Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Imelda Aguirre
Nov 30, 2015
Imelda Aguirre, 59, of Topeka, died November 30, 2015 at her home. She was born in Plateros, Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico on March 16, 1956 the daughter of Adolfo Avila and Alvania Abrego. Imelda was a graduate of the Escuela de Enfermeria Hospital General and worked as a nurse in Mexico. While in Topeka, she worked for Let’s Help, Inc. as...
Bill R. Huddleston
Nov 19, 2015
Bill R. Huddleston, 81, died November 19, 2015, at Autumn Home Plus surrounded by his family. He was born on April 16, 1934, in Westmoreland, Kansas, the son of Hubert and Erma (Mortimer) Huddleston. Bill married Shirley Stueve, on December 27, 1954, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Axtell. She survives. Bill served in the U.S. Army during the Korean...
Mary M. Perkuhn
Nov 16, 2015
Mary Margaret Perkuhn, 95, of Topeka , died November 16, 2015. She was born on a farm in Hanover, Kansas on February 11th, 1920 the daughter of Wesley J. and Mary L. (Kutina) Sekal. She was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Omaha, Nebraska. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She especially loved her time...
Randy Eugene Main
Nov 16, 2015
Randy Eugene Main, 44, of Topeka, died November 16, 2015 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 23, 1971 the son of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Main Sr. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. Randy served his country in the U.S. Army from 1989 to 2013 and was stationed in Iraq. He was...
Robert Lee Hicks
Nov 16, 2015
Robert Lee Hicks, 66, of Topeka, died November 16, 2015 at his home. He was born January 9, 1949, in Concordia, Kansas, the son of Richard and Edna (Sheets) Hicks. Robert served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He then worked for the Topeka Police Department as an officer before pursuing a career in Insurance Sales. He...
Jeannette Luna
Nov 8, 2015
Jeannette Luna, 85, of Topeka, passed away on November 8, 2015 at Alma Manor. She was born January 20, 1930, in Ocilla, Georgia, the daughter of John and Annie (Purvis) Gray. Jeannette enjoyed quilting, reading, vegetable gardening, puzzles and was a fan of the Atlanta Braves and the Kansas City Royals. She married Fernando Nicholas Delgado, they divorced and he...
Marvin Eugene Johnson
Nov 6, 2015
Marvin Eugene Johnson, 85, of Topeka, died November 6, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas on April 19, 1930 the son of Albert B. and Viola (Joseph) Johnson. He served in the U.S. Army from January 31, 1951 to January 16, 1954. He was retired from the State of Kansas and was a member...
Wanda Nadine Manis
Nov 6, 2015
Wanda Nadine Manis, 80, died on November 6, 2015 at Lexington Park. She was born on September 11, 1935, the daughter of George and Ivah (Glenn) Chiles. Survivors include her children, Deloris Emitt, Linda Keithley, Arlene Washburn, Charles Manis, and Carl Manis. She is also survived by a sister, Frances Tindell. She was preceded in death by 3 sons, Edward,...
Joan M. Kukar
Nov 6, 2015
Joan M. Kukar, 76, died November 6, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born on September 16, 1939 in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of John and Molly (Hervoy) Slovnik. She graduated from North Chicago Community High School in 1957. Joan enjoyed bowling and going to lunch with the ladies. Joan married Clarence Kukar on June 11, 1960 in Waukegan,...
Eric Michael Crosby
Nov 5, 2015
Our family treasure, Eric Michael Crosby, beloved child of God, died on November 5, 2015. He entered this world on September 24, 1979, in Topeka, KS, to his loving parents, Michael Patrick and Jane Frances (Booth) Crosby. He was a graduate of the class of '98 from Seaman High School and had proudly earned the distinctive honor of Eagle Scout....
Rafael David Mendez
Nov 2, 2015
Rafael D. Mendez, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. He was born on October 14, 1939 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Rafael C. and Jennie (Olivarez) Mendez. Rafael worked for Hills Pet Foods for over 20 years as a Machine Operator, retiring as a Warehouseman. He was passionate about bird hunting and enjoyed...
Filiberto "Fil" Rodriguez, Sr.
Nov 1, 2015
Filiberto "Fil" Rodriguez, Sr., (SGM Ret.), 79, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 20, 1936 in Ponce, Puerto Rico the son of Pedro Mandry and Julia Rodriguez. Filiberto served in the US Army. During his years of service he achieved several military citations...
Michal James Elliott Sr.
Oct 29, 2015
Michal James Elliott, Sr. 76, of Scranton, passed away on October 29, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 31, 1939 the son of Clarence and Frances (Brown) Elliott. Mike was a Certified Master Auto Mechanic most of his life and after retirement worked in Patient Transport for Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was a member of...
Mildred G. Frigon-Burns
Oct 23, 2015
Mildred G. "Millie" Frigon-Burns, age 98, of Topeka, died October 23, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. Millie was born on September 16, 1917 in Cloud County, Kansas the daughter of Charles and Rosa (Bliss) Demanett. She was a Department Head Manager for Sears, Roebuck and Company. Millie loved sports and played golf, softball and bowled. She also traveled...
Walter LeRoy" Bosch
Oct 21, 2015
Walter "LeRoy" Bosch, 74, of Topeka, died October 21, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, on January 28, 1941 the son of Walter and Lorraine (Downs) Bosch. LeRoy worked as a bricklayer with his father at Bosch Masonry for many years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing, riding rollercoasters, barbequing, and loved watching sports, especially the Kansas City...
John George Dale
Oct 19, 2015
John George Dale, 86, of Topeka, died October 19, 2015 at Lexington Park. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 20, 1929 the son of Charles Henry and Catherine Ellen (Birmingham) Dale. He was a 1947 graduate of Hayden High School. John retired in 1987 as the Assistant Manager of Locomotive Research with the Santa Fe Railway Company. John...
Dennis Frank Gabriel
Oct 15, 2015
Dennis Frank Gabriel, 61, of Topeka, died October 15, 2015 at KNI where he had been a resident since he was 14. He was born on October 20, 1953 in Great Bend, Kansas the son of Frank Joseph and Rhoda (Donecker) Gabriel. Dennis enjoyed people's company. He always looked forward to long rides and eating ice cream with his parents...
Gabriel R. Ochoa
Oct 12, 2015
Gabriel R. Ochoa, 89, of Topeka, KS died October 12, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born on August 6, 1926 in Topeka, the son of Nicholas and Antonia (Rodriguez) Ochoa. Gabriel served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a Topeka Police Officer for over 29 years retiring as a Captain. Gabriel loved dogs and was instrumental in...
Russell Dale Carlat
Oct 12, 2015
Russell "Dale" Carlat, 91, of Tecumseh, died October 11, 2015 at his home. He was born in Auburn, Kansas on September 18, 1924, the son of Roy and Martha (McComb) Carlat. He was a graduate of Auburn High School and the Topeka Trade School. Mr. Carlat served in the U.S. Army both in active duty and the Ready Reserve. Dale...
Patricia Sue Watridge
Oct 12, 2015
Patricia Sue Watridge, 57, of Topeka, KS died October 12, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 1, 1958 in West Palm Beach, Florida, the daughter of Robert and Ann Watridge. Patricia filled her life with her grandchildren, her family, and her precious animals. She enjoyed quilting, building the Watridge Home Page on Facebook, and volunteering. She graduated...
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