Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Omah Tatera
Jul 15, 2016
Omah (Denny) Tatera, 92, of Topeka, died July 15, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Harveyville, Kansas on January 18, 1924 the daughter of Clinton Carl and Elva Elizabeth (Ferrell) Denny. She was raised from the age of 8 by her father and stepmother Gayle (Schmeil) Denny.
She was a homemaker and raised six children. In 1970...
Agnes L. Stumbaugh
Jul 14, 2016
Agnes L. Stumbaugh, 94, of Topeka, died July 14, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital.
She was born in Valley Falls, Kansas on January 18, 1922 the daughter of Bernard H. and Maude Ellen (Miller) Truhe.
Agnes was a homemaker. Prior to her marriage she had worked for the phone company.
She was a member of the Catholic faith and enjoyed...
John T. Segura
Jul 10, 2016
John T. Segura, 85, of Topeka, Kansas died Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, on November 1, 1930, the son of Juan G. and Antonia T. Segura. John was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army and proudly served in Korea. He most recently worked for American Sentry Security and retired from Allis...
Lisa Lynn McWhorter
Jul 9, 2016
Lisa Lynn McWhorter, 55, of Topeka, died on July 9, 2016 at her home.
She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on April 8, 1961 the daughter of Richard and Marilyn S. (Metzer) McWhorter.
She was a graduate of Field Kindley High School and received her Associates of Arts degree from Coffeyville Community College. Lisa had been a bank teller.
Lisa...
Shirley Darlene Briggs
Jul 7, 2016
Shirley Darlene Briggs, of Topeka, Kansas died July 7, 2016. She was born in Wichita, Kansas, on October 1, 1940, the daughter of Albert and Lorrene (Ewing) Casida. Shirley worked at Sam’s Club for over twenty years. She attended Topeka First Assembly of God. She was married to Dale Briggs. He preceded her in death in 2008. Shirley is survived...
John Kenneth Reed
Jul 7, 2016
The Lord has taken John Kenneth Reed on July 7th, 2016 to be with him in Heaven. Kenneth died of natural causes in his sleep at the age of 75.
He was born on January 5, 1941 in Topeka, Kansas the son of John and Eula Mae (Watson) Reed. Kenneth lived with his grandparents Jim and Mary Reed of Burlingame,...
Michael Leon Bowers
Jul 5, 2016
Michael Leon Bowers, 57, of Topeka passed away in his home on July 5, 2016. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 4, 1958 the son of Paul and Delores (Mendoza) Bowers. Michael graduated from Topeka High School. He worked in production for OSHE Meat Products. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and enjoyed fishing, hunting and building...
George Joseph Silovsky, Sr.
Jul 5, 2016
Long-time Educator, George J. Silovsky Sr. age 86, of Topeka, died on July 5th, 2016. He was born on July 29, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Josef and Aloisie (Danek) Silovsky. Mr. Silovsky was a teacher of Science at Hayden High School, from 1955 to 1992. He also served as Building Administrator, Director of Personnel, Associate Principal, Assistant...
Duane L. Henson
Jun 30, 2016
Duane L. Henson, 73, of Topeka, entered into his eternal home on June 30, 2016 surrounded by his family.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 15, 1942 the son of Earl W. and Helen A. (Renyer) Henson. He graduated from Nortonville High School.
Duane worked as a Computer Programmer for Santa Fe Railway and retired in 2001 after...
Daniel Jordan Warner
Jun 27, 2016
Daniel Jordan Warner, of Topeka, died June 27, 2016 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. He was born August 6, 1999 in Topeka the son of Michael W. and Mary (McCoy) Warner. Daniel just completed his sophomore year at Shawnee Heights High School and was a member in the Jr. Naval ROTC Program and active in the Mother Teresa...
Leonard J. Masilionis
Jun 25, 2016
Leonard Joseph Masilionis, 83, of Topeka, died June 25th, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City. He was born August 15th, 1932 in North Chicago, Illinois to George and Mary Ann Masilionis, both immigrants from Lithuania. He enjoyed playing with his two older brothers and sister along with neighborhood friends through pick-up games of stickball and baseball. As a...
Ruth Marvine Merriman
Jun 22, 2016
Ruth Marvine Merriman, 96, of Topeka, KS died June 22, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born March 21, 1920 in Kinnikinnick, OH the daughter of Elmer and Susan (Saltz) Good. Ruth retired as an assembly worker for General Motors in Flint, MI. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed crafts, playing cards and bingo. Ruth married Robert LeRoy...
Michael L. Stava-Creek
Jun 16, 2016
Michael L. Stava-Creek, 25, of Topeka, died June 16, 2016. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 15, 1991 the son of Lewis L. Creek and Tina J. Stava. He worked as a landscaper for PLS. Michael enjoyed fishing and spending time with his sons, Lewis and Mason. Michael is survived by his parents, Lewis Creek and Tina Lonnis,...
John Gregory "Greg" Mathena
Jun 16, 2016
John Gregory “Greg” Mathena, 64, of Topeka, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Centennial, Colorado at the home of his daughter. He was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on December 28, 1951 the son of John B. and Mildred C. “Midge” (Woolsey) Mathena Jr. He graduated from Salina High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Kansas Wesleyan University. Greg...
Antonia Martinez
Jun 15, 2016
Antonia Martinez, 90, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at her home. She was born January 9, 1926 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Joaquin and Paula (Luna) Padilla. She married Simon Martinez on August 12, 1950 in Topeka, KS. He preceded her in death on March 9, 2000. In addition to being a homemaker and raising her...
Max A. Baker
Jun 11, 2016
Max Baker, 94, of Topeka, Kansas died June 11, 2016 at Brewster Place.
He was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania, on January 2, 1922, the son of Roy B. and Freda (Wohlbruck) Baker.
Max was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving in World War II. He was a Pearl Harbor/Hickam Field survivor. He served 52 consecutive months with...
Jessica Antonia Escobar
Jun 8, 2016
Jessica Antonia Escobar, 37, formerly of Topeka went home to be with our Lord June 8, 2016. One of her proudest moments was earning her degree as a Pharmacy Technician. She was a beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt and granddaughter. She loved being around family, the great outdoors, camping, sporting events, and was an avid KU fan. Jessica is...
John Craughwell
Jun 7, 2016
John Craughwell, 86, of Topeka, died June 7, 2016 at the House at Midland Care.
He was born in Menlough, Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland on October 14, 1929 the son of Michael and Catherine (Curley) Craughwell.
He received a B. A. degree from St. Jarlath’s College in Tuam, Ireland and, in 1954, from St. Peter’s Seminary College in Wexford, Ireland...
Joseph Eugene Collard
Jun 7, 2016
Joseph E. “Gene” Collard Sr, was born July 16, 1925, the oldest son of Adelore E. Collard and Alice Oderwald Collard, in Topeka, Kansas. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Capitol Catholic High School in 1943. He served in the Navy from 1943-1946 in the Asian Theatre. He married Mildred Dechand on June 17, 1947. Their four...
Adelia Rose Martinez
May 29, 2016
Adelia Rose Martinez, 68, of Overland Park, KS, formerly of Topeka, died May 29, 2016 at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. She was born in Topeka on June 21, 1947, the daughter of Jose R. and Virginia (Estrada) Martinez. Adelia is survived by her four children, Luis, Paul Jr., Bernadette, and Michael, three sisters, Ruth Campos, of Topeka, Virginia Smith, of...
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