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Robert D. Waters

Robert D. Waters

August 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

Cruz Rene Soza

July 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

Mary Eizabeth Roberts

July 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

Margaret Agnes Dugan

July 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

Arnold Cioffi

July 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

David M. Hernandez

July 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

Omah Tatera

July 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

Agnes L. Stumbaugh

July 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

John T. Segura

July 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

Lisa Lynn McWhorter

July 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

Shirley Darlene Briggs

July 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

John Kenneth Reed

July 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

Michael Leon Bowers

July 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.

George Joseph Silovsky, Sr.

July 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

Duane L. Henson

June 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

Daniel Jordan Warner

June 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

Leonard J. Masilionis

June 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

Ruth Marvine Merriman

June 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...

Michael L. Stava-Creek

Michael L. Stava-Creek

June 16, 2016

Michael L. Stava-Creek, 25, of Topeka, died June 16, 2016.  He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 15, 1991 the son of Lewis L. Creek and Tina J. Stava.  He worked as a landscaper for PLS.  Michael enjoyed fishing and spending time with his sons, Lewis and Mason.  Michael is survived by his parents, Lewis Creek and Tina Lonnis,...

John Gregory "Greg" Mathena

John Gregory "Greg" Mathena

June 16, 2016

John Gregory “Greg” Mathena, 64, of Topeka, died Thursday, June 16, 2016, in Centennial, Colorado at the home of his daughter.  He was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on December 28, 1951 the son of John B. and Mildred C. “Midge” (Woolsey) Mathena Jr.  He graduated from Salina High School and received his bachelor’s degree from Kansas Wesleyan University.  Greg...

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