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...

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 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,...

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...

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, 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...

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, 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 "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, 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, 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.