O'Thene Leonard passed away peacefully on December 31, 2010, after a sudden illness. She was 91 years old and cherished life, focusing her great energy and love on family and friends. O'Thene was pre-deceased in 2006 by her husband of 63 years, Wilbur Leonard. O'Thene and Wilbur are survived by their daughters, Nancy Dietze, Lawrence, Kansas; Jodi Kaigh, Casper, Wyoming;...

Janet B. Wallace, 80, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at Midland Hospice. She was born on June 6, 1930 in Minneapolis, MN to Charles and Irene (Hunter) Barger. Janet married Harvey E. Wallace, Jr. on May 24, 1953 in Kansas City. He preceded her in death in 2003. She was a teacher in Topeka for several...

Timothy Edward (Bud) Schonhoff, 24, of Eudora, formerly of Burlingame, passed away in a work related accident, Wednesday December 29, 2010. He was born August 3, 1986 in Topeka, KS the son of Michael and Becky (Allington) Schonhoff. He is survived by his mother, Becky Whitzel, his father, Mike Schonhoff, his siblings, Jeremy and David Roubison, Matt, Emily and Sam...

Ronald E. "Ron" Paradis, 66, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2010 at his residence.Ron was born June 30, 1944 in Casper, Wyoming, the son of Orville and Vonda (Bendrix) Paradis. He was a 1962 graduate of Washburn Rural High School where he was a four year basketball starter who helped lead the Junior Blues to three state basketball...

Wendell Wayne Redding departed this life and entered into the arms of our Lord on Sunday, December 26th at the age of 94.Wendell was born September 16, 1916 on a farm near Madison, Kansas in Greenwood County, the son of Charles Edgar Redding and Leona Reynolds Redding. Wendell attended Greenwood elementary schools and graduated from Madison High School. He attended...

Arthur Lee Harvey Jr., 85, of Topeka, passed away on Sat., Dec. 25, 2010 at Eventide Convalescent Center. He was born on Jul 11, 1925 in Rosedale, Kansas to Arthur Lee, Sr. and Louise (Green) Harvey. Arthur was a U.S. veteran serving in both WWII and the Korean War. He was a buffalo soldier and retired from the military with...

James Otto "Speed" Martin, 93, Topeka, passed away December, 24, 2010. James was born July 10, 1917, on a farm in Adair County, Missouri, to Lee Roy Martin and Bess Myrtle Crawford. He graduated from Kirksville High School, Kirksville, Missouri.He married Wilma Mae "Pasty" Martin September 8, 1937, who passed away March 15, 2010. He was preceded by his parents...

Irene B. Mannen, 93, Topeka, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2010, at Homestead Assisted Living. Born September 26, 1917, the daughter of Ambrose and Anna Johnson, she was the ninth out of eleven children. The Johnson's were farmers in Cleburne, KS, where Irene learned to garden, sew and bake. After graduating from high school, Irene moved to Topeka with...

Alice L. Johnson, 85, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Midland Hospice House. Alice was born February 27, 1925 in Howden, OK, the daughter of Albert and Raine (Hall) Foster. She graduated from high school in Lenapah, OK. She worked for Macy's for 20 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Cathedral. Alice...

Roy V. Uhl, 91, passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 21, 2010, at Atria Hearthstone Assisted Living. He was born December 4, 1919, in Denison, Kansas, the son of John and Grace Uhl. He married Roberta L. Huntsman on March 19, 1940, she passed away in 2003. He established Roy V. Uhl Company, Inc. in 1953; performing mud-jacking, foundation repair and...

William J. Howard, 58, of Topeka, passed away, Saturday, December 18, 2010. William was a former resident of KNI and Sheltered Living prior to moving to Westwood Manor. He was involved in TARC day services. Cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at the Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel. Private inurnment will be...

Edwin G. "Ed' Provost, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010, at Aldersgate Village. Ed was born in Alma, KS on January 28, 1917, the son of George L. and Gertrude A. Plackett Provost. The family soon moved to Burlingame, KS, where he completed grade school and graduated from Burlingame High School in 1935. He graduated from...

Mr. Willard Geiger passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010, at his residence in Meadowlakes, TX. Willard Tyler Geiger II was born July 2, 1929, in Topeka, to Willard Tyler and Blanche Byler Geiger. Bill served his country in the Army Air Corps in Korea, and was a civil engineer and project manager in the power industry. Bill is survived by...

Dennis J. "Denny" Marcy, 56, of Topeka, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 19, 2010.Denny was born August 23, 1954, in Topeka, son of Ernest and Maureen (Deever) Marcy. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1972 and attended the University of Kansas. Denny was a local real estate appraiser for many years, most recently at Salters & Associates. He...

Kevin Lee Taylor, 49, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2010. He was born on April 20, 1961, in Topeka, the son of Willard M. and Dora G. Stelter Taylor. He graduated from Topeka West High School and received a B.S. and masters Degree in Business at Washburn University. Kevin was employed as a controller/accountant in the Topeka...

Richard E. "Dick" Streeter, 75, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2010. Richard was born August 28, 1935, in Parsons, the son of Edgar and Vinita (Hughes) Streeter. He graduated from Highland Park High School in 1954. He worked for the State of Kansas for 36 years with 26 years as a Water Pollution Control Technician with the Department...

Edward F. Irwin, 80, of Topeka, passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2010, in Wichita.Edward was a division maintenance foreman for Kansas Department of Transportation for 44 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Edward was born Jan. 17, 1930, to Boyd and Margaret (Frehe) Irwin in Sabetha. He married Rena L. Steen on Feb. 20, 1954. She survives....

Ione B. Walker, 88, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2010 after a short hospitalization.Ione was born January 29, 1922 in Holton, the daughter of Fred and Hazel (Medlock) Lutz. She attended schools in the Holton community and Clark's Business College.She was employed by A.T. & S.F. Railroad for 25 years retiring in 1982 as a Personnel Supervisor in...

Maxine Elizabeth Hoyt, 91, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Plaza West Nursing Home. She was born September 17, 1919 in Conway Springs, KS, the daughter of Harry and Edith (Pluger) Jenkins. Maxine was employed by Ed Marling's of Topeka retiring after 30 years of service. She was a past member of Highland Park Christian Church.Survivors include...

Cornelia M. "Corky" Snyder, 88, of Topeka, passed away Monday, December 13, 2010 at Brewster Place in Topeka. She was born on May 11, 1922, in Topeka, the daughter of William Carl and L. Julia Carney McMillen. She attended Topeka public schools, graduating from Topeka High School in 1940. Following graduation, she attended Clarks Business School, and was employed by...