Susan Ann Borghardt, 48, daughter of Carl "Truman" and Sylvia (Wulf) Borghardt, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on April 21, 2011, at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. Susan was born in Topeka on August 23, 1962. She attended McCarter Elementary School, Landon Junior High School, and graduated from Topeka West High School in 1980. She attended Washburn University....

Avery J. Staebell, 87, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at St. Francis hospital in Topeka. He was born September 13, 1923 in Falls City, NE, the son of Phillip A. and Ethel J. Murphy Staebell. He graduated from Hiawatha High School in 1942. Avery was an Army veteran of WWII, serving in the 50th military police...

June C. Hill, 95, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born June 14, 1915 in Waverly, KS, the daughter of Fred and Nelle Fockele. June graduated from Ottawa University, Ottawa, KS, in 1932. She was a teacher for 4 years in Clearwater, KS. She then came to Topeka to teach. She...

Morgan Ann Peacock, 21, of Topeka passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011.She was born April 2, 1990, in Norman, OK, the daughter of Glenn E. Wilson and Charlene Peacock. She was a graduate of Topeka West High School. She attended Washburn University.Survivors include her mother, Charlene Peacock; siblings, Alex Roth, Hannah Wilson, Savannah Workman, Jake Wilson and Garrett Ray; maternal...

Royal G. Sanborn, known to his friends as "Sandy", 99, Topeka, KS; died Thursday, April 14, 2011, at the Peggy Kelly House. He was born Jan. 11, 1912 in Hope, KS to Royal W. and Emma Sanborn. He worked in his parents' general store and upon graduation from high school, he attended Brown Mackie Business School in Salina, KS.He met...

Wayne L. Hill, 90, of Tecumseh, passed away on April 12, 2011. He was born January 10, 1921, in Topeka, the son of Ross and Maude Shipman Hill. Wayne was a Seaman High School graduate and later earned his Bachelor's Degree from Washburn University. On October 8, 1943, in Topeka, he married Kathryn Quaney. She survives. Wayne was the founder...

Mercedes Aileen Huey, 94, of Topeka, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011.She was born January 4, 1917 in Osawatomie, Kansas to George Bower and Ada Jeannette (Carrico) Bosley. She was a graduate of Odessa Missouri High School. She resided in Topeka since in 1939.She was a pianist and taught piano lessons. She was a long time resident of Presbyterian Manor,...

Alice B. Ward, 84, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, April 09, 2011. Alice was born December 18, 1926, in Dallas, TX, daughter of T.D. and Madge (Duffer) Ward. She worked as an executive secretary for various businesses in the Dallas area. Alice is survived by her sister, Lois Nevitt, Topeka, nieces Ona Lois Burke, Cedar Creek, Tx, Martha Everts, Topeka,...

Donald Gene "Don" Fowler, 80, died April 8, 2011 in Topeka at Midland Hospice House.Don was born November 24, 1930 at Soldier, the son of Ernest Cloise and Maggie Mae (Houpt) Fowler. He had lived all his life in Jackson County until 1979 when he moved to Topeka.Don worked for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka and retired in...

Betty A. Snyder, 89, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2011. Betty was born June 7, 1921, in Topeka, daughter of John Wesley and Bertha Elizabeth (Heustis) King. She graduated from Berryton High School. Betty was a life long resident of Topeka. She worked for Parkview Drug Store, and later retired from Super D Drugs as a clerk. Betty...

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...