Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
John Edward Seibert
Feb 14, 2018
John Edward Seibert, 58, of Topeka, died on February 14, 2018 at Countryside Health Center.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 19, 1959 the son of John and Barbara Ann (Schiffelbein) Seibert. He was a 1978 graduate of Hayden High School.
Ed worked for General Printing and had most recently worked as a stock person for Walmart.
He...
Eugene Lee Turner
Feb 11, 2018
Eugene Lee Turner, 57, of Topeka, died February 11, 2018 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 5, 1960 the son of Elvin Lee and Clara Ann (Kleinsorge) Turner.
He worked as a dishwasher and prep cook for several restaurants.
Eugene was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He enjoyed walking...
Robert E. Oswald
Feb 10, 2018
Robert E. Oswald, 83, Topeka, was born on September 24, 1934 and passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Stormont Vail Hospital after a brief illness. Robert is survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol Ann (Sandbloom) Oswald; his daughter Pamela Luthi and husband Patrick, Silver Lake, KS; son Paul Oswald and wife Barbara of Alpharetta, GA; his brother...
Nancy Rae Spencer
Feb 7, 2018
Nancy Rae Spencer, 61, of Topeka, died on February 7, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 13, 1956 the daughter of Delmer Ray and Marjorie Jean (Brannan) Royer.
Nancy was a graduate of Hayden High School and a member of the catholic faith. She worked for Westar Energy in several capacities and most recently...
Cynthia Marie (Sands) Berry
Feb 7, 2018
Cynthia Marie (Sands) Berry, 58, of Meriden, KS died February, 7, 2018 with her family at her side in the comfort of her home. She was born July 16, 1959 in Tulsa, OK the daughter of Robert and Helen (Meyer) Sands.
Cindy was working at St. Francis Hospital as a Unit Secretary where she has been employed since 1997.
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Marsha A. Wiesing
Feb 7, 2018
Marsha A. Wiesing, 66, of Topeka, formerly of Ozawkie, passed away on February 7, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Kansas City, Kansas on January 13, 1952 the daughter of Edward K. and Anne (McLeod) Wiesing. She was a graduate of Bishop Ward High School.
Marsha was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, outdoor sports, time spent at Lake...
Jason S. Gomez
Jan 28, 2018
Jason S. Gomez, 38, of Topeka, KS died Sunday, January 28, 2018.
He was born October 17, 1979 in Topeka, the son of Alfred and Diane (Phillips) Gomez.
Jason was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He enjoyed watching sports, especially KU basketball and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jason is survived by siblings; Gina Altamirano, Michael Gomez,...
Robert L. "Bob" Gerant
Jan 21, 2018
Robert L. “Bob” Gerant, 93, of Topeka, KS died Sunday, January 21, 2018 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born July 29, 1924 in Fleming, KS the son of Joseph and Anna (Palcher) Gerant.
Bob was a 1941 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Pittsburg, KS. During WW II he served in US Navy Amphibious Forces-Pacific Fleet. Following...
Marie Catheryn Welch
Jan 19, 2018
Marie Catheryn Welch
Marie Catheryn Mergenmeier Welch went to meet her Lord and Savior on Jan. 19, 2018, at the
age of 77.
A mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew Catholic Church, with
visitation from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Brennan Mathena Funeral Home. Marie will be buried in
Sts. Peter and...
Robert William Hamilton
Jan 19, 2018
Robert William “Bob” Hamilton, 84, of Topeka, died January 19, 2018 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his family.
He was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on July 17, 1933 the son of Lee William and Ruby Margaret (Nesbitt) Hamilton. Bob graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1950 and attended Hutchinson Junior College and Kansas State University.
He...
Michael Luis Escobar
Jan 16, 2018
Michael Luis Escobar, 67, of Topeka, died suddenly on January 16, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born on August 23, 1950 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Vicente S. and Beatrice C. “Sally” (Ramos) Escobar. Michael was a 1969 graduate of Topeka High School.
He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1970 to 1974. He graduated from...
Jean Murphy
Jan 14, 2018
Jean Murphy, 76, of Topeka, beloved Mother, Daughter, Nana and Friend, passed away on January 14, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Jean was born in Sylvia, Kansas on February 22, 1941 the daughter of Chester Earl and G. Ferne (Hess) Fox. At the age of three her father died and she was raised by her mother Ferne and her daddy Harold...
H. Ross Miracle
Jan 8, 2018
Herbert Ross Miracle was born November 3, 1936, in Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas. He was active in Boy Scouts of America from age twelve to seventeen and served as advisor until age nineteen. Ross achieved many levels of scouting, including membership in the Order of the Arrow honorary organization. He was recognized for his accomplishments and was sent to the...
Jose Antonio Colón
Jan 7, 2018
Jose A. Colón, 75, of Topeka, KS died January 7, 2018 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
He was born June 9, 1942 in San Juan, Puerto Rico the son of Hermino and Maria (Rosario) Colón.
Jose worked for the U.S. Postal Service where he worked in Supply. He owned and operated Jose’s Imports in the Oakland Neighborhood from 1970 until 1988.
...
Arnoldo Rivera Meza
Jan 5, 2018
Arnoldo Rivera Meza, 47, of Topeka, KS died Friday, January 5, 2018 at The University of Kansas Health System-St. Francis Campus. He will lie in state from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic...
Juan A. Lucio
Jan 5, 2018
Juan A. Lucio, 33, of Topeka, KS died January 5, 2018 in Topeka.
Juan was born February 15, 1984 in Denver, Colorado the son of Roberto Lucio and Dalia Sanchez.
He was currently working for 3 Men and a Truck Moving Company.
Juan is survived by his mother, Dalia Sanchez, two children, Juan and Eliza Lucio along with six...
Teresa Marie Rincon
Jan 2, 2018
Teresa Marie (Van Allen) Rincon, 51, of Topeka, KS died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her home with her loving family at her side.
She was born March 31, 1966 in Topeka, KS, and raised by her mother Ruth (Fox) and step-father, Franklin Heyka.
She attended Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Grade School through the eighth grade. Teresa and...
Margie Ellen Mark
Jan 1, 2018
Margie Ellen Mark, 69, of Topeka, died January 1, 2018 at her home.
She was born in Smith Center, Kansas on December 4, 1948 the daughter of George and Margaret (Turpin) Wells.
Margie was a 1966 graduate of Ruskin High School in Kansas City. She attended Emporia State University. She retired from public service after almost 44 years working for...
James Donald Hansen
Dec 31, 2017
James (Jimmy) D. Hansen – December 9, 1949 – December 31, 2017
This obit was written by Jimmy Hansen himself.
I want to let the people I know and were close to and also knew but chose not to associate with or they with me, that I have left this mortal coil.
James (Jimmy) D. Hansen took his soul...
Christopher Joseph Esser
Dec 30, 2017
Christopher Joseph Esser, 56, formerly of Topeka, Kansas, died December 30, 2017 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
He was born April 11, 1961 in Topeka, KS the son of William and Coralie (Woodward) Esser.
Chris is survived by his siblings, Lydia (Kenneth) Gilliland, of Holton, Bonita (Larry) Sanchez of Edgewood, New Mexico, Margaret (Lynn) Covington, of Hugo, Oklahoma, William (Maureen)...
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