Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Judith K. Baker
Dec 27, 2013
Judith K. (Streeter) Baker, 69, of Topeka, died December 27th at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 21, 1944 the daughter of Clyde and Jaunita (Knox) Streeter. Judith worked as a clerk in both pharmacy and department stores. She enjoyed flower gardening and sitting on her porch watching the birds. She is survived...
Vincent Tetuan, Jr.
Dec 25, 2013
Vincent Tetuan, Jr. 78 of Topeka died Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at his home. He was born February 1, 1935 in Topeka one of twelve children to Bicente and Concepcion (Monasterio) Tetuan, Sr. Vincent held numerous positions at KNI from 1961 until his retirement in 1992. He was part owner of The Lucky Five Restaurant. He was a member of...
Jean Carmen Jaimez
Dec 24, 2013
Jean Carmen Jaimez, also known as "Juan", "John" or "Johnny", 86, of Topeka, died December 24, 2013 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by his family. He was born in Alma, Kansas on June 14, 1927 the son of Eufracio and Rosa (Galvan) Jaimez. He was retired from Ben Schreiner Construction Company. Jean "John" was a member of Mater...
Margaret S. (Stanley) Brower
Dec 24, 2013
Margaret S. (Stanley) Brower, 78, was called by our Lord to go home on Tuesday, December 24th, 2013. She was surrounded by family and friends. Margaret was born on March 5, 1935 to Jack "Dewey" and Laura Stanley in Patteson, AR. She was raised by her Aunt Margaret from the age of 11. Margaret attended school in Rockport-Fulton, Texas and...
Felipe Araiza Rangel
Dec 23, 2013
Felipe Araiza Rangel, 82, of Topeka, died December 23, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 2, 1931 one of thirteen children born to Tiburcio G. and Eulojia (Araiza) Rangel. Felipe was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps where he served during the Korean conflict and received a Purple...
Richard Creighton Gallagher
Dec 11, 2013
Richard Creighton Gallagher, 87, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2013 at Midland Hospice House. Richard was born on February 22, 1926 in Seattle, Washington. At the age of 1, his family moved to San Diego, California. At the age of 17, Richard made the decision to graduate high school mid-term his senior year, and asked his parents' permission to...
John Burghart
Dec 9, 2013
John Burghart, 66, Topeka, KS died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was cremated and no services are planned.
Mary C. Knight
Dec 9, 2013
Mary C. (Horgan) Knight, 86, of Topeka passed away December 9, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born November 27, 1927 in Wheaton, KS the daughter of Martin V. and Teresa (Bennett) Horgan. Mary grew up in the Blaine, KS community and graduated from Blaine Rural High School. She moved to Topeka and worked at Meadow Gold Milk, Co. where...
James "Jim" Cramer
Dec 7, 2013
James Cramer, 59 of Topeka, KS died Saturday, December 7, 2013 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO. He was born November 25, 1954 in Delong, Illinois the son of Junior and Marlene (Wynkoop) Cramer. He was employed by BNSF Railway as a Police Dispatcher with 37 years of service. James was a member of the Masonic Temple in Illinois...
Marvin Dean Gardner, Sr.
Dec 3, 2013
It is with heavy yet grateful hearts we announce the passing of our father, Marvin Dean Gardner. Marvin passed away in Topeka, Kansas on December 3, 2013. Marvin was a lifelong Topekan, born on November 30, 1934 to Marvin E. "Cotton" and Beulah Carlisle Gardner. He attended East Topeka Junior High and graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. Marvin...
Christina Hernandez
Nov 27, 2013
Christina Hernandez, 84, of Topeka, died November 27, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on October 28, 1929 the daughter of Antonio Luna and Cristina (Alfaro) Gutierrez. Christina was a retired CMA and had worked in housekeeping for Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, music and...
Katherine Esquibel
Nov 27, 2013
Katherine Ortiz Esquibel, 87, of Topeka, died November 27, 2013 at her home. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 30, 1926 the daughter of Gabriel R. and Adelaida (Lopez) Ortiz. Katherine retired from Mize Houser Mulligan & Cline where she was a Payroll Clerk. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and an avid...
Rylie Nicole Carlson
Nov 24, 2013
Rylie Nicole Carlson, 16, of Topeka, died November 24, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 18, 1997 the daughter of Gregory James Carlson and Lori Kathleen Solander. Rylie was a student at Shawnee Heights and loved attending school. She enjoyed music, swimming, balloons, and especially spending time with her family....
Mary Ann Mitchell
Nov 23, 2013
Mary Ann Mitchell, 64, of Mayetta, Ks, died November 23, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born on February 7, 1949 in Topeka, the daughter of Paul and Rosezan (Leclere) Williams. She was raised by Cecilia and Ernest "Wine" Marshno. Mary Ann was employed as a bookkeeper for Dr. Sufi and Stanleys Flowers in Topeka retiring in 2006. She was...
Terry Lee Letcher
Nov 20, 2013
Terry Lee Letcher, 59, of Topeka, KS died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at the Legacy on 10th Avenue. He was born February 26, 1954 in Kansas City, Kansas the son of Kenneth William and Edith Mae (Kuchero) Letcher. They preceded him in death. Terry is survived by a twin brother, Jerry Letcher. He was cremated with no services planned.
Mildred C. Mathena
Nov 15, 2013
Mildred C. "Midge" Mathena, 93, of Topeka, died November 15, 2013 at The House at Midland. She was born in Camden County, Missouri on June 2, 1920 the daughter of Abb G. and Floy Alma (Sweat) Woolsey. She was a 1939 graduate of Everest High School. Midge was a Real Estate Agent in Salina, Kansas where she worked for Paul...
Donald J. Smith
Nov 14, 2013
Donald J. Smith, 91, of Topeka, died November 14, 2013. He was born on December 6, 1921, the son of J.P. and Leona (Wempe) Smith. Don served his country in the European Theatre during WW II as a member of the 8th Air Force, 486 Bomb Group 832 Squadron from 1942 - 1945. He was honorably discharged with the rank...
Josephine Cabrera Arce
Nov 14, 2013
Josephine (Cabrera) Arce, 79, of Topeka, died November 14, 2013 at Midland Hospice. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on August 27, 1934, the daughter of Albino and Emeteria (Perez) Cabrera. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1952. Josephine was a homemaker. She married Ezekiel G. Arce in San Antonio, Texas on June 8, 1957. He survives. She is...
Rosendo "Joe" Anguiano, Jr.
Nov 10, 2013
Rosendo S. "Chaka" "Joe" Anguiano Jr., 77, of Topeka, died November 10, 2013 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on November 13, 1935 the son of Rosendo and Andrea S. (Segura) Anguiano. He was a Crane Operator for 49 years for Katch Salvage Yards. Chaka enjoyed working in the yard, watching western movies, traveling, going to the...
Albert P. Palenske
Nov 8, 2013
Albert P. Palenske, 56, of Topeka, died November 8, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 24, 1957 the son of Melvin "Buster" and Lillian Mae (Bodell) Palenske. Albert received his Bachelor's degree from Washburn University. He was a cement mason for 20 years before he became a "professional" truck driver for Shawnee County...
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