Bonnie A. Sondker, 88, of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Aldersgate Village in Topeka. She was born on May 9, 1922 in Barnes, Kansas, the daughter of Harry and Mina Evans Sondker. She graduated from Barnes High School in 1939. She had resided in Topeka since the late 1940's. Bonnie was employed as office manager for...

Marilyn Joy Willard, 77, Topeka, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Aldersgate Village. Marilyn was born September 13, 1932 in St. Joseph, MO, the daughter of Chester and Elsie (Brookman) Haynie. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1950. She attended Stephens College in Columbia, MO. She attended First Assembly of God Church.Marilyn married Wayne P. Willard in...

Robert E. Holmes, 64, of Osage City, formerly of Topeka, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Brookside Retirement Community in Overbrook. He was born on May 1, 1946 in Topeka, the son of Robert C. and L. Belle Trezise Holmes. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War where he served on the U.S.S. Topeka. Bob married...

David James Bruner, 49, Topeka, died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Stormont-Vail Hospital.He was born Jan. 2, 1961 in Independence, MO, the son of James O. and Clara Ludlum Bruner. He graduated from Topeka West High School in 1979 and from Washburn University with a degree in Music Education in 1983.David worked for eleven years for John Stueve Service Station....

Frank W. Warren was born April 29, 1911, at Fort Payne, De Kalb County, Alabama, the son of William Weston Warren and Anna Belle (Shigley) Warren. He entered in his eternal reward on June 1, 2010, at age 99. Frank married Miriam Cude on December 29, 1938, in Colfax, North Carolina; she preceded him in death on August 4, 1996....

Edmund "Junior" Lewis Anderson passed away peacefully on June 3, 2010, after a brief illness. Ed, was born August 13, 1928, near Alma, Kansas, the son of Edmund J. and Margaret A. (Orton) Anderson. He was raised in the Wabunsee County area (near Alma), and attended Wabunsee High school, and graduated from Hayden High School (formerly Capital City High School)...

Laurice P. Kramer Bate, 93, formerly of Lawrence, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010, at McCrite Plaza, Topeka. Laurice was born August 22, 1916 in Melvern, KS; daughter of Vinson and Agnes (Andre) Young. She was the fourth of nine children. Laurice graduated from Melvern High School. Laurice married Bruce E. Kramer on May 1, 1939 in Melvern; he preceded...

Elmer Dean Boydston, 86, of Topeka, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2010 at Midland Hospice. He was born on December 12, 1923 in Oskaloosa, Kansas to Henry R. and Anna H. (Ruge) Boydston. Dean graduated from McClouth High School in 1941. On June 1, 1946 he married Lola L. Thompson. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran serving...

Beatrice "Bea" Castor HempsteadBeatrice Castor Hempstead, 90, of Topeka died Monday, May 31, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be Thursday, June 3, 10:00 am at Grace Episcopal Cathedral, 701 SW 8th, Topeka, KS 66603.Mrs. Hempstead was a retired music teacher and social worker. She retired in 1990 from USD501 Topeka and had previously taught...

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...