Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Joseph Cervantez
Sep 11, 2016
Joseph "Joe" Cervantez, 88 of Topeka, died September 11, 2016. He was born in Topeka, KS on January 22, 1928 the son of Lorenzo and Maria (Peralta) Cervantez. Joe served during World War II with the United States Army. He worked for Santa Fe Railway Company in the Wheel Shop for 45 years before retiring in 1989. He enjoyed watching...
Anne Elizabeth Casey
Sep 8, 2016
Anne Elizabeth (Sisson) Casey, 70, of Topeka, died September 8, 2016 at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Binghamton, New York on November 8, 1945 the daughter of Fred and Margaret (Webb) Sisson. She was a graduate of Cornell Nursing School. Anne was an LPN for over 40 years. She worked at Memorial Hospital and for various...
Maria JoAnn Strouth
Sep 2, 2016
Maria JoAnn Strouth, 6 day old infant daughter of Nicholas Strouth and Brittany Carpenter, died on September 2, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born on August 27, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital.
Maria is survived by her parents, Nicholas and Brittany, and half sister, Gabriella Strouth and half brother, Izaiah Strouth, grandparents, Tom and Cheryl Strouth, and Donnie Carpenter,...
LaVerne Whelan
Aug 31, 2016
LaVerne Whelan, 94, of Topeka, Kansas died August 31, 2016 at Kelly House.
She was born in Hoyt, Kansas, on November 27, 1921, the daughter of Harry Hansel and Eva (Stevens) Frazier.
LaVerne attended Hoyt High School where she was a basketball star and also graduated in 1939. She graduated from Stricklers Business College.
LaVerne worked in the Title Insurance...
Jeanne Gifford
Aug 29, 2016
Jeanne C. Gifford, 85, of Topeka, Kansas passed away August 29, 2016 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born in Topeka on October 2, 1930, the daughter of Harlan and Clara (Higdon) Turner. Jeanne worked as a bookkeeper for Tuner’s Café, the family business. She enjoyed crosswords puzzles, Wheel of Fortune, KU Basketball and auto racing. Jeanne was a...
Patrick "Pat" Jones
Aug 24, 2016
Patrick “Pat” Jones, 51, of Topeka, died August 24, 2016 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 26, 1965 the son of Floyd Wayne and Judy (Kitchell) Jones. Pat married Tina Hernandez in Topeka, Kansas on June 20, 1987. He enjoyed outdoor projects, trips to Menard’s, camping and being with family and friends. Pat also enjoyed...
Teddy Ray Burgess
Aug 24, 2016
Teddy Ray Burgess, 48, of Topeka, died August 24, 2016 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 16, 1967 the son of James Harold and Hazel May (Parks) Burgess.
He studied Electronics at the Topeka Technical Institute. Teddy worked for the State of Kansas for over 30 years and was a Building Systems Technician.
He was...
Manuel G. Arredondo, Sr.
Aug 21, 2016
Manuel G. Arredondo, Sr., 97, of Topeka, KS, died August 21, 2016 at Presbyterian Manor. He was born in Topeka, on December 7, 1918, the son of Jacinto and Tomasa (Gonzalez) Arredondo. Manuel retired from the City of Topeka where he worked for the Topeka Water Pollution Control. He married Vicenta “Vicky” Gomez in Salina, KS on October 30, 1939. ...
William G. Cabrera
Aug 19, 2016
William G. Cabrera, 73, of Topeka, KS passed away Saturday, August 19, 2016, in Topeka, KS. He was cremated. Inurnment services will take place at 1:00 PM Monday, October 3 at Mount Calvary Topeka, Kansas.
Dale Lee McClelland-Schiffelbein
Aug 14, 2016
Dale Lee McClelland-Schiffelbein, 81, of Topeka, Kansas died August 14, 2016. She was born in Fort Worth, TX, on October 23, 1934, the daughter of Orville and Marie (Conrad) Thompson. Dale enjoyed playing cards, traveling and casinos. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Dale married Ken McClelland, who pre-deceased her in 2003. She married Richard Schiffelbein, Sr....
Francisco "Frank" Ybarra
Aug 9, 2016
Dr. Frank Ybarra passed away August 9, 2016. He was born March 9, 1937, in Shattuck, Oklahoma. His parents, Alberto and Carmen Ybarra, were born in Mexico. He graduated from Shattuck High School in 1955. Frank served four years in the US Air Force, including two years in Japan. Dr. Ybarra received his BA Degree in Education from Northwestern...
Marion O. Fisher
Aug 7, 2016
Marion O. Fisher, 83, of Topeka, KS died Sunday, August 07, 2016 at his home. He was born May 10, 1933 in Burchard, NE the son of Lawrence and Anna (Ullman) Fisher. Marion was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #2608, the James W. Gibbons Assembly of the Fourth Degree Knights of...
Mary Catherine Hicks
Aug 7, 2016
Mary Catherine Hicks, 95, of Topeka, died August 7, 2016 at Homestead of Assisted Living in Auburn. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on October 4, 1920, the daughter of John and Alice (Sandel) Amato. Mary had worked as an executive secretary for Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She enjoyed being a part of the Washburn Walkers and AARP. She...
Charles E. Claassen
Aug 6, 2016
Charles “Chuck” E. Claassen, 76, of Topeka, died at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Newton, KS, the son of Edward and Hester (Regier) Claassen. Chuck worked in various capacities at Westar Energy, retiring after 30 years as Material Manager. He was a United States Army veteran and member of Highland Park United Methodist Church. Chuck married...
Robert D. Waters
Aug 5, 2016
Robert Darrel Waters, 73, of Topeka, KS died August 5, 2016 at Rose Villa Assisted Living.
He was born July 30, 1943 in Claremore, OK the son of Robert and Myrtle (Lee) Waters.
Robert was an Army Veteran serving in Vietnam.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. 800 SW 6th Avenue. Visitation...
Cruz Rene Soza
Jul 30, 2016
Cruz René Soza, 57, of Topeka, KS died Monday, July 30, 2018 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born December 6, 1960 in Topeka, the son of Michael and Elvira (Ramos) Soza.
René served in the US Air Force and was a Nursing Assistant at the Colmery O’Neal Veterans Administration Hospital retiring in January of 2017.
He was...
Mary Eizabeth Roberts
Jul 28, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Roberts, 92, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, July 28, 2016. She was born the daughter of Ernest and Gertrude (Kiely) Roberts on June 6, 1924 in Topeka, KS. Mary was cremated. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, August 12th at St. Francis Health Center Chapel, Topeka, KS. Graveside inurnment will follow at 2:00...
Margaret Agnes Dugan
Jul 22, 2016
Margaret A. Dugan, 77, of Topeka, KS died Friday, July 22, 2016 at Manor Care of Topeka. She was born the daughter of Albert and Margaret (McHale) Fee on October 7, 1938 in Nantucket, MA. Margaret worked in the cosmetic department and spent a short time in the fragrance department at Macy’s. At the time of her retirement she was...
Arnold Cioffi
Jul 16, 2016
Arnold “Jim” Cioffi, 96, of Topeka, Kansas died July 16, 2016 at Stormont-Vail hospital.
He was born on August 30, 1919 in Rutland, Vermont the son of Onotrio and Anetonette (Tedesco) Cioffi.
He attended school in Rutland. In 1937 he joined the U.S. Govt. CCC, 1134 Co. in St. Albans, Vermont. From 1937 to 1940 he worked for Rutland Cleaners. ...
David M. Hernandez
Jul 15, 2016
David M. Hernandez, 56, of Topeka, died July 15, 2016 at The House at Midland Care.
He was born on January 18, 1960, the son of Henry G. and Augustina (Martinez) Hernandez.
David enjoyed watching movies, reading and walking.
He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and was a 1978 graduate of Topeka High School.
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