Eldon Keith Bray
Mar 15, 2013
OBITUARY: Eldon Keith Bray Keith Bray, 90, Silver Lake, died Fri., March 15, 2013, at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. He was born Jan. 7, 1923, at Cleveland, KS, the son of Roscoe Eldon and Pauline (Sloan) Bray, and a graduate of Kingman High School, Friends Univ., and earned a Master's Degree from Wichita State. He served in the U.S. Army during...
Katrina J. Kizziah
Mar 14, 2013
Katrina J. Kizzah, 4 month old daughter of Anthony Curtis Kizziah and Paige Dilley, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2013 at her home in Ozawkie. She was born November 7, 2012 in Topeka. She is survived by her parents; two sisters, Kendra and Kiera Kizziah of the home; grandmother, Eve Kizziah, great-grandparents, Evon and Roger LeBlanc of Ozawkie; aunts,...
Hilda Mae Watson
Mar 14, 2013
Hilda (Billie) Mae Watson, 87, of Topeka, KS, longtime Topeka resident and family matriarch, passed away peacefully at home on March 14th, 2013. She was surrounded by a great multitude of family members who lovingly cared for her during her illness the past several weeks.Billie was born on the first day of apple picking season on September 1, 1925 in...
Paul F. Matyak
Mar 14, 2013
Paul Frank Matyak, 93, formerly of Delia, KS, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013 at Clare Bridge in Topeka. He was born March 18, 1919 on the family farm near Carter, SD, the son of Paul and Marie Lucy (Dolezilek) Matyak. He graduated from Curlew School in South Dakota. After school he worked on the family farm until 1937 when...
Alice M. Urban
Mar 12, 2013
Alice M. Urban, 90, of Shawnee, formerly of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. She was born June 21, 1922 in Wellington, KS, the daughter of James and Virgil (Cobb) Garrett. She was a graduate of Topeka High.Mrs. Urban and her husband managed the L.B. Price Mercantile Company and also worked for Industries for the Blind.Alice married Leonard M....
John T. Mcclenny
Mar 10, 2013
OBITUARY: John Thomas McClenny John Thomas McClenny, 67, Topeka, died Sun., March 10, 2013. He was born Oct. 2, 1945, in Franklin, VA, the son of James A. and Honey H. (Mifka) McClenny. John was currently in graduate school at Washburn University. Surviving are Judith Horn McClenny; her two daughters: Jayme Lyons and Jacqueline McClenny; and her two granddaughters: Rachael...
Richard Napper
Mar 8, 2013
Richard E. Napper, 66, of Topeka, passed away, Friday, March 8, 2013 at his home. Mr. Napper has served in the United States Navy. He was a member of Model Railroad Associations in both Topeka and Manhattan. Cremation is planned. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday March 13, 2013 at the Penwell-Gabel Parker Price...
Charles J. Green
Mar 6, 2013
OBITUARY: Charles John Green Charles John Green, 88, Topeka, died Wed., March 6, 2013, in Weslaco, TX. He was born Jan. 14, 1925, in Topeka the son of Jasper W. and Anna M. (Walters) Green. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and retired from the U.S. Naval Reserve. Charles was a sheet metal worker with Sheet...
John W. Penry
Mar 5, 2013
John W. Penry, 89, of Meriden, KS, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2013.He was born July 18, 1923 in Hoyt, KS, the son of Walter and Lillian (Myers) Penry. He was a graduate of Silver Lake High School. He attended Kansas State University. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II, and Korea attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant....
Thomas James Harmon
Feb 28, 2013
Thomas James "Tom" Harmon, 52, of Quenemo, passed away Thursday, February 28, 2013.He was born March 15, 1960 in St. Charles, MO the son of Bobby E. and Rose A. (Vitt) Harmon. He was a graduate of St. Paul High School St. Paul, KS and graduated from Pittsburgh State University School of Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Mr. Harmon was employed...
Jeffrey Dean Graybeal
Feb 27, 2013
Jeffrey Dean Graybeal, 43, Topeka, died Feb. 27, 2013. He was born Dec. 30, 1969, in Manhattan, the son of Ronald D. and Linda L. (Miller) Graybeal. Jeff was a graduate of Washburn Rural High School and attended K-State. He worked at Graybeal Construction. His life revolved around activities with his sons, especially hunting, fishing and baseball. Jeff was married...
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...
