OBITUARY: Elden L. Fritts Elden L. Fritts, 86, Topeka, joined his wife, Betty, and three brothers in heavenly peace in his sleep on Mon., April 3, 2006, at home in the care of his family after a short illness. He was born Dec. 24, 1919, in Ottawa, KS the son of Jessie and Zona (Lang) Fritts. Elden was a World...

OBITUARY: Mary Alice Spencer Mary Alice Spencer, 82, Topeka, died Fri., March 31, 2006, at her home. She was born Dec. 7, 1923, at Hoyt the daughter of Robert Frank and Cora C. (Laird) Miller. Mary had lived in Calif. from 1947 to 1951, when she moved back to Topeka. She worked as a nurses' aide at the Santa Fe...

OBITUARY: Azella "June" Green Azella "June" Green, 80, Topeka, died Wed., March 29, 2006 at Weslaco, TX. She was born Feb. 15, 1926, at Ionia, KS the daughter of Cassius Vernon and Nolene Elizabeth (Henry) Collie. June retired from Josten's yearbook. She was a member of Seaman Congregational United Church of Christ; Fidelity Chapter # 38, Order of the Eastern...

Carl Levier, 85, Topeka, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2006 at a local care home.Carl was born June 11, 1920 in Mayetta, the son of Peter Oliver Levier and Lucy Pam-Nuck-Muck.Survivors include sisters: Vivian, Rosanne, Geneva, Bernadette, Sharon, Martha, and a brother; Glenn.Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 31, 2006 at the Shipshee Cemetery...

OBITUARY: Morris Elwood Persing Morris Elwood Persing, 84, Meriden, died Sunday, March 26, 2005, at Colmery-O'Neill VAMC. He was born July 13, 1921 at Ozawkie the son of Samuel E. and Bertha (Chatham) Persing. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and was an infantry cannon crewman for the 9th Infantry Division. He was a dairy farmer...

OBITUARY: Robert Franklin Johnston Robert Franklin Johnston, 64, Topeka, died Wed., March 22, 2006, at Stormont-Vail Hosp. ER. He was born Sept. 6, 1941, at Topeka, the son of Noel John and Inez May (Spencer) Johnston. Robert served in the U.S. Navy. He was an audio-visual specialist for U.S.D. 501 before retiring in 1994. He was a member of Highland...

OBITUARY: Earl B. Wikle, Jr. Earl B. Wikle, Jr., 65, Topeka, died Mon., March 20, 2006 at St. Francis Hosp. He was born Jan. 2, 1941, at Topeka the son of Earl B. Wikle, Sr. and Sarah Nancy "Sue" (Scott) Wikle. Mr. Wikle was on the Shawnee Sheriff's Reserves and also worked as a security officer at Ramada Inn Downtown...

OBITUARY: Charles Edward Allen Charles Edward Allen, 90, Topeka, died Mon., March 20, 2006 at Aldersgate Village. He was born April 13, 1915, at Frazee, MN the son of Fred and Ida Mae (Myers) Allen. Charles was a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years before retiring. He was a member of Golden Rule Lodge # 90, A.F....

OBITUARY: Albert Dean Hicks Albert Dean Hicks, 71, Topeka, died Sun., March 19, 2006, at his home. He was born Dec. 6, 1934 in Topeka, the son of Lester H. and Bertha H. (Randel) Hicks. Albert was retired from Frito-Lay. Surviving are his wife: Beverly J. (Walters) Hicks; a daughter: Hope Renee Hicks; and a brother: Robert Hicks. Committal services...

OBITUARY: Fred Raymond Mossman Fred Raymond Mossman, 85, of Topeka, KS, died Wed. afternoon, March 15, 2006, at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born on Sept. 7,1920 in Hamilton, KS. He was one of three children born to Fred R. and Cora C. (Clark) Mossman. He graduated from Topeka High School and furthered his education to be a...

OBITUARY: David Baker, Jr. David Baker, Jr., 76, Topeka went to be with his Lord, Tues., March 14, 2006 at Midland Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born Nov. 15, 1929, at Wamego the son of David H. Baker, Sr. and Alice E. (Scott) Baker. In 1948, David graduated from Wamego High School. During the Korean Conflict he...

OBITUARY: Mrs. Mary Louise Cozad Mrs. Mary Louise Cozad, 93, Topeka, died Tues., March 14, 2006, at The Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born July 11, 1912, in Topeka, the daughter of William and Katie Oneal. In 1931, she was a member of the last class to graduate form the old Topeka High School on 8th street. She was baptized...

Gwendolyn Smith, 88, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2006 at McCrite Plaza.Mrs. Smith was born October 31, 1917 in Webb City, Missouri, the daughter of Jess and Ruby Wiley Atkinson.Mrs. Smith graduated from Ft. Scott High School. Following her graduation, she moved to Shawnee, Kansas. She had also lived in Edson, Castleton, Vilas, Bogue, Dorrance, Hill City, and...

OBITUARY: Homer Dale Mongold Homer Dale Mongold, 83, Silver Lake died Thurs., March 9, 2006, at Midland Hospice House. He was born Aug. 27, 1922, at Silver Lake the son of Hiram and Lillian (Goodrich) Mongold. He lived his entire life in Grove Township north of Silver Lake and was graduated from Silver Lake High School in 1941. Homer attended...

Amanda E. Tipton, 7,of Berryton, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at Stormont-Vail Regional Hospital. Amanda was born March 8, 1998 in Topeka, Kansas. She was looking forward to celebrating her 8th Birthday party with her twin brother Colton, family and friends.Amanda was a student at Berryton Elementary School. She enjoyed playing with her friends at school. Amanda loved to...

Patricia Ann Runyan-Corber, 59, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2006 in Topeka. Patricia was born on September 10, 1946 in Topeka, the daughter of Robert and Elieen Coffman-Runyan Patricia grew up in Topeka, and attended Topeka High School. She remained in Topeka and had worked for over 28 years at Jostens Yearbook. Patricia belonged to First Baptist Church of Silver...

OBITUARY: Frances Slawson Frances Slawson, 67, Meriden, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, at her home. She was born Aug. 3, 1938, at Richmond, VA, the daughter of Woodrow C. and Irma (Tucker) Lewis. She had owned and operated Fran's Ceramics in Topeka. She had lived in Topeka before moving to Meriden in 1978. Frances was married to Charles J. Slawson...

OBITUARY: Everett L. "Ike" Eikleberry Everett LeRoy "Ike" Eikleberry, 88, Topeka, died Sat., March 4, 2006, at Midland Hospice House. He was born April 23, 1917, in the Eff Creek Community north of Brookville, KS, the son of John W. and Cora Mae (Price) Eikleberry. He was graduated from Brookville High School in 1934 and had lived in Salina before...

OBITUARY: Marjorie A. Adams Marjorie A. Adams, 74, Topeka died Fri., March 2, 2006, at St Francis Hosp. She was born Oct. 11, 1931 at Perry, KS, the daughter of Leonard E. and Ada C. (Williamson) Williams. In 1973, she was married to James L. Adams who preceded her in death in 1980. She was preceded in death by a...

OBITUARY: Charles Frederick Thomas Charles Frederick Thomas, 73, Silver Lake, died Wednesday, March 1, 2006, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born June 7, 1932, in Topeka, the son of Adolphus J. and Mabel M. (Howerton) Thomas. Charles was raised in the Silver Lake community. In 1954 he graduated from Kansas State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural...