Carol K. Yocum1924-2010Carol Yocum, 85, of Topeka, formerly of Iola, passed away, Saturday May 29, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka. She was born May 31, 1924 in Iola, KS the daughter of Robert and Letha Stateler Yocum. She worked for 20 years as a medical assistant for Dr. Frank Lenski, Sr. and Dr. Frank Lenski, Jr. in Iola, Kansas. Carol...

Frances A. White, 91, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010 at McCrite Plaza. She was born March 23, 1919 in Scranton, KS, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Lucas) Barraclough. After graduating from Highland Park High School, she was employed at the Santa Fe offices as a comptometer operator. She also taught at Clark's Business College. She later...

Eva May Pederson, 89, of Topeka, died Friday, May 28, 2010 at Rossville Healthcare.She was born February 9, 1921 in Hutchinson, the daughter of Ivan and Grace McClain Payne. She was raised on a small farm north of Kingman and later on the Ira Sutton Payne farm near Cleveland, KS. She graduated from Kingman High School in 1939. She married...

Mary Linn Kelley, 65, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 28, 2010.She was born July 21, 1944 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter Reno E. and Beulah L. (Bethel) Bruns. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School, Emporia State University, receiving a Master's Degree in Elementary Education, later receiving certification in Library Sciences. She taught at Waverly, Sabetha and Topeka,...

Lauren Jill Forstein (nee Greenstein), 44, of Topeka, was taken from this earth in late May, 2010. She was born December 6, 1965 in Hartford, CT and raised in Connecticut. After graduating from Syracuse University, Lauren returned to Connecticut. She met Micah there, but they were soon off to California for his first post-graduate job. Lauren then fulfilled her Masters...

Edwin R. "Ed" Wortman, 90, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2010. He was born on June 3, 1919 in Parsons, KS, the son of Ralph E. and Leona Johnson Wortman. He grew up in Emporia, attended Emporia schools and graduated from Emporia State Teachers College. Ed was a professional musician and played with several bands nationally such...

Mr. James passed away May 22 at a local hospital. He was 76. He is survived by his wife, Suzanne, his daughter Jennifer Poliquin of Gurnee, IL, his son Robert James of Lincoln, NE, his daughter Becky Wahbeh of Chanhassen, MN, his mother Gladys James of Dodge City, KS, his sister Bonnie Loughrige of Larned, KS and six grandchildren. Mr....

From Dan Lill, Penwell-Gabel Mid-Town Chapel, 785-354-8558, fax: 785-354-1965 Account No. 1000391418Obituary notice of Michael J. Unrein, IIIMichael J. Unrein, III, 56, of Topeka passed away Friday, May 21, 2010.Mike married Janet Morlan in 1982. She survives. Other survivors include his son, Shawn Unrein and a granddaughter; his father, Michael J. Unrein, Jr. and his sister. Mr. Unrein was cremated....

Letha I. Fox, 81, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010. Letha was born March 18, 1929 in Netawaka, Kansas; daughter of Walter and Golden (Burke) Larson. She attended school in Holton and graduated from Wamego High School and Stewart's Beauty Academy, Clay Center.Letha was united in marriage to Edward K. Fox on January 16, 1949 in Wamego. They...

Rose Marie Figgs Howey, 78, of Topeka, passed away Friday, May 21, 2010 at Midland Hospice. She was born July 19, 1931 in Topeka to Herman and Faye (Dewey) Collard. Rose Marie was a graduate of Topeka High School. She was a secretary for Yellow Freight Line Trucking Company for over 20 years. She married Robert "Steve" Dean Figgs on...

Phyllis J. Nace, 76, of Topeka, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Midland Hospice House.Phyllis J. Nace was born August 19, 1933 in Hutchinson, Kansas; daughter of Elmer and Rachel (Steuart) Watters. She graduated from Great Bend High School and attended Kansas State University, where she was a member Alpha Xi Delta sorority.Phyllis was united in marriage to William...

Ruth M. "NeNe" Scott, 79, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on December 7, 1930 in Belle Plaine, MN to John and Ruth (Heuer) Kliefoth. She had resided in Topeka since 1952. Ruth was employed by the State of Kansas as an accountant for the Kansas State Grain...

Leonard D. Jacquot, 88, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at a local care center.Leonard was born May 3, 1922 in Topeka, the son of Henry and Sarah (Douglas) Jacquot. He graduated from Washburn Rural High School.He served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 2nd Marine Division, during World War II. He participated in four major campaigns: Guadalcanal, Tarawa,...

Timothy E. Griffin, 52, Topeka, passed away Sunday, May 16, 2010 at his home.He was born December 5, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Rolland and Salome (Middendorf) Griffin. He attended Topeka Lutheran School and graduated from Topeka High School and Washburn University. Survivors include a brother, David (Jinny) Griffin, Topeka; nephew, Jason Griffin; and several aunts, uncles...

Randall D. "Randy" Strunk, 53, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 after an extended battle with diabetes. Randy was born November 22, 1956 in Topeka; son of Arnold Sr. and JoAnn (Laster) Strunk. He graduated from Highland Park High School, Topeka. Randy was a truck driver for many years. He was a warehouse manager at Falley's and drove...

LaFerry G. Greene, 87, of Topeka, passed away Monday, May 17, 2010 at Midland Hospice House. She was born February 22, 1923 in Valley Falls, Kansas to George and Louise (Whitcraft) James. She married Donald J. Greene on July 9, 1941, he preceded her in death on June 24, 2008. She was a sales clerk for Crosby Brothers Department Store...

Wilma Sicks, 80, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2010.She was born August 2, 1929 in Topeka, the daughter of George and Ella (Luther) Austin. She attended Topeka schools.She was a 39 year member of American Legion Auxiliary of Overbrook, KS. She was very active in Girl Scouts of America for many years. Wilma married Jerry Jay Sicks on...

Victoria Oakley Sims of Topeka, Kansas, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at the McCrite's Health Center. She was born November 14, 1905 in Valley Falls, Kansas the daughter of Howard and Myrtle Oakley. She moved to Topeka as an infant and spent her life here. She married Willis "Bill" Sims June 27, 1928 in Topeka and they had celebrated a...

Jerry Swopes"International Playa"Sunrise February 16, 1983Sunset May 13, 2010Jerry Swopes died in Topeka, KS on May 13, 2010 at the age of 27. He was the son of Linda Swopes Marshall of Topeka, KS and Tyrone Jones of Jackson, MS. Jerry was a graduate of Washburn Rural High School and a former student of Bryan Career College. Jerry enjoyed sports...

Norman Roy "Benny" Benteman, 91, Topeka, formerly of Concordia, MO, passed away Monday, May 10, 2010 at his home. He was born February 12, 1919, near Cleburn, Kansas to Fritz and Erma (Kipp) Benteman and grew up near Frankfort, Kansas. On March 6, 1946 he married Myrene Norfleet in Jefferson City, Missouri. She became his guardian angel on November 4,...