David Alan Whitt, 49, Topeka, died Tuesday, May 27, 2008.Dave was born on Oct. 28, 1958, in Topeka, the son of Charles and Lavonne (Critchlow) Whitt.Dave married, Debbie K. Ippolito on May 13, 1978. They later divorced in 2002.He worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber until 2003.Dave is survived by one daughter, Leslie and husband, Mike Davis; a brother, Tim...

OBITUARY: Betty Kruger Betty Kruger, age 76, Silver Lake, KS, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2008, at Brandon Woods nursing home in Lawrence, KS. She was born May 12, 1932, in Topeka, KS, and lived most of her life in Silver Lake. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Donald Eugene Kruger, and son, Harley (Dale) Kruger....

Etta Louise Seals, 84, of Topeka passed away, Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at Manor Care Health Services. Mrs. Seals will not lie in state. Graveside services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday May 30, 2008 at the Ozawkie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Midland Hospice Care, 200 SW Frazier Cr., Topeka, KS 66606. Penwell-Gabel...

OBITUARY: Linda Kay Hertlein Linda Kay Hertlein, 59, Topeka, died Fri., May 23, 2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 18, 1948, in Topeka the daughter of Leonard J. and Catherine R. (Reb) Hertlein. Linda was a self-employed photographer. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and Women of the Moose. Surviving are her father: Leonard J....

Lucy Caroline Reed, 85, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2008 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on November 30, 1922 in Conway, AK, the daughter of John D. and Lennie Fleming Surratt. She graduated from Little Rock High School in 1942. She moved to Topeka in 1945. Caroline was employed by the Santa Fe...

Edward D DeLozier, Jr., 53, Topeka, went to be with his Lord Jesus on Friday, May 23, 2008 at a local hospital, with his beloved wife by his side. Ed was born October 3, 1954 in Redding, CA, the son of Edward D and Florence B. (Harter) DeLozier. He served in the U.S. Army for 8 years and was a...

OBITUARY: Frank Eugene Turvey Frank Eugene "Gene" Turvey went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thurs., May 22, 2008, at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on Sept. 11, 1926, in Salina, to Frank and Ethel Turvey. He was educated in Lyndon, and there met his high school sweetheart, Doris Imogene...

OBITUARY: Virgil B. "Rocky" Smith, Jr. Virgil Bert "Rocky" Smith, Jr., 52, Topeka died Thurs., May 22, 2008, at a local hospital. He was born May 31, 1955, in El Paso, TX, the son of Alice M. (Beeghly) and Virgil B. Smith, Sr. He has been a Topeka resident since 1973. Rocky was a laborer. He loved fishing and cars....

Donna L. Casey, 80, Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Plaza West Regional Health Center.Donna was born in Wamego, KS on Dec. 8, 1927, the daughter of A.F. and Josephine (Welch) Edwards.She graduated from Topeka High School.Donna married Charles J. Casey inTopeka, KS on Oct. 17, 1949. He preceded her in death on April 16, 1997.She worked as...

Robert Lee Armstrong, 90, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2008. He was born August 31, 1917, in Bartlesville, OK, the son of Lester Lee and Emma Louise (Hamm) Armstrong. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kansas State University. He served in the United States Army Band playing in the U.S. Bond Tour during WW II.Robert...

Robert G. Koch, 15, Hoyt, passed away Sat., May 17, 2008, after a go-kart accident.Robert was born in Topeka, KS on Nov. 17, 1992, the son of Linda and Maurice Koch.He was a freshman at Royal Valley High School. He enjoyed participating in track.He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Mayetta.Robert's favorite activities included, horse back...

OBITIUARY: Matthew Allen Runyan Matthew Allen Runyan, 20, Silver Lake, died Sat., May 17, 2008, in an automobile accident. He was born on April 22, 1988, in Topeka, the son of Susan M. (Blush) and Robert A. Runyan, Jr. Matt graduated from Silver Lake High School in 2006, and was attending Kansas State Univeristy majoring in athletic training. He was...

Sarah Faye Fuqua,86, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.She was born October 5, 1921in Globe, Kansas, one of twelve children from Alva and Grace Badsky Bond. Mrs. Fuqua was employed by the Forbes Supply Depot, Kresge Dime Store in Topeka and was a private child care provider for many children in Topeka. Her and...

OBITUARY: Dixie Lee Garrett Dixie Lee Garrett, 72, Topeka, died Fri., May 16, 2008. She was born July 17, 1935, in Topeka. Dixie graduated from Topeka High School. She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She had been a volunteer at State Street Elementary School. Dixie was married to Robert Eugene Garrett on Sept. 21,...

Obiturary: Clifford Earl Jessepe Clifford Earl Jessepe, 55, Topeka, died Thurs., May 14, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1952, in Lawrence, the son of Lester and Beulah Jessepe who are both deceased. He is survived by Bruce Jessepe of Kansas City, MO; Leslie Jessepe and her husband, Charles Jessepe; Evon Jessepe; Lorraine Jessepe and her husband,...

Obituary- Frances Marie WatsonFrances Marie Watson, 90, passed away Wed., May 14, 2008, at Midland Hospice. She was born Aug. 26, 1917, in Americus, the daughter of Elmer Ray and S.A. (Grinnell) Anderson. She married Everett Raymond Watson on April 1, 1939. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1996.She lived in Silver Lake and Temple, TX before returning to...

Gary Dean Bledsoe, 42, of Valey Falls died May 11, 2008, in Topeka. He was born Aug. 12, 1965, in Topeka, the son of Gordon Lee and Eileen Rose (Johnston) Bledsoe. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Beverly Alaine Bledsoe, 2 brothers, Todd Bledsoe, Leavenworth; Rodney Bledsoe, Independence, MO. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM...

JoanMarie Osipovitch (69) passed away Wed., May 7, 2008 at a Topeka, KS area hospital. Memorial services will be Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

OBITUARY: Mrs. Velda Mae Lake Mrs. Velda Mae Lake, 75, Topeka, died Tues., May 6, 2008, at her home. She was born Aug. 29, 1932, in Topeka, the daughter of Ress T. and Nettie B. (Michael) Flowers. Velda had attended North Topeka Baptist Church. She was married to LeRoy W. Lake on July 24, 1950, in Topeka. He preceded her...

OBITUARY: Imogene Fern Zachariasen Imogene Fern Zachariasen, 69, Meriden, died Wed., April 30, 2008, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 30, 1938, in Topeka, the daughter of Herman H. and Nellie E. (Tobler) Stolle. Imogene worked as a secretary for the Youth Center at Topeka and USD # 337. She was a member...