Virgil L. Tipton, 79, of Meriden, passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born on December 22, 1929, in Picher, OK, the eighth of twelve children of William and Elva Tipton. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1947. After working at Western Electric and Goodyear, he then cofounded Midwest Machine Works. He...

Cecelia Marie (Gramm) Parman, a long time member of New Hope United Methodist Church (formerly Otterbein), passed away peacefully, accompanied by family, on November 23, 2009. A beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Cecelia was also a skilled seamstress, crafter, and cook. With her skilled hands, she clothed her family, crafted fine keepsakes, and her handiwork adorned the...

April L. Brumley-Ray, 42, of Topeka, passed away Sun., Nov. 15, 2009.She was born April 9, 1967 in Topeka, the daughter of Charles Brumley and Coleen (Ward) Ickard. Survivors include her children, Monica Ray, Amanda Davidson and Lucas Ray; her mother: Coleen Ickard; siblings, Ray Brumley, Susan Davidson, Teresa Doud, Bill Brumley, Colette McKinnon; six grandchildren, Gage, Adam, Grace, Alex,...

Ula Rae Ketron, 71, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009.She was born July 5, 1938 in Topeka, the daughter of August John and Fannie Elizabeth (Andrews) Goebel. She was employed and retired from Gardner Floor Covering, Holton. Ula married Walter E. Ketron on January 27, 1967 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include her children, Greg, Danny (Gayla)...

OBITUARY: Kelli Sue Miller Kelli Miller, 30, Topeka, passed away on Mon., Nov. 9, 2009. She was born Feb. 7, 1979, the daughter of Steven Miller and Leona Sawyer. She graduated from Highland Park High School in 1997. She is survived by her step-parents: David (Cheri) and Sandra Miller; brothers: Danny and Mike Miller, and Matthew and Tanner Tetuan; sisters:...

Karl Leon PetersonKarl Leon Peterson, 64, of Cameron, MO, passed away on November 8, 2009. He was born in Topeka on May 2, 1945, the son of Frank and Bonnie (Wilson) Peterson. Karl was a graduate of Seaman High School and served in the Viet Nam War. He was a truck driver for Allied Automotive for 27 years. He married...

OBITUARY: Roberta Maxine Jones Roberta M. Jones, 79, Topeka, died Thurs., Nov. 5, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born May 12, 1930, in Topeka, the daughter of Ralph W. and Daisy A. (Tubbs) Oldham. Roberta retired from the Kansas Dept. of Revenue. She was married to Clifford L. Jones on March 12, 1948, in Topeka. He preceded her in...

Brenda Ann (Kinsch) DolanBrenda Ann Dolan, 50, of Topeka, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on November 4, 2009, after fighting leukemia for more than two years. Brenda showed a true warrior spirit as she went through numerous treatments by being brave, having a positive attitude and never giving up. She remained upbeat and witty; she continued to...

Billy Pletcher, 78, of Topeka, passed away November 3, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. He was born in White City, the son of Elwood and Gladys (Anderson) Pletcher. He retired from Goodyear Tire Company. He married Dorris Britton in 1975, she survives. Also surviving are a son: William Pletcher of Grovetown, GA, 3 step-daughters: Shirley Grosse of Marion, Jane Turner...

William Tell Landis, III, 75, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2009.Graveside services will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, November 5, 2009 at the Shawnee Center Cemetery, Wakarusa, KS. Penwell-Gabel Parker Price-Price Chapel is assisting the family.

Anna Mae Viergever, 73, of Auburn, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009.She was born October 28, 1936 in Grove, OK, the daughter of Carmen L. and Emma Mae (Benge) Walthall. She was a member of Emmanuel Southern Baptist Church, Topeka. Anna married Don Viergever, Sr. on February 17, 1953 in Silver Lake, KS. He survives. Other survivors include her son,...

OBITUARY: Gerald Steven "Jerry" Eberhardt Jerry was born Sept. 1, 1958, in Jamestown ND, to Duane and Mary Eberhardt. Later siblings Dawn and Thomas were born. The family moved to Topeka in 1967. Jerry's love of racing began early in life and was always a motorsports enthusiast. He graduated from Seaman High School and KAVTS in 1976. Jerry was married...

Aeva Lee Godden, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 26, 2009 at home, surrounded by her family.She was born August 3, 1923 in Clearmont, MO, the daughter of Oakley Everett and Aeva Emma (Pruitt) Kinder. Aeva married Ernest LaVerne Reynolds. They were divorced. She married Edgar Alan Godden, Sr. He preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Dale Elmer Laird, 83, of Topeka, passed away Oct. 26, 2009. He was born to Elmer Laird and Hazel Eshom Laird on Nov. 3, 1925 in Meriden, KS. He grew up in Valley Falls and Topeka entering the Navy in 1943. He served in the South Pacific and was at the atomic bomb test at Bikini Atoll in 1946. He...

Maxine Faye Silversmith, 87, of Topeka, died Oct. 26, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. She was born on Feb. 19, 1922 in Newman, KS, the daughter of Thomas and Rhetta Hodges (North). She was a member of Sullivan United Methodist. Maxine married James Clifford Marsh on October 16, 1939, he preceded her in death. She then married Ted Silversmith on...

Loree M. Neil, of Topeka, died October 25, 2009. She was born on March 19, 1921 at Palmer, KS, the daughter of Leo and Della Thoms (Lomeyer). Loree was self-employed and retired in 1984. She enjoyed traveling and volunteering after her retirement. Her first marriage was to W.C. Gates on October 2, 1943. Later, Loree married L.R. Neil who preceded...

OBITUARY Dorothy Jeanette Long Dorothy Jeanette Long, 84, Topeka, died Thurs., Oct. 22, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. She was born Nov. 9, 1924, in Topeka, the daughter of Charles E. and Helen M. (Fultz) Snook. Dorothy graduated from Topeka High School. She was a loving and proud mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She loved the outdoors and gardening. Dorothy was...

Marjorie Ann "Marge" House, 87, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2009.She was born November 24, 1921 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of William and Elsie (Cochran) Jones. She was a graduate of Seaman High School, Topeka. Her mother's family was an extended family of two brothers marrying two sisters creating a large group known as the notorious "Cochran...

Freda V. Parrett, 87, of Topeka, died Oct. 19, 2009 at McCrite Plaza surrounded by her family. She was born Feb. 16, 1922 in Bushong, KS, the daughter of Enoch and Vaye Markley. Freda married Richard A. Parrett on Oct. 13, 1946 in Topeka, he survives. Also surviving are a son: Markley Parrett of Topeka, 2 daughters: Jana Parrett of...

OBITUARY: Charles Richard Logan Charles Richard Logan, 64, Lecompton, died Wed., Oct. 14, 2009, at his home. He was born Dec. 29, 1944, in Topeka, the son of Joseph V. and Juanita L. (Rubottom) Logan. He graduated from Lecompton High School. Charles was a farmer-rancher and outdoorsman. He was married to Clydeen M. Petersilie on April 24, 1971, at Lecompton....