Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Stephen V. Broxterman
Mar 27, 2016
Stephen V. “Steve” Broxterman, 61, of Topeka, died March 27, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 4, 1954 the son of Leland and Norma (Tussel) Broxterman.
Steve was a computer programmer for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas for 30 years.
He attended Wanamaker Seventh Day Adventist...
Loretta Niederhauser-Boursaw
Mar 25, 2016
Loretta Niederhauser-Boursaw, 73, of Topeka, died at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 12, 1942 the daughter of Lorenzo and Serafina Blanco.
She was a graduate of Ottawa High School and took college courses at K-State and Washburn University.
Loretta was a Plant Production Supervisor for American Bindery.
She enjoyed baking, flower...
Thomas David Raikes
Mar 24, 2016
Thomas David Raikes, 64, of Topeka, died March 24, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis from complications after a double lung transplant.
He was born June 9, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Joseph and Eilene (Smith) Raikes. Tom liked playing strategic games, hunting, fishing, and was an avid KU fan.Tom served his country in the U.S. Army during...
William "Bill" Holloman
Mar 18, 2016
William “Bill” Holloman, 88, Topeka, KS died March 18, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living. He was born July 17, 1927, in Osawatomie, KS, the son of Virgil and Grace (Troxel) Holloman. William served in the US Navy during WW II. He was an auditor and accountant for AT & SF Railroad, from which he retired in 1987. William married Jeanne...
Charles "Dale" Kirkwood
Mar 16, 2016
Charles “Dale” Kirkwood, 88, of Topeka, Kansas died March 16, 2016 at The House at Midland Care Hospice. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, on June 5, 1927, the son of Ray and Millicent (Lawton) Kirkwood. Dale served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Plant Assignor for Southwestern Bell Telephone, retiring after 35 years. ...
Robert Clyde Page
Mar 13, 2016
Robert C. Page, 62, of Topeka, died March 13, 2016 at The House at Midland Care.
He was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 7, 1953, the son of Clyde and Maurine (Krisle) Page.
Bob received his Associate of Arts Degree from Washburn University. He worked as a Signal Engineer for the Santa Fe Railroad for 19 years. He...
Raymond J. Ziegler
Mar 9, 2016
Raymond J. Ziegler, 91, of Topeka, died March 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Flush, Kansas, on February 8, 1925, the son of Peter and Mary Ann (Klug) Ziegler.
Ray served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946, serving as a medic in a M.A.S.H. unit. After returning to Topeka,...
Steven K. Brosemer
Mar 8, 2016
Steven “Steve” Brosemer, 64, of Topeka, died March 8, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 27, 1952 the son of Lawrence “Jack” and Verna (Kellum) Brosemer. Steve married Rdella Pittman in Topeka, Kansas on October 19, 1979. They later divorced. He enjoyed working on cars, going to garage sales and tinkering on anything...
Adalynn Paige Salley
Mar 8, 2016
Adalynn Paige Salley, 2 month old infant daughter of Wade and Magen (Malbrough) Salley, died at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born on January 10, 2016 in Topeka, Kansas.
She is survived by her parents, Wade and Magen Salley of the home, her grandparents; Terrie Salley of Topeka, Darrell and Shirley Salley of Shidler, OK, Debra and Kris Brock of Valley...
Frances Mary Gigous
Feb 27, 2016
Frances Mary Gigous, 91, of Topeka, died February 27, 2016 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 12, 1924 the daughter of Jacob and Anna (Urban) Schaefer.
Frances was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and dancing especially the polka. She was a charter member of Most Pure Heart...
Alicia Lorrayne Etzel
Feb 26, 2016
Alicia “Lisa” Lorrayne Etzel, 52, of Berryton, died February 26th, 2016 at her home.
She was born in Torrance, California on November 7, 1963, the daughter of Beverly Shupe.
Lisa was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and reading. She worked for the State of Kansas in the Department of Administration for 28 years.
She...
Helen Louise Puderbaugh
Feb 25, 2016
Helen Louise Puderbaugh, 87, of Topeka, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Peggy Kelly House.
She was born on February 21, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Eli and Beulah (Firestone) Smith. Helen graduated from the Lecompton High School.
Helen was a homemaker, an Avon Representative and worked for KNI as a Medical Records Director from 1972 to...
Inocencio "Chi Chas" Munoz
Feb 22, 2016
Inocencio “Chi Chas” Munoz, 68, of Topeka, KS died February 22, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. Chi Chas was born December 28, 1947 in Matamoros Tamaulipas, Mexico the son of Bartolo and Juana (Hernandez) Munoz. He has lived in Topeka since 1972. Chi Chas was employed at Skinner Nursery for several years and was a member of Our Lady of...
Richard Chamberlain
Feb 17, 2016
The Reverend Deacon Richard Chamberlain passed from this life on February 16. Richard was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 20, 1931. He married the former Bernadine Marie Grubbe on April 19, 1952 and enjoyed 64 years of a wonderful marriage blessed by God our Father. Richard is survived by his wife Bernadine of the home, two daughters Mrs....
Del Juan Patton
Feb 14, 2016
Del Juan Patton, 25, of Topeka, died February 14, 2016. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 24, 1990 the son of Ryland Patton Sr. and Esperanza Maria (Brooks) Roberts. Del Juan worked for ISS Cleaning Facility. He loved to cook and make music but especially being with family and his daughter. He is survived by his parents, Esperanza...
Nancy C. Marcotte
Feb 14, 2016
Nancy “Connie” Marcotte, 70, of Topeka, died February 14, 2016 at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Gower, Missouri on March 18, 1945 the daughter of James and Virginia (Walkup) Moyes. Nancy graduated from Kansas City Business College and worked as a Payroll Clerk for TWA Airlines. She loved to travel and enjoyed having a tidy home....
Marcella Ann Ingenthron
Feb 14, 2016
Marcella Ann Ingenthron (Marcy) was born on February 19, 1927, and went peacefully in her sleep to be with her Lord on February 14, 2016 at the age of 88. Marcella was born in Topeka, Kansas to Romanus and Lillian Ingenthron who preceded her in death. She had one younger brother Robert B. Ingenthron and his wife Shirley Joan who...
Mickayla LeeAnn Mayes
Feb 12, 2016
Mickayla LeeAnn Mayes, 2 months, of Topeka, KS died Friday, February 12, 2016. She was born December 14, 2015 in Topeka, the daughter of Blake Mayes and Brooke Boten. Mickayla is survived by her parents, her brother, Easton Boten, her grandparents, Jim and Tami Zeferjahn, her grandfather, Chris Boten, grandparents, Janet and Nick Mayes, along with great-grandparents, many aunts, uncles and...
Robert M. Sapp
Feb 10, 2016
Robert M. “Bob” Sapp, 81, of Topeka, died on February 10, 2016 at the Rossville Rehabilitation and Health Center. He was born in Camdenton, Missouri on June 5, 1934 the son of Walter H. and Pauline (McDaniel) Sapp. Bob was a member of the American Legion Post #400, Moose Lodge, and the Masonic Lodge in Springdale, Arkansas. He enjoyed boating,...
Thomas D. Swader
Feb 9, 2016
Thomas D. “Tom” Swader, 66, of Topeka, died February 9, 2016 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Spokane, Washington on August 21, 1949 and was adopted by Ora and Geraldine (Smith) Swader. Tom began working at the age of 14 for the Eastboro Pharmacy. He later worked for Falley’s Foods for 11 years, Beisecker Sash and...
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