Lonn Joseph Irvin
May 2, 2013
Lonn Joseph Irvin, 48, Topeka, passed away May 2, 2013. He was born July 19, 1964, in Newport, Oregon. Lonn leaves behind his many friends from Equi-Venture Farms, Dream Catchers Case Management, TARC and Sheltered Living Inc. He loved spending his paychecks and other's at Hastings, Walgreens and Taco Villa. Lonn retired after 21 years of service from TARC Industries....
Ruth S. Jackson
Apr 29, 2013
Ruth Schiller Jackson, 97, Topeka, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born on December 20, 1915 in Kirwin, Kansas to Frank William Gustave and Edith May (Thomas) Schiller. Ruth grew up and attended elementary school in Kirwin, Kansas. In 1924 her family moved to Abilene, Kansas where Ruth graduated from High School in 1932....
Melvina R. Guerrero
Apr 28, 2013
Melvina Mattwaoshe (Kitchie) Guerrero, 86, of Topeka, passed away April 28, 2013. Melvina was born October 6, 1926, in Mayetta, KS, daughter of Joe and Edith (Nocktonick) Mattwaoshe. She attended school in Mayetta and Holton, KS. Melvina was a member of the Prairie Band of Potawatomi Indian Tribe and the Indian Drum Religion. She married Florenzio Guerrero on March 1,...
Terron W. Brown
Apr 27, 2013
Terron W. "Brownie" Brown, 74, Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Aldersgate Village.Terron was born September 18, 1938 in Junction City, the son of Hiram H. and Almeda (Ocamb) Brown. He graduated from Junction City High School in 1956 and attended Emporia State Teachers College. He also served in the Army Reserve.He was employed as a Security Guard...
Ana Catherine Saleutogi
Apr 22, 2013
Ana Catherine Scarlett Saleutogi, infant daughter of Kaitlyn and Sonny Saleutogi, passed away on April, 22, 2013 at Stormont Vail Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave., Topeka. Cremation will follow the service. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m....
Elaine C. Owensby
Apr 21, 2013
Elaine C. Owensby, 91, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Stormont-Vail Hospital. She was born on January 12, 1922 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Samuel E. and Hannah O. (Lindquist) Countryman. Elaine graduated from Olsburg High School in Olsburg, Kansas. Elaine earned her practical nurse diploma and began a career as a mental health technician for...
Delores King
Apr 18, 2013
Delores R. King, 68, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013, at McCrite Plaza.Delores was born on August 11, 1944, in San Diego, CA, daughter of Harold and Perle King. She graduated from Lincoln High School and attended San Diego City College in San Diego. Delores moved to Topeka in the 70's to be closer to family.She was preceded...
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
