James L. Vaughn, 72, of Harlingen, TX, formerly of Topeka passed away January 17, 2010.Jim was born October 7, 1937, in Topeka, the son of Timothy and Lydia (Viles) Vaughn. He graduated from Topeka High School in 1955. Jim married Doris Ireland on October 12, 1958. He worked for National Bank of Topeka for 19 years and later retired from...

Franklin D. "Hank" Kearney, 61, of Carbondale, KS, passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at his home.He was born July 14, 1948 in Bangor, Maine, the son of Darrell Franklin and Margaret (Lynch) Kearney. He served in the U.S. Army, retiring in 1990. After retiring, he was a truck driver for Roehl Trucking. Recently, he was employed by Northern Pipeline....

Peter David Langer died peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with Parkinsons. He was born July 7, 1929 in Hounslow, Middlesex, England. Peter married Primrose Langer in 1982. He retired from the Anglian Water Department, Ipswich, England in 1986 and moved to Topeka, Kansas in 1987. He is survived by three step children Cherie L. Wooten-McGinnis, Leslie C....

Craig Stephen Browning, 51, passed away January 14, 2010 unexpectedly at his home in Topeka. Cause of death was heart failure. He was born on July 14, 1958 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the son of James D. and Wanda (Wyrwa) Browning. Craig grew up in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, graduating from Lakeview High School, and attended the University of Michigan...

Nancy L. Monaghan, 71, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at a local hospital.Nancy was born November 26, 1938 in Fresno, CA, the daughter of Mervin and Beth (Edgar) Shuman. She graduated from Hoover High School in San Diego in 1957. Nancy was a homemaker and stay at home mother and later worked as a Bakery Manager at...

Bernice Loreene Myers Parks, 85, passed away Wednesday morning, January 13th. Bernice was born in Vliets, KS on July 12th, 1924. She attended and graduated from Vermillion High School in 1942 where she proudly returned yearly for 66 years for the alumni banquet. Bernice met Clifford Dale Parks whom she married on January 15th, 1949. Bernice resided in Topeka most...

Terry N. Carruth, 56, Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at a local hospital.Penwell-Gabel Mid Town Chapel is assisting with arrangements.

Stephen (Steve) D. Crandall, 62, of Topeka, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 10, 2010. He was born August 27, 1947 in Wichita, KS, to Harvey and Harriette Shuart Crandall. Steve moved at the age of 6 months with his family to a farm southwest of Fort Scott, KS. He attended the first 4 years of grade school...

Christine L. Hamilton, 63, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010. She was born on October 31, 1946 in Hutchinson, Kansas the daughter William H. and Georgia F. Hubbard. Christine worked 21 years as Graphic Designer for the State of Kansas Department of Education. She is survived by her daughter, Shawn M. Stein of Spearville; sisters, Pat Berkshire...

Diane Elaine "Daisy" Wright, of Topeka, KS, passed away January 10, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William H. Wright, son Greg Wright, and his wife Linda; son Jamie Wright, and his wife, Deanna, and daughter Nola Wright, and her husband, Richard Coates. She was the proud grandmother of 6 grand children and 2 great-grandchildren. She...

Anne O'Gara, 93, of Topeka, passed away on Jan. 10, at Midland Hospice House. She was born June 7, 1916, in Linn, KS, the daughter of Rev. Carl and Hedwig (Knoernschild) Lehenbauer. On Nov. 27, 1941, in Topeka, KS, she married Maurice O'Gara. He passed away in Feb. of 1999. Anne grew up in Alma, KS, later graduating from Topeka...

Evelyn Joyce Yakel Dugan, 83, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010.She was born February 19, 1926 in Marion, KS, the daughter of Solomon David and Clara Maurie (Shahan) Yakel. As her father was involved in construction work she attended public schools in many Kansas communities including Arkansas City, Hillsboro, Marion, Belleville, Downs, Concordia, Herington, and Clay Center. She...

Ila Margaret Loney, 84, of Topeka, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010.She was born April 7, 1925 in Agra, KS, the daughter of Solomon and Marie (Simmonds) Crown. She was a graduate of Agra High School. She was employed by Josten's Printing and Publishing, retiring in 1993. She was a member of Central Church of Christ. Ila married Wilbur Leroy...

Oral J. "Jess" Roark, 84, Topeka, passed away Friday, January 1. 2010.Jess was born May 28, 1925 in Holdenville, Hughes County, Oklahoma, the son of Frank and Bessie (Davidson) Roark. He moved to Gypsum in 1930. He lived in Gypsum for 11 years before joining the Navy at the age of 17 when World War II broke out. He served...

Ralph Edward "Bull" Nocktonick died on the evening of January 6, 2010. He was born at home to his parents, Joseph "Punk" and Louise Katherine (Tork) Nocktonick on June 4, 1943.He attended Topeka High and then joined the Navy during the Vietnam War. He served on the destroyer USS Walker as a Machinist mate from 1961 through 1966. He then...

William J. Jones, 68, of Topeka, died January 6, 2010 at home with his wife at his side. Bill Jay was born June 6, 1941, in Osage City, KS, the son of the late William L. and Genevieve Jones. He was the oldest of five siblings. On January 6, 1991 he married Brenda Fergason. He served in the U.S. Army...

John Orval Guay, 36, of Topeka, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at a Topeka hospital after a lengthy fight with Crohn's Disease. He was born on February 17, 1973 in Topeka, the son of John "Bill" and Debra A. Knodel Guay. He was previously employed by Jostens Yearbook Company during the 1990's. Survivors include his parents, Bill and...

Barbara J. Becker, 83, Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Midland Hospice House in Topeka. Barbara was born July 30, 1926 in Topeka, the daughter of Archie M. and Requa R. (Rinner) Maze. She graduated from Topeka High School and attended Washburn University. She worked as a bookkeeper for the State of Kansas and the University of...

Robert N. Kirk, 88, of Topeka, passed away January 5, 2010.Robert N. Kirk was born Dec. 25, 1921, in Topeka, son of John E. & Hazel Kirk. He received his education at Kansas State University; where he was the president of Alpha Kappa Psi (Business Fraternity). Robert served for the US Army during WWII where he was a Platoon sergeant,...

Vernon Frederick William Hass, 80, of Topeka, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010.He was born January 16, 1929 in Little Falls, MN, the son of Reverend Walter L. and Johanna Hass. He was a graduate of Concordia Teachers College, Seward, NE. He taught for 43 years in Lutheran Schools in Nebraska, Michigan, Arkansas, Minnesota and Kansas, retiring in 1994 at...