Mary Lou Nold, 75, of Baldwin, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2010 at her home with her family at her side. She was born January 10, 1935 in Humboldt, Kansas the daughter of Gabe and Merle (Cline) Cruncleton. She was a 1952 graduate of Humboldt High School. Mary Lou married Fritz Nold November 8, 1952 in...

Roland H. Cassell, 57, of Topeka, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010.Roland is survived by his two nephews, Tyrone Cassell, Wichita; and Anthony Cassell, Junction City. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Vivian, a brother, Clifford, a sister, Maria Hickman.Roland was a veteran of the US Army and a former employee of Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Administration Medical...

Dr. Robert T. Cotton, M.D., 90, of Topeka, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. He was born on October 5, 1919 in Orlando, FL, the son of Richard T. and Emily Willy Cotton. He obtained a BS degree from Kansas State University in 1941 and attended Cornell University from 1941-1942. He received his medical degree...

Dolores I. Salsbury, 77, of Topeka, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2010.She was born June 16, 1932 in Horton, KS; daughter of Wiley and Arlie (Hallauer) Stone. She attended Horton High School and graduated from Edison State College, Florida. Dolores married Buddie Salsbury on October 31, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri. Together they raised seven children. Dolores returned to school...

Phyllis J. Wright, 77, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2010 in Topeka. She was born October 12, 1932, in Topeka, the daughter of Max G. and Edith L. Inmon Starkel. She graduated from Topeka High School and was a homemaker. Phyllis was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was active in Girl Scouting for many years. Phyllis...

Loleta Sydney Eubanks, 85, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Topeka Presbyterian Manor. Cremation is planned. A memorial ceremony will be held 10:00 a.m. Saturday March 13, 2010 at Bethel Baptist Church. Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

Dearly missing her beloved Marvin, Irene Blanche (Bravence) Owen, 88, of Topeka, KS, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Hillside Village of DeSoto, KS. Irene will be most remembered as having an eternal love affair for 62 years with the man of her dreams, Marvin, and being a caring and nurturing mother and grandmother. She was born November...

Daniel L. Connell, 55, Topeka, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2010. Daniel was born May 8, 1954 in Topeka, the son of Jack and Doris (Summers) Connell. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1972. He had been employed as a printer for Luce Press. Survivors include his parents of Topeka; brothers, Mike (Marsha) Connell, Topeka, Bill Connell, St....

Mary L. Stratton, 87, Topeka, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010.Mary was born September 3, 1922 in Topeka, the daughter of William and Eunice (Jennings)Grecian. She grew up in Salina and graduated from Salina High School.She was a homemaker and member of Angel Collectors Club of America. Mary married Alec Hunter Stratton in 1940. He died in 1986. Survivors...

William D. "Bill" Hayes, 81, of Topeka, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010 at his home.He was born November 8, 1928 in Marion County, WV, the son of Ray and Fay (Baker) Hayes. He was employed 23years for Sun Oil Well and Cementing, Hays, KS and retired after 25 years from Gaines Foods later known as Del Monte Foods, Topeka....

Carl Henry "Cotton" Brandle, 94, Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010.Cotton was born September 28, 1915 in Knoxville, TN, the son of Ernest and Zona (Vassey) Brandle. He grew up in Spartanburg, SC. He served in the U. S. Army during World War II.He was an electrician for Local #226, I.B.E. W. in Topeka for over 60 years....

Harold H. Hunter, 86, of Topeka, KS, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2010. Harold Hermus Hunter was born August 25, 1923; son of Edwin and Elma (Pelsma) Hunter. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1941 and was a Staff Sergeant for the Army Division HqCo 182 Infantry during WWII; where he served in the Southwest Pacific. Harold was united...

Mrs. Reva Blanchard passed away Saturday, March 6, 2010. Funeral services will be held at Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday March 9, 2010. Reva was born August 6, 1913, to Joseph Morgan Cottle and Ella Brashear Cottle in Rossville, Kansas. She moved with her parents to Wamego, Kansas when she was five years old. She graduated...

Virginia A. Mellenbruch, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. She was born on August 31, 1921 in Lecompton, KS, the daughter of Ermal L. and Victoria M. Boyce Mellenbruch. She lived most of her life in the Topeka community. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1938. Virginia received a...

Douglas L. Burbach, 85, Topeka, passed away March 4, 2010 at Plaza West Regional Health Center.He was born January 8, 1925 in Collyer, KS, the son of Benjamin and Helen Burbach. He attended school in Trego County with extended education following at Fort Hays College for one year. Douglas then joined the Navy on July 1, 1943 with completion of...

Monique Zamrzla, 47, Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Hospital.Monique was born January 5, 1963 in Omaha, NE, the daughter of Don and Alice (Benson) McManaman. She graduated from Clay Center High School and Ft. Hays State with a Bachelor's degree in Nursing in 1987.Upon graduation, she joined the U.S. Army and served four...

Dale Wesley Phelps died Mar. 1, 2010. He was born Aug. 17, 1945, in Topeka, to Percy and Gladys Staats Phelps. They preceded him in death. He graduated from Highland Park High School, attended Washburn Univ., and was a jeweler. He is survived by numerous cousins who loved and will miss him. Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Mar....

Sherry McPherson, 65, of Topeka, KS, passed away Monday, March 01, 2010 at Midland Hospice House, Topeka. Sherry was born on July 2, 1944 in Topeka; daughter of Aden W. and Margie L. (Dubois) Gardner. She graduated from Topeka High School and worked as a Medical Aide at Presbyterian Manor. Sherry married Duane McPherson on June 3, 1962 and they...

Shirley Naomi Neal, 74, of Topeka, passed away on Thurs., Feb 25, 2010 at her home. She was born on Oct. 2, 1935 in Wheaton, KS the daughter of Cloyd M. and Rose (Goodman) Henderson. She was a 1953 graduate of Topeka High School. Shirley held many positions during her lifetime. She is most known for her love and work...

Edythe "Edye" Marker, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born on December 30, 1923 in Maple Hill, KS, the daughter of William A. and Lova C. Lemon Weiler. She graduated from Silver Lake High School and attended Washburn University. She was employed by the Santa Fe Railway for a...