Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Felix Ramos
Nov 4, 2018
Felix Ramos, 87, of Topeka, formerly of Upstate New York, died November 4, 2018.
He was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on March 31, 1931 the son of Blas and Angela (Rosado) Ramos.
Felix served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years prior to his...
Marsha Ann Bruton
Nov 3, 2018
Marsha Ann Bruton, 73, of Topeka, died November 3, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Detroit, Michigan on April 28, 1945 the daughter of James Earl and Martha Agnes (Bennett) Cavin.
Marsha worked in Advertising as a Sales Agent.
She is survived by her two sons, Brandon Bruton and Blake Bruton.
A Memorial Service will be held for...
Robert Keith Lynn
Oct 30, 2018
Robert Keith Lynn, 59, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away October 30, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. Robert was born in Topeka, son of Warren Lynn and Barbara Shortt Lynn. Robert graduated from Topeka High School in 1977. He was an avid KU and Chiefs fan, loved movies, and gardening and yard work. He appreciated holiday traditions with his children, family,...
Dennis J. Cutting
Oct 28, 2018
Dennis J. Cutting, 74, of Manhattan, KS died Sunday morning at the University of Kansas Medical Center surrounded by his family.
He was born October 18, 1944 in Sioux City, IA the son of Philip and Mary (Beaubien) Cutting.
Dennis was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan, KS. He served in US Army during the Vietnam Conflict.
He...
Justin Holcomb
Oct 23, 2018
Justin Holcomb, 30, was a loved father, brother, grandson, and friend. He passed away Tuesday, October 23rd 2018 in Topeka. He was born on January 13th 1988 in Topeka. Son of Lesli Casey and Dirk Holcomb.
Justin lived life to the fullest through simple pleasure: spending time with his daughter, playing in the band, being around...
Michael S. Gutowski
Oct 22, 2018
Michael S. Gutowski, 62, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away October 22, 2018 at his home. He was born on November 21, 1955 in Topeka. Son of Stanley and Emma “Marieta” Boll Gutowski.
Michael graduated from Highland Park High School and then attended Washburn University. He worked in the grocery business for thirty years and then later owned and operated MG...
Dorothy Ann Burghart
Oct 20, 2018
Dorothy Ann Burghart, 94, of Topeka, died October 20, 2018 at the home of her son in Wellsville, Kansas.
She was born in Centralia, Washington on August 21, 1924 the daughter of Willibold and Susie (Burghart) Bieker.
Dorothy was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, dancing and spending time with family especially her grandchildren.
She married Herman A. Burghart on...
Betty C. Lang
Oct 17, 2018
Betty C. Lang, 83, of Topeka, died October 17, 2018.
She was born in Edmond, Kansas on July 10, 1935 the daughter of Andrew W. and Gladys (Hill) Meyer.
She graduated from Hill City High School and Brown Mackie Business College. Betty worked as a Bookkeeper for Roach Hardware and Height-Atlas Chiropractic Office.
Betty enjoyed spoiling her grandchildren and going...
Richard Gutierrez
Oct 13, 2018
Richard Gutierrez, 71 of Topeka, KS died unexpectantly at his home on Saturday, October 13, 2018 He was born in Topeka the son of Pablo and Refugia (Davalos) Gutierrez. Richard was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School and graduated from Hayden High School. He is survived by three siblings,...
Anthony Ortiz
Oct 12, 2018
Anthony “Tony” Ortiz, 53, of Topeka, passed away October 12, 2018 after his courageous battle with prostate cancer.
Anthony was born in Aurora, Colorado on February 9, 1965, son of Arthur and Teresa Mendoza Ortiz. Anthony lived most of his life in Topeka. He was a proud father of three children, who gifted him with three grandchildren, whom he adored....
Rose Marie Laue
Oct 8, 2018
Rose Marie Laue, 82, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away October 8, 2018 peacefully at her home. She was born on March 10, 1936 in Greenleaf, Kansas. Daughter of Joseph Perott and Alberta Poutre Perott.
Rose graduated from Greenleaf High School and went on to work as an Officer at Highland Park/ UMB Bank from 1968-1994. She loved to crochet and...
Tarina Ann Gordon
Oct 7, 2018
Tarina Ann Gordon, 62, of Topeka, passed away on October 7, 2018, at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family.
She was born in Fresno, California on May 23, 1956 the daughter of Ruby Graham and step father, William Beck.
Tarina loved to spend time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed socializing, playing cards and having a...
Clara Lemuz
Oct 7, 2018
Clara Lemuz, 93, of Topeka, died October 7, 2018 at McCrite Plaza Health Center.
She was born in St. John, Kansas on August 12, 1925 the daughter of Francisco and Josephine (Chavez) Hernandez.
She married Lorenzo Lemuz on January 31, 1948 in Topeka. They were married for 65 years before he predeceased her on February 2, 2013. Clara was also...
Thomas Toelkes
Oct 5, 2018
Thomas “John” Toelkes, 51, of Topeka, passed away October 5, 2018 at a local hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 18, 1967 the son of Philip L. and Judith Anne (Atkinson) Toelkes. John was a 1985 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and went to the Kaw Valley Vo-Tech where he studied Heating and Air Conditioning. He...
Carole Ann Childers
Oct 5, 2018
Carole Ann Childers, 81, formerly of Topeka, died Friday, October 5, 2018 in Ft. Worth, TX.
She was born December 20, 1936 in Lacrosse, WI the daughter of Oscar and Alma (Scharff) Baum.
Carole married Phillip L. Childers, Jr. in Kansas City, MO on August 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1986.
Carole loved being...
Busunda Joy Davis
Oct 3, 2018
Busunda Joy Davis, 67, of Tecumseh, KS passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born August 23, 1951 in Mount Vernon, NY the daughter of Lilly Brown.
Busunda spent most of her working career in the Criminal Justice System and had been active in several bowling leagues.
She married Henry Davis on December...
Daniel Michael Llamas
Oct 3, 2018
Daniel “Bundy” Michael Llamas, 56, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away on October 3, 2018 at the Healthcare Resort in Topeka. Daniel was born May 23, 1962. Son of David and Esperanza Llamas.
Daniel attended Topeka High School. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs football fan as well as a Jayhawks fan. He loved to throw horseshoes with his family...
Vicky J. Moore
Oct 1, 2018
Vicky J. Moore, 69, of Berryton, KS died Monday, October 1, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
She was born November 12, 1948 in Lawrence, KS the daughter of Donald and Shirley (Holden) McCorkill.
Vicky graduated from Independence High School, Independence, KS where she spent most of her adolescent life. She was a...
David Martin Oliver
Sep 27, 2018
David Oliver, 59, of Topeka, passed away, September 27, 2018 at Midland Hospice. David was born on February 11, 1959 in Topeka. Son of James and Beverly Parnell Oliver.
David graduated from Highland Park High School in 1977. He worked as a laborer for Payless for majority of his life. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and...
Jacinto "Jack" Pineda
Sep 25, 2018
Jacinto “Jack” F. Pineda, 82, of Topeka passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He was born on September 11, 1936 in McAllen, Texas to Miguel Sr. and Guadalupe (Fernandez) Pineda.
Jack retired from the City of Topeka Water Department as General Foreman after 37 years.
He married Mary F. Sanchez of Topeka, Kansas on December 17, 1956. She...
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