OBITUARY: Helen Marie Martinek Helen Marie Martinek, 82, Rossville, died Tues., Sept. 22, 2009, at Rossville Nursing Home. She was born June 28, 1927, in Topeka, the daughter of Leona M. (Mosher) and John B. Richardson, Sr. Helen graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter # 176, O.E.S.,...

OBITUARY: Max Wayne Taylor Max Wayne Taylor, 76, Topeka, died Mon., Sept. 21, 2009, at his home. He was born May 30, 1933, in Topeka, the son of Ollie J. and Hazel I. (Johnson) Taylor. Max graduated from Topeka High School in 1951, and served in the U.S. Army 1953-55. He was a member of the Carpenters' Local and worked...

Melvin Myron Cashman, 79 of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born on December 14, 1929 in Powhattan, Kansas to Myron Elliott and Mary Elizabeth (Kenward) Cashman.Melvin worked in food service at the VA Hospital for 25 years. He was a member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 A.F & A.M.; Topeka...

Melba Eileen File, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 18, 2009.She was born June 20, 1922 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Melvin and Rose Nell (Castler) Slater. She was a member of Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church.Melba married James File on September 30, 1942 in Wichita, KS. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1987. She was...

OBITUARY: Philip L. Luthi Philip L. Luthi, 70, Tecumseh, MO, died Sat., Sept. 12, 2009, at Ozark Medical Center. He was born Aug. 14, 1939, at Miltonvale, KS, the son of Frank M. and Hazel F. (Bisel) Luthi. He graduated from Ozawkie High School in 1957. Phil retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in 1988. He had also been...

Wayne L. Boline, Sr., 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009 at his home.He was born January 12, 1931 in Harveyville, KS, the son of Vern and Alta (Calhoun) Boline. He was a 1948 graduate of Miller High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by Ryder Truck Rental of...

Charles J. "Chuck" Schmidt, 58, Topeka, died Tues., Sept. 8, 2009, at his home. He was born Nov. 16, 1950, in Hays, the son of George A. and Wilma A. (Greiner) Schmidt. He graduated from St. Joseph's Military Academy and Fort Hays State University. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a past commander of the Hays American Legion Post....

OBITUARY: Robert Edgar "Bob" "Bobby" Wolfe Robert Edgar Wolfe, 80, Topeka, died Mon., Sept. 7, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born May 29, 1929, in Topeka, the son of Harold B. and M. Margaret (Miller) Wolfe. Bob graduated from Topeka High in 1947, and attended Washburn University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Bob...

BEVERLY JEAN TROWBRIDGENo public services are planned for Jean Trowbridge, formally of Beaumont, Texas who died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 in Topeka, Kansas.Jean was born February 2, 1932 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho the daughter of John Thompson and Dorothy Swears. She married Lee Trowbridge in October, 1972 He died in March, 2002. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa McCartney, Lawrence, KS;...

OBITUARY: Eugene Herring Eugene Herring, 78, Ozawkie, died Sun., Aug. 30, 2009, at Homestead of Topeka. He was born to Henry E. and Kate M. (Wemmer) Herring on Sept. 12, 1930, in Kit Carson County, CO, near Seibert, CO. He moved with his family to Ozawkie, KS, as a child. He also lived near Williamsburg, KS, during his childhood. Eugene...

Isaiah Keeton Absher, 5, Silver Lake, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Stormont Vail Regional Health Center.Isaiah was born September 12, 2003 in Topeka, the son of Vince and Amy (Absher) Bahm.He was diagnosed at the age of three with Autism. Isaiah loved school and was currently in Stacy Clark's Kindergarten class at Silver Lake Elementary. Anje Herrington...

DOROTHY M. ALEXANDERDorothy Alexander, 88, of Topeka, passed away August 28, 2009. She was born October 16, 1921 in Atchison, the daughter of Pete and Minnie Shepard. She and her husband Albert (Alex) Alexander owned and operated Alexander's Auto Parts for several years.She is survived by a daughter, Connie Alexander, of Topeka.Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Albert...

Donald Lee Price, 46, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident.He was born Jun 25, 1963 In Topeka, KS, the son of Arlie and Sadie (Hester) Price, Sr. He was employed by A&W Asphalt and most recently for Bettis Asphalt of Topeka.He was a member of Local No. 101 Labor Union.Donald is...

OBITUARY: Mrs. Virginia S. Bates Mrs. Virginia S. Bates, 88, Topeka, passed away Sun., Aug. 23, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Topeka, the daughter of Fred and Gladys (Lesline) Tschantz. Virginia was a member of Northland Christian Church. She had numerous hobbies and made many crafts for all of her friends and family. Virginia...

Joe B. McFarland (Moore), 75, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009.He was born July 11, 1934 in Richland, KS, the son of George and Ruby (McFarland) Moore. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.He was employed by Essex Wire, retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of Church of the Living...

OBITUARY: Charles Atkins Colbern Charles Atkins Colbern, 87, Meriden, KS, died Sun., Aug.16, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. He was born April 1, 1922, the son of Frank C. and Flora L. (Atkins) Colbern. He was married to Doris Bishop. They were divorced. He had resided with his grandchildren: Shannon and Melissa Colbern, and their three children at Meriden...

Velma Lucille Higbee Sykes, 97, of Topeka passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009.She was born July 14, 1912 in Silver Lake, KS, the daughter of Warren Seymore and Florence Louise (Catt) Higbee.Velma married Homer Wilson Sykes, Sr. on June 7, 1941 in Lyndon, KS. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1998. Survivors include two sons, Homer W. Sykes,...

OBITUARY: Dr. Aleta Jo Petrik Ott Dr. Aleta Jo Petrik Ott, 67, Topeka, died Thurs., Aug. 13, 2009, at St Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was born May 7, 1942, in Topeka, the daughter of Leo J. and Marguerite A. (Weien) Petrik. She graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University; and received her Master's and PhD from the University of...

OBITUARY: Leonard Joseph Hertlein Leonard Joseph Hertlein, 88, Topeka, died Thurs., Aug. 13, 2009, at Colmery-O'Neil VAMC. He was born Feb. 25, 1921, in Topeka, the son of John M. and Christina (Mauer) Hertlein. Leonard served in the U.S. Army during WW II, being discharged as a Sergeant and Disabled Veteran. He received the Good Conduct Medal; American Theater Ribbon;...

Paul L. Oldham, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.He was born August 3, 1925 in Auburn, KS, the son of George T. and Hannah E. (Ransdell) Oldham. They moved to Topeka shortly after and he lived the rest of his life in Topeka. He attended Topeka Schools. He served in the U.S. Navy...