Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Arthur Gerald Decker
Mar 26, 2018
Arthur Gerald Decker, 87 passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at a local hospital after sustaining injuries from a fall at his home.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Lois, his sons, Brent and wife Loan, Bryce and wife Tricia, daughter, Emily, four grandsons, Darrin, Nickolas, Braydn and Issak and his younger sister, Charlotte resides in...
SMSgt Maurus Nicholas Blick
Mar 24, 2018
SMSgt Maurus N. Blick, 88, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital. He was born December 3, 1929 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of John N. and Grace B. (Kennedy) Blick.
He married Diedre R. “Dede” Flynn in Warrensburg, Missouri on July 20, 1951. She preceded him in death on June 12, 2006.
He was...
Kimberly Renee Richmond
Mar 23, 2018
Kimberly Renee Richmond, 52, of Topeka, passed away on March 23, 2018.
She was born in Columbia, Missouri on November 13, 1965 the daughter of Gerald Richmond and Kathaleen Cooper. She was raised in Keokuk, Iowa and graduated from high school there.
Kim worked for Dollar Tree as a sales associate. She enjoyed photography, writing, music, cooking, traveling and her...
Susan Clare Justin
Mar 22, 2018
Susan Clare Justin, 70, passed away March 22, 2018 at her residence.
She was born in Long Island, New York on September 18, 1947 the daughter of Louis and Dorothy (Gustavson) Greuling.
Susan was a retired tax examiner for the State of Kansas.
She married Jack Justin in Topeka on June 4, 1983. He preceded her in death on January...
George W. Platt
Mar 22, 2018
George W. Platt, 76, of Topeka, passed away on March 22, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Ossining, New York on October 14, 1941 the son of Warren Russell and Mary Josephine (Tapp) Platt.
Mr. Platt served four years in the U.S. Air Force stationed at Forbes AFB.
George married Theresa Gorrell at...
Joseph D. Konrade
Mar 16, 2018
Joseph D. Konrade, 66, of Florida, died Friday, March 16, 2018 in Topeka.
He was born July 15, 1951 in Topeka, the son of John and Charlotte (Dale) Konrade.
Joe graduated from Hayden High School and Washburn University and recently retired as an Energy Technology Program Specialist for the Department of Energy in Washington, D.C.
He is survived by...
Dolores C. "Lola" Adame
Mar 15, 2018
Dolores “Lola” C. Adame, 93, of Topeka, KS died March 15, 2018 at her home.
She was born April 4, 1924 in Silac, Guenaguato, Mexico, the daughter of Jose and Eulalia (Vasquez) Chavez
Lola was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, the Altar Society and the 3rd Order of St. Augustine. She loved crocheting, gardening, playing bingo,...
Julius A. Bose
Mar 15, 2018
Julius A. Bose, Jr., 73, of Topeka, KS died March 15, 2018.
He was born May 24, 1944 in San Antonio, TX the son of Julius Bose and Juana Arredondo.
Julius served in the US Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a welder and rigger for Jeffrey Energy Center and enjoyed working on cars, fishing and was an...
Domitila "Domi" Sanchez
Mar 7, 2018
Domitila “Domi” Sanchez, 91, of Topeka, died March 7, 2018 at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 16, 1926 the daughter of Pedro and Amalia (Rodriguez) Blancas. She attended Branner Annex, Branner, East Topeka and Topeka High.
Domi was an Inspector for Volume Shoe Corporation where she had over 30 years of...
Allora Ann Luse
Mar 7, 2018
Allora Ann Luse, 80, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 while wintering in McAllen, TX.
She was born January 22, 1938 in Topeka, the daughter of Samuel and Clara (Look) Burlew.
Allora retired from Holiday Inn where she worked at the front desk as a Reservationist. She attended the Topeka Bible Church and enjoyed traveling.
Allora married...
Cynthia Ann Rickert
Mar 4, 2018
Cynthia Ann Rickert, 65, of Topeka, died March 4, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born in Rockford, Illinois on April 27, 1952 the daughter of Francis Ernest and Juanita Marian (Zuck) Weiss.
Cynthia graduated from Concordia Teacher’s College in Seward, Nebraska. She taught school at several locations and at the Topeka Lutheran School in Topeka. She was also a...
Christian Kyle Charay
Feb 27, 2018
Christian Kyle Charay, 21, of Topeka died February 27, 2018.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 30, 1996 the son of Alfred J. and Laurie E. Charay.
Christian worked for Lowe’s in several capacities including the lumber department and as a fork lift operator. He was also proficient at carpentry, drywall, painting, deck building, tile work, electrical and...
Marvin W. Poell
Feb 27, 2018
Marvin W. Poell, 72, of Topeka, KS unexpectantly died on February 27, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital. He is now reunited with his late wife, Sandra Ann, whom preceded him in death on August 18, 1994.
Marvin was born April 3, 1945 in Marysville, KS the son of Wilfred and Loretta (Bond) Poell.
For many years he was the owner...
Philip (Phil Jr.) Cervantes Jr.
Feb 23, 2018
Philip “Phil Jr.” Cervantes Jr., 66, of Topeka, died February 23, 2108 at Stormont Vail Hospital.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 12, 1951 the son of Felipe and Josephine (Gutierrez) Cervantes Sr. He was a 1969 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School.
Phil Jr. worked as the Restaurant Manager at Walgreens for many years and had...
Wayne L. Knight
Feb 23, 2018
Wayne L. Knight, 86, passed away Friday, February 23, 2018 after a long illness.
He was born August 23, 1931, the oldest son of George and Ellen (Lessley) Knight. Life was difficult growing up in the 30’s. Wayne moved to Topeka and worked at Meadow Gold Milk Company where he met his wife Mary Horgan. They were married November 19,...
Emil James Kutka
Feb 22, 2018
Emil James Kutka, 94, of Topeka, died February 22, 2018 at Brewster Health Center in Topeka. He was born in Brainard, Nebraska on June 11, 1923, the son of James and Caroline Kutka.
Emil graduated from Brainard High School. He enlisted in the US Coast Guard in 1942, and was assigned to the weather ship, USCG Monomoy, for...
Ismael Alcala Alvarado
Feb 21, 2018
Ismael was born on August 4, 1957 in Jerez Zacatecas, Mexico the son of Camilo Alcala and Amalia Alvarado. He worked as a machine operator for Reser's Foods. He married Ana Chavez who survives him. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 25th from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Marianne Carlson
Feb 19, 2018
Marianne Carlson, 81, of Topeka, KS died Monday, February 19, 2018 at Aldersgate Village.
She was born May 19, 1936 in Wamego, KS the daughter of John R. Holdren and Gladys Isabell Fleiss.
Marianne married Kenneth W. Carlson in Topeka, KS. He survives. Other survivors include her son, Dale Michael and a step-daughter, Karen Emmot (Bud) both of Topeka, seven...
Margarita Rivera
Feb 16, 2018
Margarita Rivera, 71, of Topeka, KS died February 16, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital
She was born in Santa Barbara, Chihuahua, Mexico on January 22, 1947. Margarita was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church.
She married Anastasio Aguirre-Mendez in Parral, Mexico. He preceded her in death on May 5, 2013. Survivors include her children, Cecilia Aguirre, Olga Aguirre...
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