Local Obituaries for Topeka, Kansas & Shawnee County
Will Roy Crouse
Nov 27, 2012
Will Roy "Willie" Crouse, 59, of Mesa, AZ died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at the Midland Hospice House. He was born August 13, 1953 in Topeka the son of Dwight and Elsie (Wright) Crouse. Willie was a farmer and worked for KPL at the Jeffrey Energy Center and most recently retired as a truck driver from Skyline Steel in Arizona....
Richard Carlton Purney Jr.
Nov 26, 2012
Richard C. "Dick" Purney Jr., 71, of Topeka, died November 26, 2012 at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 14, 1940 the son of Richard Carlton and Beulah (Konz) Purney Sr. He served in the U.S. Air Force with the 310th Bomb Wing of the Strategic Air Command stationed at Schilling...
Donald Lee Bloomquist
Nov 21, 2012
Donald Lee (Sarge) Bloomquist Born April 12, 1957, Don Bloomquist was taken into the arms of God on November 21, 2012. After graduating from Shawnee Heights High School in 1975, Don entered active duty with the US ARMY including service in Germany and Fort Riley. He retired after 20 years of distinguished service from the Kansas Army National Guard. Until...
Maxine Ruth Soldan
Nov 20, 2012
Maxine Ruth Soldan, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Plaza West Health Center. She was born June 20, 1923 at home in rural Riley County, Ks. Maxine was the daughter of Rudolph W. and Ruth M. (Peterson) Peterson. Maxine grew up a farm girl, learning the values of hard work, doing good work, doing things right,...
Leland George Harrison
Nov 18, 2012
Leland George "Lee" Harrison, 73, of Topeka, died November 18, 2012 at his home. He was born on January 13, 1939 in Ottawa, Kansas the son of George W. and Edith H. (Strobel) Harrison. Lee was a graduate of Washburn University where he studied Political Science. Lee and his wife Cathy and the entire family were active in running the...
Don Roberts
Nov 18, 2012
Don Edward Roberts, 78, of Topeka, died November 18, 2012 at Lexington Park Care Center. He was born in Centralia, Kansas on January 6, 1934 the son of William Austin and Ella Bertha (Magers) Roberts. Don served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Washburn University with a degree in Business Administration. Don...
Anthony J. Vinning
Nov 16, 2012
Anthony John (Tony) Vinning, 48, of Topeka, KS, died November 16, 2012 at Lake Perry. He was born on January 10, 1964 in Topeka, Ks, the son of Bill and Patricia (Kaberline) Vinning. He was a graduate of Topeka High School in 1982. Tony served in the United States Navy and worked for Goodyear as a tire builder since June...
Dorothy H. Benoit
Nov 15, 2012
Dorothy H. Benoit, 88, of Hoyt, KS, died November 15, 2012 at the Rossville Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Rossville, KS. She was born on March 16, 1924 in Goff, Ks, the daughter of Edward A. and Thresia F. (Sextro) Brucken. She moved to Los Angeles, CA in 1948, to Holton, KS in 1970, to Topeka, KS in 1972, and...
Lela M. Reb
Nov 12, 2012
Lela M. Reb, 85, of Topeka, died November 12, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Topeka, Kansas on April 11, 1927 the daughter of Bert F. and Myrtle (Cass) Briggs. Lela was a homemaker and had worked as a book binder for Adam?s Brothers. She enjoyed embroidery, quilting, gardening, and cake decorating. Lela made...
Geovani O'Che Plakio
Nov 10, 2012
Geovani O?Che Plakio, 19, of Topeka, died November 10, 2012 at a local hospital. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 4, 1993 the son of Francisco Plakio and Maranda Rodriguez. Geovani was a graduate of Washburn-Rural High School. He enjoyed playing basketball, fixing things, and spending time with his family. He will be most remembered for his sense...
Larry Ortiz
Nov 9, 2012
Larry Ortiz, 73 of Topeka, died November 9, 2012, at the home of his son, in Olathe, KS. He was born in Topeka, KS on September 15, 1939, the son of Domingo and Joaquina (Ortiz) Ortiz. Larry served in the US Marine Corp and the US Army Reserves. He retired from K.N.I. after 40 years of service. He married Laura...
Romeo P. Madiclum
Nov 4, 2012
Romeo P. Madiclum, 72, of Berryton, died November 4, 2012 at his home. He was born in Passi Iloilo, Philippines on June 30, 1940 the son of Lamberto and Pilar (Paclibar) Madiclum. Romeo was a mechanic for the International Bridge Corporation. He enjoyed working, bowling, taking care of animals and spending time with his family. He is survived by his...
William R. Overbey
Nov 2, 2012
William R. "Bill" Overbey, 77, of Topeka, died November 2, 2012 at Aldersgate Village Nursing Home. He was born on April 8, 1935 in Topeka, Kansas the son of William M. and Hazel (Becker) Overbey. Bill served in the Naval Reserve. He was an Electrician for IBEW Local #226. He was a member of Mater Dei Holy Name Parish, Knights...
Arthur Paul Dennis
Oct 27, 2012
Arthur Paul "Art" Dennis, 85, of Topeka, died Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Manor Care. He was born July 27, 1927 in Topeka the son of William and Marie (Ludwig) Dennis. Art served his country in the Merchant Marines and then the U.S. Air Force. He was a truck driver for over 45 years working the last 17 of those...
Juana M. Rangel
Oct 26, 2012
Juana M. "Jane" Rangel, 101, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at her home. She was born June 16, 1911 in Lansing, KS the daughter of Manuel and Bibiana (Puente) Martinez Jane attended Our Lady of Guadalupe and Assumption Catholic Schools before starting at Seymour Foods. After working many years at San Fernando Electronics Co., San Fernando, CA, Jane retired as...
Jacob Joseph Burghart
Oct 25, 2012
Jacob Joseph Burghart, 94, of Topeka, passed away on October 25, 2012 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on July 26, 1918 the son of George and Amelia (Prediger) Burghart. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in World War II. Jacob was a member of Mater Dei Assumption Church and American...
John A. Opperman
Oct 21, 2012
John A. Oppermann, 87, of Topeka, died October 21, 2012 at his home. He was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 29, 1925 the son of Arthur T. and Mary O?Byrne Oppermann. John joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served during World War II. He retired from both the U.S. Postal Service and the State of Kansas, Department of Revenue....
Harland Harris
Oct 20, 2012
Harland H. Harris, 92, of Topeka, died October 20, 2012 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in Hewitt, Minnesota on June 25, 1920 the son of Harold and Edna (Jollife) Harris. He was a 1939 graduate of Wadena High School in Wadena, Minnesota. Harland served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a Salesman for Pabst...
Evelyn M. Stepina
Oct 18, 2012
Evelyn M. Stepina, 86, of Topeka, died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at the Midland Hospice House. Evelyn lived at Plaza West but formerly resided at Vintage Park in Osage City. She was born November 27, 1925 the daughter of Carl and Clara (Burchett) O?Neal. She was the mother of five daughters, Carline Groom of Seattle, Washington, Pam Hawkins of Auburn,...
Ashley Marie (Bacon) Alcala
Oct 18, 2012
Ashley Marie (Bacon) Alcala, 34 of Topeka, died Thursday, October 18, 2012. She was born July 7, 1978 in Topeka, the daughter of Karren M. Bacon. Ashley was a Social Worker, (LMSW), at Stormont-Vail Health Care and was owner of Alcala Counseling Services. She formerly worked for Social Security Disability at the state and federal level and at Safe Streets...
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