Berniece W. Schembs
February 16, 2015
Berniece W. Schembs, 83, of Topeka, died February 16, 2015. She was born in La Cygne, Kansas on October 10, 1931, the daughter of Alonzo and Lilly (Welda) Wills. Berniece is survived by her daughter, Karen Lusso (Kyle) of Topeka, grandchildren, Anne Cooley, Mary Pierson (Steve), Dennis Cooley (Kate). Four great-grandchildren, Brady, Teagen, Vance, and Sloane also survive. She was...
Bryson Michael Swader
February 11, 2015
Bryson Michael Swader, was born to Michael Duane and Jennifer Lynn (Petersen) Swader on February 7th and went to heaven on February 11th. He is survived by his parents, Michael and Jennifer Swader of the home, his grandparents, Thomas and Sandy Swader, Lonnie Petersen and Kim Kidwell all of Topeka, great grandparents, Jean Petersen, Norma Kidwell and Lois Busey. He...
Dolores R. "Dodie" Whaley
February 5, 2015
Dolores R. "Dodie" Whaley, 76, of Topeka, KS, died February 5, 2015 at her home. She was born on June 21, 1938 in Rochester, New York, the daughter of Bill and Jeannette (Ziener) Miller. She was one of fourteen children. Dodie moved to Topeka in 2006 from Rochester, NY while in Topeka she attended the South Knollwood Baptist Church. She...
Catherine A. "Cappie" Hahn
February 3, 2015
Catherine A. "Cappie" Hahn, 93, of Topeka, Kansas, died Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. She was born May 21, 1921 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Elmer and Clara (Albrecht) Hahn. Cappie worked for RCA for 34 years moving to Topeka in 1981 from New Jersey. She was a member of St. Matthew Catholic...
Dolly Christine Lewis
February 2, 2015
Dolly Christine Lewis, 50, of Topeka, KS died February 2, 2015 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1964 in Topeka, the daughter of Carl Anthony and Sylivia (Martinez) Frye. Dolly was a before and after school care provider at the YMCA. She was a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. Dolly was a...
Nicholas N. Ortiz, Sr.
January 29, 2015
Nicholas N. Ortiz, Sr., 80, of Topeka, died January 29, 2015 at The House at Midland Care surrounded by his family. He was born in Carbondale, Kansas on December 6, 1934, the son of Socorro and Jesus (Navarette) Ortiz. Nicholas retired from Santa Fe Railway where he worked for 43 years as a Carman. He enjoyed woodworking, cooking, gardening, photography,...
William J. "Bill" Dinger
January 23, 2015
William J. "Bill" Dinger, 89, of Topeka, KS died January 23, 2015 at his home. Bill was born December 3, 1925 in Cranberry, WV. He was an Army WW II Veteran. Bill was a welder for BNSF retiring after 32 years of employment. Survivors include his children, Willie Dinger of Scranton, Gaye Wheeler of Mayetta, Chuck Dinger of Topeka, Betty...
Phillip J. Rose, Sr.
January 21, 2015
Phillip J. Rose Sr., 68, of Topeka, died January 21, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. Phil was born December 19, 1946 in Tonkawa, OK, to Harrison and Mary (Bradley) Rose. Phil served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy; he was honorably discharged due to medical reasons. He had a love for country music, fishing, cooking and most...
Pauline Mary (Waske) Hayes
January 19, 2015
Pauline Mary (Waske) Hayes, 97, of Topeka, KS, died January 19, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born February 27, 1917 in Talmage, IA the daughter of Louis and Ida (Weis) Waske. Prior to her marriage she taught in a one room school house in Thayer, IA. Pauline was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church where...
Anna E. Barnard
January 17, 2015
Anna E. "Ann" Barnard, 88, of Topeka, died January 17th. She was born in Perry, Kansas on January 2, 1927 the daughter of James and Pauline (Hujing) Hackett. She worked at Southwestern Bell as a supervisor for 11 years and then for USD #501 for 34 years prior to her retirement. She also assisted her husband in running the family...
Barbara Ruth Killam
January 16, 2015
Barbara Ruth Killam, 76, of Topeka, died January 16, 2015 at her home. She was born in Wamego, Kansas on October 25, 1938, the daughter of Milton and Alice (Lintz) Marten. Barbara worked for 42 years as a Registered Nurse, for the St. Francis, Stormont-Vail, and Veterans Administration Hospitals. She enjoyed reading, watching game shows on television, doing all kinds...
Catherine Miller
January 15, 2015
Catherine Miller, 98, of Topeka, Kansas, died January 15, 2015 at Lexington Park. She was born December 5, 1916 in Blaine, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Bridget (Hudson) Minihan. Catherine was a very sweet lady who enjoyed life to the fullest with her family and her faith always at the center. She was "Grandma Miller" to so many who...
Martha Jean "Mishsekwe" Valdivia
January 11, 2015
Martha Jean "Mishsekwe" Valdivia, 67, of Topeka, died January 11, 2015 at the House at Midland Care surrounded by her family. She was born in Holton, Kansas on February 27, 1947 the daughter of Peter and Mary "Shugo" (Moore) Levier. Martha was retired as a Data Processor for Southwestern Bell after over 20 years of service. She was a member...
Rodolfo G. Arzate II
January 10, 2015
Rodolfo "Rudy" G. Arzate II, passed peacefully on the morning of January 10, 2015, surrounded by loved ones in Topeka. He was born June 10, 1946 in Chihuahua, Chihuahua Mexico where he grew up. He later moved to Topeka. As a hard worker and skilled in many trades, he worked as an animal control officer for 20 years. He retired...
Francis A. "Frank" Kinney
January 6, 2015
Francis A. "Frank" Kinney, 86, passed away on January 6, 2015 with his daughter at his side. Frank suffered from Alzheimer's disease and cancer. He was born January 31, 1928 in Sioux Falls, SD. He began his career in the car business with his father selling new Studebakers and used cars at Kinney's Auto Sales in Flandreau, SD. By 1954...
Amy Genevieve "Gen" Werly
January 3, 2015
Amy Genevieve "Gen" Werly, 93, of Topeka, died January 3, 2015 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born in Haverhill, Kansas on July 15, 1921 the daughter of Charles Russell and Amy Effie Lipscomb. Gen was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. She was a devoted wife and mother. She married Warren Joseph Werly in Wichita, Kansas on...
Eileen Geraghty
January 3, 2015
Eileen Geraghty, 91, of Topeka, died January 3, 2015 at Aldersgate Village Nursing Home. She was born in Wakefield, Kansas on August 13, 1923 the daughter of Charles P. and Ellen M. (Sherbert) Gates. She attended Wakefield High School and received her RN nursing degree from Christ Hospital School of Nursing in 1945 and was a member of the Alumni....
Duane A. Niemackl
January 2, 2015
Duane A. Niemackl, 77, of Topeka, died January 2, 2015 at the House at Midland Care. He was born on August 3, 1937 in Topeka, Kansas the son of Donald Joseph and Rose Marie (Reeb) Niemackl. He served in the Army Reserves. Duane worked in real estate and investments. He owned and operated Heritage Realtors. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, fishing,...
Diane Kay Jordan
December 31, 2014
Diane Kay Jordan, 75, of Topeka, died December 31, 2014 at her home. She was born in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 7, 1939, the daughter of Howard and Virginia (Coffman) Buchanan. Diane is survived by her companion Johnnie Daugherty, her children Tim (Laura) Jordan, Tammy (Tom) Tork and Terry (Esther) Jordan, seven grandchildren: Jeremiah (Sarah) Jordan, Mike Cull, Jacob...
Michael Schriner
December 29, 2014
Michael E. Schriner, 49, of Topeka, died December 29, 2014 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 26, 1965 the son of Warren L. and Freida M. (Kiefer) Schriner. Michael worked as a clipper for the Luce Press Printing and Clipping Service. He is survived by his parents, Warren and Freida Schriner, his sons, Marc (Ashton)...
