Evelyn May (Reid) Leeman, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, October 1 at her home. She was born on April 19, 1918 in Waterville, Kansas to Ralph Ralston, Sr. and Elsie (Whitebread) Reid.Eveyln graduated from Topeka High School in 1937. On June 11, 1942 she married Hugh Greer Leeman in Colfax, Louisiana. He preceded her in death in 1995....

Donald J. Brake, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, died on September 30, 2011, of complications from advanced Parkinson's disease. Don was born in Lansing, Michigan, on March 18, 1937, the youngest of four boys, and the son of D. Hale Brake and Marjorie (Valentine) Brake. He grew up on a farm in Stanton, Michigan. An all-around athlete, he graduated...

Chester "Chet" R. Evans Jr., 70, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011.He was born June 27, 1941 in Webb City, MO, the son of Chester R. and Ruth (Bull) Evans.Chet was a graduate of Highland Park High School, Calvary Bible College, and received a master's degree from Moody Bible Institute. Mr. Evans was the founding pastor of Southwest...

Harold E. Main, born at home in Elk City, KS, September 13, 1921, passed peacefully from this earth in Topeka, KS, September 30, 2011. Harold is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Margaret Maxine (Weldy) Main, of the home. Harold is also survived by his children, James Main, Prairie Village, KS, Betty Ann Robinson, Minneapolis, MN and Theresa...

Jack Burtram, 98, Topeka, died Tuesday, September 27, 2010 at his home.He was born May 2, 1913 in St. Clair County, Alabama, the son of Kenny W. and Artis Gibb Burtram. He lived in Gadsden, Alabama for ten years before coming to Topeka in 1945.Mr. Burtram was one of the original 100 Goodyear employees who started the Topeka Goodyear Plant...

Wayne M. Taylor passed away September 26, 2011 in Topeka, Kansas. He was born September 30, 1925 in Topeka, son of Henry Taylor and Nellie Brewer Taylor. He was a graduate of Topeka High School and Washburn University. At Washburn, he was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and active in the Association of Business Students serving as...

Thomas Moore, 82, of Maple Hill, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011.Thomas was born May 8, 1929, in New Philadelphia, Ohio, son of Robert A. Moore and Ethel Mae (Warner) Moore Seavers. He enlisted in the US Army in 1946 and was honorably discharged in 1949. While he served in the Army, Thomas was a mail clerk on a train...

William Joseph "Bill" Sims, 80, Harrisonville, MO, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2011 in Harrisonville.Bill was born May 13, 1931 in Chicago, the son of Willard and Alfreda Sims. He graduated from Calumet High School in Chicago. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.While living in Illinois he was a...

Mary P. Ramirez, 95 of Topeka passed away, Thursday, 9/22/2011 at her home. She was born 9/15/1916 in Topeka, KS the daughter of Ventura and Ygnacia Monjaraz Perez. Mrs. Ramirez was first employed at Seymour Packing Co. This was followed by employment at Santa Fe Hospital and St. Francis Hospital as a Nurse's Aide. She retired in 1981 as a...

Dorothy May Harvey, age 89, passed away in her home Sept. 10, 2011, after a lengthy illness. Dorothy worked for Cappers Weekly 32 years and was the editor her last 13 years. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m, Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel, 1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka KS.Dorothy was the second baby born in...

Willa Jean Coffman (Neal) Gades died on September 16, 2011, at the age of 90. She was born to Wilson R. Coffman and Stella (Vincent) Coffman on May 22, 1921 in Overbrook, Kansas. Mrs. Gades graduated from Topeka High School in 1937 and from Washburn University with a degree in English in 1941. While at Washburn, she was inducted into...

Frank Henry Pridey, III, 48, passed away July 26, 2011. He was born September 24, 1962, in Salina, Kansas. Frank's family moved to the Topeka area in the late 1960's, where he attended the Seaman schools. Frank joined the Army Reserves in 1982 and after his discharge, began working for AT&T in Topeka. After leaving AT&T in Topeka, he was...

Barbara Jean Haines, 80, of Topeka, passed away, Sunday 9/11/2011.She was born 2/18/1931 in Hutchinson, KS.Barbara was preceded in death by her husband Thomas R. Haines in 1994. Survivors include her children, Debra (Keith) Hunter, Michael (Terri) Haines, Janet Haines; one brother, Jack (Virginia) Rexroad, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Cremation is planned. A memorial service will be held...

Shirley Mae Dossett, 81, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, at home. She was born on Jan. 7, 1930, in Thermopolis, WY, daughter of Harold Lewis and Lorena Mae (Cooley) Haynes. Shirley was united in marriage to Glenn S. Dossett on May 4, 1952, in Jacksonville, IL; together they had five children.She was a beloved wife of 59...

Robert L. Haley, 81, of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 9, 2011.Robert was born August 10, 1930, in Beattie, KS, son of Louis and Ada (Eckstrum) Haley. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict, touring on the USS New Jersey. Robert was united in marriage to Norma Niemann on February 15, 1953, in Marysville, KS. He was...

Lois Ann Druyvesteyn, 71, of Olathe, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at an Olathe care facility. She was born July 27, 1940 in Americus, the daughter of Edward and Frances D. Hayt Shirley. Lois was employed as a Certified Nurses Assistant for a Hospice in Arkansas. She was of the Baptist faith. Lois married Eldon Wayne Merry in...

Fern Martin, 88, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 08, 2011. Fern was born September 3, 1923, in Arcola, MO, daughter of Charles P. and Rachel L. (Withrow) Hawks. She graduated from Lockwood High School and Springfield Teacher's College. Fern was a career teacher for Topeka USD 501. She was a lifelong member of Central Church of Christ and a...

Anna L. "Ann" Hill, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born March 27, 1931 in Topeka, the daughter of John and Marie Kerle Weinkauf, I. She graduated from Topeka High School. Ann was a homemaker and was also employed by Dibbles Grocery for 14 years. She was a...

Lois M. Metzler Arthur, 100, passed away on September 5, 2011. Lois was born December 26, 1910 in Topeka, to Earl and Mabel Chandler. She was preceded in death by son, Earl Chandler "Chan" Metzler and husbands, Haskell "Hank" B. Metzler and David G. Arthur.She strongly believed that all children needed loving and supportive care. During the 1940's, she was...

Kimberly J. Kreipe, 48, Meriden, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Kim was born April 26, 1963 in Concordia, the daughter of Joann Hyman. She graduated from Rossville High School. She currently worked for Six Auto. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 225 in Ozawkie...