Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Sharon Kay Arace
Jun 30, 2013
Sharon Kay Arace, 63, of Topeka, died June 30, 2013 at her home. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 21, 1950 the daughter of G. Nicholas and Marguerite (Slusser) Arace. Sharon worked as a Scrub Nurse in Labor and Delivery at Stormont-Vail and later became a Certified Kansas Horticulturalist who became the Grounds Keeper and Supervisor at Stormont-Vail...
Mari Catherine Simon
Jun 28, 2013
Mari Catherine Simon, 63, of Topeka, Kansas, died June 28, 2013 at Providence Medical Center. She was born on July 17, 1949, in Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Dorothy (Irvin) Hall. Mari enjoyed reading, working with special education children, enjoyed learning, and was a lifelong student. She attended Emporia and Washburn Universities and received her Masters Degree in Vocational...
Bridget Ann Kahler
Jun 27, 2013
Bridget Ann Kahler, 89, died June 27, 2013 at Stormont-Vail HealthCare in Topeka, KS. She was born February 1, 1924, in Sitka, KS to John and Magdelene (Jacobs) Schiefelbein. She retired from #501 school district where she worked in the kitchen at Eisenhower School. Bridget married Leon Kahler on June 19, 1952 in Topeka. He died on February 1, 2011....
Amailia "Mollie" Padilla
Jun 20, 2013
Amailia "Mollie" Padilla, 83, of Topeka, died June 20, 2013 at the House at Midland Care. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 17, 1930 the daughter of Jesus and Ramona (Gomez) Del Hierro. Mollie was a Dietary Supervisor for 30 years retiring in 1995 from the Presbyterian Manor where she was a great mentor to her younger co-workers...
Natividad "Nettie" Duran
Jun 12, 2013
Natividad "Nettie" Duran, 91, of Topeka, was called to her heavenly home on June 12, 2013. She is preceded in death by her parents Jose Ventura and Concepcion Rocha Lopez and siblings Manuel, Gregory, Delores, Fidencia, Narcissa (Concha) Medrano, Oldeon, and a son-in-law, Pablo (Paul) Martinez, Sr. and a great-grandson, Andres Valdivia. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on September...
Ceasar Antonio Munguia
Jun 8, 2013
Ceasar "Weeze" Antonio Munguia, 35, passed away on June 8, 2013 with his family by his side. Ceasar was born in Topeka, Kansas on September 5, 1977 to Inocencio Munguia, Jr. and Anita Gonzales. Ceasar attended elementary and secondary schools in Kansas and later completed his studies at Huntington Beach Union School District in Southern California. Ceasar graduated from American...
Leonard W. Cullison
Jun 8, 2013
Leonard W. Cullison, 85, of Topeka, died June 8, 2013 at the House at Midland Care. He was born in Decatur County, Kansas on November 5, 1927 to James F. and Elva Jane Hanslip. He was raised by his grandmother, Alice Cullison. Leonard was a veteran of the Navy serving in WWII. He was a graduate of Ft. Hays State...
LeRoy Muckenthaler
Jun 6, 2013
LeRoy Muckenthaler, 70, of Topeka, died June 6, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Paxico, Kansas on October 5, 1942 the son of Paul and Bernadine (Seeling) Muckenthaler. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. LeRoy was a Captain with the Topeka Fire Department and retired in 1997 with over 30 years of service. He...
Laurine Cullison
Jun 5, 2013
Laurine Cullison, 86, of Topeka, died June 5, 2013 at the House at Midland Care. She was born February 27, 1927 in Hays, KS the daughter of Aquilinus and Rose (Frank) Leiker. Laurine was a Payroll Clerk at Payless Shoes. She was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Catholic Church. Laurine worked many years at Let?s Help. Laurine enjoyed cooking,...
Alexis Diane Salmon
Jun 5, 2013
Alexis "Lexie" Diane Salmon, 15, of Topeka, grew her wings and flew to the heavens above on June 5, 2013 while in the loving arms of her family at Children?s Mercy Hospital. Lexie was born in Topeka, KS on July 11, 1997 the daughter of Kyle and Haley Diane (Morgan) Salmon. She just completed her sophomore year at Shawnee Heights...
Harriett Ann Stafford
Jun 1, 2013
Harriett A. Stafford, 86, of Topeka, died June 1, 2013 at Midland Hospice House. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on January 7, 1927 the daughter of Peter and Alice (Barrett) Miller. Harriett graduated from Topeka High School. She worked for Luce Press Clippings, Pelletiers and then for State Fire Marshalls Office where she worked in the Arson Division. She...
Pedro Valdivia
May 27, 2013
Pedro "Peter" Valdivia, 83, of Topeka, died Monday, May 27, 2013 at the Alma Manor. He was born in Topeka, KS on April 29, 1930 the son of Ismael and Simona (Silva) Valdivia. Pedro was a US Navy inner fleet boxing champion serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. He was...
Frank G. Shopteese
May 25, 2013
Frank G. Shopteese, 78, Mayetta, KS, died Saturday, May 25, 2013 at the House at Midland Care Hospice. He was born December 8, 1934 on the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reservation the son of Simon P. and Lucille LaClair (Kabance) Shopteese. Frank attended several Indian boarding schools and Laney College (CA). He served as a medic during the Korean Conflict....
Matthew Walter Figgs
May 23, 2013
Matthew Walter Figgs, 25, of Topeka died Thursday, May 23, 2013. Matt was born December 1, 1987 in Topeka, the son of Jack and Julie (Scheck) Figgs. He was a 2006 graduate of Shawnee Heights High School and was currently employed at Express Card and Label. Matt enjoyed the history of WW II, hunting and his family. Matt is survived...
Coleta Hanson
May 9, 2013
Coleta Hanson, 97, of Topeka, died May 9, 2013 at Homestead Assisted Living where she resided for the past two and a half years. She was born on November 17, 1915 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Charles Lincoln and Regina (McEnroe) Rodgers. She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening and spending...
Damian Levings
May 6, 2013
Damian Levings, 87, of Topeka, died May 6, 2013 at the House at Midland Care. He was born on March 29, 1926, the eldest son of George and Catharine (Martin) Levings. Damian grew up in Woodlawn, Kansas. He joined the Navy during World War II and served aboard the destroyer USS Kimberly in the Pacific. He was wounded and received...
Rita Marie Wichman
May 6, 2013
Rita Marie Wichman, 84, Topeka, KS died Monday, May 06, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born November 9, 1928 in St. Benedict, KS the daughter of William and Anna (Blocker) Bergman Rita worked in housekeeping at Brewster Place. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Rita married Donald B. Wichman on April 29, 1947 in...
Toni Rae Williams
May 5, 2013
Toni Rae Williams, 52, of Topeka, died May 5, 2013 at Washburn Community Care Center. She was born in Huntington Beach, California on July 29, 1960 the daughter of Joseph and Donna (Bean) Chapman. Toni worked in Customer Relations for Empire Today. She is survived by her lifelong companion, Crockett McElhaney, three children, Sarah Chapman of Clay Center, Annah Taylor...
Anastasio Aguirre-Mendez
May 5, 2013
Anastasio Aguirre-Mendez, 73, of Topeka, died May 5, 2013 at a local hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Parral, Mexico on April 27, 1940. Anastasio was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. Anastasio married Margarita Rivera in Parral, Mexico. She survives. They were married for 49 years. He is also survived by his children, Cecilia...
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