OBITUARY: Penny G. Johnson Penny G. Johnson, 53, Topeka, died Sat., April 14, 2007, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born March 6, 1954, at Emporia, the daughter of Ralph K. and Doris I. (Sharri) Holdeman. Penny was a registered nurse and last worked at the Women's Prison and Shawnee County Jail. She was a former member of Grace United Methodist...

OBITUARY: Mrs. Pauline Frances Wolfley Mrs. Pauline Frances Wolfley, 75, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2007, at Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center, Topeka. She was born April 30, 1931, in Topeka the daughter of Dale Everett and Alice Lucille (Nelson) Baker. Pauline was married to Lloyd Dean Wolfley on September 30, 1949 in Topeka. He survives of the home,...

OBITUARY: Frank F. Woodburn Frank F. Woodburn, 101, of Escondido, CA., died Monday, April 9, 2007, at Life Care Center of Escondido. He was born Nov. 20, 1905, in Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of Frank Coventry and Ana Gallardo (Nunez) Woodburn. During World War II, he worked for the Santa Fe Shops in Topeka as an interpreter for the many...

OBITUARY: Jerrold Ray "Jerry" Neill Jerry Neill, 58, Grantville, died Sun., April 8, 2007, at his home. He was born May 5, 1948, at Chanute the son of Ray and Helen (Richardson) Neill. He had worked at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Plant for 30 years before retiring for health reasons. He was a member of Christian Cavalry Ministries...

OBITUARY: Donald Brent Anders Donald Brent Anders, 57, Topeka, died Sun., April 1, 2007, at his home. He was born Sept. 15, 1949, in Topeka, the son of Robert Donald and Cecile Ruby (Binkley) Anders. Don did custodial work for a number of years at Fairlawn Mall. He graduated from Seaman High School. Don was a member of Most Pure...

OBITUARY: Robert Arthur Keehn, Sr. Robert A. Keehn, Sr., 81, Topeka, died Fri. morning, March 30, 2007, at a son's home. He was born Dec. 1, 1925, at K.C., MO, the son of Emily E. (Hunt) and Theodore W. Keehn, Sr. Bob had worked for the U.P. Railroad (5 years); Seymour's (20 years); and the Goodyear Plant (20 years). He...

Homer R. Brokmann, 80, of Topeka, passed away, Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital.He married Barbara June King May 15, 1957. She preceded him in death in 1981. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Pearl Brokmann, two sisters, Ruby Beurman and Betty Edwards, and one brother, Harold Brokmann. Survivors include his daughter, JoRita...

Ronnie Braden, 54, of Topeka, passed away, Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at his home. He was born February 5, 1953 in Topeka the son of Charles and Betty Braden. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Tubby. He is survived by his brothers, Billy Braden, Olive Hill, KY; Tommy Braden, Topeka; one son, Ronnie Braden, Jr.,...

Betty L. Warthen, 78, Scranton, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2007 at a local care center.Betty was born November 11, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of Forrest and Florence (Seal) Tibbits.She was married to Michael Warthen on August 24, 1972. He survives. Other survivors include 4 sisters, 5 brothers, 2grandsons and 2 nephews.Graveside services will be held at 1:00...

OBITUARY: Harry C. Shay Harry Cletis Shay, 82, Topeka, died Mon., March 19, 2007, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. He was born Oct. 21, 1924, at Junction City, the son of Harry Frank and Hazel May (Baker) Shay. Harry served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1947 and was in the Naval Reserve from 1947 to 1955. He was retired from...

William J. "Bill" Smatla, 79, Rossville, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2007 at his residence.Bill was born August 8, 1927 in Rossville, the son of Thomas and Mary Marie (Uran) Smalta. He served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, retiring as a Aviation Machinist First Class. He was a member of the Lake Lodge #50 A.F.& A. M....

OBITUARY: Charlotte M. Shaffer Charlotte M. Shaffer, 87, Topeka, died Sat., March 17, 2007, at Midland Hospice House. She was born Dec. 22, 1919, at Topeka, the daughter of Elias I. "Lade" and Bessie (Martin) Cook. Charlotte retired from the State of Kansas, Dept. of Revenue. She was a member of the Oakland Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, and served...

OBITUARY: Clara L. Franklin Clara L. Franklin, 78, Topeka, died Sun., March 18, 2007, at Midland Hospice. She was born on March 29, 1928, at Topeka, the daughter of Henry M. and Opal I. (Williams) Root. She was married to Paul Lee Franklin on Dec. 16, 1950, in Las Vegas, NV. He preceded her in death on Nov. 5, 1996....

OBITUARY: Wanda L. Graybeal Wanda Louise Graybeal, 85, Topeka, died Sat., March 17, 2007, at her home. She was born March 9, 1922, at Paxico, the daughter of Charles Henry and Jeanette Amanda (Sweeney) Gooden. Wanda was graduated from Maple Hill High School. During World War II she worked at Seymour Foods and the Pauline Supply Depot. She and her...

OBITUARY: Lawrence Dale Puvogel Lawrence D. Puvogel, 76, Topeka, died Sun., March 11, 2007, at Midland Hospice House. He was born Oct. 27, 1930, in Brown County the son of Louis H. and Emma F. (Boss) Puvogel. Lawrence was a U.S. Marine Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He graduated from the University of Kansas. Lawrence worked for the I.R.S. and...

OBITUARY: Roy Ellwood Burt Roy Ellwood Burt, 97, Meriden, KS, died Monday, March 5, 2007, at Rolling Hills Health Center, Topeka. He was born May 6, 1909, at Armstrong, IA, the son of George Vernon and Nora Ella (Christopher) Burt. He moved to Grand Rapids, MN as a child and lived there until moving to Meriden, KS in 1987. Roy...

Dorothy M. Skidmore, Topeka, age 86, passed away, March 4, 2007 at Stormont-Vail Emergency Room. She was born June 9, 1920 in Shawnee County, West of Topeka, the daughter of William and Mamie Suddarth Buckman. Dorothy retired from Ohse Meats after 35 years of service. She was preceded in death by her only daughter Janice Wallace in 2001. She was...

OBITUARY: Kathryn Jane Roberts Kathryn Jane Roberts, 77, Topeka, died Mon. morning, March 5, 2007, at her home. She was born Dec. 25, 1929, at Topeka, the daughter of Charles R. W. and Lucille (Moore) Stover. Kathryn was a member of Women of the Moose and the auxilaries to Topeka North Post # 400 of the American Legion and Philip...

OBITUARY: Zelda C. Patrick Zelda C. Patrick, 85, Topeka, died Fri. morning, March 2, 2007, at Plaza West. She was born July 20, 1921 at Woodruff, AZ. Surviving are 4 children: Ann Strom, Larry Patrick, Valere Ludwick, and Don Patrick; 4 siblings: Loren Crandell, Mel Crandell, Freida Boring, and Wayne Crandell; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be...

OBITUARY: Alice "June" Stanley Alice "June" Stanley, 79, Topeka, died Fri. morning, March 2, 2007, at Select Specialty Hosp. She was born Aug. 13, 1927, at Topeka the daughter of Ernest and Evelyn I. (French) Chaffee. June was the lounge manager at Philip Billard Post # 1650, VFW. She was a member of the auxiliaries to Philip Billard Post #...