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...

OBITUARY: Courtney Paige Harrop Courtney Paige Harrop, 16, Topeka, died Mon., Sept. 27, 2010, in an automobile accident on K-4 northeast of Topeka while en-route to volunteer at Stone Ridge Therapeutic Ranch to help disabled children horseback ride. She was born Dec. 29, 1993, in Topeka. Courtney was a junior at Seaman High School where she was in color guard,...

Evan Carl Ruff, age 63, of Topeka, KS passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Midland Care Hospice, Topeka, KS. He was born on October 10, 1946 in Clay Center, KS, the son of Dr. Carl Henry and Evelyn Wava (Cate) Ruff. He grew up in Clay Center, graduating from Clay Center High School. He attended the University of Kansas...

Obituary Notice: Donald V. MadisonDonald V. Madison, 64, of Hoyt, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at his home.He was born May 30, 1946 in Kansas City, MO, the adopted son of Merle D. and Mary R. (Gormley) Madison. He was a 1963 graduate of Washington High School in Kansas City, KS. He served in the U.S. Navy, serving three...

Ruth Edith Hess, 90, of Topeka, died Mon., Sept. 20, 2010, at Rose Estates, Overland Park. She was born Dec. 15, 1919, at Smithton, MO, the daughter of William E. and M. Emma (Emerson) Shoemaker. The first love of her life was softball. She was retired from Josten's. Ruth was married to Frank W. Hess, Jr., on Dec. 27, 1938,...

John Aaron Greeson, 53, of Lecompton, passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in St. Joseph, MO. He was born on June 12, 1957 in Topeka, Kansas to James W. and Verna M. (Harrold) Greeson. John graduated from Seaman High School in 1975. During his life he was employed with Noller Ford, Santa Fe Railroad...

OBITUARY: Albert Frank Pachosa Albert Pachosa, 86, Topeka, died Mon., Sept. 13, 2010, at his home. He was born April 1, 1924, at Davis, WV. He served as a U.S. Army Surgical Technician during WW II. Albert retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of Moose Lodge # 555, Topeka North Post # 400 of the...

OBITUARY: Elda Faye White Elda Faye White, 96, Topeka, died Fri., Sept. 10, 2010. She was born on April 6, 1914, in Lawrence, to Walter and Maude Biggs. She moved to Topeka where she lived for the rest of her life. She was married to Milton White on July 6,1932, he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1965. She...

OBITUARY: Grace Marie Child Miller Grace Marie Child Miller, 90, Hoyt, passed away Wed., Sept. 8, 2010, at Rossville Health Care and Rehabilitation. She was born in rural Topeka, on Feb. 9, 1920, to Florence (Peters) Child (1977) and Douglas C. Child, Sr. (1957). She graduated from Seaman High School and was an LPN at Santa Fe Hospital and the...

OBITUARY: Master Sgt. Susan Marie Emerson Master Sgt. (Ret.) Susan Marie Emerson, 52, Mayetta, died Sat., Sept. 4, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was born Oct. 17, 1957 in Topeka, the daughter of Earnest E. "Gene" and Bonnie L. (Berger) Emerson. She graduated from Shawnee Heights High School. She served in the U.S. Air Force retiring as a...

Luther D. Atkins, 82, of Escacada, OR, formerly of Topeka and Jacksonville, AR, passed away Monday, August 30, 2010. He was born December 16, 1927 in Topeka, the son of McKinley and Anna (Fannin) Atkins. He attended Rock Creek High School. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp during WW II. He was retired as a professional plumber. He...

OBITUARY: Shannon Michael Rice Shannon Michael Rice, 34, Topeka, died Wed., Sept. 1, 2010, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born July 5, 1976, in Topeka. Shannon graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and attended Vet Tech School. He had worked for Hill's Pet Nutrition for 14 years. He was a member of a team of 5 to receive the "You...

OBITUARY: Russell Lee Northup Russell Lee Northup, 74, Topeka, died Tues., Aug. 31, 2010. He was born Oct. 20, 1935, at Blaine, the son of James E. and Lucy M. (Adams) Northup. He was preceded in death by a brother, Arthur Northup. On Aug. 28, 1966, he was married to Betty L. Fletcher. She survives. Other survivors include a daughter:...