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Jack Mahana
Jack Mahana, 78, Silver Lake, passed away Sun., Dec. 28, 2008, at Midland Hospice House. He was born June 8, 1930, to Jack Finley and Velma Sue (Smith) Mahana in Lampasas, TX. He served in the US Navy on the USS LSMR 512 Amphibius Group as a Gunners Mate. He was a painter and a lifetime member of Local #96,...
Harold Rosa
Harold Rosa, 65 of Topeka, passed away December 25, 2008 at home.He was born August 17, 1943 in Topeka, KS, the son of Alfred and Agnes (McMaster) Rosa. He served in the United States Marine Corp. He was retired from KDOT. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church, Topeka.Harold married Marty Wullschleger on May 28, 1972 in Topeka....
Doris Imogene Turvey
Doris Imogene Turvey, 82, of Topeka, went to heaven to celebrate Jesus birth on Christmas day, December 25, 2008. She was in her home surrounded by her loving family and caregiver, Christy Layne. Doris was born June 3, 1926 on the Kersten family farm near Vassar, the daughter of Emil Ezra and Louise Anna Miller Kersten. She attended elementary school...
Dean H. Tichenor
OBITUARY: Dean Herbert Tichenor Dean Herbert Tichenor, 79, Topeka, died Wed., Dec. 24, 2008, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born Aug. 29, 1929, the son of Robert E. and Edna (Dillingham) Tichenor. Dean was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 33 years. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church,...
Betty J. Boydston
OBITUARY: Betty June Boydston Betty June Boydston, 83, Topeka, died Tues., Dec. 24, 2008, at McCrites Plaza. She was born June 16, 1925, in Topeka, the daughter of Clifford and Lottie Mobley. She was married to Leo Boydston who preceded her in death. Betty was also preceded in death by a son, Terry Thornton. Surviving are 2 sons: Ray Powers...
Alene Blazier Willison
OBITUARY: Alene Ann Blazier Willison Alene Ann Blazier Willison, 64, Topeka, died Tues., Dec. 23, 2008, at her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Alvin C. and Leona R. (Slater) Jordan. Alene graduated from Topeka High School and received an associate's degree from Washburn University. She was married to Nels Willison who preceded her...
Mark E. Miller
OBITUARY: Mark Edward Miller Mark Edward Miller, 54, Topeka, died Thurs., Dec. 18, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born Jan. 14, 1954, at Coeur d'Alene, ID. Mark was a Topeka realtor for 20 years. He was married to Patsy Miller on Feb. 20, 1983, in Topeka. She survives. Other surviviors include a son: Justin Miller of Topeka; 2...
David M. Scarberry
OBITUARY: David Michael Scarberry David Michael Scarberry, 43, Olathe, died Tues., Dec. 16, 2008. He is survived by his fiancee: Ginger Hawley; father: David M. Scarberry; brother: Randy Scarberry; daughter: Ashlea Scarberry; son: D.J. Scarberry; and grandson: Zach. A memorial service will be at 2:00 PM, Fri., Dec. 19, 2008, at 2611 SE 11th, Topeka.
Elizabeth Ann Henry
OBITUARY: Elizabeth Ann Henry Elizabeth Ann Henry, 84, Topeka, died Mon., Dec. 15, 2008, at Aldersgate Village. She was born Aug. 21, 1924, at Agenda, the daughter of Clark A. and Cora A. (Ryman) Smith. She was married to Charles Junior Henry on Oct. 1, 1945, at Beloit. He preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1995. She was also...
Naomi R. Plemons-Beamer
OBITUARY: Naomi Ruth Plemons Beamer Naomi Ruth Plemons Beamer, 86, Valley Falls, formerly of Berryton and Topeka, died Fri., Dec. 12, 2008, at St. Francis Hospital. She was born Feb. 3, 1922, at Redfield, KS, the daughter of Roy M. and Anna Belle (Niemeier) Stevens. Naomi was a member of the Berryton United Methodist Church and Telephone Pioneers. She was...
Eldon Leon Rightmeier
Eldon Leon Rightmeier, 57, of Meriden, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. He was born January 28, 1951, the son of Leon F. and Bonnie (Kadavy) Rightmeier. He graduated from Belleville High School, Kansas State University and Washburn University School of Law. He was employed by USD 340, Southwestern Bell, Sunflower Cablevision, Kan Ed and DISC. He was a former...
Opal Ruth Jones
Opal Ruth (Cobler) Jones, 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, December 12, 2008. Wife of Charles Norman Jones, Sr. of 54 years.Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, December 16, 2008 the Penwell-Gabel Parker Price Chapel, 245 NW Independence, Topeka. Mrs. Jones will lie in state after 3 p.m., Monday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends...
Melvin A. Cook
OBITUARY: Melvin Arthur Cook Melvin Arthur Cook, 82, Topeka, died Sat., Dec. 6, 2008, at his home. He was born Dec. 7, 1925, at Topeka. Melvin was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. He was married to Norma Lee Hollenbeck on Aug. 12, 1946, at Topeka. She preceded him in death n Aug. 9, 1994. Surviving are a daughter:...
Nancy Jo Means
OBITUARY: Nancy Jo Means Nancy Jo Means, 62, Topeka, died Sat. Dec. 6, 2008, at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Tulsa, OK. She was born May 22, 1946, in Topeka, the daughter of Ralph M. and Faye C. (Ulrich) Skinner. She graduated from Seaman High School and attended Washburn University. Nancy was a secretary/accountant for J. H. Skinner Nursery...
Liana Cathine Foster
OBITUARY: Liana Cathine Foster Liana Cathine Foster, 54, Topeka, died Fri., Dec. 5, 2008, at her home. She was born Sept. 22, 1954, in Topeka, the daughter of Cecil T. and Lora L. (Bennett) George. She attended Topeka Bible Church. Liana was married to Raymond Lewis Foster on Nov. 20, 1970, at Osage City and on Oct. 18, 2008, at...
Donald Dale Roberts
Donald "Don" Dale Roberts, 66, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008. He was born August 15, 1942 in Dighton, KS, the son of Eldon Eugene and Wilma Winona (Weiler) Roberts. He was a graduate of Topeka High School. He served six years in the United States Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise during the Vietnam conflict, served...
Betty Marie Adams
Betty Marie Adams, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at her home.She was born January 22, 1929 in Lone Star, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Minnie Clevenger McArdle.She was employed by Suttons and J.M. Bauersfeld's Grocery Stores in Topeka. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Mayetta.Betty married Richard D. Adams. He preceded...
Louis Loy Smith, Sr.
OBITUARY: Louis Loy Smith, Sr. Louis Loy Smith, Sr., 64, Topeka, died Sat., Nov. 22, 2008, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born Oct. 7, 1944, at Yakima, WA, the son of Vernon Z. and Martha E. (Lindeman) Smith. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. in Aug., 2005, after 40 years of service. Louis was married to Ellen Marie...
Donald Falk
Donald W. Falk, 63, Silver Lake, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2008 at Midland Hospice House.Don was born December 15, 1944 at Wheaton, the son of Arthur A. and Elsa K. (Honig) Falk. He graduated from Wheaton High School in 1963. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church since 1966, where he served as an usher and on...
Margaret J. Glasgow
OBITUARY: Margaret J. Glasgow Margaret J. Glasgow, 94, Topeka, died Wed., Nov. 19, 2008, at her home. She was born Feb. 9, 1914, at Topeka, the oldest of six children born to Howard T. and Nettie (Stover) Jackson. She graduated from Lyman Grade School and Seaman High School. Margaret worked in Lou Falley's first market for 3 years. She was...
