Patricia A. Ross
April 18, 2016
Patricia Treglawn “Pat” Ross, 80, passed away Monday afternoon April 18th, 2016 in Wichita, KS. She was born in Jacksonville, FL on March 30, 1936 to Harry and Helen Treglawn. Pat was raised in Daytona Beach, FL and Richmond, VA. She lived most of her adult life in Topeka, moving there in 1973. She graduated with her B.S. in Social...
Jean Jensen
April 17, 2016
Jean Jensen, 88, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Ellinwood, KS died Sunday, April 17, 2016 at the House at Midland Care Hospice. She was born September 7, 1927 in Chicago, IL the daughter of George and Mary (Glidden) Bowker. Jean married Donald Jensen on April 18, 1946 in Cedar Rapids, IA. They lived the majority of their lives in Ellinwood,...
Josephine A. Cervantes
April 10, 2016
Josephine A. Cervantes, 89, of Topeka, died April 10, 2016 at her home. She was born in Capac, Michigan on December 20, 1926, the daughter of Porfirio and Rosario (Ramirez) Gutierrez. Josephine was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She managed the Coffee Shop at Sears and Roebuck and later worked in the cafeteria at Highland Park...
Alberta Schneider
March 31, 2016
Alberta Schneider, 90, of Topeka, KS died March 31, 2016 at Aldersgate Village. She was born October 25, 1925 in Topeka, the daughter of Joseph Nick and Anna (Artzer) Schneider. Alberta was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Alberta will lie in state after 9:30 A.M. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic...
Fernando Alvarez
March 30, 2016
Fernando E. Alvarez, 41, of Lawrence, died March 30, 2016. He was born in Topeka, KS July 12, 1974, the son of Fernando and Ruth (Hupp) Alvarez. Fernando graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and worked as a graphics manager at Star Sign. He was an avid gun enthusiast. He is survived by his father, Fernando Alvarez of Elkhart, IN,...
Frances Tunison
March 27, 2016
Frances Tunison, 92, of Topeka, died March 27, 2016 at her home.
She was born in Fostoria, Kansas on March 14, 1924 the daughter of Don and Delia (McClellan) Reves. She was a 1942 graduate of Westmoreland High School.
Frances was a tax clerk for the Kansas Department of Revenue.
She enjoyed baking and quilting.
She married Cecil Tunison on...
Stephen V. Broxterman
March 27, 2016
Stephen V. “Steve” Broxterman, 61, of Topeka, died March 27, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 4, 1954 the son of Leland and Norma (Tussel) Broxterman.
Steve was a computer programmer for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas for 30 years.
He attended Wanamaker Seventh Day Adventist...
Loretta Niederhauser-Boursaw
March 25, 2016
Loretta Niederhauser-Boursaw, 73, of Topeka, died at the House at Midland Care.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on December 12, 1942 the daughter of Lorenzo and Serafina Blanco.
She was a graduate of Ottawa High School and took college courses at K-State and Washburn University.
Loretta was a Plant Production Supervisor for American Bindery.
She enjoyed baking, flower...
Thomas David Raikes
March 24, 2016
Thomas David Raikes, 64, of Topeka, died March 24, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis from complications after a double lung transplant.
He was born June 9, 1951 in Topeka, the son of Joseph and Eilene (Smith) Raikes. Tom liked playing strategic games, hunting, fishing, and was an avid KU fan.Tom served his country in the U.S. Army during...
William "Bill" Holloman
March 18, 2016
William “Bill” Holloman, 88, Topeka, KS died March 18, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living. He was born July 17, 1927, in Osawatomie, KS, the son of Virgil and Grace (Troxel) Holloman. William served in the US Navy during WW II. He was an auditor and accountant for AT & SF Railroad, from which he retired in 1987. William married Jeanne...
Charles "Dale" Kirkwood
March 16, 2016
Charles “Dale” Kirkwood, 88, of Topeka, Kansas died March 16, 2016 at The House at Midland Care Hospice. He was born in Topeka, Kansas, on June 5, 1927, the son of Ray and Millicent (Lawton) Kirkwood. Dale served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a Plant Assignor for Southwestern Bell Telephone, retiring after 35 years. ...
Robert Clyde Page
March 13, 2016
Robert C. Page, 62, of Topeka, died March 13, 2016 at The House at Midland Care.
He was born in Wichita, Kansas on June 7, 1953, the son of Clyde and Maurine (Krisle) Page.
Bob received his Associate of Arts Degree from Washburn University. He worked as a Signal Engineer for the Santa Fe Railroad for 19 years. He...
Raymond J. Ziegler
March 9, 2016
Raymond J. Ziegler, 91, of Topeka, died March 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Flush, Kansas, on February 8, 1925, the son of Peter and Mary Ann (Klug) Ziegler.
Ray served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946, serving as a medic in a M.A.S.H. unit. After returning to Topeka,...
Steven K. Brosemer
March 8, 2016
Steven “Steve” Brosemer, 64, of Topeka, died March 8, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 27, 1952 the son of Lawrence “Jack” and Verna (Kellum) Brosemer. Steve married Rdella Pittman in Topeka, Kansas on October 19, 1979. They later divorced. He enjoyed working on cars, going to garage sales and tinkering on anything...
Adalynn Paige Salley
March 8, 2016
Adalynn Paige Salley, 2 month old infant daughter of Wade and Magen (Malbrough) Salley, died at Stormont-Vail Hospital.
She was born on January 10, 2016 in Topeka, Kansas.
She is survived by her parents, Wade and Magen Salley of the home, her grandparents; Terrie Salley of Topeka, Darrell and Shirley Salley of Shidler, OK, Debra and Kris Brock of Valley...
Frances Mary Gigous
February 27, 2016
Frances Mary Gigous, 91, of Topeka, died February 27, 2016 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family.
She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 12, 1924 the daughter of Jacob and Anna (Urban) Schaefer.
Frances was a homemaker. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and dancing especially the polka. She was a charter member of Most Pure Heart...
Alicia Lorrayne Etzel
February 26, 2016
Alicia “Lisa” Lorrayne Etzel, 52, of Berryton, died February 26th, 2016 at her home.
She was born in Torrance, California on November 7, 1963, the daughter of Beverly Shupe.
Lisa was a member of St. Matthew Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, and reading. She worked for the State of Kansas in the Department of Administration for 28 years.
She...
Helen Louise Puderbaugh
February 25, 2016
Helen Louise Puderbaugh, 87, of Topeka, died Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Peggy Kelly House.
She was born on February 21, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Eli and Beulah (Firestone) Smith. Helen graduated from the Lecompton High School.
Helen was a homemaker, an Avon Representative and worked for KNI as a Medical Records Director from 1972 to...
Inocencio "Chi Chas" Munoz
February 22, 2016
Inocencio “Chi Chas” Munoz, 68, of Topeka, KS died February 22, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital. Chi Chas was born December 28, 1947 in Matamoros Tamaulipas, Mexico the son of Bartolo and Juana (Hernandez) Munoz. He has lived in Topeka since 1972. Chi Chas was employed at Skinner Nursery for several years and was a member of Our Lady of...
Richard Chamberlain
February 17, 2016
The Reverend Deacon Richard Chamberlain passed from this life on February 16. Richard was born in Hammond, Indiana on September 20, 1931. He married the former Bernadine Marie Grubbe on April 19, 1952 and enjoyed 64 years of a wonderful marriage blessed by God our Father. Richard is survived by his wife Bernadine of the home, two daughters Mrs....
