OBITUARY: Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Brown Mary Elizabeth "Beth" (Shafer) Brown, 76, Silver Lake, died Nov. 19, 2010. Services will be private with interment in Prairie Home Cemetery. Memorials to Arab Temple Shriners' Children's Hospital Travel Fund, P.O. Box 170, Wamego, KS 66547.

Gloria A. Grandstaff-Hunter, 48, of Topeka, passed away, Sunday, November 14, 2010 at her home after a fall. She was preceded in death by her husband Bruce Hunter. She is survived by her daughter, Marisa Kirtdoll; her parents, Gary and Gloria Grandstaff; her brothers, Gary D. and Gaylen Grandstaff and her sister, Gail Richardson.The family honored Gloria's wish for cremation....

OBITUARY: Francis Lawrence Barry Francis Lawrence Barry, 78, Topeka, died Mon., Nov. 15, 2010. Surviving are his wife: Dorothy; daughters: Gail Kirkwood and Karen Shutts; step-daughters: Mary Bayer, Sandra Kay Potter, Patricia Lane, Elizabeth Reed, Donna Gaa, Rose Gunn, and Emma Hancock; many grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. He was a wonderful grandfather. Francis was preceded in death by 2 daughters...

Audrey Leota Laningham, 87, of Topeka, formerly of Shawnee, KS passed away Monday, November 15, 2010 at home.She was born July 4, 1923 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Amanda Pearl Knoor. She was a graduate of Ruskin High School, Kansas City, MO where she played women's basketball. She was employed by H.D. Lee Jean Manufacture and later served...

OBITUARY: Bernard L. Henkensiefken Bernard L. Henkensiefken, 65, Topeka, died Sun., Nov. 7, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital's ER. He was born July 7, 1945, in Topeka, the son of Elizabeth S. and Thomas G. Henkensiefken, Sr. He was employed at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for the past 33 years. Bernard was married to Etta J. Wagner on Dec....

OBITUARY: Rex Stapel Rex Stapel, 72, Meriden, died Thurs., Nov. 4, 2010, at a Topeka elevator after unloading his last load of soybeans. He was born Jan. 2, 1938, to Raymond and Lola (Dauber) Stapel. He attended school in Meriden and always lived and farmed west of Meriden. Survived by Mary Lux, they were divorced, and had 4 children: Rick...

Darryl Leroy Little, 97, of Silver Lake, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2010.He was born May 10, 1913 in Gilman City, MO, the son of Jesse and Verna C. (Neff) Little. He was a graduate of Mt. Moriah High School, Mt. Moriah, MO. He farmed in Northwest Missouri until 1954 and moved to Silver Lake, KS and farmed until retirement...

OBITUARY: MARION LANE JONES Marion Lane Jones, 81, Topeka, died Sun., Oct. 24, 2010. He was born June 22, 1929, at St. Francis, AR, the son of Harry B. and Mary (Jennings) Jones. Marion served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He moved to Emporia in 1960 and to Topeka in 1980. He was the supervisor over electronics technicians for the...

Myra M. Ryan, 92, Topeka, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital. Myra was born August 5, 1918 in Avoka, WI, the daughter of John and Wilhelmina Sailing. She married James Ryan and they were together for 58 years. Their children are, Patsy Switzky, Dale Switzky, Dennis Switzky, Suzann Whitt, Mary Rhoades, Jimmy, John and Michael...

Arlie Price, Jr., 61, of Ozawkie, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010.He was born March 2, 1949 in Houston, Mississippi, the son of Arlie and Sadie B. (Hester) Price, Sr. He was employed by McAnany Construction Inc., Shawnee, KS. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 101.Arlie married Sandra L. Deese on October 5, 1979 in Topeka. She...

Marvin Dale Manis, 82, of Meriden, passed away Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010. Marvin was born on April 2, 1928, in Soldier, KS, the son of Everett and Lena Manis. On June 14, 1953, in Williamstown, he married Evalee Hackathorn. She survives. Marvin grew up in the Holton area before joining the Unites States Army from 1950-52, later moving to Lecompton,...

Raymond Little, 70, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010.He was born January 9, 1940 in Texas. He was employed as a carpenter.Survivors include his significant other, Erika A. Hall; his daughter, Amanda L. Little; two grandchildren, Keith and Curtis Little, all of Topeka.Graveside ceremonies will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at the East View Cemetery, Big...

Georgia M. Waetzig Riley O'Dell, 93, of Topeka, passed away Friday, October 15, 2010.She was born September 30, 1917 in Carbondale, KS, the daughter of George S. and Elizabeth (Reid) Hill. She worked for Squat and Gobble for several years. She later worked for Memorial Hospital for 20 years.Georgia married James Waetzig on December 31, 1938. He preceded her in...

Ida M. Grimes, 87, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010.She was born June 11, 1923, in Topeka, the daughter of David Otto and Sadie M. (Pendleton) Sieg.She was a retired employee of the state of Kansas. She was an active member of Faith Family Life Centre.Ida married Sam A. Grimes on January 11, 1941, in Topeka. He preceded...

OBITUARY: Margaret Eloise Sewell Margaret E. Sewell, 89, Topeka, died Sat., Oct. 9, 2010. She was born Aug. 9, 1921, in Topeka, the daughter of Bruce and Marguerite Mannen. She graduated from Topeka High School and Clark's Business School. She was a legal secretary until retirement. Margaret was a member of Potwin Presbyterian Church, Helena Chapter # 210, O.E.S., Legal...

OBITUARY: Kenneth James Weston, Sr. Kenneth James Weston, Sr., 69, Topeka, KS, died Fri., Oct. 8, 2010, at Stormont-Vail Hospital's E.R. He was born July 14, 1941, at Indianola, IA, the son of Charles E. and Letha L. (Bishop) Weston. He graduated from Indianola High School. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Kenneth worked for American Yearbook, State...

OBITUARY; BERNADINE JOY (FERRELL) VANDENBOS Bernadine ended her battle with breast cancer peacefully in her home alongside her family on Friday, October 08, 2010. She spent her life in the Valley Falls and Topeka areas as a mother, community and family leader, correctional officer and traveler. She was born in the Dutch community of Lakeview, South Dakota to the parents...

Loyd Hale Jenkins, 88, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010.He was born December 15, 1921 in Belvue, KS, the son of Charles R. and Gladys (Perry) Jenkins. He was a graduate of St. Mary's High School.He owned and operated Jenkins & Doone Construction Company for many years. He later was a representative for the Kaw Valley District Council...

OBITUARY: Audrey P. Maust Audrey Pearl Maust, 92, Topeka, died Sat., Oct. 2, 2010. She was born Sept. 6, 1918, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of James C. and Dorothy (Siglow) Boose. Graduated from Lecompton High School. Married to Calvin Junior Maust; he preceded her in death on Sept. 30, 1984. Surviving are 4 children: Janice Marshall (Tom) and Joyce...

Wallace Theodore Bach, 75, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2010.He was born January 1, 1935 in Franklin, NE, the son of Robert and Martha (Jenssen) Bach. He was a 1953 graduate of Franklin High School. He served in the U.S. Army.Mr. Bach was employed by Topeka Fire Department, retiring in 1985. Survivors include a son, David W. Bach...