Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Kevin J Stadler
Feb 5, 2016
Kevin J. Stadler, of Oskaloosa, KS died Friday, February 5, 2016 at his home. He was born September 17, 1959 in Topeka, the son of Edward and Paula (Kleve) Stadler. Kevin worked as a computer programmer for Fleming Foods, Associated Wholesale Grocery and Roundy’s grocer. He enjoyed computer gaming in his free time. Kevin married Shawn Anderson on September 15, 1991...
Martha Long
Jan 25, 2016
Martha Long, 92, of Topeka, Kansas died Monday, January 25, 2016 at Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation.
She was born June 2, 1923 in Neosho, Missouri, the daughter of Marshall and Alice (Russell) Robinson.
She married Donald Long on April 1, 1945 in Tyler, Texas. They later divorced.
Martha enjoyed crocheting and jigsaw puzzles.
Survivors include her sons, Donald (Peggy)...
Marilyn Anne Taliaferro
Jan 21, 2016
Marilyn Anne Taliaferro, 72, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, January 21, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born August 18, 1943 in Topeka, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Colvin) McCoy. Marilyn was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church. She married Phillip D. Taliaferro on July 7, 1962 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Topeka. He survives. Other...
Daniel J. Hales
Jan 13, 2016
Daniel J. Hales, 63, of Topeka, died January 13, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 11, 1952 the son of Eugene M. and Evelyn Y. (Yocum) Hales. Daniel attended Hayden High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam era from 1972 to...
Harry J. Briscoe
Jan 12, 2016
Harry James Briscoe, 98, of Topeka, Kansas passed away Tuesday morning January 12, 2016 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Mr. Briscoe was born in New London, MO on September 15, 1917, the youngest of three sons of Harry C. and Mollie B. Johnson Briscoe. He graduated High School in New London in 1935 and attended Chillicothe Business College in NE Missouri where...
Raymond Perez
Jan 3, 2016
Raymond Perez, 93, of Topeka, died January 3, 2016 at Overland Park Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born in Mexico, on January 3, 1924, the son of Rudolpho and Virginia (Serrano) Perez.
Raymond was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. He served during World War II, the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam Era....
Terrance "Terry" Fennell
Jan 2, 2016
Terrance “Terry” Fennell, born November 11, 1942 of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2016 at Fairlawn Heights Assisted Living. He was the son of Cletus and Pauline Fennell of Topeka. They preceded him in death. Terry graduated from Hayden High School in 1959. He had worked at Pore Richard’s Restaurant as a chef for many years as well as...
Joe A. "Cano" Martinez
Dec 28, 2015
Joe A. “Cano” Martinez, 90, of Topeka, KS died Monday, December 28, 2015 surrounded by family at his home.
He was born September 4, 1925 in Topeka, the son of John and Angelina (Aguirrie) Martinez.
Joe was a 1943 graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the US Army 279th Combat Engineers during WW II. Joe worked...
Richard E. Stanley
Dec 28, 2015
Richard E. Stanley, 54, of Topeka, died December 28, 2015 at his home.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 30, 1961 the son of Otis and Valetta (O’Mara) Stanley.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Richard worked as a chef for the Caravan Club, Marilyn’s, LePecardi’s, Chick-a-Dee and the Pizza Parlor.
He enjoyed fishing,...
Marjorie L. Johnson
Dec 26, 2015
Marjorie L. Johnson, 84, Topeka, KS died Saturday, December 26, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. She was born September 4, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles and Louise (Werner) Fritton. Marjorie was a 1949 graduate of Hayden High School. She spent many years as a member of Assumption Catholic Church but currently was a member of Sacred...
Michael C. Lebbert
Dec 25, 2015
Michael C. Lebbert, 56, of Topeka, KS died Friday, December 25, 2015 at his home. He was born December 22, 1959 in Hutchinson, KS the son of John and Cora (Hill) Lebbert. They preceded him in death. Mike is survived by two brothers, John Lebbert and Thomas (Sharon) Lebbert all of Topeka. Cremation will take place. Memorial contributions can be...
Canuto Cazares-Quezada
Dec 24, 2015
Canuto Cazares-Quezada, 82, of Topeka, KS died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at his home. He was born February 18, 1933 in Durango, MX. Canuto will lie in state after 2:00 P.M. Wednesday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where the family will receive friends until 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian burial be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. Thursday at Our Lady of Guadalupe...
Sherlene Marie Becerra
Dec 17, 2015
Sherlene Marie Becerra, 78, of Topeka, Kansas, died December 17, 2015. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 7, 1937 the daughter of John Albert and Mary Ann Rinker. Sherlene worked as a clerk for Medical Records at Cotton O’Neil for 16 years. She enjoyed board games, knitting, spending time with family especially her grandchildren and attending shrine...
Frank Mauer
Dec 16, 2015
Frank Mauer, 90, of Topeka, died December 16, 2015 at Tanglewood Care Home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 5, 1925 the son of John and Emma (Hefner) Mauer. Frank served in the US Navy aboard the USS Chenango serving in World War II. He retired from the U.S. Post Office as a Safety Specialist on December 28,...
LeRoy F. Brungardt
Dec 14, 2015
It will never be possible to sum up the life of LeRoy Brungardt in a space like this. He accomplished many things professionally whether it was in the classroom, in the office or on the football field. He approached each of his responsibilities with the discipline of a star athlete and military school cadet. He was driven to always put...
William "Bill" Rhoads
Dec 11, 2015
William “Bill” Rhoads, 81, of Topeka, KS died Friday, December 11, 2015 at his home. Bill was born April 18, 1934 in Emporia, Kansas the son of Arthur and Katherine (Jones) Rhoads. He served in the US Air Force entering active duty on November 18, 1953 and being honorably discharged after 20 years of service to his country on November...
Jim P. Heim
Dec 6, 2015
Jim P. Heim, 63, of Topeka, died unexpectedly on December 6, 2015. He was born on October 9, 1952 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Harold and Agnes (Pashman) Heim. Jim was a lifelong resident. He attended Washburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Throughout his career, he was a salesman at Sears, a tradesman for A.H. Pashman...
Brett Anthony Porting
Dec 4, 2015
Brett Porting, 24, of Topeka, died December 4, 2015 at Olathe Medical Center. He was born on March 26, 1991, in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Joseph and Toni (Barney) Porting. Brett graduated from Seaman High School in 2010. He enjoyed listening to country music, watching movies, swimming, bowling and playing basketball. Survivors include his parents, Toni Porting of Lenexa,...
Arnulfo Alejos
Dec 4, 2015
Arnulfo “Poof” , “Arnie”, Alejos, 87, of Topeka, KS died Friday, December 4, 2015. He was born November 29, 1928 in Topeka the son of Pedro and Macario (Ortiz) Garcia. Arnulfo was employed by the AT & SF Railroad where he worked as a Master Brake and Repairman. He enjoyed buying and remodeling homes. He is survived by three sons,...
Christopher Joseph Gomez
Dec 3, 2015
Christopher Joseph Gomez, 53, of Topeka died December 3, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Christopher was born on November 7, 1962 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Angel and Rebecca (Padilla) Gomez. He graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn Technical School. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He was a member of A.A. where he was...
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