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...

Harriet B. Miller, RN, 93, of Topeka, passed away September 3, 2011, at Aldersgate Village. She was born December 23, 1917, in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Benjamin and Bertha (Peterson) Harrison. Harriet attended Central High School and graduated in 1938 from Covenant Hospital of Nursing, Omaha, NE. She completed a post graduate program in Psychiatric Nursing at the Menninger...

Zachery David Kays of Topeka, KS died on Monday, August 29, 2011. Born on July 21, 1984, in Sedalia, MO, he was the son of Vicki Herrick and Jerry Kays. A celebration of his life will be held at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 1:00 PM. Memorial gifts are requested in the form of donations...

Harvey Glen Gallaway, 86, of Ottawa, formerly of Topeka, passed away Friday, September 2, 2011.He was born June 5, 1925 in Eastern Geary County, KS, the son of George and Mary (Amtheaur) Gallaway. He served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952.Harvey was employed by I.H. Milling Company from 1948 to 1950 and worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber...

William M. "Bill" Durrell, 81, of Lawrence, formerly of Topeka, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011.He was born December 24, 1929 in Ames, IA, the son of Glen R. and Hazel M. (Morrison) Durrell. He was a 1953 graduate of Oklahoma A&M University (Oklahoma State University). He was employed by Dunn and Bradstreet, Topeka Savings Association and Kansas Department of...

Gladys Faye Meyer, 89, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at her residence. She was born on January 2, 1922 in Brazilton, KS to Oscar E. and Mary (Selle) Viets. Gladys graduated from Girard High School and received her education degree from Pittsburg State Teachers College. She was an elementary school teacher for 16 years and retired in...

Marjorie Lorene MacArthur, 81, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011at Midland Hospice House in Topeka.She was born June 18, 1930 in Moscow, KS the daughter of Bill and Georgianna (Hartzell) Womack. She married Bruce C. MacArthur on March 4, 1956. Survivors include her husband, daughters Debra (Bob) Fults and Darla (Ron) Sumner; 2 grandsons, Drew and Dylan...

Harold Williams Brown passed away on August 26, 2011 at the age of 87 in Topeka, Kansas at a local care facility after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. He was pre-deceased by his wife, Sue Waller Brown on August 9, 2010 and his brother, Charles Brown in 2004. He is survived by two sons: Alan W. Brown (and Beth)...

Gail A. Osborn, 84, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2011 at Rolling Hills Health Center in Topeka. Gail was born July 25, 1927 in Centerville, KS, the son of Vernon and Violet Croan Osborn. He graduated from Centerville High School. He farmed in Centerville before moving to Eskridge where he continued to farm for several years. He...

Jonnie (Jon) Carl Seley 59, of Topeka passed away Sunday August 28, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital after a long illness. He was born June 29, 1952 in Dodge City, KS. Jon was preceded in death by his mother Mildred (Millie) J. Seley and a nephew Rodger Koester. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Connie, his father, Jon, 2...

Anita L. Smith, 80, Topeka, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Midland Hospice House.Anita was born November 12, 1930 in Kansas City, MO, the daughter of Henry and Clara (Alexander) Deitcher. She grew up in Ottawa and graduated from Ottawa High School and attended Ottawa University where she received her teaching certificate.She taught at Latimer School, worked as...

Arnold W. Johnson, 95, of Topeka, passed away on August 25, 2011. He was born in Axtell, KS on June 5, 1916, the son of William and Hilda Elizabeth (Hedstrom) Johnson. He attended grade and high school in Axtell and attended Park College in Parkville, MO transferring to the University of Kansas to complete his degree in Business Administration. While...