Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
LeRoy Butler Jr.
May 27, 2018
LeRoy Butler Jr., 67, of Topeka, passed away at his home May 27, 2018. LeRoy was born on December 3, 1950, son of Leroy Butler Sr. and Lucille Washington Butler. LeRoy served in the Army, Air National Guard for 20 years, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Air Compliance Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal,...
Mary Alonzo
May 25, 2018
Mary Alonzo, 92, of Topeka, KS, died Friday, May 25, 2018 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.
She was born in Topeka on April 22, 1926 the daughter of Jose and Felicitas (Yanez) Rodriguez.
Mary retired in 1986 from Highland Park, USD 501, where she worked in the cafeteria.
She was a member of...
Vivian Pearl Skidmore
May 25, 2018
Vivian Pearl Skidmore, 91, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 25, 2018 at Aldersgate Village. Vivian was born on December 14, 1926 in Liberal, Kansas, daughter of Earl Martin and Pearl Swenson. She married William Dale Skidmore on July 19, 1947 at Assumption Church in Topeka, where together they had two daughters. Vivian and William were the co owners of...
Donald Tews
May 23, 2018
Donald William Tews, 78, of Topeka, Kansas, passed away May 23, 2018 at Legacy on 10th. Graveside service, with honors will be June 22, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville.
Carol Jean Brady
May 20, 2018
Carol Jean (Hirsch) Brady, 72, of Topeka, died May 20, 2018 at St. Francis emergency room.
She was born in Sabetha, Kansas on October 31, 1945 the daughter of Alvin and Veda (Cavett) Hirsch.
Carol worked for Harmon’s Manufacturing in Wichita.
She was a former member of Powhattan United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star in Powhattan, and had...
Janice Jewel Abbott
May 18, 2018
Janice Jewel Abbott, 88, of Topeka, died May 18, 2018 at Winter Meadows in Carbondale, Kansas.She was born in Parsons, Kansas on October 28, 1929 the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Kinsch.Janice worked as a Meat Wrapper for the Union.She married Kenneth Edwin Abbott in Kansas City, Missouri on January 19, 1948, he preceded her in death on October 18,...
Therese Mae Wichman
May 14, 2018
Therese Mae Wichman, 73, of Topeka, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 14 2018.
She was born in Kansas City, KS on July 25, 1944 the daughter of Morris and Rose (Brucken) Rogge.
Therese was a homemaker. She was very active in all facets of life but she especially enjoyed spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren.
She...
Jason W. Terrell
May 13, 2018
Jason W. Terrell Jason W. Terrell passed away unexpectedly at home, May 13, 2018 at the age of 48.He was born December 26, 1969, the son of Richard and Sharon (Stone) Terrell. Jason graduated from Topeka High School and began his career as an RN after graduating from Washburn University. He was employed with Tanglewood Rehabilitation in Topeka, Ks.He loved...
Paulino Galicia Serrano
May 10, 2018
Paulino Galicia Serrano, 58, of Topeka, passed away, May 10, 2018 at St. Francis Health Center. Paulino was born in Tepatlaxco de Hidalgo, Puebla, Mexico on October 21, 1959 to Juan Galicia and Pascuala Serrano.
On June 29, 1985 he married Maria Morales and together they had four children.
Paulino is preceded in death by both of his parents.
He...
Alfredo Garibay Alfaro
May 9, 2018
Alfredo Garibay Alfaro, 61, of Topeka, died May 9, 2018 at University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus.
He was born in Ecuandureo, Michoacan, Mexico on January 7, 1956 the son of Manuel Mendoza and Rosa Alfaro.
Alfredo worked for Reser’s in food production.
He is survived by his wife, Silvia Garibay Cervantes, a son, Jose A....
Kathleen "Kathy" Schleuder
Apr 29, 2018
Kathleen “Kathy” Schleuder, , 68, of Topeka, KS died April 29, 2018 at Stormont-Vail. She was born May 7, 1949 in Topeka the daughter of Robert and Helen (Taylor) Baum. Prior to her retiring, Kathy was a school bus driver for the Auburn-Washburn School District. She married Leslie “Les” Schleuder on July 15, 1978 in Topeka. He preceded her in...
Inocencio "Ivan" Sapata
Apr 28, 2018
Inocencio “Ivan” Sapata, 94, of Topeka died Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at his home.
He was born December 28, 1923 in McFarland, KS the son of Roberto and Ramona (Munoz) Zapata
Inocencio enlisted in the United States Air Corp serving during WW II. After spending several years out of the military he re-enlisted serving in the United States Air Force...
David Eric Terrell
Apr 25, 2018
David E. Terrell, 52, passed away April 25, 2018 with family by his side.
He was born March 1, 1966, the son of Richard and Sharon (Stone) Terrell.
David graduated from Topeka High School and began his career as an auto paint tech at Topeka Radiator & Body Works which he enjoyed for many years.
He also enjoyed being...
Patricia Ann Hamel
Apr 17, 2018
Patricia Ann Hamel, 85, of Topeka, KS died April 17, 2018 at her home.
She was born August 31, 1932 in Concordia, KS the daughter of William and Lillie (Beauregard) Bessette.
Patricia graduated from the Marymount College School of Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse working at St. Joseph Hospital in Concordia, Stormont-Vail and St. Francis Hospitals and retired from...
Ti'Ania "Reddi" Shawnee Reshaun Ross
Apr 15, 2018
Ti’Ania “Reddi” Shawnee Reshaun Ross, 25, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Stormon-Vail Hospital.
Ti’Ania was born on January 21, 1993 in Columbia, Missouri, daughter of Thomas Le’Roy Ross and Estelle Irene McKee.
She graduated from Highland Park High School in 2011.
Ti’Ania is survived by her mother Estelle (Travis Lee)...
Reverend George Klasinski
Apr 14, 2018
Reverend George W. Klasinski, 92, of Topeka, passed away on April 14, 2018 at Homestead of Topeka.
He was born September 30, 1925 in Leavenworth, Kansas the son of Ignatius and Emily (Cerletti) Klasinski.
He attended St. Joseph Grade School and Immaculate High School in Leavenworth. He entered the seminary in 1943 as a student at St. Benedict...
Rosemary Henson
Apr 13, 2018
Rosemary Henson, 72, of Topeka, entered her eternal home on April 13, 2018.
She was born in Topeka, KS on July 24, 1945, the daughter of Lester and Dorothy (Reser) Vail and grew up in Richland, KS.
As an active 4-H’er in her youth, Rosie enjoyed baking, cross-stitching, crafts and gardening throughout her life. She was proud to be in...
Daniel B. Rodriguez, Sr.
Apr 13, 2018
Daniel B. Rodriguez, Sr., 68, of Topeka, died April 13, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 24, 1949 the son of Brigido and Mary (Campos) Rodriguez.
He is survived by four sons, Daniel (Jamie) Rodriguez Jr., Chad (LeAnne Calderwood) Rodriguez, Nathan Rodriguez and Cody Rodriguez, eight grandchildren, Blaine, Braden, Daniel, Ava, Tagen, Devon,...
Lavonna Marie Creviston
Apr 6, 2018
Lavonna Marie (Bradstreet) Creviston, entered eternal rest and peace on April 6, 2018. She was born in Scott City, Kansas to Juanita and Richard Bradstreet on May 28, 1927.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, James Marion Creviston, sisters, Dyckie, Edda, June and brother, Ronald. Survivors are children Judy, Joela, and James Creviston (Cheryl), Jill...
Rosella Marie Hoffman
Apr 5, 2018
Rosella Marie Hoffman, 98, of Holton, died April 5, 2018 at Medicalodges of Jackson County.
She was born in St. Marys, Kansas on April 6, 1919, the daughter of Henry Joseph and Violet (Nagels) DeWendt. Rosella was a 1937 graduate of Solomon High School.
She was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church and over 70 years as a...
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