Gerald L. Lane, 66, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2011. He served in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Gerald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mary, five sons, Andy, Rick, Gerald Jr., Matthew and Ed, a daughter, Sheila, eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, three brothers, and a sister....

John T. "Jack" Tice, 81, of Topeka, passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. He was born September 5, 1929, in Topeka, to Arthur T. and Mamie McDonald Tice. He was a life-long resident of Topeka. Jack graduated from Seaman High School in 1947 and attended Washburn University. He was an Army...

Carolyn Maxine Tilberg, 84, Topeka, died Monday, April 4, 2011 at a local care center. Carolyn was born March 9, 1927 in Dwight, the daughter of Edward A. and Esther (Swenson) Tilberg. She attended both elementary and high school at Dwight and Bethany College at Lindsborg for four years, majoring in piano. She had worked at Topeka State Hospital in...

Marjorie Marie (Dolezilek) Shaughnessy, entered into eternal life on April 1, 2011, at the age of 85 years in Rolling Hills Nursing Home.Marjorie was the first born to Hubert George and Grace Elizabeth (Landis) Dolezilek on August 11, 1925, in Topeka. She spent her early childhood in Topeka, having graduated from Topeka High School in 1943.On July 18, 1943, she...

Austin S. Adams, 16, Topeka, passed away at home on March 30, 2011. He was born August 28, 1994, in Topeka, the son of David and Paula (Mallory) Adams. They survive.Austin spent much of his time trying to make others happy and always wanted everyone to get along. He was a ladies man who was easy to get along with...

Mary V. Martinez, 89, formerly of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at The Groves Residence in Independence, MO.Mary was born in Beeville, TX on December 3, 1921 and was a survivor of the June 8th, 1966 Topeka Tornado and directly involved in the Physical Plant rebuilding of the Washburn campus.Mrs. Martinez retired from Washburn University after 23 years...

Zorby J. Hoefer, 88, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Zorby was born on March 6, 1923, in Hutchinson, son of Elmer D. and Mary Dot (Long) Hoefer. He grew up in and around the Hutchinson area. Zorby was a lifelong horse enthusiast, having spent many hours riding and taking care of horses on his uncle's farm. Following...

Russell N. Ewbank, 69, Topeka, died Monday, March 21, 2011 at a local hospital. Russ was born February 14, 1942 in Garnett, the son of Oliver and Leone (Barner) Ewbank. He graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University with a degree in Mathmatics.He was employed as a Research Programmer-Statistician with the Menninger Hospital for 35 years, retiring in 1999.He...

Perry E. "Butch" Freedland, 87, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011. Perry was born July 10, 1923, in Sandusky, OH, son of Percy and Edna (Linden) Freedland. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1941. Perry joined the US Coast Guard on July 27, 1942, and was later honorably discharged November 17, 1945. His convoy was in the...

Lillie Mae Jones, 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at her home. She was born April 6, 1922 in Seminole, OK, the daughter of Charles N. and Sara J. Cravens Houchens. She is a member of Quivira Heights Church of Christ. Lillie married Floyd B. Jones on September 9, 1944 in Hugo, OK. He survives. Other survivors...

Marion Claude Chase, 83, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011. Claude Chase was born on February 6, 1928, at Fairview, KS, son of Floyd and Frances (Porter) Chase. He graduated from Wetmore High School in 1946. Claude served in the Army during the Korean Conflict, stationed in Alaska. He joined the Topeka Police Dept. in 1953, retiring in...

Lillian Janice Soule "Danny" Jackson, 100, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 at her home surrounded by loved ones.She was born January 26, 1911 in Dodge City, KS, the daughter of Arthur Louis and Emily Frances (Madison) Soule. She married Clarke M. Jackson at her parent's home in Topeka. He preceded her in death in December of 1991....

Dorothy Jean Moriarty of Topeka, Kansas, passed from this life to the next on Mar. 21, 2011. Dorothy was born on Jan. 22, 1929 in Vliets, Kansas, the oldest child of Mayme Belle Heath Hope and Harold E. Hope. Mayme Belle died giving birth to Lonnie, Dorothy's brother. Both died during childbirth. Dorothy and her sisters were raised by Anne...

Zazle Joy Marken Billings Fabert, 78, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011.She was born November 19, 1932 in Eskridge, KS, the daughter of Laverne and Viola (Ross) Marken. She was a graduate of Harveyville High School. She was a member and Past-Worthy Matron of the Dover-Nina Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star.Zazle married Richard D. Billings...

Kristina Marie Strickler, 30, of Meriden, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 15, 2011. She was born December 30, 1980 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of William Herbert and Karen Sue DePoy Strickler. Kristina graduated from Jefferson County North High School in Winchester, attended Washburn University and received an Associate Degree in Office Management. She was a highly valued...

Marian R. "Tooty" Betsworth-Schwader, 92, passed away March 15, 2011, at York Square in Aldersgate Village. She was born September 22, 1918, in Topeka, Kansas. Survivors include her son, Albert Betsworth; daughters, Janice K. Harper and Dolly Morgan; 14 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; and 15 great great grandchildren. Also surviving are brother, Tommy Zart and sister, June Scofield. She was...

Althea Grace Ramseyer, 92, Topeka, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2011 at Plaza West Care Center. Althea was born October 21, 1918 in Hays, the daughter of Charles and Gertrude (Schmidt) Gilby. She had been employed as a Sales clerk at Macy's. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where she participated in the Homebuilders Group and...

Mark Gilchrist Lyne, 90, of Topeka, passed away Monday, March 14, 2011 in Topeka. Mark was born February 9, 1921, in a farm house in Jewell County, Kansas. He was the son of Phillip Lyne and Bertha Gilchrist Lyne. His first job after leaving the farm was to work for Western Electric Company, a division of AT & T. He...

Phyllis J. Fatseas, 79, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at a local hospital.Phyllis was born January 6, 1932 in Clay Center, the daughter of Oscar and Edith (Moden) Wiberg. She was the first baby born in Clay Center in 1932. She graduated from Clay Center High School and Clarks School of Business in Topeka.She was employed as...