Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
John Tetuan
Aug 18, 2015
John M. Tetuan, 74, of Topeka, died August 18, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 12, 1941 the son of Bicente G. and Concepcion (Monasterio) Tetuan. John attended State Street Elementary, Holiday Junior High and graduated from Topeka High School He worked for the State of Kansas in the Division of the Highway Patrol....
Angela Marie Gonzales
Aug 16, 2015
Angela Marie Gonzales, 36, of Topeka, died August 16, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 7, 1978 the daughter of Bobby Gonzales and Anna Martinez. Angela wrote poetry and enjoyed music and watching wrestling. She is survived by her mother, Anna Martinez, step-father, Frank Hernandez, her son, Aeric Jordan Anthony Peterson Gonzales of Topeka,...
Donald D. Eastwood
Aug 15, 2015
Donald D. "Bucket" Eastwood, 75, of Topeka, died August 15, 2015 at Manor Care. Don served in the United States Navy from 1960 until 1964. Over the years, he enjoyed spending time hunting and fishing. He was married to Winifred Ann Brosemer on June 13, 1964 in Topeka. She preceded him in death on June 1, 2001. He is survived...
Fred J. Nackley Jr.
Aug 15, 2015
Fred J. Nackley Jr., 76, of Topeka, died August 15, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Utica, New York on September 14, 1938, the son of Frederick Sr. and Mary (Hiffa) Nackley. After high school, Fred joined the Air Force and was stationed at Forbes Air Base where he met his wife Jacqueline D. Roberts. They were married...
Rose Ann Leonard
Aug 14, 2015
Rose Ann (Ruhkamp) Leonard, 84, of Topeka, died August 14, 2015 at Manor Care from complications of diabetes. She was born on March 22, 1931 on a farm near Hanover, Kansas the daughter of August W. and Anna Marie (Landoll) Ruhkamp. Rose attended Farmers School, a small stone building, to which she walked a mile each day with her younger...
Carl Eugene Anderson
Aug 12, 2015
Carl Eugene Anderson, 73, of Topeka, August 12, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Frankfort, Kansas on January 6, 1942 the son of Conrad and Esther (Blass) Anderson. Carl worked for Cargill Flour Mill, retiring after 40 years and was a member of the Cargill Flour Mill Union. He was passionate about his work and was a...
Benjamin R. Ramos
Aug 12, 2015
Benjamin R. Ramos, 89, formerly of Topeka, died August 12, 2015 at the Valley Manor in Excelsior Springs, Missouri. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 4, 1926 the son of Santiago and Delphina (Romero) Ramos. Benjamin served in the US Navy. He was a member of Philip Billard VFW Post #1650 and American Legion Post #400. He received...
Emma Hund
Aug 11, 2015
Emma Martin Hund, 100 years, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2015 at her home in Topeka. Emma was born August 23, 1914 in Baldwin, Kansas the daughter of William and Emma (Bourke) Martin. Emma graduated from Waverly High School in 1933 and St. Francis School of Nursing in 1940. She married Mark Hund of Paxico, Kansas on September 27, 1941...
Virginia Marie Burghart
Aug 9, 2015
Virginia Marie Burghart, 94, of Topeka, died Sunday, August 9, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 22, 1921 the daughter of Michael and Matilda (Gibler) Urban. Virginia was a member of St. Joseph/Sacred Heart Parish and the Altar Society at the church. She was a devoted wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She...
Juan Carlos Jimenez Guzman
Aug 7, 2015
Juan Carlos Jimenez Guzman, 34, of Topeka, died August 7, 2015 in Topeka, Kansas. He was born in Mexico City, Mexico on November 19, 1980 the son of Constantino Jimenez Herrera and Ma. Consuelo Huerta Guzman. Carlos worked in Construction and was a D.J. He was very good with computers and electronics. Carlos enjoyed taking his children fishing and spending...
Marlene D. Kuck
Aug 3, 2015
Marlene D. Kuck, 54, of Topeka, died August 3, 2015 at Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan, KS. She was born December 4, 1960 in Topeka, the daughter of Henry and Joan (Tinsley) Kuck. Marlene worked as a Medical Technician at Sheltered Living and at Dollar General. She was a 1979 graduate of Topeka West High School and Bryant College. She...
Robert C. Domme
Aug 3, 2015
Robert C. Domme, 63 of Topeka, KS, died August 3, 2015 at his home. He was born September 27, 1951 in Topeka, KS the son of Robert W. and Marie (Wagner) Domme. Robert was a graduate of Topeka West High School and attended Washburn University. He worked for Winston-Brown Construction, Castlewood Construction and Housemasters. Robert enjoyed photography, woodworking and his...
Patrick C. Laird
Aug 1, 2015
Patrick Laird, 39, of Tecumseh died August 1, 2015 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born November 15, 1975 with a rare blood cancer called "histiocytosis" and battled that until he defeated it at age 4. He was the pride and joy of our family as he attended St. Matthew Catholic grade school and Shawnee Heights High School where...
Christopher Galvan
Jul 31, 2015
Christopher Eric Galvan, 22, of Topeka, died July 29, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born on December 8, 1992 in Topeka, KS, the son of Frank Galvan and Cassandra "Casi" (Colombo) Whetstone. Christopher was an insulation installer at Capitol Insulation and a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He liked to work with...
John E. Munson
Jul 31, 2015
John E. Munson Jr., 77 of Topeka, died July 31, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 17, 1938 the son of John E. and Freda (Huffman) Munson. John graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in History and Geography. He also attended Washburn and KU as he was always interested...
George E. Landon Jr.
Jul 31, 2015
George E. Landon Jr., 65, of Topeka, died July 31, 2015 at the Bonner Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 5, 1950 the son of George and Elizabeth (Hursh) Landon. George was a graduate of Topeka West High School and received his Master's Degree from Washburn University in Business Administration. He enjoyed spending...
Lori Lynn Figueroa
Jul 26, 2015
Lori Lynn Figueroa, 54, of Las Vegas, NV passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. A celebration of Lori's life will begin at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of American, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th...
Diego Axel Nuñez
Jul 25, 2015
Diego "Axel" Nuez, 4 months old son of Alicia Consuelo Martinez and Diego Javier Nuez died at his home on July 25, 2015. He was born in Topeka, on March 22, 2015. Axel is survived by his mother Alicia of the home, his father Diego of Mexico, siblings, Vanesa Ramirez, Javier Martinez and Aaron Nuez all of the home, grandparents,...
Mary Patricia "Pat" Fleenor
Jul 24, 2015
Mary Patricia "Pat" Fleenor, 75, of Topeka, died July 24, 2015 at Homestead Assisted Living. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 18, 1940 the daughter of Richard and Margaret (Moeller) Garrett. Pat was a stewardess for TWA and later worked as a Travel Agent for several agencies in Topeka. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic...
Ronald Lee Taylor
Jul 23, 2015
Ronald L. Taylor, 69, of Topeka, died July 23, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa on April 30, 1946. He was adopted by Kemp and Doris (Sufficool) Taylor. Ronald was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in the reserves and retired in 2006 as a Sergeant First Class. He...
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