Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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...
Edna Elizabeth Hodges
Jul 23, 2015
Edna Elizabeth (Lee) Hodges, 77, of Topeka, died July 23, 2015 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born in Nevada City, California on April 29, 1938 the daughter of Frank and Ora Lee (Burchette) Este. Edna received her BA degree from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN, and her Juris Doctorate from the Washburn Law School in 1973....
Marty Artzer
Jul 21, 2015
Marty P. Artzer, 52, of Topeka, died July 21, 2015. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 16, 1962 the son of Charles and Loretta (Tunison) Artzer. Marty was a 1980 graduate of Hayden High School and received a BA degree in Communications from Washburn University in 1985. He worked for UPS retiring after 34 years of service. Marty...
Theresa Ann Schleif
Jul 21, 2015
Theresa A. Schleif, 74, of Topeka, died July 21, 2015 at her home. She was born in St. Marys, Kansas on August 19, 1940 the second of 13 children born to Alfonso T. and Anna Marie (Aubert) Verschelden. Theresa was a Registered Nurse in Obstetrics at St. Francis Hospital for 43 years. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...
Dolores "Lola" Torrez
Jul 21, 2015
Dolores "Lola" Torrez, 79, of Topeka, died July 21, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Topeka on March 1, 1936 the daughter of Juan and Teresa (Perez) Barranco. Dolores was a homemaker most of her life. She loved to crochet, enjoyed cooking, and was an avid reader of religious literature and she collected angels. She enjoyed volunteering at...
Marina Victoria Alvarez
Jul 20, 2015
Marina Victoria Alvarez, 41, of Topeka, died July 20, 2015 at Stormont-Vail hospital. She was born in Kansas City, Missouri on July 15, 1974 the daughter of Vincent Paul and Monica (Martinez) Alvarez. Marina was a 1993 graduate of Westport High School in Kansas City, Missouri. Marina was a child care provider for Christ the King Daycare. She loved children...
Norman William Koester
Jul 19, 2015
Norman William Koester, 68, of Topeka, died July 19, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Hoisington, Kansas on September 2, 1946 the son of William and Helen (Langer) Koester. He retired from Washburn University after 25 years as an Electronic Technician. Norm had previously worked for Goodyear and had owned and operated Norm's TV and Organ Repair....
Roberto Augustine Ramirez
Jul 19, 2015
Roberto Augustine "Robert" Ramirez, 63, of Topeka, died July 19, 2015 at Lexington Park Nursing Home. Robert was born on November 28, 1951, in Topeka, the son of Augustine and Jessie (Gonzales) Ramirez. He worked for the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Maintenance. Robert was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Robert enjoyed watching wrestling on TV, rose gardening, playing...
Susan Michelle Winner
Jul 17, 2015
Susan Michelle Winner, 37, of Topeka, passed away at her home. She was born on December 7, 1978 in Lawrence, Kansas the daughter of James G. and Mary C. "Colleen"(Fahrbach) Winner. Susan was a graduate of the Superior School of Beauty in Cosmetology and was studing Criminal Justice at Washburn University where she was in her senior year. She was...
Peggy Patrica Belter
Jul 14, 2015
Peggy Belter, 90, of Topeka, died July 14, 2015 at The House at Midland Care. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on August 9, 1924 the daughter of Charles and LaVada (Ueligger) Branson. Peggy is survived by her children, Lizbeth Griffiths (David) of Leesburg, Virginia, Lynn Belter of Dallas, Texas, Lee Belter (David Johnson) of Topeka, John Sweet of...
Barbara Ann Atwell
Jul 12, 2015
Barbara Ann Atwell, 56, of Omaha, Nebraska died July 12, 2015 at her home. Barbara was born on February 24, 1959 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Julian and Clara (Gutierrez) Jaramillo. At that time, she was the smallest baby born at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Barbara graduated from Wichita State University and Johnson County Community College. She worked as a Supervisor...
Romualdo "Romie" Chavez
Jul 10, 2015
Romualdo "Romie" Chavez, 56, of Topeka, KS, died July 10, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born February, 7, 1959 in Topeka, the son of Manuel and Mary (Mendoza) Chavez. Romie worked for Hallmark Cards as a large dye cut operator retiring in 2009 and then worked a few years at Westar Energy. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending...
Robert Edwin Karle
Jul 7, 2015
Robert Edwin "Bob" Karle, 84, formally of Topeka, passed away July 7, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Ordway, Colorado on December 13, 1930 the son of Alexander and Emma (Meisner) Karle. He was a graduate of La Junta High School in La Junta, CO and attended Otero Junior College. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Army...
Ann Elizabeth Turner
Jul 4, 2015
Ann Elizabeth Turner, 61, of Topeka, died July 4, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Ann was born on August 16, 1953 in Colony, Kansas, the daughter of Elvin and Clara (Kleinsorge) Turner. She worked for Stormont-Vail Hospital as a housekeeper for over 30 years, retiring in 2010. She then worked for Sheltered Living as a caretaker. Ann was a member of...
Lucy G. Ramirez
Jul 4, 2015
Lucy Gomez Ramirez, 91, of Topeka, died July 4, 2015 at Aldersgate Village. Lucy was born on December 16, 1923 in Topeka, the daughter of Alfonso and Luz (Sanchez) Gomez. She married Jesus A. Ramirez on January 26, 1947 in Topeka. He preceded her in death on May 25, 2009. Lucy enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren...
Leon S. Clark
Jul 1, 2015
Leon S. Clark, 83, Tecumseh, died July 1, 2015 at The House at Midland Care. He was born May 25, 1932 in Lonaconing, Maryland, the son of Stephen and Bridgett (Miller) Clark. Leon studied Chemical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. He worked as a Systems Engineer for I.B.M. retiring in 1990 after 33 years of service. He was a member...
Dixie E. Toelkes
Jun 30, 2015
Dixie E. Toelkes, 79, of Topeka, died June 30, 2015 at Aldersgate. She was born on August 4, 1935 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Amon M. and Rachel (Williams) Hummer. She received two master's degrees from Kansas State University. Dixie was a Special Education Teacher for the Seaman School District from 1980 to 1990. She served in the Legislature...
Betty Ann Ketter
Jun 30, 2015
Betty Ann Ketter, 82, Topeka, died June 30, 2015 at McCrite Plaza Health Center. She was born April 28, 1933 in Summerville, Kansas the daughter of Peter and Mary (Montgomery) Eagan. Betty worked in the grill, then as a checker for K-Mart and retired in 1995 after 27 years. She enjoyed playing Bingo. She was a member of St. Matthew...
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