OBITUARY: Paul W. Gilchrist Paul William Gilchrist, 64, Meriden, died Fri., July 4, 2008, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born April 1, 1944, in Topeka, the son of Stanley W. and Martha Pauline (Hope) Gilchrist. Paul worked for the City of Topeka. He was married to Karen Fenton; they later divorced. Surviving are a daughter: Sara R. Hunt of Fort...

Samuel Wilkerson Veal, 64, Hoyt, KS, passed away Tues., July 2, 2008, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 15, 1943, at Portersdale, GA, the son of Billie and LaFaton Wilkerson Veal.He received his high school diploma from Henry County High School, McDonough, GA, in 1962, while serving in the US Air Force. He served in The...

OBITUARY: John H. Johannes John Howard Johannes, 56, Meriden, died Tues., July 2, 2008, at St. Luke's Hospital, KC. He was born June 4, 1952, at Marysville, the son of Albert and Esther O. (Stohs) Johannes. John graduated from Marysville High School in 1970, and attended Clark Business School in Topeka, and began a 33 year career with BNSF. He...

Elizabeth C. "Betty" NestlerThe Lord Jesus granted Betty her eternal reward in glory on June 28, 2008, after a brief trial with brain cancer.She was born Elizabeth Caroline Ricker on May 7, 1938, near Alden, KS, to John and Anna (Miller) Ricker. Betty graduated from Alden High School and attended Concordia Teachers College, Seward, NE, where she met Robert Nestler....

Virginia Ann Howell, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 27, 2008 at Lexington Park Nursing Center. She was born September 11, 1920 in Blue Rapids, Kansas, the daughter of Frederick Robert and Helen Marie (Bright) Hunt. She was a graduate of Seaman High School in 1938.Virginia assisted her husband, Dr. Leland A. Howell in his veterinarian practice in Topeka....

Janet LaVonne Terrell, 72, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2007 at home. Jan was born January 26, 1936 in Valley Falls, KS, the daughter of Leon K. and Mary Jo (Shermer) Robertson. Jan was a 1954 graduate of Highland Park High School and attended some college classes. Jan was employed as a secretary for the Kansas Legislature. After...

Ralph C. Lowe, 89, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at home. He was born March 6, 1919, in Lancaster, KS, the son of Bert Edwin and Grace Anna (Lupold) Lowe. He was a 1938 graduate of Washburn Rural High School. He served in the United States Navy as a fireman, First Class during WW II. He was...

OBITUARY: Gregory E. "Greg" Wichman Gregory Edward "Greg" Wichman, 43, Topeka, died Tues., June 17, 2008, at Shawnee County State Lake. He was born Feb. 6, 1965, in Topeka, the son of Gene V. and Carol J. (Robison) Wichman. Greg was a self-employed carpet layer. He was married to Pam Wichman on June 24, 1991. She survives of the home....

Geneva May Green Cantrell Rosser, 89, died Sunday, June 15, 2008 at the Linnwood Home Plus Nursing Home in Valley Falls.Services will be at 11:00 AM, Thursday, June 19 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence Ave., with Rev. George Bardsley officiating. Interment will be June 20, in Grand Island City Cemetery, Grand Island, NE, next to Geneva's...

Lois Jean Cummings, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2008.She was born June 26, 1924 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Otis and Helen (Bahr) Cummings. She graduated from TopekaHigh School, and received a Bachelor's Degree in Education.Lois was a secondary school teacher across the state of Kansas, later retiring.Ms. Cummings was a member of the First Christian...

Alice (Micki) ReidOur beloved mother, sister and wife passed peacefully into eternal life on June 14.Micki entered this world on October 12, 1939 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the youngest of seven children born to Ralph and Frances Chapin. She was one-of-a-kind, first always to lend a helping hand no matter the cost. Micki was instrumental in founding the Rossville Community...

Alpha LaVonne Canole, 82, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 at the Midland Hospice House. Alpha was born October 28, 1925 in Oskaloosa, Missouri, the middle child of Albert Edward and Hazel Juanita Julian.Alpha attended James and Fairmont Elementary Schools in Kansas City, MO, Northeast Jr. High School, graduated from Northeast High School in 1942, and took a...

Merle Blaine Taylor, 78, SilverLake, died June 11, 2008. He was born December 3, 1929 in Ogden, Kansas, the son of Edward J. and Doris Evelyn Taylor. He attended schools in Keats, Kansas and graduated from Silver Lake High School 1948. He joined the Navy in 1951 and served on the USS Block Island during the Korean War. Mr. Taylor...

OBITUARY: Robert D. Lambott Robert D. Lambott, 75, Topeka, went home to be with the Lord on Tues., June 10, 2008, at St. Francis Hosp. Bob was born March 7, 1933, at Solomon. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier. Bob was a member of Northland Christian Church. Surviving...

OBITUARY: Mildred Blanche Takemire Mildred Blanche Takemire, 91, made her final journey from this earth to her heavenly home on Sun., June 8, 2008. She was devoted to her church, First United Methodist Church of Topeka, and its activities for most of her adult life. Her professional career was spent as a stenographer. The longest time, 26 years, was for...

OBITUARY: Mary Louise Rose Mary L. Rose, 80, passed away Tues., June 10, 2008, at Palliative Care, Topeka. Mary was born in Mentor, on Aug. 30, 1927, daughter of Charles (Les) and Ethel Weir. Mary was united in marriage to Richard L. Rose on March 28, 1943, in Abilene. He preceded her in death on July 13, 1992. She is...

OBITUARY: Robert M. Crumpler Robert M. Crumpler, 66, Topeka, died Mon., June 9, 2008. He was born March 3, 1942. He had served in the U.S. Air Force. Bob was a member of the Topeka Twisted Lines Kite Flyers. Surviving are his former wife: Debbie Crumpler; 2 sons: Stephen L. Crumpler and Todd R. Crumpler; a step-son: Chad Hager; and...

OBITUARY: Ryan Travis Schlehuber Ryan Travis Schlehuber, 42, died in a truck accident in Rawlins, WY, Wed., June 4, 2008. The son of Sandy Hinkson and Larry Schlehuber, he was born March 8, 1966, in Newton. Ryan is survived by his finacee: Mga Huynh Thi Tuyet of Viet Nam; his mother: Sandy Hinkson (his stepfather, John Hinkson, passed away April...

Obituary - Calvin L. GetzCalvin Lloyd Getz, 82, Topeka, died Friday, June 6, 2008. He was born May 14, 1925, at Delmont, South Dakotqa, the son of Gottfreid and Martha (Stotz) Getz. He served in the U.S. Air Force at later worked at Wilch Manuafactuing.Calvin was preceded in death by his wife. Surviving are 2 sisters: Verla Thorne of Mitchell,...

OBITUARY: Joanna Kaye (Simpson) Harris Joanna Kaye (Simpson) Harris, 57, Topeka, died Sun., June 1, 2008, in Overland Park. She was born May 30, 1951, in Topeka, the daughter of Joseph L. and H. Maxine (Bills) Simpson. Joanna graduated from Seaman High School in 1969, and Clark's School of Business. She worked for the State of Kansas, Department of Revenue...