Eugene Herring
OBITUARY: Eugene Herring Eugene Herring, 78, Ozawkie, died Sun., Aug. 30, 2009, at Homestead of Topeka. He was born to Henry E. and Kate M. (Wemmer) Herring on Sept. 12, 1930, in Kit Carson County, CO, near Seibert, CO. He moved with his family to Ozawkie, KS, as a child. He also lived near Williamsburg, KS, during his childhood. Eugene...
Isaiah Absher
Isaiah Keeton Absher, 5, Silver Lake, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Stormont Vail Regional Health Center.Isaiah was born September 12, 2003 in Topeka, the son of Vince and Amy (Absher) Bahm.He was diagnosed at the age of three with Autism. Isaiah loved school and was currently in Stacy Clark's Kindergarten class at Silver Lake Elementary. Anje Herrington...
Dorothy Alexander
DOROTHY M. ALEXANDERDorothy Alexander, 88, of Topeka, passed away August 28, 2009. She was born October 16, 1921 in Atchison, the daughter of Pete and Minnie Shepard. She and her husband Albert (Alex) Alexander owned and operated Alexander's Auto Parts for several years.She is survived by a daughter, Connie Alexander, of Topeka.Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband Albert...
Donald L. Price
Donald Lee Price, 46, of Topeka, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009 as the result of an automobile accident.He was born Jun 25, 1963 In Topeka, KS, the son of Arlie and Sadie (Hester) Price, Sr. He was employed by A&W Asphalt and most recently for Bettis Asphalt of Topeka.He was a member of Local No. 101 Labor Union.Donald is...
Virginia S. Bates
OBITUARY: Mrs. Virginia S. Bates Mrs. Virginia S. Bates, 88, Topeka, passed away Sun., Aug. 23, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born Jan. 4, 1921, in Topeka, the daughter of Fred and Gladys (Lesline) Tschantz. Virginia was a member of Northland Christian Church. She had numerous hobbies and made many crafts for all of her friends and family. Virginia...
Joe B. Mcfarland (Moore)
Joe B. McFarland (Moore), 75, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2009.He was born July 11, 1934 in Richland, KS, the son of George and Ruby (McFarland) Moore. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War.He was employed by Essex Wire, retiring after 30 years of service. He was a member of Church of the Living...
Charles A. Colbern
OBITUARY: Charles Atkins Colbern Charles Atkins Colbern, 87, Meriden, KS, died Sun., Aug.16, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital, Topeka. He was born April 1, 1922, the son of Frank C. and Flora L. (Atkins) Colbern. He was married to Doris Bishop. They were divorced. He had resided with his grandchildren: Shannon and Melissa Colbern, and their three children at Meriden...
Velma L. Sykes
Velma Lucille Higbee Sykes, 97, of Topeka passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009.She was born July 14, 1912 in Silver Lake, KS, the daughter of Warren Seymore and Florence Louise (Catt) Higbee.Velma married Homer Wilson Sykes, Sr. on June 7, 1941 in Lyndon, KS. He preceded her in death on November 11, 1998. Survivors include two sons, Homer W. Sykes,...
Aleta Jo Ott
OBITUARY: Dr. Aleta Jo Petrik Ott Dr. Aleta Jo Petrik Ott, 67, Topeka, died Thurs., Aug. 13, 2009, at St Francis Hospital, Topeka. She was born May 7, 1942, in Topeka, the daughter of Leo J. and Marguerite A. (Weien) Petrik. She graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University; and received her Master's and PhD from the University of...
Leonard J. Hertlein
OBITUARY: Leonard Joseph Hertlein Leonard Joseph Hertlein, 88, Topeka, died Thurs., Aug. 13, 2009, at Colmery-O'Neil VAMC. He was born Feb. 25, 1921, in Topeka, the son of John M. and Christina (Mauer) Hertlein. Leonard served in the U.S. Army during WW II, being discharged as a Sergeant and Disabled Veteran. He received the Good Conduct Medal; American Theater Ribbon;...
Paul L. Oldham
Paul L. Oldham, 84, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.He was born August 3, 1925 in Auburn, KS, the son of George T. and Hannah E. (Ransdell) Oldham. They moved to Topeka shortly after and he lived the rest of his life in Topeka. He attended Topeka Schools. He served in the U.S. Navy...
Leonard D. Stalcup
OBITUARY: Leonard D. "Red" Stalcup Leonard D. "Red" Stalcup, 92, Topeka, passed away on Mon., Aug. 10, 2009, at Westwood Manor, Topeka. He was born in Centralia, to Steve and Alma Stalcup. Leonard graduated from Centralia High School in 1935. Leonard was a World War II Veteran serving with the First Engineer Co. on the Pacific Front where he received...
Joann F. George
JoAnn F. George, 70, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2009.She was born Oct. 26, 1938 in Topeka, KS, the daughter, John O. and Fern R. Ganger. She was a graduate of Carbondale High School and Washburn University. JoAnn married Loran D. George on January 29, 1960. He survives of the home. Other survivors her children, Tamara May, Topeka,...
Henry Howland, Jr.
Henry "Red" Howland, Jr., 77, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009 at his home. He was born November 25, 1931 in Sparks, KS, the son of Henry and Edna Earl (Huber) Howland, Sr. He was a graduate of Seaman High School, Topeka. He served in the United States Marines during the Korean War. Mr. Howland was employed by...
Twila R. Smith
Twila R. Smith, 94, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2009. She was born June 17, 1915 in Talmage, KS, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (Dornberger) Pease.She was a member of the Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church, and Helena Chapter of O.E.S. since 1962. Twila married Adelma Smith on Feb. 3, 1940 in Manhattan, KS, relocating to Eureka,...
Donna R. Biester
Donna R. Biester, 76, of Topeka, formerly of Scranton, KS, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2009.She was born July 26, 1933 in Topeka, the daughter of Woodrow W. and Matilda (Tonetti) Slack. She was a 1951 graduate of Topeka High School. She was a Life Member of the V.F.W. Ladies' Auxiliary, Post No. 2709, Scranton, KS.Donna married Leroy A. Biester...
William Critchlow
OBITUARY: William "Bill" Critchlow William "Bill" Critchlow, 67, of Topeka, passed away Aug. 4, 2009. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Topeka. Survivors include his twin brother, Walter Critchlow, of Topeka. He was buried in Holton Cemetery
Echo Ann Carter
Echo Ann Carter, 87, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at a local hospital.Echo was born February 13, 1922 in Auburn, the daughter of John and Emma (Cregut) Kelly. She graduated from Auburn High School and attended Clark's Business School.She was employed as a secretary for the State of Kansas, Department of Transportation for 30 years, retiring in...
Michael D. Hales
OBITUARY: Michael David Hales Michael David Hales, 53, Ozawkie, died Sun., July 26, 2009, at his home. He was born Nov. 5, 1955, in Topeka, the son of Donald M. and Jewel (Moody) Hales. Mike attended Topeka Public Schools. He was an electrician at Larry's Electric for over 30 years. He was a very good husband and friend – a...
Marvin L. Tibbs, Sr.
Marvin L. Tibbs, Sr., of Topeka, went to be with the Lord on July 22, 2009. Family and faith were his lifelong interests. He was born January 4, 1931, in Silver Lake, KS. He was married to Opal J. Niles on January 28, 1953. She survives. Other survivors include: daughters, Debbie Gorton (Tim), Cindy Holle (Alan), Pat Shoemaker (Gary), Lois...
