Donald H. Rickel, 73, of Arnett, OK died Oct. 10, 2009 at his home. He was born Nov. 9, 1935 at Mayetta, KS, the son of Harold E. and Grace B. Rickel. He graduated from Hoyt High School and Clark Business College in Topeka. Donald was an Inspector for Santa Fe Office for 22 years. He also worked for Sutton's...

OBITUARY: Greggery Ray Schwalie Greggery Ray Schwalie, 52, Topeka, passed away Fri., 10/09 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 12, 1957, in Topeka, the son of Raymond G. and Geraldine (Vale) Schwalie. Gregg was a painter for Ray Schwalie & Associates and a member of Local # 96. He was a beloved dad, papa, son, brother, and uncle;...

OBITUARY: Alvis V. Winans Alvis V. Winans, 62, Topeka, died Fri., Oct. 9, 2009, at Aldersgate Village. He was born Sept. 9, 1947, in Leavenworth, the son of Friedof and Alberta (Frazier) Winans. He attended Oskaloosa High School and Kansas State University. Alvis was an insurance agent with Farmers Insurance Group of Companies for 28 years. He was a member...

Gene A. Matney, 84, Topeka, passed away Mon., Oct. 5, 2009. He was born Aug. 10, 1925, in Topeka, the son of Milligan and Cora (Livingston) Matney. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1943. Gene was a gallant warrior who served in WWII in the US Navy. Gene was a member of the Philip Billard Post #1650, VFW, Jimmie...

Christopher Ryott Scott, 9 month old infant son of Casey Ferguson and Jennifer Norby, passed away Friday, October 2, 2009.He was born January 7, 2009 in Topeka. Survivors include his parents; a brother, Hunter Norby; maternal grandmother, Vickie Lindow; an aunt, Theresa Rosario and his uncle, Michael Rosario; maternal great-grandparents, Dale and Nellie Miller.Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Friday,...

OBITUARY: Robert Kenneth Holly, Sr. Robert Kenneth Holly, Sr., 84, Apache Junction, AZ, died Thurs., Sept. 24, 2009 in Mesa, AZ. He was born Aug. 12, 1925, in Topeka, the son of Elmer and Belle (Ziegler) Holly. Bob was a Union Pacific Yardmaster for 40 years. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict....

OBITUARY: Melba Irene Persing Melba Irene Persing, 83, Meriden, died Mon., Sept. 28, 2009, at her home. She was born Nov. 16, 1925, at Rock Creek, the second daughter of Roy and Anna (Ammen) Cunning. She graduated from Rock Creek High School and was a member of Meriden Community Church. The Jefferson County Commission appointed Melba to serve on the...

OBITUARY: Gladys Marie Smith Gladys Marie Smith, 80, Topeka, died Wed., Sept. 23, 2009. She was born Feb. 1, 1929, in Arkansas City, the daughter of Earl I. and S. Maybelle (Taylor) Christensen. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Gladys retired from the Animal Health Department for the State of Kansas. She was a member of Northland Christian...

Bobby Lee Williams, Sr., 81, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2009 peacefully at his home.He was born August 3, 1928 in Topeka, KS, the son of Hayward and Nina E. (Brown) Williams. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marines, stationed in the Pacific and served in the U.S. Army stationed in Europe during WW II.He was employed for...

OBITUARY: Helen Marie Martinek Helen Marie Martinek, 82, Rossville, died Tues., Sept. 22, 2009, at Rossville Nursing Home. She was born June 28, 1927, in Topeka, the daughter of Leona M. (Mosher) and John B. Richardson, Sr. Helen graduated from Topeka High School in 1945. She was a member of the Rossville United Methodist Church, Loyal Chapter # 176, O.E.S.,...

OBITUARY: Max Wayne Taylor Max Wayne Taylor, 76, Topeka, died Mon., Sept. 21, 2009, at his home. He was born May 30, 1933, in Topeka, the son of Ollie J. and Hazel I. (Johnson) Taylor. Max graduated from Topeka High School in 1951, and served in the U.S. Army 1953-55. He was a member of the Carpenters' Local and worked...

Melvin Myron Cashman, 79 of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 at St. Francis Health Center. He was born on December 14, 1929 in Powhattan, Kansas to Myron Elliott and Mary Elizabeth (Kenward) Cashman.Melvin worked in food service at the VA Hospital for 25 years. He was a member of Golden Rule Lodge No. 90 A.F & A.M.; Topeka...

Melba Eileen File, 87, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 18, 2009.She was born June 20, 1922 in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Melvin and Rose Nell (Castler) Slater. She was a member of Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church.Melba married James File on September 30, 1942 in Wichita, KS. He preceded her in death on December 4, 1987. She was...

OBITUARY: Philip L. Luthi Philip L. Luthi, 70, Tecumseh, MO, died Sat., Sept. 12, 2009, at Ozark Medical Center. He was born Aug. 14, 1939, at Miltonvale, KS, the son of Frank M. and Hazel F. (Bisel) Luthi. He graduated from Ozawkie High School in 1957. Phil retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in 1988. He had also been...

Wayne L. Boline, Sr., 78, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2009 at his home.He was born January 12, 1931 in Harveyville, KS, the son of Vern and Alta (Calhoun) Boline. He was a 1948 graduate of Miller High School. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by Ryder Truck Rental of...

Charles J. "Chuck" Schmidt, 58, Topeka, died Tues., Sept. 8, 2009, at his home. He was born Nov. 16, 1950, in Hays, the son of George A. and Wilma A. (Greiner) Schmidt. He graduated from St. Joseph's Military Academy and Fort Hays State University. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a past commander of the Hays American Legion Post....

OBITUARY: Robert Edgar "Bob" "Bobby" Wolfe Robert Edgar Wolfe, 80, Topeka, died Mon., Sept. 7, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born May 29, 1929, in Topeka, the son of Harold B. and M. Margaret (Miller) Wolfe. Bob graduated from Topeka High in 1947, and attended Washburn University. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Bob...

BEVERLY JEAN TROWBRIDGENo public services are planned for Jean Trowbridge, formally of Beaumont, Texas who died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 in Topeka, Kansas.Jean was born February 2, 1932 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho the daughter of John Thompson and Dorothy Swears. She married Lee Trowbridge in October, 1972 He died in March, 2002. Survivors include a daughter, Lisa McCartney, Lawrence, KS;...

OBITUARY: Eugene Herring Eugene Herring, 78, Ozawkie, died Sun., Aug. 30, 2009, at Homestead of Topeka. He was born to Henry E. and Kate M. (Wemmer) Herring on Sept. 12, 1930, in Kit Carson County, CO, near Seibert, CO. He moved with his family to Ozawkie, KS, as a child. He also lived near Williamsburg, KS, during his childhood. Eugene...

Isaiah Keeton Absher, 5, Silver Lake, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Stormont Vail Regional Health Center.Isaiah was born September 12, 2003 in Topeka, the son of Vince and Amy (Absher) Bahm.He was diagnosed at the age of three with Autism. Isaiah loved school and was currently in Stacy Clark's Kindergarten class at Silver Lake Elementary. Anje Herrington...