Claude Clinton Maxwell, passed away peacefully at home April 18, 2010 at the age of 85.He was born July 28, 1924 to Claude and Della Maxwell in Aurora, Missouri. He graduated from Aurora High School and SMS College in Springfield, MO and was a Charter Member of Sigma Pi Fraternity while in college. He later attended Emporia State University. He...

OBITUARY: James J. Wyman James J. Wyman, 88, Topeka, died April 13, 2010. He was born Oct. 2, 1921, in Washington County. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Jim was owner/operator of the John Deere Dealership and also was a realtor in Topeka. He was a member of the Moose, VFW, and American Legion. He was preceded...

Lonnie H. Hodges, 77, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at his home. Lonnie Harley Hodges was born November 26, 1932 in England, Arkansas to Lonnie F. and Lillie Mary (Richey) Hodges. He married Shirley A. Stewart on November 30, 1954; she passed away in 1982. Lonnie later married Karen S. Griffiths on July 12, 1985; she passed away on...

OBITUARY: Patricia Ann Harmon Patricia Ann Harmon, 43, Topeka, died Mon., April 12, 2010, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. Patty was born May 12, 1966, in Topeka, the daughter of Richard G. and Ilene S. (May) Griffiths. Patty was an L.P.N. Surviving are a daughter: Lacy Harmon; a son: Robert Harmon; her father: Richard Griffiths; a sister: Lori Griffiths; and a granddaughter:...

OBITUARY: Gordon Paul Gustin Gordon Paul Gustin, 73, Topeka, died Mon., April 12, 2010. He was born July 31, 1936, at Fall River, the son of S. Paul and Luella G. (Hatcher) Gustin. He was retired from KDOT and was a bus driver for Seaman 345. Gordon was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, # 555 and...

OBITUARY: Nancy Lee Hutchens Nancy Lee Hutchens, 66, Topeka, died Tues., March 30, 2010, at her home. She was born April 25, 1943, in Wichita, the daughter of Clarence and Edith M. (Myrtle) Benjamin, Jr.. She was a beautician. Nancy enjoyed flowers and her yard. She was married to Charles E. Hutchens on April 24, 1977, in Topeka. He survives....

Melcher "John" Erickson, Jr. 86, of Topeka passed away Monday, March 29, 2010 at his home.He was born May 2, 1923 in Topeka, the son of Melcher "Mike" J. and Pansy (Jones) Erickson, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II and The U.S. Naval Reserve. Mr. Erickson was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 34 years,...

Gary Hubert Johnson, 72, Topeka, died Mon., March 29, 2010, at his home. He was born Dec. 11, 1937, in Bartlesville, OK, the son of Paul H. and Margaret J. (Roberds) Johnson. He graduated from Topeka High School. He served six years in the U.S. Navy. For 43 ½ years he was an over-the-road truck driver for Fleming Foods general...

Charlotte Ann Yost Charlotte Ann Yost, 72, of Topeka, passed away Thurs., March 25, 2010, at her home. She was born March 16, 1938, in Topeka, the daughter of William C. and Dorothy M. (Dahlstrom) Gilchrist. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Charlotte was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother, who always put her family first. She enjoyed...

OBITUARY: Ruth Esther Kimbal Shorthill Ruth Esther Kimbal Shorthill, 84, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2010, at Brewster Health Center. She was born January 23, 1926, on the family farm north of Topeka, the daughter of Ralph and Ina Kannarr Kimbal. Ruth Esther graduated from Seaman High School in 1943 and Kansas State University in 1947. She married...

. OBITUARY: Florence M. Burt Florence M. Burt, 93, of Meriden, KS, died Tues., March 23, 2010, at Rolling Hills, Topeka, KS. She was born May 22, 1916, at Bradley, SD, the daughter of William F. and Diana E. (Regnier) Herr. She had lived in Grand Rapids, MN, for many years before moving to Meriden. She was member of the...

Arthur E. Boyers, 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010.He was born September 20, 1921 in Freeport, IL the son of Arthur and Edna Boyers. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was a counselor for the V.A. Hospital in Topeka for 20 years, retiring September of...

Earle Edward Popejoy, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010.He was born January 26, 1927, in Chapman, KS, the son of Tarrence Edward and Clara Grace (Earle) Popejoy, Jr.. He was a graduate of Chapman High School in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1949, Army Reserve 1949-1953. He graduated from Kansas State University in 1953...

Karen S. Hodges, 59, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2010 at her home.She was born March 20, 1951 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Roy Newton and Dorothy Mae (Roseberry) Griffiths. She was employed by My Place Club in Topeka.Karen married Lonnie Hodges on July 12, 1985 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include a son, Roy Lee...

OBITUARY: Robert G. "Bobby" Gilchrist Robert G. "Bobby" Gilchrist, 65, Topeka, died Thurs., March 18, 2010, of natural causes. He was born March 22, 1944, in Topeka, the son of William and Dorothy (Dahlstrom) Gilchrist. Bobby loved animals of all kinds; he would take care of any stray animals that came by his home. Surviving are siblings: Charlotte Yost of...

OBITUARY: Timmy Jay Schaal Timmy Jay Schaal, 53, Topeka, died Mon., March 8, 2010, at his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born at Olathe, KS, the son of Donald E. and Dorothy M. (McMeckan) Schaal. Surviving are his companion: JoAnn Morris; brothers: David, Jimmy, Charles, & Robert Schaal; and sister: Martha Ardison. He was preceded in...

Marvin "MAC" Scott McDonald, Sr. June 8, 1937-March 15, 2010My father was a free spirit who loved to travel with his family and grandchildren. For years he has been trapped in a body that no longer allowed the pleasure of doing what he loved the most. Now he is truly free to travel the heavens with his grandson who went...

Steven L. Shepard, 53, of Topeka, passed away March 5, 2010 at home with his family at his side. Steve was born January 10, 1957 in Whittier, CA, the son of the late Lloyd H. Shepard and Judy Shepard-McClellan. Steve was an accomplished construction superintendent, completing his last project with Walsh Construction in Norfolk, VA. In his spare time, he...

Betty J. Scott-Johnson, 74, of Topeka, passed away Friday, February 26, 2010. Betty was born June 20, 1935 the daughter of James and Viola Pritchard.Betty is survived by her husband Blaine of the home, her daughter Kim Galey, her grandson Tyrone Platt and foster grandson Jose Guerrero. Also surviving are two step-children, Van Johnson of Topeka and Colleen Johnson of...

Abbey Joy Jordan, 29, Silver Lake, favorite aunt of Heather, Joey, Beth Anne, Justin, & Kitty Jordan, went to rest in Jesus' arms Mon., March 1, 2010. Abbey was born April 13, 1980, to an ecstatic Don & Joanie (Mitchell) Jordan of Silver Lake, where she joined two older brothers: Bobby (Laura) Delia, and Joe (Staci) Silver Lake. Abbey was...