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Matthew Runyan
OBITIUARY: Matthew Allen Runyan Matthew Allen Runyan, 20, Silver Lake, died Sat., May 17, 2008, in an automobile accident. He was born on April 22, 1988, in Topeka, the son of Susan M. (Blush) and Robert A. Runyan, Jr. Matt graduated from Silver Lake High School in 2006, and was attending Kansas State Univeristy majoring in athletic training. He was...
Sarah Fuqua
Sarah Faye Fuqua,86, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 16, 2008 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor.She was born October 5, 1921in Globe, Kansas, one of twelve children from Alva and Grace Badsky Bond. Mrs. Fuqua was employed by the Forbes Supply Depot, Kresge Dime Store in Topeka and was a private child care provider for many children in Topeka. Her and...
Dixie L. Garrett
OBITUARY: Dixie Lee Garrett Dixie Lee Garrett, 72, Topeka, died Fri., May 16, 2008. She was born July 17, 1935, in Topeka. Dixie graduated from Topeka High School. She was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She had been a volunteer at State Street Elementary School. Dixie was married to Robert Eugene Garrett on Sept. 21,...
Clifford E. Jessepe
Obiturary: Clifford Earl Jessepe Clifford Earl Jessepe, 55, Topeka, died Thurs., May 14, 2008, at his home. He was born Aug. 31, 1952, in Lawrence, the son of Lester and Beulah Jessepe who are both deceased. He is survived by Bruce Jessepe of Kansas City, MO; Leslie Jessepe and her husband, Charles Jessepe; Evon Jessepe; Lorraine Jessepe and her husband,...
Frances Watson
Obituary- Frances Marie WatsonFrances Marie Watson, 90, passed away Wed., May 14, 2008, at Midland Hospice. She was born Aug. 26, 1917, in Americus, the daughter of Elmer Ray and S.A. (Grinnell) Anderson. She married Everett Raymond Watson on April 1, 1939. He preceded her in death Feb. 8, 1996.She lived in Silver Lake and Temple, TX before returning to...
Gary Bledsoe
Gary Dean Bledsoe, 42, of Valey Falls died May 11, 2008, in Topeka. He was born Aug. 12, 1965, in Topeka, the son of Gordon Lee and Eileen Rose (Johnston) Bledsoe. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a daughter, Beverly Alaine Bledsoe, 2 brothers, Todd Bledsoe, Leavenworth; Rodney Bledsoe, Independence, MO. Graveside service will be 2:00 PM...
Joanmarie Osipovitch
JoanMarie Osipovitch (69) passed away Wed., May 7, 2008 at a Topeka, KS area hospital. Memorial services will be Sunday, May 11, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Penwell-Gabel Parker-Price Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Velda Lake
OBITUARY: Mrs. Velda Mae Lake Mrs. Velda Mae Lake, 75, Topeka, died Tues., May 6, 2008, at her home. She was born Aug. 29, 1932, in Topeka, the daughter of Ress T. and Nettie B. (Michael) Flowers. Velda had attended North Topeka Baptist Church. She was married to LeRoy W. Lake on July 24, 1950, in Topeka. He preceded her...
Imogene Zachariasen
OBITUARY: Imogene Fern Zachariasen Imogene Fern Zachariasen, 69, Meriden, died Wed., April 30, 2008, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 30, 1938, in Topeka, the daughter of Herman H. and Nellie E. (Tobler) Stolle. Imogene worked as a secretary for the Youth Center at Topeka and USD # 337. She was a member...
Ida V. Anderson
OBITUARY: Ida Viola Anderson Mrs. Ida Viola Anderson, 102, Tecumseh, died Tues., April 29, 2008, at Lexington Park. She was born Sept. 29, 1905, at Reno in Leavenworth Co., the daughter of Lewis D. and Ida M. (Hicks) Hodson. She graduated from Lakeview Grade School and Lawrence High School. She received a teaching certificate from Kansas State Teachers College of...
Mary E. Fargo
OBITUARY: Mary Emma Fargo Mary Emma Fargo, 90, Topeka, died Sun., April 27, 2008, at Midland Hospice House. She was born June 17, 1917, at Manhattan, the daughter of Otto C. and Helen T. (Loehr) Anderson. She had lived in Chanute, Arkansas City, and Emporia before moving back to Topeka in 1984. Mary was a member of Crestview United Methodist...
Jerry L. Bailey
Jerry Leon Bailey Jerry Leon Bailey, 62, Topeka, died Sun., April 27, 2008, at his home. He was born April 20, 1946, in Topeka, the son of Forrest A. and Mildred L. (McVay) Bailey. Jerry graduated from Highland Park High School. He served in the U.S. Navy, from 1964 to 1967. Jerry was a letter carrier with the U.S. Postal...
Clayton J. Bailey
OBITUARY: Clayton James Bailey Clayton James Bailey, 76, Silver Lake, died Fri., April 25, 2008, at Rossville Health Care. He was born Nov. 20, 1931, in Topeka, the son of Albert W. and Edith (Allen) Bailey. Clayton worked for Alexander Bro. Bakery for 25 years and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber after 17 years of service. He was a...
Ruth E. Vincent
OBITUARY: Ruth E. Vincent Ruth Ella Vincent, 74, Topeka, died Fri., April 25, 2008, at Plaza West. She was born July 29, 1933, at Bushong, the daughter of Late and Pearl Langley. Ruth retired from Brewster Place. She was married to Fred Vincent. They later divorced. Surviving are sons: Brad and Ron Vincent of Carbondale and Mike Vincent of San...
Alfred Sill
OBITUARY: Alfred C. "Al" Sill Alfred C. "Al" Sill, 79, Topeka, died Mon., April 21, 2008, at his home. Mr. Sill retired from Hallmark Cards in 1988 after 35 years of service. He served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, earning the Purple Heart, and was a life member of Philip Billard Post # 1650, V.F.W. He was born...
Rudy Castor
OBITUARY: Rudy Castor Rudy Castor, 92, Topeka, died Sat., April 19, 2008, at Eventide Convalescent Center. He was born April 3, 1916, in San Marcos, TX, the son of John and Alvina (Ordaz) Castor. He was a carman at the Santa Fe Shops and custodian at West Side Christian Church. Rudy was a member of Hillside Community Church. He was...
Max E. Wilcox
Max E. Wilcox, 87, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2008, at his home. He was born September 22, 1920, in Abilene, KS, the son of Edward and Hazel Hobble Wilcox. Max was a 1938 graduate of Topeka High School and a 1941 graduate of Strickler's Business College. He had resided in San Diego, CA, and Little Rock, AR,...
Mary Powell
Mary L. Powell, 85, Topeka, passed away Friday, April 18, 2008, at her residence.She was born July 20, 1922, in Topeka, the daughter of Jess E. and Esther M. Bordorf Reynolds.Mary graduated from Miller High School in Miller, KS. She worked in housekeeping for the Menninger Foundation for 15 years. She was a former member of Moose Lodge #555.She married...
Mildred Morris
Mildred B. (Flott) Morris, 90, Topeka, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2008 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.Millie was born on Oct. 23, 1917, in Topeka, KS, the daughter of Ray and Ellen (Hertzler) Joy.Millie married, Orville (Dutch) F. Flott on May 1, 1936, in Topeka. He preceded her in death in 1963.She later married, Tony W. Morris on May 2, 1969,...
Allan Glenn Bingham
Obituary of Allan Glenn BinghamAllan Glenn Bingham, 67, Plainville (formerly of Topeka and Osage County) died Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at his home in Plainville. He was a resident of Plainville for the past 3 years.Allan was born February 5, 1941 in Topeka the son of Marion Clark and Stella Ruth (River) Bingham. On January 21, 1960, Allan married Jeannie...
