Anna Mae Viergever, 73, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009.She was born October 28, 1936 in Grove, OK, the daughter of Carmen L. and Emma Mae (Benge) Walthall. She was a member of Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church, Topeka. Anna married Don Viergever, Sr. on February 17, 1953 in Silver Lake, KS. He survives. Other survivors include her son,...

OBITUARY: Gerald Steven "Jerry" Eberhardt Jerry was born Sept. 1, 1958, in Jamestown ND, to Duane and Mary Eberhardt. Later siblings Dawn and Thomas were born. The family moved to Topeka in 1967. Jerry's love of racing began early in life and was always a motorsports enthusiast. He graduated from Seaman High School and KAVTS in 1976. Jerry was married...

Aeva Lee Godden, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at home, surrounded by her family.She was born August 3, 1923 in Clearmont, MO, the daughter of Oakley Everett and Aeva Emma (Pruitt) Kinder. Aeva married Ernest LaVerne Reynolds. They were divorced. She married Edgar Alan Godden, Sr. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Dale Elmer Laird, 83, of Topeka, passed away Oct. 26, 2009. He was born to Elmer Laird and Hazel Eshom Laird on Nov. 3, 1925 in Meriden, KS. He grew up in Valley Falls and Topeka entering the Navy in 1943. He served in the South Pacific and was at the atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in 1946. He...

Maxine Faye Silversmith, 87, of Topeka, died Oct. 26, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. She was born on Feb. 19, 1922 in Newman, KS, the daughter of Thomas and Rhetta Hodges (North). She was a member of Sullivan United Methodist. Maxine married James Clifford Marsh on October 16, 1939, he preceded her in death. She then married Ted Silversmith on...

Loree M. Neil, of Topeka, died October 25, 2009. She was born on March 19, 1921 at Palmer, KS, the daughter of Leo and Della Thoms (Lomeyer). Loree was self-employed and retired in 1984. She enjoyed traveling and volunteering after her retirement. Her first marriage was to W.C. Gates on October 2, 1943. Later, Loree married L.R. Neil who preceded...

OBITUARY Dorothy Jeanette Long Dorothy Jeanette Long, 84, Topeka, died Thurs., Oct. 22, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. She was born Nov. 9, 1924, in Topeka, the daughter of Charles E. and Helen M. (Fultz) Snook. Dorothy graduated from Topeka High School. She was a loving and proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the outdoors and gardening. Dorothy was...

Marjorie Ann "Marge" House, 87, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009.She was born November 24, 1921 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of William and Elsie (Cochran) Jones. She was a graduate of Seaman High School, Topeka. Her mother's family was an extended family of two brothers marrying two sisters creating a large group known as the notorious "Cochran...

Freda V. Parrett, 87, of Topeka, died Oct. 19, 2009 at McCrite Plaza surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 16, 1922 in Bushong, KS, the daughter of Enoch and Vaye Markley. Freda married Richard A. Parrett on Oct. 13, 1946 in Topeka, he survives. Also surviving are a son: Markley Parrett of Topeka, 2 daughters: Jana Parrett of...

OBITUARY: Charles Richard Logan Charles Richard Logan, 64, Lecompton, died Wed., Oct. 14, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 29, 1944, in Topeka, the son of Joseph V. and Juanita L. (Rubottom) Logan. He graduated from Lecompton High School. Charles was a farmer-rancher and outdoorsman. He was married to Clydeen M. Petersilie on April 24, 1971, at Lecompton....

Donald H. Rickel, 73, of Arnett, OK died Oct. 10, 2009 at his home. He was born Nov. 9, 1935 at Mayetta, KS, the son of Harold E. and Grace B. Rickel. He graduated from Hoyt High School and Clark Business College in Topeka. Donald was an Inspector for Santa Fe Office for 22 years. He also worked for Sutton's...

OBITUARY: Greggery Ray Schwalie Greggery Ray Schwalie, 52, Topeka, passed away Fri., 10/09 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Topeka, the son of Raymond G. and Geraldine (Vale) Schwalie. Gregg was a painter for Ray Schwalie & Associates and a member of Local # 96. He was a beloved dad, papa, son, brother, and uncle;...

OBITUARY: Alvis V. Winans Alvis V. Winans, 62, Topeka, died Fri., Oct. 9, 2009, at Aldersgate Village. He was born Sept. 9, 1947, in Leavenworth, the son of Friedof and Alberta (Frazier) Winans. He attended Oskaloosa High School and Kansas State University. Alvis was an insurance agent with Farmers Insurance Group of Companies for 28 years. He was a member...

Gene A. Matney, 84, Topeka, passed away Mon., Oct. 5, 2009. He was born Aug. 10, 1925, in Topeka, the son of Milligan and Cora (Livingston) Matney. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1943. Gene was a gallant warrior who served in WWII in the US Navy. Gene was a member of the Philip Billard Post #1650, VFW, Jimmie...

Christopher Ryott Scott, 9 month old infant son of Casey Ferguson and Jennifer Norby, passed away Friday, October 2, 2009.He was born January 7, 2009 in Topeka. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Hunter Norby; maternal grandmother, Vickie Lindow; an aunt, Theresa Rosario and his uncle, Michael Rosario; maternal great-grandparents, Dale and Nellie Miller.Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Friday,...

OBITUARY: Robert Kenneth Holly, Sr. Robert Kenneth Holly, Sr., 84, Apache Junction, AZ, died Thurs., Sept. 24, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. He was born Aug. 12, 1925, in Topeka, the son of Elmer and Belle (Ziegler) Holly. Bob was a Union Pacific Yardmaster for 40 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict....

OBITUARY: Melba Irene Persing Melba Irene Persing, 83, Meriden, died Mon., Sept. 28, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 16, 1925, at Rock Creek, the second daughter of Roy and Anna (Ammen) Cunning. She graduated from Rock Creek High School and was a member of Meriden Community Church. The Jefferson County Commission appointed Melba to serve on the...

OBITUARY: Gladys Marie Smith Gladys Marie Smith, 80, Topeka, died Wed., Sept. 23, 2009. She was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Arkansas City, the daughter of Earl I. and S. Maybelle (Taylor) Christensen. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Gladys retired from the Animal Health Department for the State of Kansas. She was a member of Northland Christian...

Bobby Lee Williams, Sr., 81, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 peacefully at his home.He was born August 3, 1928 in Topeka, KS, the son of Hayward and Nina E. (Brown) Williams. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, stationed in the Pacific and served in the U.S. Army stationed in Europe during WW II.He was employed for...