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,...

OBITUARY: Floyd L. "Red" Trahoon Floyd L. "Red" Trahoon, 84, Topeka, died, Sun., June 28, 2009, at Rolling Hills. He was born Nov. 10, 1924, at Rossville, the son of Louis L. and Theresa C. (McConnell) Trahoon. He was a retired auto mechanic and instructor. Red was a member of Mater Dei Catholic Parish; Golden Rule Lodge # 90, AF...

Charles Patrick Gibbons, 85, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at Midland Hospice House.He was born September 16, 1923 in Chanute, KS, the son of Patrick Henry and Claudia Mae (Jones) Gibbons. He served in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was employed by Beatrice Foods in Topeka over 20 years before retiring. He was a former...

William Roy Watts, 79, of Topeka, passed away Friday, June 26, 2009 at his home.He was born November 28, 1929 in Bruno, Arkansas the son of Alfred and Nancy (Begley) Watts. Bill married Margaret Herrick. They later divorced. Survivors include his companion, Donna Brandenburgh of Topeka; his children, Lily (Jerry) Boyce of Meriden, KS, Charlene Watts of Topeka, Starla Hinck...

Oline Pearl Kessler, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at her home.She was born December 15, 1919 in Hopewell, KS, the daughter of Henry C. and Pearl O. (Garner) Harman. She was a 1937 graduate of Macksville High School, Macksville, KS.Oline was employed by Merchants Banks from 1959 to 1982. She was a member of Northland Christian...

Orville Levi Lundgren, 88, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009.He was born Dec. 19, 1920, near Clyde, KS, the son of Levi and Olga E. (Lundeen) Lundgren. He was a 1939 graduate of Washington High School. He was raised in Washington, KS, moving to Topeka in 1946. He served in the U.S. Army for 3 years, stationed in...

OBITUARY: Carolyn Nadine Claspill Carolyn Nadine Claspill, 70, of Tecumseh, died Mon., June 22, 2009, at Midland Hospice House. She was born Aug. 18, 1938, at Fort Scott, the daughter of Hugh and Eva Hawkins. She had worked as a typesetter for many years. She was married to Dexter Hilton Claspill on April 7, 1958, in Topeka. Surviving are her...

OBITUARY: Wanda Jeane Justice Wanda Jeane Justice, 84, Topeka, KS, died Sun., June 21, 2009, at Midland Hospice. She was born March 12, 1925, at Newton, KS, the daughter of Edgar C. and B. Berniece (Brown) Foster. She graduated from Washburn University with a B.S. in Elementary Education. She taught Kindergarten at Hoyt Elementary School. She was a member of...

OBITUARY: Gladys M. Foster Mrs. Gladys M. Foster, 93, Topeka, died Fri., June 19, 2009, at Plaza West. She was born Oct. 31, 1915, at Whiting, the daughter of Clarence and Dora (Marshall) Edds. She graduated from Washburn Rural in 1933. She was a beautician most of her life. Gladys was married to Clifford J. Foster on March 14, 1937,...

OBITUARY: Elizabeth J. Anstaett Elizabeth J. Anstaett, 86, Topeka, died Thurs., June 18, 2009, at her home. She was born Feb. 8, 1923, in Kansas City, the daughter of William and Anna L. (Hotchkiss) Henderson. She graduated from Burlingame High School and was a member of Oakland Presbyterian Church, Women of the Moose, and Shawnee Boat & Ski Club. She...

Mark Rollin may, 54, of Topeka, passed from this life on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at his home after a long and courageous battle against cancer. He was preceded in death by long time companion, Connie. Mark was the son of Richard and Evelyn (Robb) May. He was the oldest of five children. Three brothers and a sister; Randy May,...