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...

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, 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...

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., 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...

Beth Ann Brewer Hare, 36, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at her home.She was born October 21, 1972 in Ottawa, KS, the daughter of Tom and Jane Brewer. She was a graduate of Seaman High School. Survivors include her children, Alexandrea, William, and Dennis Hare; her parents, her brother, Matthew Brewer; her children's grandparents, Jack and Sandy...

Wanda Sue (Gifford) Saile, 56, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2009 at Midland Hospice House. Wanda was born August 2, 1952 in Ottawa, KS to Carl "Keith" and Zelda (Reekie) Gifford. She was baptized in the Church of Christ. She was a 1971 graduate of Waverly High School and attended Clark's Business School in Topeka. Wanda was a...

OBITUARY: Mrs. Margaret S. Williams Morgan Mrs. Margaret S. Williams Morgan, 90, Grantville, KS, died Fri., July 17, 2009. She was born Dec. 4, 1918, at Wichita, KS, the daughter of Arthur W. and Mary E. (Jackson) Kisinger. She was a member of Northland Christian Church and a former member of Women of the Moose. Margaret was married to George...

OBITUARY: Clarence F. "Fran" Miller Clarence Francis "Fran" Miller, Jr., 86, Wakarusa, died July 15, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. He was born July 13, 1923, in Topeka, the son of Buena M. (Gooden) and Clarence F. Miller, Sr. He had worked for Cutler Repaving and the Carpenters' Union Local # 225. Fran was a former member of Moose Lodge...

OBITUARY: Lonnie W. McClintock Lonnie W. McClintock, 63, Topeka, died July 13, 2009. Memorial services will be at 10:00 AM, Fri., July 17, 2009, at Family of God Church, 1231 NW Eugene.

Everette O. Vawter, 68, of Sabetha and formerly of Topeka, passed away July 13, 2009. Everette was born February 14, 1941 to Orville and Berniece (Self) Vawter. Survivors include his brother, Leslie A. (Laurel) Vawter of Oceanside, CA, his sister, Laura (Larry) Mumert of Topeka, two nephews, William (Debbie) Mumert of Topeka, and John A. (Gloria) Vawter of Valencia, CA,...

Jean Lorraine Wilcox, 84, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009. She was born November 25, 1924 in Altoona, PA, the daughter of Ervin Everett Linge and Nellie Marie (Flanders) Linge. She was a 1942 graduate of Topeka High School.Jean was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Topeka. She was active in Stormont-Vail Hospital Auxiliary, D.A.R., Descendents of the...

OBITUARY Bessie Leona (Kruger) Woodard Bessie Leona (Kruger) Woodard, 89, Topeka, passed away at home on Thurs., July 9, 2009. She was surrounded by her loving sons at the time of her passing. She was the daughter of Charles and Carrie (Ridgeway) Kruger. She had lived most of her 89 years in the Topeka Area. She worked 19 years at...

OBITUARY: Edward Lee Cooper Edward Lee Cooper, 59, Topeka, died Thurs., July 9, 2009, at St. Francis Hospital. He was born May 21, 1950, in Topeka. He graduated from Seaman High School. He had a life-long love of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles and was a member of ABATE. Surviving are his companion: Kathy Bartlett of McLouth; 5 children: Shelly Dice of Cameron,...

OBITUARY: Steven Mark "Worm" Miller Steven Mark "Worm" Miller, 51, Leavenworth, died Wed., July 8, 2009, at Providence Hospital, Kansas City. He was born Feb. 10, 1958, in Topeka, the son of Harold H. and Genevieve C. (Siron) Miller. Steve was a nurse practitioner and had worked for several doctors and hospitals. He had attended Baker Univ., KU, KU Med...

James Hendrix, Jr. James Hendrix, Jr., 82, Ozawkie, died Mon., July 6, 2009, at his home. He was born Jan. 1, 1927, in Saline County. He managed the Quality Oil Station at North Kansas and Lyman for 35 years. He was married to Gertrude McMahon, who preceded him in death. He was married to Betty Stevenson, who preceded him in...

OBITUARY: Clarice G. "Shorty" Wilcox Clarice G. "Shorty" Wilcox, 98, Topeka, died Sun., July 5, 2009 at Topeka Community Health Care. She was born Feb. 28, 1911, at Tilden, NE, the daughter of Herbert L. and Ethel A. (Muckey) Catron. Shorty was a second mother to many; an animal lover; and an avid quilter. Surviving are a step-daughter and her...

Earl L. Hare, 86, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2009. Earl was born July 21, 1922 in Piedmont, KS. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII, 501st Airborne as a paratrooper. He wed Florence Marie Newman on June 6, 1945, who preceded him in death in 2004. Earl retired from Goodyear in 1970. Survivors include...

OBITUARY: Evan Lee Fultz Evan Lee Fultz, 41, Soldier, died June 29, 2009, at his home. He was born June 29, 1968, in Topeka the son of George Virgil and Judy Rae (McKinney) Fultz. He attended Topeka High School and served on the Soldier City Council. He was employed at Foster Ford, Holton. He was preceded in death by his...

Gerald Dale Payne, 57, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Stormont-Vail Health Care Center. Gerald was born October 19, 1951 in Topeka to Robert Arthur and Pearl Eleanor (McClain) Payne. He served his country in the U.S. Army National Guard as a Military Police Officer, 1970-1976. Gerald was a Master Plumber and retired from his plumbing business,...