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Robert L. Brooks, Sr.
Feb 24, 2013
Robert Lee "Bob" Brooks, 66, beloved father and grandfather was called to rest Feb. 24, 2013. Bob was born July 7, 1946, in Beloit, WI. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and was awarded the Bronze Star. Bob was an avid outdoorsman, a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, N.R.A., and a life-time member of...
Evelyn Louise Herring
Feb 24, 2013
Evelyn Louise Herring, 74, Ozawkie, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013.Evelyn was born June 27, 1938 in Topeka, the daughter of Melvin and Dorothy (Reamer) Cathcart.Evelyn married Eugene Herring on September 19, 1959 in Holton. He preceded her in death on August 30, 2009. Survivors include nine children, Susan Hahn (Mark), Dale Herring (Tricia Merritt), Carol Wadleigh (Richard), Meriden, KS;...
E. Mariemasters Christiason
Feb 19, 2013
OBITUARY: Ellen "Marie" (Foster) Masters Christiason Ellen "Marie" (Foster) Masters Christiason went to our Savior's Home on Feb. 19, 2013. She was born Sept. 25, 1921, to Luther and Ruth Lucille (Thomas) Foster in Highland. Between 1942 and 2003, Marie lived in Rossville, Topeka, and Osage City. She has lived with her daughter, Geri, since 2003. Marie married LeRoy Franklin...
Alice M.Smith Kinder
Feb 17, 2013
OBITUARY: Alice May Smith Kinder Alice May Smith Kinder, 84, Topeka, died Sun., Feb. 17, 2013, at her home. She was born Nov. 23, 1928, in Topeka, the daughter of Owen I. and Dorris M. (Johnson) Beeghly. Alice was a member of the Am. Legion Auxiliary and a long-time grandparent at Capper's. She was married to Virgil B. Smith on...
Bryan J. Lindstrom
Feb 13, 2013
Bryan J. Lindstrom, 40, of Silver Lake, KS, died on Feb. 13, 2013, after a hard fought battle with intestinal cancer. Bryan was born Oct. 6, 1972, in Topeka, KS, to John and Bev Lindstrom, who reside in Silver Lake. Along with his parents he is survived by his loving wife, Beth, who he married on Jan. 6, 1996, at...
Gloria Jean Harrington
Feb 12, 2013
Gloria Jean Harrington, 65, of Meriden, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013.She was born November 14, 1947 in Marysville, KS, the daughter of Louis Dale and Dorothy Imogene (Davis) Meinecke. She was a graduate of Summerfield High School, Summerfield, KS and Clark's School of Business in Topeka. Mrs. Harrington was employed by the State of Kansas. She was an Avon...
Alice (Mccreight) Grubb
Feb 11, 2013
Alice (McCreight) Grubb, 81, of Topeka, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013.She was born March 30, 1931 in Lyndon, KS, the daughter of Joe and Leona (Baldwin) McCreight. She lived in Osage City and Topeka. Mrs. Grubb was employed by Finance Offices at CIT, Sears and retired after 18 years with Commerce Bank and Trust in Topeka.She was a member...
Wanda L. Harris
Feb 10, 2013
OBITUARY: Wanda L. Harris Wanda L. Harris, 84, Topeka, was welcomed into heaven on February 10th, 2013. Wanda was born May 13, 1928, in Leonardville, KS, to Glen Chester and Elsie Catherine (Beckey) Thomas. Wanda was married to Donald Alex Harris on Dec. 24, 1946, at Topeka. He preceded her in death on August 23, 1983. Wanda was also preceded...
M. Blanche Child
Feb 10, 2013
OBITUARY: M. Blanche Child M. Blanche Child, 97, Topeka, died Sun., Feb. 10, 2013, at Rolling Hills Health Center. She was born Nov. 16, 1915, at Elmont, the daughter of Douglas C. Child, Sr. and Florence L. (Peters) Child. She graduated from Seaman High School. Blanche had worked for Stauffer Publications, was personal secretary to Mrs. George Docking, and retired...
Glenn Chatham
Feb 10, 2013
OBITUARY: Glenn "Max" Chatham Glenn "Max" Chatham, 86, Topeka, died Sun., Feb. 10, 2013, at Midland Hospice House. He was born March 30, 1926, at Harveyville, the son of Ralph M. "Mike" and Izora F. (Fouts) Chatham. Max graduated from Harveyville Rural High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W. II and was a cook on a P.T....
Levi Joseph Miller
Feb 9, 2013
Levi Joseph Miller, 32, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013.He was born January 30, 1981 in Garden City, Kansas. He was a graduate of Ulysses High School, Ulysses KS and attended Baker University and Washburn University where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.Levi was employed by Hills Pet Nutrition in Topeka. He was a member...
Robert A. Keaton
Feb 6, 2013
OBITUARY: Robert Alan "Bob" Keaton Robert Alan "Bob" Keaton, 65, of Meriden, died Wed., Feb. 6, 2013, at Stormont-Vail Hospital's ER. He was born Sept. 2, 1947, in Kansas City, KS, the son of James "Gov" and Mary L. (Kaufman) Keaton. Bob graduated from Winchester Rural High School (1965) and attended KSTC of Emporia and Highland Junior College. He worked...
Dr. Donaldr. Howard
Feb 5, 2013
Dr. Donald Ray Howard, 79, Lewisville, TX, formerly of Topeka, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013. He was born November 27, 1933 in Topeka, KS, the son of LaVerne Glenn and Mildred Norrean (Mellinger) Howard. He was a 1951 graduate of Topeka High School, served in the U.S. Marine Corps, graduated from Washburn University and received his PhD. from Bob Jones...
Wilbert A. Artzer
Feb 2, 2013
Wilbert Albert Artzer, 89, Topeka, passed away February 2, 2013. He was born April 23, 1923, in Topeka, the son of Albert W. and Veronica Allendorf Artzer. On July 4, 1943, at Fort Campbell, KY, Wilbert married Betty Collier. She survives. Wilbert served as a sergeant in the United States Army during the European Theatre of WWII from 1943-1945. He...
Betty L. Chambers
Jan 31, 2013
Obituary: Betty LaBelle (Walz) Chambers Betty LaBelle (Walz) Chambers was born on May 30, 1929, near Alexandria, SD, the daughter of Charles F. and LaVerna M. (Sheldon) Walz. She entered into rest on Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Aldersgate Village, Topeka, KS. She attended grade school at Milltown, SD, and high school at Mitchell, SD, and Huntington, IN. She attended...
Joseph L. Huckins
Jan 31, 2013
Joseph L. "Joe" Huckins, Sr., 89, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013.He was born April 3, 1923 in Hay Springs, NE, the son of Joseph Hial and Gina (Swanson) Huckins. He was a 1942 graduate of Clinton High School, Clinton, NE. He served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 serving in Korea.Mr. Huckins was a Union...
Eva Marie(Rogers) Manning
Jan 30, 2013
Eva Marie (Rogers) Manning, 90, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. She was born April 4, 1922 in Maple Hill, KS, the first born daughter of Alexander A. and Ethyl L. (Baker) Rogers. Survivors include two sisters, Francis Rogers of Paxico, KS and a sister, Phyllis Ashcraft of Eudora, KS; nieces, Sharon Gilbert and...
Geneva J. Olliso
Jan 29, 2013
OBITUARY: Geneva J. Olliso Geneva Jessie Olliso, 88, Topeka, died Tues., Jan. 29, 2013, at Midland Hospice House. She was born May 4, 1924, in Topeka, the daughter of Ralph and Jessie (Prosser) Kleinsteuber. Geneva graduated from Topeka High School in 1942. She was married to Frank Olliso on Dec. 5, 1958, in Topeka. He preceded her in death on...
Ralph Eugene Mitchell
Jan 26, 2013
OBITUARY: Ralph Eugene Mitchell Ralph Eugene Mitchell, Sgt. First Class, U.S. Army (Ret.), 80, Topeka, died peacefully on Sat., Jan. 26, 2013, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, surrounded by family and friends. He was born May 1, 1932, at Troy, the son of Estell and Mabel Ellen (Wilson) Mitchell. He graduated from Elwood High School and attended Missouri Western and San...
Linda S. Wolfley
Jan 26, 2013
OBITUARY: Linda Sue Wolfley Linda Sue Wolfley, 61, Topeka, died Sat., Jan. 26, 2013, at her home. She was born July 21, 1951, in Topeka, the daughter of George C. and Alice L. (McCrieght) Grubb. Surviving are her husband: Russell D. Wolfley; a son: Robert L. Emery; daughters: Stella M. Emery and Amy F. Brown; step-sons: Tommy Emery and Chris...
