
Jan 14, 2019
Janet Elizabeth (James) Hawks, 58, of Topeka, KS died Monday, January 14, 2019.
She was born February 28, 1960 in Topeka, the daughter of Norman and Jean (Spencer) James.
Janet provided home day care for over 20 years and was one of the kindest people you could ever meet. She didn't just have a big heart - it was huge....
Wayne Vincent Richardson
Jan 12, 2019
Wayne Vincent Richardson, 90, passed away on January 12, 2019. He was born on March 13, 1928. Son of Wayne and Josephine Mahan Richardson.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home starting at 11:00 a.m.
Tom Thomas Henninger
Jan 11, 2019
J. Thomas Henninger, 82, of Topeka, passed away on January 11, 2019 at Stormont-Vail Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on February 5, 1936 the son of Marian (Smith) Henninger.
Tom worked as a Salesman for Maxwell House Coffee, General Foods and retired from Fleming Foods.
He was a cowboy at heart and loved...
Charles Walter Kennedy
Jan 10, 2019
Charles Walter Kennedy left this world last Thursday, January 10, to finally be reunited with his beloved wife Janet (2009) who paved the way for him to enter our Lord’s Kingdom.
Charles was a classic entrepreneur who ventured into many different areas in his lifetime. Starting early with a stretch at the US Geological Survey measuring river levels, where he...
Jesus Manuel Romero
Jan 9, 2019
Jesus Manuel Romero, 67, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away January 9, 2019 at The University of Kansas St. Francis Campus. Jesus was born on June 30, 1951 in Villa Guerrero, Jalisco, Mexico. Son of Salvador and Francisca Montes Romero.
Visitation will be Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. with rosary to be...
Richard (Quah-goh) Mzhickteno
Jan 3, 2019
Richard (Quah-goh) Mzhickteno, 89, of Topeka, KS died January 3, 2019.
He was born January 21, 1929, the son of Charles and Minnie (Wapp) Mzhickteno.
Richard served in the US Marine Corps during WW II and was a member of Sac And Fox and Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. For the majority of his life he worked as a brick layer
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Mary Alice Williams
Dec 31, 2018
Mary Alice (Heller) Williams,79, of Topeka, passed away on December 31, 2018 surrounded by family.
Mary was born in Lewiston, Montana, to Ethel Agnes (Kelly) Heller and Marion Everoll Heller. Her parents, as well as two siblings, preceded her in death. She is survived by two siblings.
Mary was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby M. Williams (2004).
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Mary Geraldine "Jerry" Gauthier
Dec 30, 2018
Mary Geraldine “Jerry” Gauthier, 94, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away December 30, 2018 at McCrite Plaza. Jerry was born on June 9, 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky. Daughter of George and Mary Elizabeth Casey Bruner. She graduated from Spaulding University in Louisville, Kentucky in 1951 and later went to Washburn University where she graduated with her Masters Degree in Education in...
John C. Ramirez
Dec 27, 2018
John C. Ramirez, 98, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2018. He was born on June 12,1920 in Sileo, Gto, Mexico, the son of Froylan and Evarista Corona Ramirez. John was a proud American Veteran of the United States Army, where he served during World War II in the Pacific, New Guinea, Philippines, and Hiroshima. He received two...
Conrad John Stattelman, Sr.
Dec 22, 2018
Conrad John (Cooney) Stattelman, Sr, passed away on December 22, 2018 at age 81.
He was born on June 13, 1937 in Topeka, KS, the son of John J. Stattelman, Sr. and Rosemary (Boos) Stattelman.
Conrad spent his life in Topeka. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and graduated from Hayden High School.
Conrad was a member of Sacred...
Alberta Marie Breece
Dec 20, 2018
Alberta M. Breece, 99, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, December 20, 2018.
She was born October 24, 1919 in Tecumseh, KS the daughter of George and Freda (Fergel) Hurd.
Alberta married George William Breece on August 12, 1954 in Topeka, KS at Forbes AFB. He preceded her in death on June 24, 2012. She is survived by two daughters, Tanna...
Pabla Soto
Dec 18, 2018
Pabla Soto, 70, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away December 18, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on August 2, 1948. Daughter of Hipolito Meraz and Julia Vargas Meraz. She married Cristian Soto and together they had nine children.
She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her husband and her nine children, Juan Soto,...
Kenneth R. Turner
Dec 16, 2018
Kenneth R. Turner, formerly of Topeka, KS, went to dwell in the House of the Lord on Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Denton, TX at the age of 73. He was born on December 21, 1944 in Cumberland, Maryland. He attended Grantsville Elementary School, Valley High School, earned his BS in Engineering from West Virginia University, served as Officer in Charge...
George Joseph Silovsky Jr.
Dec 11, 2018
George Joseph Silovsky Jr., 61, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away December 11, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 2, 1957 in Topeka. Son of George J. Silovsky Sr. and Mary Agnes Roy Silovsky. George graduated from Hayden High School in 1975 where he then went to St. Gregory College in Oklahoma. George later started working for Dinkel...
Sarah Jane Reekie
Dec 11, 2018
Sarah Jane Reekie, 65, of Topeka, died on December 11, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in Brookville, PA on January 28, 1953 the daughter of Richard Harry and Martha Louise (Valmont) Birch.
She worked as a meter reader for Westar Energy and was a veteran of the US Army.
Sarah enjoyed sewing, reading, BINGO, going to the Casino...
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