Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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...
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.
...
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...
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