Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
William J. "Bill" Dinger
Jan 23, 2015
William J. "Bill" Dinger, 89, of Topeka, KS died January 23, 2015 at his home. Bill was born December 3, 1925 in Cranberry, WV. He was an Army WW II Veteran. Bill was a welder for BNSF retiring after 32 years of employment. Survivors include his children, Willie Dinger of Scranton, Gaye Wheeler of Mayetta, Chuck Dinger of Topeka, Betty...
Phillip J. Rose, Sr.
Jan 21, 2015
Phillip J. Rose Sr., 68, of Topeka, died January 21, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. Phil was born December 19, 1946 in Tonkawa, OK, to Harrison and Mary (Bradley) Rose. Phil served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy; he was honorably discharged due to medical reasons. He had a love for country music, fishing, cooking and most...
Pauline Mary (Waske) Hayes
Jan 19, 2015
Pauline Mary (Waske) Hayes, 97, of Topeka, KS, died January 19, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born February 27, 1917 in Talmage, IA the daughter of Louis and Ida (Weis) Waske. Prior to her marriage she taught in a one room school house in Thayer, IA. Pauline was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church where...
Anna E. Barnard
Jan 17, 2015
Anna E. "Ann" Barnard, 88, of Topeka, died January 17th. She was born in Perry, Kansas on January 2, 1927 the daughter of James and Pauline (Hujing) Hackett. She worked at Southwestern Bell as a supervisor for 11 years and then for USD #501 for 34 years prior to her retirement. She also assisted her husband in running the family...
Barbara Ruth Killam
Jan 16, 2015
Barbara Ruth Killam, 76, of Topeka, died January 16, 2015 at her home. She was born in Wamego, Kansas on October 25, 1938, the daughter of Milton and Alice (Lintz) Marten. Barbara worked for 42 years as a Registered Nurse, for the St. Francis, Stormont-Vail, and Veterans Administration Hospitals. She enjoyed reading, watching game shows on television, doing all kinds...
Catherine Miller
Jan 15, 2015
Catherine Miller, 98, of Topeka, Kansas, died January 15, 2015 at Lexington Park. She was born December 5, 1916 in Blaine, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Bridget (Hudson) Minihan. Catherine was a very sweet lady who enjoyed life to the fullest with her family and her faith always at the center. She was "Grandma Miller" to so many who...
Martha Jean "Mishsekwe" Valdivia
Jan 11, 2015
Martha Jean "Mishsekwe" Valdivia, 67, of Topeka, died January 11, 2015 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family. She was born in Holton, Kansas on February 27, 1947 the daughter of Peter and Mary "Shugo" (Moore) Levier. Martha was retired as a Data Processor for Southwestern Bell after over 20 years of service. She was a member...
Rodolfo G. Arzate II
Jan 10, 2015
Rodolfo "Rudy" G. Arzate II, passed peacefully on the morning of January 10, 2015, surrounded by loved ones in Topeka. He was born June 10, 1946 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico where he grew up. He later moved to Topeka. As a hard worker and skilled in many trades, he worked as an animal control officer for 20 years. He retired...
Francis A. "Frank" Kinney
Jan 6, 2015
Francis A. "Frank" Kinney, 86, passed away on January 6, 2015 with his daughter at his side. Frank suffered from Alzheimer's disease and cancer. He was born January 31, 1928 in Sioux Falls, SD. He began his career in the car business with his father selling new Studebakers and used cars at Kinney's Auto Sales in Flandreau, SD. By 1954...
Amy Genevieve "Gen" Werly
Jan 3, 2015
Amy Genevieve "Gen" Werly, 93, of Topeka, died January 3, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Haverhill, Kansas on July 15, 1921 the daughter of Charles Russell and Amy Effie Lipscomb. Gen was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. She was a devoted wife and mother. She married Warren Joseph Werly in Wichita, Kansas on...
Eileen Geraghty
Jan 3, 2015
Eileen Geraghty, 91, of Topeka, died January 3, 2015 at Aldersgate Village Nursing Home. She was born in Wakefield, Kansas on August 13, 1923 the daughter of Charles P. and Ellen M. (Sherbert) Gates. She attended Wakefield High School and received her RN nursing degree from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in 1945 and was a member of the Alumni....
Duane A. Niemackl
Jan 2, 2015
Duane A. Niemackl, 77, of Topeka, died January 2, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. He was born on August 3, 1937 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Donald Joseph and Rose Marie (Reeb) Niemackl. He served in the Army Reserves. Duane worked in real estate and investments. He owned and operated Heritage Realtors. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing,...
Diane Kay Jordan
Dec 31, 2014
Diane Kay Jordan, 75, of Topeka, died December 31, 2014 at her home. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 7, 1939, the daughter of Howard and Virginia (Coffman) Buchanan. Diane is survived by her companion Johnnie Daugherty, her children Tim (Laura) Jordan, Tammy (Tom) Tork and Terry (Esther) Jordan, seven grandchildren: Jeremiah (Sarah) Jordan, Mike Cull, Jacob...
Michael Schriner
Dec 29, 2014
Michael E. Schriner, 49, of Topeka, died December 29, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 26, 1965 the son of Warren L. and Freida M. (Kiefer) Schriner. Michael worked as a clipper for the Luce Press Printing and Clipping Service. He is survived by his parents, Warren and Freida Schriner, his sons, Marc (Ashton)...
Russell O. Willis
Dec 29, 2014
Russell O. "Russ" Willis, 79, of Topeka died December 29, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Russ was born December 27, 1935 in Kingman County, Kansas, the son of Winfield and Bernice (Phillips) Willis. Russ received his Master's Degree in Physics and Chemistry from Emporia State University. He taught high school science at Mound City, Cunningham, and Seaman High School...
Joseph F. Hefner
Dec 27, 2014
Joseph F. "Bud" Hefner, 91, died December 27, 2014 in Topeka, KS. He was born on June 1, 1923 in Topeka, KS, the son of John and Matilda (Schwerdt) Hefner. Joseph served in the US Army during WWII where he received the Purple Heart. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber where he was employed as an earthmover tire...
Louis Zendejas Serrano
Dec 27, 2014
Louis Zendejas Serrano, 83, of Topeka, died December 27, 2014 at McCrite Plaza Health Center. He was born on June 21, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Carlos and Paula (Zendejas) Serrano. Louis attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Elementary School and was a graduate of Hayden High School. He also attended Washburn University. Louis served in the U.S. Army...
Raymond G. Ayala
Dec 26, 2014
Raymond G. Ayala Sr., 87, of Topeka, died December 26, 2014, at his home. He was born on March 15, 1927, in Lillis, Kansas, the son of Eufemio and Maria (Gutierrez) Ayala. He was a Golden Gloves Boxer, Scout Master for Troop 38, a Cursillista, and enjoyed hunting and dancing. Raymond served in the United States Army during World War...
Manuel Duran
Dec 21, 2014
Manuel Duran, 94, of Topeka, went to be with the Lord on December 21, 2014 in El Paso, Texas. He was born in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexcico on December 1, 1920 the son of Ascension and Ventura (Mendez) Duran. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Estefana Avila, Nazario, Esperanze Nieto, and son-in-law Pablo (Paul) Martinez, Sr....
Catherine "Cathy" Jean Kutka
Dec 20, 2014
Catherine Jean Kutka, 82, of Topeka, died December 20, 2014 at Select Specialty Hospital in Topeka. She was born in George, Iowa on January 15, 1932 the daughter of Ralph and Bertha Mae (Martin) Veenker. Catherine received a degree in Elementary Education from Iowa State Teacher's College and Bachelors of Business Administration degree with a focus on Accounting from Washburn...
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