Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
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...
Arthur Peter Tatera
Nov 7, 2013
Arthur P. Tatera, 91 of Topeka, KS formerly of Medicine Lodge, KS, died Thursday, November 7, 2013 at McCrite's Retirement Community. Arthur was born November 9, 1921 in Chicago, IL the son of Simon and Helen (Ziolkowski) Andrzejewski. He was raised by his mother and stepdad Walter F. Tatera in Chicago. He served in the US Army Air Corps with...
Thressa Darlene Menefee
Nov 5, 2013
Thressa Darlene Menefee, 49, Los Angeles, California, and formerly of Topeka, departed this life on November 5, 2013, at Santa Monica UCLA. She was born March 29, 1964 in Topeka, Kansas the youngest daughter of Beverly Menefee and Claudette Menefee. She was a 1982 graduate of Highland Park High School. In 1987 she received a degree in Business Administration with...
Adan Almaraz, Jr.
Nov 4, 2013
Adan "Adam" Almaraz, Jr., 61, of Topeka, died November 4, 2013 at his home. He was born in Alice, Texas on September 18, 1952 the son of Adan "Adam" and Lucia (Saldivar) Almaraz Sr. Adam was a Mason and worked as a brick layer in Topeka and the surrounding areas. The greatest joy in his life was his grandchildren; Kadin,...
Hortencia Alfaro-Avila
Oct 31, 2013
Hortencia "Dolores" Alfaro-Avila, 48, of Topeka, died October 31, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in El Colecio, Mexico on June 7, 1965 the daughter of Leonardo and Esperanza (Lopez) Avila. Dolores was a Q-A Technician at Reser's Foods. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Dolores enjoyed sewing, gardening...
Mary Ann Padgett
Oct 19, 2013
Mary Ann (Domme) Padgett, 83, of Topeka, died October 19, 2013 at Plaza West Care Center. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 16, 1930 the daughter of Aloysius and Elizabeth (Stadler) Domme. She was a homemaker. Mary Ann enjoyed gardening, cooking - especially homemade noodles, sewing, and babysitting for many families children for over 20 years. She...
Tameka Latasha Ivy
Oct 18, 2013
Tameka Latasha Ivy, 35, of Topeka, died October 18, 2013 at Stormont Vail Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 14, 1978 the daughter of Orlando Thomas and Cassie Ivy. Tameka was a 1996 graduate of Topeka High School and worked as a customer service representative for the Young Williams Payment Center. She enjoyed reading, spending time with...
Francine M. Werly
Oct 17, 2013
Francine Werly December 31, 1958 ~ October 17, 2013 She will be missed and remembered lovingly by her family and friends. Services are planned for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 26 at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Midland Care Hospice and sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th...
Marilyn Ann Meiners
Oct 17, 2013
Marilyn Ann (Miller) Meiners, died October 17, 2013 at her home. She was born April 4, 1922 in Leavenworth, Kansas the daughter of Louis Albert and Mary Louise "Mayme" (Falk) Miller. Marilyn graduated from elementary and Immaculata High School in Leavenworth and received a BS degree from Saint Mary College. She spent a year of dietetic internship in the Cincinnati...
Rosemary A. Smith
Oct 13, 2013
Rosemary A. Smith, 67, of Topeka, died October 13, 2013 at the House at Midland. She was born in Washington DC on October 7, 1946 the daughter of John L. and Ruth (Cook) Smith. She was a 1965 graduate of High Point High School in College Point, Maryland. Rosemary retired in October of 1998 from the V.A. Hospital where she...
Beatrice Celia Escobar
Oct 11, 2013
Beatrice Escobar, 84, of Topeka, died October 11, 2013 at the House at Midland Care Hospice. She was born May 1, 1929 in San Francisco del Rincon, GTO, Mexico, the daughter of Santiago and Delphina (Romero) Ramos. Sally worked at Seymour Foods, Capper Foundation and KNI Foster Grandparents Program. Sally retired from KNI in 2012. She was a lifetime member...
Ruben Richard Reveles
Oct 9, 2013
Ruben "R3" Reveles, 55, of Topeka, died October 9, 2013 at his home. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas on July 15, 1958 moving to Topeka in 1967. He attended local schools graduating from Highland Park High School. Ruben served in the United States Army from 1975 to 1978. He was a self-employed motorcycle mechanic and built custom motorcycles....
Janet Marie Kruse
Oct 8, 2013
Janet Marie Kruse passed peacefully on October 8, 2013. She was born on September 6, 1940 in Beloit, Kansas, to John Henry and Margaret Ann (Grau) Kruse. She graduated from Beloit High School. In Topeka, she graduated from Clark's Business School and attended Washburn University. Janet was a waitress for several restaurants. Janet was a devout Catholic and enjoyed attending...
Virginia Toledo
Oct 5, 2013
Virginia Toledo, 73, of Topeka, died October 5, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 18, 1940 the daughter of Panfilo and Jacinta (Lopez) Toledo. Virginia enjoyed gardening and doing embroidery. She also loved to watch sporting events and was an avid KU and Notre Dame fan. Virginia was a member of Our Lady of...
Eva Virginia McVay
Oct 4, 2013
Eva Virginia "Evie" McVay, 86, of Topeka, died October 4, 2013 at Brewster Place. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 20, 1927 the daughter of Burton Charles and Eva Ann (Bernhardt) Sanderson. Evie was a 1945 graduate of Capitol Catholic High School. Evie was a homemaker. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she served...
Norman E. Henderson
Oct 3, 2013
Norman E. "Jack" Henderson, 72, of Topeka, died October 3, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 24, 1941, the son of James and Juanita Smith. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. Jack worked as a tire builder for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 30 years prior to his retirement. He...
Ella Claire Raymond
Oct 3, 2013
Ella Claire Raymond, 83, of Topeka, KS died October 3, 2013 at the Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital. She was born November 28, 1929 in Omaha, NE the daughter of Albin and Caroline (McEvoy) Treybal. Ella was retired from Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a Research Analyst and from J.C. Penney Co. as a Sales Associate. She was a member of...
Sofia Brielle Stringfield
Sep 30, 2013
Sofia Brielle Stringfield, infant daughter of Christian Stringfield and Ashley Costas died September 30, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 am Wednesday, October 2nd, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Loretta L. Bose
Sep 25, 2013
Loretta L. Bose, 60, passed on to her next journey September 25, 2013 at her home. She was born July 19, 1953, in Belleville, KS to Neil and Elva (Munson) Bolejack. She was a graduate of Linn High School in Linn, Kansas and the Crums Beauty School in Manhattan, Ks. Loretta worked as a CMA for Woodland Health Center, Lexington...
Mila Mae Stadler
Sep 21, 2013
Mila Mae Stadler, 81, of Topeka, died September 21, 2013 at Winter Meadow Homes. She was born in Blue Rapids, Kansas on September 8, 1932 the daughter of Charles and Mary (McClain) Beasley. Mila was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the Altar Society at the church. Mila enjoyed antiquing, attending the annual ERC Designer Showcase House, shopping...
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