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Forrest Skidmore
Jan 17, 2012
Forrest "Jay" Skidmore, 79, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family.Jay was born February 3, 1932 in Osage City, the son of Robert and Bertha (Bronson) Skidmore. He graduated from Osage City High School in 1950 and Washburn University in 1962.He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.He worked...
Patricia Brown
Jan 17, 2012
Patricia Joan Brown, 80, Meriden, died Tues., Jan. 17, 2012. She was born Oct. 18, 1931, at Rossville, the daughter of Charles E. and Alice C. (Stump) DeGraff. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Brown. Surviving are 8 children: Cindy Hickman, Jack Fleer, Jr., Juanita Haynes, Terry Fleer, Marcia Cope, Cheryle Sanders, David Reed and Laura Reed;...
Betty Jane Huyett
Jan 13, 2012
OBITUARY: Betty Jane Huyett Betty Jane Huyett, 72, Topeka, died Fri., Jan. 13, 2012, at her home. She was born Dec. 11, 1939, at Center, CO, the daughter of Clarence R. and Gertrude (Maurer) Crable. Surviving are a son: John F. Huyett of WA; 2 daughters: Tammy Huyett-Banks and Kathalene Thompson both of Topeka; and 2 sisters: Lois and Charlotte....
Larry Linder
Jan 13, 2012
OBITUARY: Larry David Linder Larry David Linder, 67, Topeka, died Fri., Jan. 13, 2012, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born April 19, 1944, in Topeka, the son of Edmund D. and Bertha J. (Billings) Linder. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1962. Larry worked for Carling Black Label, Coors Distributing, and Underground Storage Medical Records. He was a...
Barbara Jean Barnhill
Jan 9, 2012
OBITUARY: Barbara Jean Barnhill Barbara Jean Barnhill, 76, Topeka, died Mon., Jan. 9, 2012, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born June 22, 1935, in Topeka, the daughter of Lawrence A. and Clarice (Copeland) Gustafson. Barbara graduated from Highland Park High School in 1953. She was an account rep at Jardine Insurance for 10 years before retiring. Barbara was a member...
Mary Jane Molinar
Jan 8, 2012
OBITUARY: Mary Jane Molinar Mary Jane Molinar, 73, Topeka, died Sun., Jan. 8, 2012, at a local hospital. She was born June 24, 1938, in San Antonio, TX, the daughter of Ernest Torres Sauceda, Sr. and Mary Villanueva Sauceda Lopez. Mary Jane received an Associate's Degree from San Diego Junior College. She was a food service manager for U.S.D. 501,...
Cynthia Sue Juby
Jan 7, 2012
Juby, Cynthia Sue (Cindy), aged 56, born May 18th, 1955. Devoted wife of the late Don Juby, step-mother of Bobby Rex Juby. Loving daughter of Earl and Bernice (deceased) Meltzer, dear sister of Judy (Lewis) and Michael (Meltzer), sister-in-law of Wayne (Lewis) and Marcia (Meltzer). Caring Aunt of Elizabeth (Gregg), Danny (Lewis), Brian (Meltzer), Kimberly (Meltzer) and Rebecca Meltzer-Lyon). Great-Aunt...
Fannie M. Talbott
Jan 4, 2012
OBITUARY: Fannie Marie Huffman Talbott Fannie Marie Huffman Talbott, 86, died January 4, 2012. Fannie was born January 5, 1925, in Havensville, KS, the daughter of Wallace Roy and Lilah Kroth Huffman. Fannie and Oscar H. Talbott were married June 3, 1951, in Havensville. They lived in Wamego, then later more than 40 years in Silver Lake. Oscar preceded her...
Robert Keith Stanwix
Jan 3, 2012
OBITUARY: Robert "Keith" Stanwix Robert "Keith" Stanwix born 12/10/1924, joined his parents, Ross and Ella Stanwix, and his wife, Ruby, in the family circle on 1/3/2012. Keith and Ruby had 3 sons: Jim, David, and Denny; and grandchildren: Matthew, Mark, Michael, Shasta, and Chelsea. In 1991, he married Bev Clark, adding to his family Dargal & Brenda Clark, and Merry...
Arthur Griffith
Dec 29, 2011
Arthur D. Griffith, 86, of Silver Lake, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011.He was born September 18, 1925, the son of Arthur R. & Florance A. (Milbrant) Griffith, they precede him in death. Arthur was employed by Union Local 142. Mr. Griffith was a member of the Silver Lake Baptist Church. Arthur married Maurine Reedy on July 21, 1951, she...
Holli Housholder
Dec 29, 2011
Holli Housholder, 40, of Tecumseh, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011. She is survived by her mother, Bettie Housholder, Tecumseh; siblings, Lucinda (Robert) Kristeck, Wichita; William Housholder, Topeka; John Housholder, Admire, KS; Danny (Lacinda) Housholder, Tecumseh; Tamie Housholder, Tecumseh; Jackie (Richard Lyda) McDaniel, Tulsa, OK; and Roger (Anna) Housholder, Tecumseh; and many nieces and nephews. Holli was preceded in death...
Thomas Farrell
Dec 20, 2011
Thomas "Mike" Farrell, 83, died Dec. 20, 2011. He was born Oct. 1, 1928, in Effingham, KS, to Jack and Hazel Cormode Farrell. Mike attended and graduated from Effingham High School. In 1946, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After being discharged, Mike married Grace Baugh in 1951. Mike had worked for Vincent Roofing Co. for 37 years...
Margaret Leslie Armstrong
Dec 18, 2011
Margaret Leslie Armstrong, 90, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011. She was born May 24, 1921 in Manhattan, KS, the daughter of Leslie and Ursula (Oldham) Collins. She was a graduate of Manhattan High School and Kansas State University where she received a BA in Music Education.Mrs. Armstrong was retired from the Kansas Department of Education after over...
Dean Meggison
Dec 18, 2011
Dean Meggison, 89, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at a local care center.Dean was born September 6, 1922 in Carbondale, the son of Irving and Mary MeggisonHe attended schools in Topeka. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.He was a member of First Baptist Church in Topeka. He was a devoted husband and father....
Marian Florence Crossman
Dec 17, 2011
Marian Florence Crossman, 91, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011.She was born December 25, 1919 at McGrath, MN, the daughter of Andrew and Rose (Gill) Noonan. Mrs. Crossman had lived in Glendale, CA before moving to Topeka in 1960. She and her husband, Clyde F. Crossman, owned and operated the Oakland Hardware Store for 20 years before retiring...
John C. Michaelson
Dec 14, 2011
OBITUARY: John C. Michaelson John C. MIchaelson, a life-long Topekan, died Wednesday December 14, 2011 in his 86th year at St. Francis Health Center. He worked as a Timekeeper, Statistician and Assistant Chief Clerk in the Topeka Shops of the Santa Fe Railroad, retiring in 1987 after 43 years. He was a Veteran of WWII and member of American Legion...
George William Foust
Dec 9, 2011
George William Foust, 88, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011.He was born August 19, 1923 in Topeka, the son of William K. and Harriet C. (Gordon) Foust. He was a graduate of Bucklin High School, Bucklin, KS. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.Mr. Foust was employed by Hallmark Cards, retiring in 1985.George married Ramona L. Horton...
Charles L. Freed
Dec 8, 2011
Charles L. Freed, 84, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2011.He was born December 26, 1926 in Horton, KS, the son of Albert L. and Edna M. (Dunlap) Freed. He served in the U.S. Navy and the Air Force during WW II.Mr. Freed was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company until retiring in 1974.Charles married Ruth Stanton on...
Daryl F. Wamego
Dec 6, 2011
OBITUARY: Daryl Franklin Wamego Daryl Franklin Wamego, 59, Topeka, died Tues., Dec. 6, 2011, at the KU Med Center. He was born July 11, 1952, at Holton, the son of Brock Rawles and Beverly J. Wamego. Daryl graduated from Topeka High School. He lived in Grand Junction, CO, for a time before returning to Topeka. Daryl loved motorcycles and music,...
Scarlett Gill
Dec 6, 2011
Scarlett S. Gill, 63, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2011.She was born July 17, 1948, in Hot Springs, AK the daughter of Imogene (Harvey) Knapp.Mrs. Gill was a graduate of Circle High School in Towanda, in 1966. Scarlett also graduated with a degree in accounting from Washburn University in 1990, with the honor of magna cum laude. Scarlett...
