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Arthur C. Reece

Arthur C. Reece

Apr 17, 2013

Arthur Chriss "Slick" Reece, 71, Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013.Art was born June 17, 1941 in Oakland, CA, the son of Kenneth G. Boyke and Lillian E. Reece. He graduated from Berryton High School in 1959 and served in the U.S. Army until 1963.He was employed at DuPont Cellophane for 17 years and worked part time for J.D....

Bonnie Haahr

Bonnie Haahr

Apr 17, 2013

Bonnie Jean Haahr, resident of Lake Wabaunsee, KS, passed away April 17, 2013. She was born on July 3, 1941 in Waukegan, IL, the daughter of John and Nancy Maver. She graduated from Libertyville High School in Libertyville, IL, and then attended Valparaiso University to study mechanical engineering. She received her degree from Pasadena College in Pasadena, CA. She also...

Ray Bachman, Jr.

Ray Bachman, Jr.

Apr 14, 2013

Ray Bachman, Jr., 89, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at Midland Hospice. He was born February 6, 1924 in Protection, Kansas, the son of Ray, Sr. and Margaret (Fuller) Bachman. Ray graduated from Topeka High School. He was a supervisor for the U.S. Post Office, retiring after 36 years. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church....

Russell H. Adams

Russell H. Adams

Apr 13, 2013

Russell Homer Adams, 92, of Topeka, passed away April 13, 2013, at Aldersgate Village. He was born February 9, 1921, in Wolf Point, Montana, the son of Frank and Maria Harmon Adams. He spent 24 years as a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. Survivors include daughter, Barbara Adams; brother, Goodwin Adams; sisters, Rachel Missler and Donna Baker; grandchildren,...

William R. Temple, Sr.

William R. Temple, Sr.

Apr 13, 2013

William R. Temple, Sr., 84, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.William was born on March 24, 1929 in Topeka, Kansas. He worked for over 20 years as a truck driver for Frito-Lay Inc. William is survived by his wife, Juanita Temple of Topeka; four sons, William R. (Linda) Temple, Jr., Michael (Mary) Temple, Randy...

Patsy R. Voth

Patsy R. Voth

Apr 11, 2013

Patsy Ruth (Gardner) Voth died April 11, 2013 peacefully at home with one of her loyal dogs at her side. Patsy was born February 15, 1927 in Kansas City, MO. She had three brothers and two sisters who all preceded her in death. After the death of her father at a very early age, she grew up in a harsh,...

Mitchell Dean Ummel

Mitchell Dean Ummel

Apr 10, 2013

Mitchell Dean Ummel, 53, of Vassar, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his home. He was born April 1, 1960 in Ransom, KS, to Lyle and Mary Lou Downing Ummel. He attended school in the Ransom School District. He was a graduate of Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science...

Jaidyn Mae Cebulski

Jaidyn Mae Cebulski

Apr 9, 2013

Jaidyn Mae Cebulski, infant daughter of Jeff and Brandy (Allison) Cebulski, passed away on April 9, 2013 at St. Francis Health Center. Other survivors include her sisters, Jemah and Joslynn.A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, April 19 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care...

Mildred Baker

Mildred Baker

Apr 9, 2013

Mildred J. Baker, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013. Mildred was born May 29, 1932, in Eau Claire, WI, daughter of Jacob Charles Johnson and Hazel Mildred (Vefald) Johnson.She graduated from Luther Hospital School of Nursing, Eau Claire, WI. Mildred practiced and taught nursing for over fifty years. She retired from the Senior Diagnostic Unit at Stormont-Vail. She...

Kenneth Scharp

Kenneth Scharp

Apr 5, 2013

Kenneth "Rex" Scharp, 64, passed away on April 5th, 2013 in Topeka, KS. Rex was born in Nebraska City, NE on October 22, 1948, to Frances Joan (Kerker) Scharp and the late Floyd Herman Dwight Scharp. Rex was an adventurer that loved fishing of all kinds to include king crab fishing in the Bering Sea, hiking, camping, and traveling. He...

Earl A. Ward

Earl A. Ward

Apr 4, 2013

Earl A. Ward, formerly of Yoder, KS, passed away April 4, 2013 in Tucson, AZ where he was residing with his son. He was born the fourth son of eight boys to John and Ethel Ward on June 19, 1922 in Moffat County, CO on the family farm. Earl was united in marriage on September 8, 1945 to Georgia Lois...

Martha M. Williams

Martha M. Williams

Apr 2, 2013

Martha M. Williams, 88, Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at Plaza West Care Center.Martha was born September 21, 1924 in Commerce, OK, the daughter of Roy and Ruth (Gustin) Sanderson. She graduated from Goodland High School in Goodland, KS.She was a homemaker most of her life and worked briefly at Blue Cross & Blue Shield. She enjoyed bowling,...

Ruth Stauffer

Ruth Stauffer

Mar 31, 2013

Ruth Granger Stauffer, 86, long-time community volunteer and leader, and a homemaker, died March 31, 2013, at her home in Topeka. She had Parkinson's disease. One of four children, Mabel Ruth Granger was born in Emporia, Dec. 4, 1926, to Wayne and Mabel Granger. After graduating from Emporia High School, Ruth attended Monticello Girls' School near St. Louis a year...

Betty Jeanforrester Brim

Betty Jeanforrester Brim

Mar 30, 2013

Betty Jean Forrester Brim, 89, Topeka, formerly of Pittsburg, KS, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013. She was born on April 10, 1923 in Pittsburg, KS, the daughter of Clarence Ray and Hazel Marie (Price) Forrester. Betty graduated from Pittsburg High School in 1941. She attended Kansas State Teacher's College in Pittsburg. On December 7, 1943 she married her...

James L. Fischer

James L. Fischer

Mar 28, 2013

James L. "Jim" Fischer, 83, Topeka, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2013. He was born October 15, 1929, in Leroy, KS, the son of Robert and Mary Ellen DeLong Fischer. Jim was a graduate of Leroy High School. He was in Army Signal School stationed in Fort Monmouth, NJ and Fort Bragg, NC during...

Jaydien June Krenzel

Jaydien June Krenzel

Mar 27, 2013

Jaydien June Krenzel, infant daughter of Chaeri Dawn Krenzel, passed away March 27, 2013.Survivors include her mother, Chaeri of Topeka; maternal grandparents, Robert Burdick, Jr. of Topeka and Cynthia Holstine of Wichita. She was preceded in death by an infant Jayla Krenzel in 2011, maternal great-grandmother, Margaret Burdick.A funeral ceremony will be 4 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2013 at the...

Chance Michael Vincent

Chance Michael Vincent

Mar 24, 2013

Chance Michael "Squeaker" Vincent, 9 months, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2013. He was born on June 1, 2012 in Topeka, the son of Michael Vincent and Tonya Hensley. He is also survived by his big sister, Bridget. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2013 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel from 3:00 pm...

Vera D. Scott

Vera D. Scott

Mar 24, 2013

Vera D. Scott, 87, Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at Plaza West.Vera was born August 1, 1925 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of D.C. and Mary Alice (Jackson) Henderson. She graduated from Harrisburg High School in Harrisburg, IL.She was a homemaker while she lovingly raised her children. She proudly worked as a Secretary in the Food service...

Karren S. Friess

Karren S. Friess

Mar 24, 2013

Karren Sue Friess, 70, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013. Karren Sue Friess was born October 29, 1942, in Topeka, KS, daughter of Frank and Maxine (Myers) Parkinson. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School and served in the US Navy. Karren worked at Fidelity State Bank prior to moving to California. Karren returned to Topeka, where she...

Robert Lee Norris

Robert Lee Norris

Mar 23, 2013

Robert Norris, Topeka, passed away on March 23, 2013. Graveside service with military honors will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Leavenworth National Cemetery. Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

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