John A. Kurtz
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 F. Alt
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...
Stephen Bingham
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 Blocker
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...
Linda M. Mcfarland
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....
Orville L. Tibbs
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...
Delmar J. Sandeffer
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...
Michael S. Jeffries
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...
Ernest L. Kratina, Sr.
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
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...
Albert J. Meeting, Jr.
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
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
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 Barkyoumb
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 F. Cooper
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...
Galen D. Rosenberger
Galen D. Rosenberger, 77, of Topeka passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2009. Galen was born April 28, 1931 in Hiawatha, KS to Milton and Cyrilla (Curtis) Rosenberger. He was a lifetime resident of Topeka and attended Topeka High School. Galen served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. He retired after 18 years of service...
Greg Alan Wadkins
Greg Alan Wadkins, 35, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 as a result of injuries he and his brother, Chris sustained in an automobile accident.Greg was born March 4, 1974 in Topeka, the son of Ray L. and Pat J. (Friday) Wadkins. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1992.He worked at Remington's and 94 Country radio before being employed...
Chris Michael Wadkins
Chris Michael Wadkins, 31, Topeka, died Tuesday, March 24, 2009 as a result of injuries he and his brother, Greg sustained in an automobile accident.Chris was born April 14, 1977 in Topeka, the son of Ray L. and Pat J. (Friday) Wadkins. He graduated from Seaman High School in 1995.He was employed as an electrician with International Brotherhood of Electrical...
Gwendolyn Roberts
Gwendolyn Laverne Kelly (Pat) Billingsley Roberts, passed away at Brighton Gardens in Colorado Spring, CO, passed away, January 18,2009. She was born Oct. 22, 1924 in Colorado Springs, CO, to Mary Amelia Hinton Kelly and Vestal W. Kelly. Pat attended school in Colorado Springs, Cannon City and Pueblo where she felt most at home. Graduated at age 17 from Mt....
Virginia Alice Lesser
Virginia Alice Lesser, age 91, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 15, 2009 at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka, Kansas. She was born February 13, 1918 in Topeka, the daughter of William M. and Blanche (Cox) Jenkins. She grew up on a farm in the Grantville community and attended Grantville Grade School. When the family moved...
