Eugene E. "Gene" Matthews, 89, Topeka, passed away Oct. 28, 2011. He was born July 31, 1922, in Topeka, KS, the son of Elmer and Lena (Morris) Matthews. Gene was a graduate of Topeka High and later served his country with the United States Air Corps. during WWII. He was a mechanic for many years and owned and operated Matthews...

Margaret (Springstead) Wheeler, 92, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011, in Scottsdale, AZ.Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., on Monday, October 31, at Mt. Hope Cemetery and Chapel, 4700 SW 17th St., Topeka, KS 66604, Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel is assisting the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl....

Terry Holmer, 52, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Terry was born September 17, 1959, in Topeka, son of Richard and Marjory (Atherly) Holmer. Terry graduated from Shawnee Heights High School and Allen County Community College. He worked for Payless Shoe Source for almost thirty years, and Mission Township Road Department for four years. Terry married Marsha Dunn-Haukenberry...

Ethelena "Penny" Streff, 83, Topeka, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.Penny was born March 12, 1928 in Topeka, the daughter of Walter and Lida (Reser) Pence. She graduated from Topeka High School.She worked as a bookkeeper for the 7-Up bottling company for over 30 years, retiring in 1983. She later sold...

Sophia Eileen Mead, infant daughter of Troy and Denice Mead, of Manhattan, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011. Sophia is survived by her parents; twin brother, Gabrial Mead; brothers, Gage Mickey, Bryan Brown, Mordecai Brown, Anakin Mead, John Smith, Darryl Smith; and grandparents, Jim and May Houghton, and Zona Kaiser-Brown. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October...

Marilyn L. Fincham, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born April 11, 1938 in Marysville, KS, the daughter of Herman and Folka Ubben Hofeling. She had resided at Rossville Manor for the past 15 years, and the family would like to give a special thanks to the staff...

Isaac Weichert, age 11, died on October 21, 2011. His life, though far too short, was one that touched hundreds, if not thousands of lives. Full of energy and enthusiasm, Isaac loved playing soccer, baseball, video games, reading, hanging out with friends and generally just being a kid. Struck by cancer at age 9, the way Isaac handled the cancer,...

Irwin S. Coulson, 91, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011, at his home. God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea. The generous soul of nature, The comforting arm of night. The wisdom of the ages, The power of the eagles's flight....

Evelyn E. Higgs, 94, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 17, 2011. Evelyn was born November 4, 1916, in Rives, TN, daughter of Sydney and Viola (Tanner) Lytton. On March 7, 1942, Evelyn married William "Bill" Higgs, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She worked for the State of Kansas, Dept. of Revenue, as a tax examiner for many years, retiring in 1982....

Dr. Lyle L. Kimbrough, 85, of Topeka, passed away at his home Friday, October 14, 2011. He was born February 20, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of Kenneth and Blanche Gay Kimbrough. Lyle was a graduate of Topeka High, Emporia State Teachers College, and the University of Missouri Dental School, where he was a member of Phi Delta Chi...

Regina C. Rooney passed away Friday night, October 14, 2011 at Lexington Park Nursing Facility. She celebrated her 102nd birthday with her family on August 20, 2011.Regina Jean (Eagan) Rooney was born on August 21, 1909 in McFarland, Kansas. She moved with her parents and family to Topeka in 1931 where she attended Strickler's Business College. She worked many years...

Edna R. Fay, 99, of Topeka, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, October 13. She was born June 5, 1912, in Luray, Kansas, the daughter of Frank S. and Grace C. Keen. She was a homemaker and member of Fairlawn Church of the Nazarene. She married Carl E. Fay on October 31, 1980, he survives. Other survivors include;...

Delbert F. Neff, 98, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Aldersgate Village. He was born February 1, 1913 in Kingsville, Missouri, the son of Charles T. and Phoebe Irene (Fender) Neff. Delbert graduated from Holden High School, Holden, MO. He also attended Kansas State University. On January 23, 1938, he married Helen E. Stevens. Delbert was...

Clara E. Dillon, formerly of Newton died on Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at Homestead of Topeka at the age of 96. She was born on December 16, 1914 in Blackburn, OK to C. N. and Susie E. Kendrick Ogan and was one of eight children.Clara graduated from Nelagony, OK high school in 1931 and moved to Tulsa where she met...

Barrett Robert Sachs, infant of Robby and Rachel Sachs, passed away October 9, 2011. Barrett was born September 30, 2011, in Topeka. He is survived by his parents, twin sister, Delaney Sachs, grandparents, Kurt and Beverly Lawson, and Bob and Suzanne Sachs, two great-grandmothers, many aunts, uncles, and twin cousins. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday,...

James W. Elder, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2011 at his home. He was born January 1, 1923 in Gas City, KS, the son of Walter H. and Eva M. Adams Elder. He was a Naval Air Corps veteran of WWII. James resided in Topeka from 1946-1972, Dallas, TX from 1972-1977 and moved back to Topeka...

Beverly Bistline, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Plaza West Regional Health Center in Topeka. She was born October 12, 1929 in rural Atchison Co., KS, the daughter of Roscoe and Eulalie Hawk Beyer. She graduated from Holton High School. She had resided in Topeka since 1962. Beverly was employed by Shawnee County and USD...

Edward M. Snook, 86, of Topeka, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. Edward was born May 20, 1925, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Edward W. and Daisy (Tucker) Snook. He served in the US Navy during WWII. Edward was united in marriage to Bethuelle Cornelius in 1953. He was a member of the Carpenter's Union Local # 1445, Topeka...

William Frederick Adams, known as "Bill" to the many who loved him, passed from this life to an Eternal reward on Sunday, October 2, 2011, at St. John's Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Services to honor Bill will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel in Topeka. Terry Kitson will preside over the funeral...

Julie Elaine Ketter, 43, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 peacefully at home.She was born July 25, 1968 in Topeka. She was a graduate of Hayden High School and attended Washburn University.She was employed by KPERS. She was baptized at Faith Temple Church. Julie married Michael J. Ketter on July 25, 1998 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors...