Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Dorothy Miller Waetzig
May 20, 2014
Dorothy Miller Waetzig, born Feb.16, 1921, passed peacefully on to her next life on Tuesday, May, 20, 2014. Dorothy, the daughter of John C. and Mamie Griffin Miller, grew up on a farm in Overbrook, Kansas, along with her brother, John E. Miller, and her sister, Alberta Miller Schwartz. At age 16, Dorothy met her future husband, Francis W. Waetzig,...
Anthony Ortega, Jr.
May 19, 2014
It is with tremendous sadness that we must announce the sudden passing of our sweet beloved Anthony Ortega Jr. Baby boy was born on January 20, 1975 by deceased father, Anthony Ortega and living mother, Linda Ortiz. He leaves behind three brothers: Raymond Jimenez, Nathan Ortega and Chris Ortega. Anthony graduated in 1993 from Topeka High School; thereafter, he was...
Raul Ramos Sr.
May 18, 2014
Raul Ramos, known to his grandchildren as Papa Ramos and was born on October 21, 1932 and passed into his Eternal Home on May 18, 2014. Being born into a large family, he grew in the love of his many brothers and sisters. This love would sustain them through the difficulties of living in the depression era; their first house...
Raymond N. Delzeit, Jr.
May 18, 2014
Raymond N. Delzeit Jr., 72, of Silver Lake, died May 18, 2014 at The House at Midland Care. He was born September 3, 1941 in Denton, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Betty (Honer) Delzeit. Ray worked as a pumper in the oil fields in south central and north eastern Kansas. He enjoyed working in his shop, the outdoors, and...
Loretta Jean Wilbur
May 15, 2014
Loretta Jean Taylor Chasse Wilbur, 82, of Topeka, died May 15, 2014 at Manor Care of Topeka. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 17, 1931 the daughter of Francis Lloyd and Rose Marie (Roberts) Miller. Loretta was a homemaker. She enjoyed playing BINGO, reading, traveling and ballroom dancing. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Loretta...
Anibal "Junior" Acosta-Castillo
May 7, 2014
Anibal "Junior" Acosta-Castillo, 30, of Topeka, died May 7, 2014 in Topeka, Kansas. Anibal was born on June 19, 1983 in Hidalgo, Mexico. He worked as a roofer for J.B. Turner Roofing and Sheetmetal. He enjoyed spending time with his family and dogs at the lake where he also enjoyed camping and fishing. He married Nidia Guadalupe "Pia" Martinez on...
Opal Louise Day
May 1, 2014
Opal Louise Day, 92, of Topeka, died May 1, 2014 at her home. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 20, 1922 the daughter of Mose E. and Louise (Murphy) Roberts. She married Edward Day in Topeka. He preceded her in death on December 14, 1995. Opal enjoyed playing Bingo, gardening, and loved spending time with her family. She...
Melba Jean Stinson
Apr 28, 2014
Melba "Jean" Stinson, 91, of Topeka, KS, died April 28, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born August 25, 1922, in Horton, Missouri, the daughter of Christian and Laura (Burke) Harris. She married Ner "Buzz" A. Stinson on May 13, 1944 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on May 24, 2000. Jean worked as a dental...
Lena Day O'Hara
Apr 27, 2014
Lena O'Hara, 66, of Topeka, KS died on the day after her birthday April 27, 2014, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She is survived by her husband Michael and sons Steven and Patrick. To see Patrick's birthday present to his mother go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1Xd8cxDZ4s&feature=youtube_gdata Another video that the family suggests, shows Lena's spirit as her son is interviewed by WIBW. It can...
Susan Ella Peck
Apr 23, 2014
Susan Ella Peck, 87, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born June 6, 1926 in Ennis, Texas. Susan was a member of the Catholic faith. She is survived by her children, Martin Munoz, Manuel Munoz both of San Angelo, Texas, Mary Anderson of Topeka, Kansas, Jesus Munoz of San Angelo, Texas, Armando...
Gust Katsbulas, Jr.
Apr 23, 2014
Gust Katsbulas, Jr., 92 of Topeka, KS, died April 23, 2014, at his home. He was born October 29, 1921 in Grantville, KS. Gust was a Navy WW II Veteran. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He married Amelia Pezzulli in Topeka. She survives. Other survivors include his children, Lawrence (Debrah) Katsbulas, Steven (Wendy) Katsbulas, Diana (Ken) Jones,...
Brent J. Rinehart
Apr 21, 2014
Brent J. Rinehart, 25 of Topeka, KS died April 21, 2014, at his home. He was born June 11, 1988, in Nashville, TN the son of Mary Jo (Rohleder) and Michael Rinehart. Brent was a 2007 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School. He received an Associate's Degree from Allen County Community College and received a certificate in Auto Technology from...
Wilbur A. Bahre
Apr 13, 2014
Wilbur A. Bahre, 89 of Topeka died April 13, 2014 at his home, Lexington Park. He was born January 19, 1925 in Moundridge, Kansas one of six children of Fred and Anna (Hoyer) Bahre. Wilbur was an Army WW II Veteran. Upon arriving home from serving his country he began working for Southwestern Bell where he held various positions retiring...
Rose Edna McMurphy
Apr 11, 2014
Rose Edna McMurphy, 80, of Topeka, died April 11, 2014 at Manor Care of Topeka. She was born on March 18, 1934 in Seneca the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Enneking) Osterhaus Sr. Rose was a homemaker. She was an active volunteer and member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church and formerly of Holy Name. Rose is survived...
J.Jesus Hernandez Bañuelos
Apr 9, 2014
J. Jesus Hernandez Bauelos, 75, died April 9, 2014. He will lie in state after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home where a rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Burial will be in Zacatecas, MX at a later date. Contributions are suggested...
Fuzzy (Sharon) Lohmann
Apr 7, 2014
Fuzzy (Sharon) Lohmann died April 7, 2014 at Oakley Place in Topeka, KS. She was born the 10th of 12 Siblings to Crescentia and Alexander Doerfler in Hays, KS on May 10, 1941. She married L. Jay Lohmann August 12, 1961. She has one daughter, Michelle Cain (Dan) and two grandchildren, Clare and Mikey. She was preceded in death by...
Tillie Rock
Apr 7, 2014
Tillie Rock, 90, of Topeka, died April 7, 2014 at Lexington Park Assisted Living. She was born on January 20, 1924 in St. Joseph, Missouri and was one of eleven children born to Peter and Rose (Wolanski) Rock. Tillie was retired for the Topeka Atchison and Santa Fe Railway Company where she worked as a clerk for over 35 years....
Richard Mendonca
Apr 6, 2014
Richard Mendonca, 79, of Topeka, died April 6, 2014 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Berkeley, California on July 25, 1934 the son of Frank and Mary (Silva) Mendonca. Richard served in the U.S. Air Force from 1967 to 1973. He was retired from AT&T. He enjoyed bowling and watching Kansas State sports. Richard married Hannah...
Jason Glen Smoot
Apr 6, 2014
Jason Glen Smoot, 37, of Topeka, died April 6, 2014. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 1, 1976 the son of Randy Glen and Robin E. (Bagby) Smoot. Jason worked for the Construction Union for Rylie Equipment and had previously worked at Waste Management and for Hamm's Quarry. He was an auto and motorcycle racing enthusiast, and enjoyed...
Barbara Ellen Turk
Apr 6, 2014
Barbara Ellen Turk, 80, of Topeka, died April 6, 2014 at the Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on June 15, 1933 the daughter of Lawrence I. and Barbara Ann (Brenner) Turk. Barbara was a 1951 graduate of Hayden High School. She was retired from the State of Kansas Motor Vehicle Department. She loved watching sports and...
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