Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Philip Stanton Thomas
Jan 13, 2013
Philip Stanton "Phil" Thomas, 86, died at Midland Hospice House on January 13, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3, 1926 in Louisburg, Kansas, the son of Lorin Stanton and Rose (Sheehan) Thomas. Phil was a 1944 graduate of Louisburg Rural High School and went into the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in the Pacific, in Guam...
Ronald M. Tinoco
Jan 12, 2013
Ronald M. Tinoco, 66, of Topeka, died January 12, 2013 at his home. He was born on May 29, 1946 in Topeka, the son of Victor M. and Lucille M. (Munoz) Tinoco Sr. Ronald graduated from Topeka High School in 1964 and worked for the Kansas Neurological Institute as a Disability Technician. He was an avid Kansas Jayhawk fan and...
Louis Andre Demers
Jan 11, 2013
Louis Andre Demers, 75, of Topeka, died January 11, 2013 at the Community Living Center of Colmery O?Neil V.A. Medical Center. Louis was born January 1, 1938 in Manchester, New Hampshire, the son of Donat A. and Simonne (Cote) Demers. He served in the United States Army as a military police for seven years during the Vietnam era. Mr. Demers...
Robert R. Lewis
Jan 6, 2013
Robert R. "Bob" Lewis, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving friends and family at Stormont-Vail Hospital on January 6, 2013 He was born October 28, 1938 in Pratt, KS the son of T. Ray and Ethel (Benton) Lewis. Bob retired after 25 years as Audit Manager with the Department of Revenue for the State of Kansas. He previously...
Antonia Mosqueda
Jan 2, 2013
Antonia Mosqueda, 97, of Topeka, died January 2, 2013 at Autumn Home Plus. She was born in Dallas, Texas on June 14, 1915 he daughter of Timoteo and Otilila (Rodarte) Mosqueda. Antonia worked for Seymour Foods. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Although she never had children of her own, she helped raise four generations...
Antonia Mosqueda
Jan 2, 2013
Antonia Mosqueda, 97, of Topeka, died January 2, 2013 at Autumn Home Plus. She was born in Dallas, Texas on June 14, 1915 he daughter of Timoteo and Otilila (Rodarte) Mosqueda. Antonia worked for Seymour Foods. She was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Although she never had children of her own, she helped raise four generations...
Robert Lee Rabe
Dec 29, 2012
Robert Lee "Bob" Rabe, 78, of Topeka, died December 29, 2012 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 24, 1934 the son of Jacob George and Elizabeth (Schaefer) Rabe. Bob grew up in little Russia where he enjoyed fishing on the river. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bob retired from the...
Eleodoro J. Ortiz
Dec 28, 2012
Eleodoro J. "LoLo" Ortiz, 87, of Topeka, died December 28, 2012 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 1, 1925 the son of Jose and Graciana (Llamas) Ortiz. LoLo was a veteran of the US Army serving during World War II with the 179th Infantry Regiment. He was a life member of the American Legion Capitol...
Virginia L. Rainey
Dec 27, 2012
Virginia L. Rainey, 92, of Topeka, passed away December 27 2012 at Midland Hospice House. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on March 10, 1920 the daughter of James and Daisy (Davis) Brown. She enjoyed chocheting, gardening and feeding the squirrels. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:30 A.M. at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers...
Mary E. Rardin
Dec 25, 2012
Obituary for Mary E. Rardin Mary E. Rardin, 86, of Topeka, died December 25, 2012 at her home. She was a loving, devoted mother who cared deeply for her family and will be profoundly missed. Mary was born in Ida Grove, Iowa on June 10, 1926 the daughter of Edward and Mary A. (Degan) Welch. She was a graduate of...
Francis J. Walters
Dec 23, 2012
Francis J. "Frank" Walters, 89, of Topeka, died December 23, 2012 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born on December 8, 1923 in Hays, Kansas the son of Jacob Peter and Amalia (Staab) Walters. He owned and operated the Halstead Hospital Coffee Shop for 28 years and the Shawnee County Court House Snack Bar for eight years. Frank was...
Gretchen Louise Cox
Dec 15, 2012
Gretchen Louise Cox, 67 , of Topeka, died December 15, 2012 at Midland Hospice House. She was born on July 29, 1945 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Raymond P. and Rosemary (Drouhard) Weidner . She began her 30 year career in 1973 in the property and casualty insurance industry. She worked for American States Insurance and earned her CPCU...
Guadalupe Guerrero-Mitchell
Dec 14, 2012
Guadalupe Guerrero Mitchell, 88 of Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, December 14, 2012 at her residence in Sutherlin, Virginia. Born December 4, 1924 in Topeka, she was the daughter of the late Candido Guerrero and Modesta C. Granado. She was married to Maynard "Buck" Mitchell who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, one brother...
Shelly A. Conwell
Dec 10, 2012
Shelly A. Conwell, 56, of Topeka, died December 10, 2012 at her home. She was born on November 14, 1956 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Francis E. and Margaret J. (Hassett) Conwell. Shelly was a 1974 graduate of Washburn Rural High School. Shelly was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She is survived by three...
Clara Deloris Mendoza Muñoz
Dec 8, 2012
The glue that held our family together, the one we could least do without. Clara Deloris Mendoza Muñoz of Topeka, KS, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her many loving friends and family at Saint Francis Health Center on December 8, 2012. One week shy of her 73rd birthday. In death she has been embraced by her beloved mother...
Michael E. Scott
Dec 7, 2012
Michael E. "Scottie" Scott, 39, of Lawrence, formerly of Topeka, died December 7, 2012 at his home. He was born August 6, 1973 in Sioux City, IA, the son of JoEllen (Scott) Holthaus. Michael attended Washburn University where he was very active in theater and most recently was active in a production for EMU in Lawrence. He was member of...
Sadie Grace Torrez
Dec 5, 2012
Sadie Grace Torrez, 1 ½ year old infant daughter of Jacob Daniel and Tricia Marie (Dittmer) Torrez passed away at her home on December 5, 2012. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 30, 2011. Sadie loved to dance, run, play with phones and could give you a heart melting smile or "the look". She had a very strong...
Kenneth Carl Qualls
Nov 30, 2012
Kenneth "Ken/Kenny" Carl Qualls, 76, of Topeka, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2012 at St. Francis Health Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on April 16, 1936 the son of Carl and Goldie (Pippins) Qualls. Kenneth was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving from 1955 to 1963. He worked in the heating and air...
Barbara Rapoza
Nov 30, 2012
Barbara Rapoza, 66, of Osage City, left this world on November 30, 2012 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born on July 18, 1946 in Quinter, Kansas the eldest daughter of George August and Edna Marie (Scheck) Knoll. Barbara was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, especially the bible, doing crossword puzzles, playing cards, knitting, crocheting and cooking. Barbara was a loving...
Judy Kathleen McNaly
Nov 27, 2012
Judy Kathleen McNally, 64, of Topeka died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital. She was born May 14, 1948 in Easton, KS the daughter of Thomas and Josephine (Riepenkroger) Wells. Judy married Kenneth McNally on March 29, 1982 in Wichita, KS. He preceded her in death on November 21, 2008. She was also predeceased by a brother John...
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