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