Donald Charles Drane, 69, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at Midland Care Connection, Topeka.He was born July 14, 1940 in Topeka, the son of Oscar and Harriet Cummings Drane. They preceded him in death.Don attended Holliday Jr. High (class of 56), Seaman and Topeka High Schools. He served his country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS...

Infant Libertie Nichole Riley Dietrick, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 12, 2010.Survivors include her parents, Travis Riley Dietrick and Amber D. Benskin; a brother, Zane Benskin; paternal grandparents, Matthew (Cath) Dietrick and Tamra Dietrick; maternal grandparents, Gregg and Jane Benskin; paternal great-grandmothers, Mary Beth Dietrick and Donna McCollum; maternal great-grand parents, Carolyn Benskin and Robert (Doris)...

OBITUARY: Ava I. Grimmett Ava I. Grimmett, 95, Grantville, KS, died Wed., May 12, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was born to Wm. M. Buck and Minnie L. (Hammond) Buck on Oct. 6, 1914, in Emporia, KS. She was a former member of Belmont Wesleyan Methodist Church, American Quarter Horse Assoc.; and North Topeka Saddle Club. She married...

OBITUARY: Virginia A. "Vickie" Carnine Kasiska Virginia Anne "Vickie" Carnine Kasiska, 85, of Topeka, died Wed., May 12, 2010, at Lexington Park Nursing Facility. She was born May 13, 1925, in Topeka, the daughter of Lorene GaNell Shields and Raymond S. Carnine. She attended Topeka Public Schools. She was a demonstrator at Harry's IGA and a hostess at Walgreen's on...

OBITUARY: Robert Paul Johnston, Jr. Robert Paul Johnston, Jr., 89, of Topeka, died Sun., May 9, 2010, at Peterson Health Care, Osage City. He was born April 26, 1921, in Oklahoma, the son of Dette and Robert P. Johnston, Sr. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked at Winter General V.A. Hospital until...

(Reva) Jean McCoy Ramey Scully, a bright light in the lives of her family, friends and hundreds of children, passed from this life on May 5th at Midland Hospice House after a short illness.Jean was born in Belvue, Kansas on June 2nd, the third child of Stephen A. "Mick" McCoy and Bess Stratton McCoy. Raised by her sweet, caring mother...

OBITUARY: Larry James Bain Larry James Bain, 82, Topeka, passed away Sun., April 25, 2010, surrounded by his family and the caring professionals at Midland Hospice House. He was born Dec. 29, 1927, at Schell City, MO, the son of William I. and Jeanette J. (Dailey) Bain. He attended Rockville, MO, schools, automobile mechanic school, and carpenter apprentice school. He...

Diana L. Huntsman, 53, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 19, 2010.She was born September 24, 1956 in Atlanta, GA, the daughter of James E. and Helen I. (Daugherty) McDonald. She was a graduate of Highland Park High School. She was employed by Hallmark Cards in Topeka. Diana married Claude L. Myers in 1986. He survives. Other survivors include her...

Gary Dean Seckinger, 43, Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010.Gary was born February 26, 1967 in Topeka, the son of Bobby and Freda (Thornton) Seckinger. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1985 and served in the U.S. Army for 4 years.Gary had been employed at Goodyear.Survivors include daughter, Britni Seckinger, Springfield, MO; father, Bobby Seckinger, Topeka;...

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...