Elmer Spillman

Elmer E. (Johnny) Spillman "Bwa-Ke-Nomah" a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Shawnee, OK., 89, of Topeka passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2007 at Midland Hospice.

He was born on April 14, 1918 in Shawnee County, the son of John C. and Sophia L. (Boursaw) Spillman.

Elmer worked 13 years at Stormont Hospital; 2 years at Stormont-Vail Hospital; Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.; Gates Rubber Companies and the United States Post Office as a Special Delivery Carrier, retiring after 19 years of service.

He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church; lifetime member of the America Legion Post #400; Moose Lodge #555; and the Retired Letter Carriers.

Elmer is survived by his wife, Helen of 62 years; daughters Barbara Holder; Sandy and Dan Bentch and foster son, Ed Craig and foster daughter, Leyla Hendrix; 4 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Bessie Brown; brothers; Alvy, Earl, Cyrus, Carl, Roy and an infant daughter; Patricia Lynn.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Faith Lutheran Church, 1716 SW Gage Blvd., where the American Legion Post #400 will perform a flag ceremony after the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Midland Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606 or Faith Lutheran Church.

Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price is handling the arrangements.

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