Francis "Michael" Donnelly, III, 62, of Rossville, KS, passed away Monday, May 25, 2009. He was born April 12, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of Francis Michael Donnelly, II. and Anna Elizabeth Summers. He served in the United States Air Force serving during Vietnam. He was employed as a Radiologic Technologist at North Broward Medical Center in Pompano Beach,...

Sylvia J. Spangler, 63, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2009. She was born July 24, 1945 in Wamego, KS, the daughter of Karl and Ella (Hasenbank) Fink. Sylvia married Keith Spangler on December 15, 1984 in Hoyt, KS. He preceded her in death on January 31, 1997. Survivors include her sons, Carl Correll of Elmont, KS and William...

OBITUARY: Larry W. Myers Larry Warren Myers, 63, Topeka, died Sat., May 23, 2009, at Stormont-Vail Hospital's ER. He was born Oct. 5, 1945, in Topeka, the son of Warren L. and Alice M. (Ready) Myers. Larry served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber...

OBITUARY: Marjorie Eleanor Feleay Marjorie Eleanor Feleay passed away Sunday, May 17th, 2009, at Midland Hospice. She was born in Manhattan, Kansas, on December 21, 1910, to Clarence and Beryl Rickman Howenstine. She attended high school in Manhattan graduating in 1929. She entered Nursing School in Manhattan, graduating in 1932. She retired, after 20 years of service, from Providence Hospital...

Marie R. McMaster, 99, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2009. She was born January, 17, 1910, to Tom and Carrie Underwood. On July 3, 1936, she married Myrrl McMaster, in Eskridge, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 8, 1961. Marie was an avid gardener and enjoyed going to and having garage sales. She also enjoyed...

John A. Kurtz, 79, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at home.He was born June 2, 1929 in Lillis, KS, the son of John Henry and Orpha (Tryon) Kurtz. He served in the United States Army during WW II. He was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, retiring after 35 years. He was a member of the...

Walter Fredrick Alt Walter Fredrick Alt, 64, Topeka, died Mon., May 11, 2009. He was born Jan. 26, 1945, in Johnstown, PA, the son of Elmer and Stella Alt. He graduated from Ferndale High School in Johnstown, PA; and was two time All-Around state gymnastic champion. Walt served in the U.S. Air Force from 1962 to 1965. He worked for...

OBITUARY: STEPHEN PAUL BINGHAMStephen Paul Bingham, 56, Topeka, died Sun., April 26, 2009, at Westwood Manor. He was born April 2, 1953, in Garden City, the son of Neville and Arlene (Corrigan) Bingham. Stephen had served in the Job Corps and U.S. Navy. Prior to becoming totally disabled 21 years ago, Stephen was a self- employed carpenter and roofer. Surviving...

Patricia Lucille Blocker, 60, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009.Patty was born November 15, 1948 in Marysville, the daughter of Pat and Lucy (Brooks) Arlint. She graduated from Marysville High School in 1967.She and her husband owned "Up to Date Old Times" in the White Lakes Mall since 1997.She was active in PTA and other school functions while...

OBITUARY: Linda M. McFarland Linda went to be with the Lord on Thurs., April 23, 2009, at the age of 47. She was born Aug. 5, 1961, in Topeka, to Robert and Esther Bateson. On July 17, 1999, she was united in marriage to Harold H. McFarland at Wheatland Church in Topeka. She is survived by her husband: Harold H....

OBITUARY: Orville L. Tibbs Orville L. Tibbs, 74, Tecumseh, died Thurs., April 23, 2009. He was born Dec. 17, 1934, to George S. and Lula (Bailey) Tibbs. He attended Highland Park High School. Orville worked for Champney Wrecking Co. for many years until 1975 and then worked as a mechanic for Midwest Line Builders and Parr Line Builders until retirement...

From Jeff Hurst @ P-G PARKER-PRICE CHAPEL (785) 234-5850; FAX: (785) 234-3635OBITUARY: Delmar J. Sandeffer Delmar J. Sandeffer, 90, Topeka, died Wed., April 22, 2009. He was born Nov. 8, 1918, in Topeka, the son of George W. and Mabel B. (Craig) Sandeffer. Delmar was retired from the State Printing Plant. He was married to Esther M. Tostado on June...

OBITUARY: Michael Scott Jeffries Michael Scott Jeffries, 21, Perry, died Mon., April 20, 2009, at the Univ. of Kansas Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1987, at Topeka, the son of George T. and Carolyn S. (Pittman) Jeffries. Michael graduated from Perry High School. He was employed at the Hereford House, Pet World, and the Univ. of Kansas. Surviving...

OBITUARY: Ernest L. Kratina, Sr. Ernest L. Kratina, Sr., 87, Topeka, died Tues., April 14, 2009, at Colmery-O'Neil VAMC. He was born Jan. 23, 1922, at Delia, the son of Frank E. Kratina and Bernice (Uhl). He graduated from Meriden High School and machinist's technical school at Chicago, IL. Ernest served in the US Army Air Corps during World War...

George W. Stockwell, 76, Grantville, entered into heaven on Thurs., Apr. 9, 2009, at his home with his family by his side. He was born on Dec. 10, 1932 at Wagoner, Oklahoma, the son of James F. and Minnie L. (Edwards) Stockwell. He graduated from Oskaloosa High School in 1950. He served in the Army from 1953 to 1955. He...

OBITUARY: Albert J. Meeting, Jr. Albert J. Meeting, Jr., 80, Topeka, died at his home. He was born Aug. 24, 1928, at Ponca City, OK, the son of Mattie I. (Shelton) and Albert J. Meeting, Sr. Albert was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He moved to Topeka in 1957. He had been an office machine repairman....

Donna Jean Foster, 85, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2009She was born January 30, 1924 in Topeka, the daughter of Harvey A. and Ethel (Watson) Zarn. She was raised in Maple Hill, KS. She was a 1942 graduate of Topeka High School. She was employed by Hart Printing and Cappers Weekly publication. She was a member of the...

Thomas J. Hanrahan, 81, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009.He was born October 1, 1927 in Delia, Kansas, the son of Thomas and Anna (Kelly) Hanrahan.He married Donis M. DeHart on October 8, 1945. Tom served two years in the United States Navy and then worked 37 years for UNISYS. He was a member of American Legion Post...

Darrell Louis Barkyoumb Darrell is survived by Melvin and Dixie Moore, Jerry Squeak Barkyoumb, Ardie Moore all of Topeka; Dawna Hamilton (Ivan), Rossville; 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 1 g. niece, and 4 g. nephews. Preceding in death were Walt and Daisy Graf, Onaga, KS; Dad Jerrold Barkyoumb 1997, Danny Barkyoumb 2003, Topeka. Darrell 51 was born in Onaga, KS but...

Jon "Sha mog gin" Cooper, 44, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2009 at his home.He was born September 10, 1964 at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, the son of the late Walter E. and Augustine (Mitchell) Cooper. Survivors include two brothers, Gary and Ross Cooper both of Topeka; aunts, Catherine Cooper Simon, Topeka, Phyllis Mitchell Flores, El Paso, TX; nieces...