Jan 1, 1900

John Norman Haugsness, 82, Topeka, formerly of Chanute and Seneca, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2013 at Midland Hospice. He was born on March 21, 1931 in Hebron, Nebraska to S.J. and Lillian (Weber) Haugsness. John graduated from St. Peter and Paul High School in 1949. John was a U.S. Army veteran serving during the Korean War. He then...

Zerick Ozuna was born on March 28, 2015 and passed on June 20, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, June 27th, 2024 at Western Hills Church, 2900 SW Auburn Road, Topeka, KS 66614. In Zerick’s honor, memorial contributions can be made to the Topeka Zoo and sent in the care of Penwell Gabel Funeral Home,...

Isabel L. Christenberry, 82, of Overbrook, formerly of Topeka, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011.Isabel was born November 21, 1928, in Topeka, daughter of Perry and Stella (Sterling) Tice. She graduated from Washburn Rural High School in 1945. Isabel worked for Shawnee Heights School District, and for 14 years as a records clerk for Southwestern Bell Telephone, until her retirement...

V. Evelyn (Kohn) Dalrymple, 78, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.Evelyn was born February 24, 1933 in Auburn, the daughter of Harry E. and Fern (Ginter) Patterson. She graduated from Dover High School in 1951.She was a member of Telephone Pioneers and Ex-Bells. She worked as a Secretary for Southwestern Bell Telephone for 30...

Carol Ann Burbridge, 64, passed away Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. Carol was born Jan. 28, 1947, in Wathena, KS, to Francis and Vesta (Schuler) Burbridge. She lived in Troy for many years and was a 1965 graduate of Troy High School. She later graduated from Emporia State University with a Master's Degree in Library Science....

Ward Lee Ward, 72, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. He was born September 16, 1939 in Burr Oak, KS, the son of George T. and Mary A. Rothers Ward. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1958 and attended Washburn University. Ward was a Navy veteran, serving from 1958-1966. He was...

Miss Virginia Lou Shields, 91, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 in her home at Aldersgate Village. Miss Shields was born September 28, 1920 in Topeka, the daughter of Bess Heathman Shields and William Harold Shields. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1938 and was a long-time Santa Fe employee, having retired in 1982. Miss Shields was...

Patsy L. Record, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2011 at her home. She was born on August 30, 1931 in Topeka, Kansas to Albert J. and Eva E. (Beckley) Braden. Patsy worked at Ray Christian Jewelers for 17 years and retired from Marling's Home Furnishings and Appliance in 1992. Patsy was a member of Central Church...

Dorothy Virginia Larson, 85 of Lee's Summit, formerly of Topeka, passed away Sat., Oct. 29, 2011.She was born June 27, 1926 in Corpus Christi, TX, the daughter of Danna G. and Mary C. (DeNeefe) Klahr. She was a graduate of St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing in Kansas City, MO.Mrs. Larson was a Registered Nurse for the Colmery O'Neill V.A....

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...