Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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...
Joan D. Hernandez
Dec 15, 2014
Joan D. Hernandez, 60, of Topeka, died December 15, 2014 surrounded by her family. Joan was born on May 20, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Celestino and Florentina (Ortiz) Hernandez. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Joan enjoyed playing BINGO and was always looking after others first and helping people. Survivors include her...
Michael David Allen
Dec 8, 2014
Michael D. Allen, 53, of Topeka, died December 8, 2014 at his home. He was born December 8, 1961 in Onaga, the son of David "Jack" and Rose Marie (Graf) Allen. Mike worked for Hamm Construction for 13 years as a truck driver. He is survived by two daughters, Heather Kurtz and her husband Jacob of Smithville, Missouri, and April...
Linda Sue Elliott
Dec 7, 2014
Linda Sue Elliott, 64, of Topeka, KS died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the House at Midland Care. She was born June 16, 1950 in Holton, KS the daughter of William and Ella Marie (Hersh) Jones. Linda was an Office Assistant for the Kansas Highway Patrol for 13 years retiring in 2012. She was a member of Mater Dei Holy...
Heraclio "Cleo" Campos
Dec 7, 2014
Heraclio C. "Cleo" Campos, 91, Topeka, KS died December 7, 2014 at the Plaza West Regional Health Center. He was born May 21, 1923 in Corpus Christi, TX. Cleo was an Army Veteran serving during WW II. He retired from KNI as a painter. Cleo was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He married Ruth Martinez on...
Antonio Don Ochoa
Dec 3, 2014
Antonio Don Ochoa, infant son of Casey Ochoa and Cecilia Gutierrez, died December 3, 2014 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Antonio is survived by his parents, along with five siblings: Logan Ochoa, Gavin Ochoa, Ayana Gutierrez, Kamilla Ochoa, and Isabella Ochoa, his maternal grandparents, Marcus Gutierrez of Mesa, Arizona and Rosa Gutierrez of Lawrence, Kansas, paternal grandparents, Louis Ochoa of Bazine,...
Mildred Pinkston
Dec 2, 2014
Mildred Startup Pinkston Mildred Startup Pinkston was born July 1, 1913 on a farm near Silver Lake, KS. She was preceded in death by father Halle P. Startup, mother Mary Anderson Startup, sister Clara J. Bowers, and husband Glenn E. Pinkston. Mildred attended a one room rural school through eighth grade. She graduated from high school in Silver Lake where...
Katherine Rose "Kathy" Hug
Dec 1, 2014
Katherine Rose "Kathy" Hug, 55, of Topeka, KS died December 1, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born December 29, 1958 in Topeka the daughter of Roland and Fern (Hildebrandt) Hug. Kathy was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church. She enjoyed drawing, playing dress-up, animals, children and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death...
Angelina Olivarez
Nov 25, 2014
Angelina Olivarez, 92, of Topeka, died November 25, 2014 at The House at Midland Care. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 16, 1922, the daughter of Encarnacion and Tranquelina (Ramirez) Olivarez Rangel Angelina, a former FIESTA Queen, moved to San Diego in her early twenties. She worked as a sales clerk in department stores and was a co...
Robert Ira Hopkins
Nov 23, 2014
Robert Ira "Hoppy" Hopkins, 91, of Topeka, died November 23, 2014 at Oakley Place. He was born on April 18, 1923 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Carl and Lillian (Fieger) Hopkins. Robert was a veteran of the Army Air Corp serving in World War II where he was awarded the Silver Star. He was a clerk for the Santa...
Evelyn Ramos
Nov 19, 2014
Evelyn (Ramirez) Ramos, 70, of Topeka, died November 19, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Evelyn was born on November 10, 1944 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Espirirdion "Joe" and Amelia "Molly" (Tinoco) Ramirez. She was a 1962 graduate of Topeka High School. Evelyn was a foster grandparent for USD 501, worked as a paraprofessional at Ross Elementary School and also...
Judith Illene Harrison
Nov 19, 2014
Judith Illene Harrison, 73, of Topeka, died November 19, 2014 at her residence. She was born on March 2, 1941 in Holton, Kansas the daughter of Jacob and Celeste (Seymour) Vanderblomen. She was a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomie Indians. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. She is survived by a...
Maribeth Toth
Nov 16, 2014
Maribeth Toth, 69, of Topeka, died November 16, 2014 at her home. She was born on January 28, 1945 the daughter of Tom H. and Betty Yvonne (Lue) Lambert. Her mother passed away when she was three and Maribeth was raised by her grandparents, Frank and Pearl (Lasley) Lue. She was married to Matyas Toth who survives her. Maribeth was...
Louise J. Ward
Nov 14, 2014
Louise Ward, 83, of Topeka, died November 14, 2014 at Homestead Assisted Living. She was born on February 17, 1931, in Missouri. She married Frederick J. Ward on August 31, 1957 in Leavenworth. He preceded her in death on January 5, 2010. Louise worked for Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church as a payroll clerk for many years. Louise...
Marjorie Nell (Spillman) Hassur
Nov 7, 2014
Marjorie Nell (Spillman) Hassur, formerly of Topeka, died on November 7, 2014 in Washington State. She was born in Wilson County, Kansas on September 19, 1919 the daughter of Jacob Nelson and Floss Marr Spillman. She was a 1936 graduate of Fredonia High School, attended Independence Junior College and received her BS degree from K-State in 1942 and her MBA...
Tiburcio Araiza Rangel
Nov 3, 2014
Tiburcio Araiza Rangel, 76, of Mason, died Monday, November 3, 2014 at Eaton Pallitive Care surrounded by friends and family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 17, 1938. Tiburcio was one of thirteen children born to Tiburcio G. and Eulojia (Araiza) Rangel. He is survived by his children, Leslee Rangel-Ray of Lawrence, Kansas, Carl Rangel (Jenny) of South...
Ernest "Ernie" Cramer
Nov 2, 2014
Ernest "Ernie" Cramer, 83, of Topeka, died November 2, 2014 at the Colmery O'Neil VA Medical Center. He was born on December 15, 1930 the son of Ernest W. and Ruby M. (Epling) Cramer. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Ernie worked for the Topeka Police Department as a detective and in other capacities...
Carolyn Lee Riggle
Nov 2, 2014
Carolyn Lee Riggle, 94, of Topeka, died November 2, 2014 at Rolling Hills Health Center. She was born in rural Thayer, Kansas on September 7, 1920, the daughter of Alfred and Catherine Faye (Douglas) Hastings. She was a 1937 graduate of Thayer High School and a 1939 graduate of Neosho County Community College. Carolyn spent most of her life in...
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